SUMMARY:
Experienced creative with over 20 years of making a difference. Proven track record of success in developing and implementing creative campaigns in the arts, education, and nonprofit fields. Strong ability to lead, support and inspire teams through authenticity, empathy, and passion.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Finalized Museum of Botany & the Arts exhibitions and Master Plan Phase One design collateral for Selby Gardens, the first net-zero botanical garden in the world (2023)

• Branded Sarasota art studios SEAS - SRQ East Art Studios (2023) and Rogue Wave (2021)

• Raised $1 million in pledges founding nonprofit organization to keep Sarasota YMCA open, merging with YMCA of Southwest Florida (2019-2023)

• Rebranded nonprofits organizations CoreSRQ (2021) and Safe Children Coalition (2019)

• Speaker at TypeCon (2003, 2012)

• Instructor, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (2001, 2011)

• Instructor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004-2007)

• Founded internationally renowned font foundry Miniml (2000-present)

• BFA (Communication Design), Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (2000)

• Diploma (Recording Engineering), Music Tech (1996)

EXPERIENCE:

• Director of Creative Services, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (2023-present) 

• Director of Marketing & Development, YMCA - Sarasota, FL (2019-2023)

• Creative Director, YMCA - Sarasota, FL  (2012-2019)

• Art Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI (2004-2011)

• Co-Founder, Fourm Design Studio - Milwaukee, WI (2000-2002)