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:

• 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 startup nonprofit organization CoreSRQ, merging with YMCA of Southwest Florida (2019-2023)

• Rebranded nonprofits organizations CoreSRQ (2021), Safe Children Coalition (2019), Lynden Sculpture Garden (2012)

• Speaker at TypeCon (2003, 2012)

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

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

• Founded internationally renowned pixel font foundry Miniml (2000)

• Electronic music composer under the alias Kemlus (1996-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, CoreSRQ - Sarasota, FL (2019-2023)

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

• Freelance Designer, Lynden Sculpture Garden - Milwaukee, WI (2012-present)

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

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