PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VML (formerly VMLY&R)
Associate Design Director 2021–present
Creative Services, Inclusive Experience Consultancy
- Covered California, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Degree/Unilever, No7 Beauty, Phillips 66, Avocados from Mexico, BLK & Bold, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Professor Spring 2025
- MFA Design Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Adjunct Professor 2020-2021
- Introduction to Layout
TPN
Senior Art Director 2013-2021
- Clorox Company, Albertsons/Safeway, The Hershey Company
Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES/The Exchange)
Graphic Designer/Art Director 2010-2013
The Integer Group
Art Director 2003-2009
- Maytag, Pella Windows & Doors, Michelin Tires, The Iowa Lottery
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Master of Fine Art, Visual Communication 2015
Coursework included Creative Methodology, MFA/MBA Interdisciplinary Concepts, and Pedagogy
Drake University
Bachelor of Art, Graphic Design 2004
Supplemental coursework in Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing and Management
RECOGNITION
AWARDS
African American Marketing Association 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise 2022
2021 Silver Effie
2021 Gold Reggie
2020 Bronze Effie
2020 Bronze Reggie
2004 Addy (Best-in-Show)
JURIES
2023 One Eyeland Awards “Top 10 Women Photographers”
PRESS