Profile:

Constantly push the talents of both myself and others. Concentrate on being effectively efficient. Emphasize a constant goal 
of providing the best communication possible in anything produced. Ambitious. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Positive 
and infectious attitude. A breath of fresh air in any situation. Thrives in a creative and team-oriented atmosphere. Able to 
provide creative leadership as well as set and maintain high creative standards.

Summary of Qualifications:

Excellent with creative problem solving, brainstorming, building and maintaining relationships, project management, 
team leadership, working within various budgets to maximize ROI, multi-tasking and time management. Strong Photoshop 
and fine art skills. Excel in typography and page layout.

Experience:

Freelance Art Director/Designer
Publicis/Axiomport/Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis, IN, January 2012-present

_projects include: Design and production for various clients such as: TriHealth, Roche, Conner Prairie, Simon Malls, 
Asheville Savings Bank, STAR Bank, Gleaners Food Bank, Indiana Soybean Alliance, St. John Providence,
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, Scholar Stack and Bone Models +


Creative Director
Baldwin & Lyons
Indianapolis, IN, September 2011

_projects include: ad production, product material for sales team, page layout, brand identity management

_responsibilities include: project management, copy editing, art direction & design managing designers and writers, 
conceptualize and oversee photo shoots, work closely with sales team, work within various budgets, develop and 
maintain the brand identity for all B&L subsidiaries and products

Graphic Designer
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), INDYCAR/IZOD IndyCar Series: Creative Services
Indianapolis, IN, June 2003-October 2011

_projects include: ad production, brochure layout, logo design, page layout for publications, prepress file production

_responsibilities include: project management, copy editing, art direction & design, conceptualize and oversee photo
shoots, work closely with marketing teams, work within various budgets, develop and maintain the brand identity 
for all of IMS’s events and companies including the INDYCAR/IZOD IndyCar Series

Web Designer
Webize Interactive Media
Indianapolis, IN, January 2002-July 2004

_projects include: website design/management, corporate identity

_responsibilities include: project management, client consultation

Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts = Visual Communication; minor = Art History
Herron School of Art, Indianapolis IN, May 2004

Computer Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite
Dreamweaver
Adobe Acrobat
Mac OS

Achievements:

• Worked on ad campaigns that improved attendance at the Indianapolis 500 equaling higher yearly revenue for IMS
• Painted the cover art for the 2006 and 2011 Indianapolis 500 Official Program
• Created paint schemes for over fifteen cars that have run in the Indianapolis 500
• Commissioned by First Lady of Indiana to paint four paintings for the Governor’s Mansion, 2005-2006
• Art Direction/Design of Official Brickyard 400, USGP, RBIGP, and Indianapolis 500 Programs since 2003
• Designer 2004, ‘08, ‘11 Indianapolis 500 official event logo
• Designer 2007 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard official event logo, 2006
• Helen McConnell Mowrey Award Winner, 2002
• Cultural Arts Gallery Committee Member, 2002-2003
• Head of class, Visual Communication Advancement Review, Herron School of Art, 2002
• Student Representative for Herron School of Art for Indiana High School Counselors, 2002