EXPERIENCE
Designer & Marketing Consultant
Contract, Remote, 2011 - Present
Growth and marketing leader with 10+ years of experience owning strategy, execution, and results across branding, content, digital marketing, partnerships, and audience growth for mission-driven and multi-stakeholder organizations.
Proven ability to identify funnel gaps, clarify positioning and messaging, and build systems that convert interest into action.
Hands-on experience across design, content strategy, email nurturing, campaign development, reporting, and cross-functional alignment. Turns data into clear, actionable growth decisions.
Selected clients include: Queen City Shows (20th Century Cincinnati), Work Hard PGH, Innovate PGH, the Warhol Pop District, Vine Collaborative, and Love Digital.
Director of Industry & Alumni Engagement
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Remote, 2021 - 2025
Senior leader responsible for institution-wide engagement strategy supporting a global nonprofit arts university serving 18,500+ students and 60,000+ alumni.
Developed and executed multi-year strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities, advancing engagement, visibility, and resource development across art and design disciplines.
Directed remote and campus-based teams, setting performance standards, supervising managers, and fostering a collaborative, high-accountability culture.
Oversaw complex budgets, contracts, vendors, and operational systems, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance across programs.
Led cross-functional initiatives with academic leadership, marketing, finance, and external partners to deliver public-facing programs, exhibitions, and engagement experiences.
Implemented CRM-driven analytics, dashboards, and reporting structures to evaluate program outcomes, inform leadership decisions, and improve operational efficiency.
Cultivated and stewarded a portfolio of 2,000+ organizational partners, including artists, cultural organizations, corporate sponsors, and community stakeholders.
Programming & Experience Director
Next Door State Farm, Chicago, Illinois, 2018 - 2021
Led community engagement, cultural programming, and public education initiatives within a highly visible civic-facing environment.
Produced 200+ annual programs and events, collaborating with artists, educators, nonprofits, and community leaders.
Managed stakeholder relationships spanning corporate leadership, local government partners, nonprofits, and residents.
Directed cross-functional teams and allocated program budgets to maximize public participation and mission impact.
Increased volunteer participation by 400% through strategic outreach, partnerships, and communications.
Collaborated with marketing and communications teams on promotional strategies, audience development, and brand alignment.
Achieved promotional advancement from earlier positions.
Co-Founder & Experience Curator
Fête Esthète & The Art Party, Chicago, Illinois, 2016 - 2020
Fête Esthète & The Art Party specializes in creating dynamic, personalized fine art installations for public, private, and corporate events.
Co-founded the art and entertainment business.
Created business’s brand identity and brand standards.
Designed company’s e-commerce website.
Produced large and small scale corporate, public, and private events.
Conceived and produced immersive, community-centered visual arts and cultural events spotlighting emerging and underrepresented artists.
Built partnerships with artists, sponsors, and neighborhood organizations to expand access to high-quality cultural programming.
Gallery Director
Matthew Rachman Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2015 - 2017
Led operations, marketing, and sales for a gallery specializing in contemporary artwork and mid-century modern home furnishings.
Oversaw gallery operations, curated six exhibitions annually, and managed artist and collector relations.
Directed exhibition logistics, contracts, vendor negotiations, and budgets.
Led gallery rebrand and digital strategy to increase visibility and community engagement.
Managed team of four employees.
Achieved promotional advancement from earlier positions.
Senior Product Development Manager
The Ashton-Drake Galleries, Niles, Illinois, 2013 - 2016
Designed collectible figures, dolls, and plush products that contributed to the overall Ashton-Drake Galleries product line.
Directed branding for a new product line.
Promoted following superior performance and demonstrated ability to quickly master complex concepts.
Product accolades include:
• 2016 “Dolls Awards of Excellence: Industry’s Choice Awards” for You Are So Beautiful Doll
• 2017 “Dolls Awards of Excellence: Industry’s Choice Awards” for Ava Doll
• 2017 “Dolls Awards of Excellence: Industry’s Choice Awards” for Perfect in Pink Annika Doll
• 2017 "Dolls Awards of Excellence: Public's Choice Award" for Ava Doll
Graphic Designer & Social Media Specialist
Hafkey Business Solutions, Carol Stream, Illinois, 2012 - 2013
In-house graphic design specialist.
Created new product offerings including brand consulting, logo development, and social media marketing.
Launched company’s social media strategy and accounts.
Collections Department Intern
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Skokie, Illinois, 2011 - 2012
Worked closely with registrar and curator to gain knowledge of non-profit management, museum and exhibition practices, database management, and artifact handling.
Assisted with the installation of exhibitions.
EXHIBITIONS
Curator
Matthew Rachman Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2016 - 2017
“The Fantastic Nest” featuring artwork by Kate McCarthy • “Paintings by Jeffrey Cortland Jones + Sara Pittman” featuring artwork by Jeffrey Cortland Jones and Sara Pittman • “SERIOUS/play” featuring artwork by Amanda Gentry and Maura Segal • “Tangent Planes” featuring artwork by Jean Alexander Frater, Krista Svalbonas, and Pamela Staker
Assistant Curator
Matthew Rachman Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 2015 - 2016
“For The Love Of Farnsworth” featuring various artists • “peace on eARTh” featuring various artists • “I Saw You At My Funeral” featuring artwork by Mike Egan • “Intuition” featuring artwork by Greg Dickerson • “Jungle Boogie” featuring artwork by Ben Tinsley and Walter Fydryck • “Paintings by Ruben Aguirre + Victor Lopez” featuring artwork by Ruben Aguirre and Victor Lopez
KEY PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Cloud
Art direction
Arts administration
Artist and client relations
Brand identity and strategic development
Brand management and activation
Budget development and fiscal oversight
Community development and outreach
Concept generation
Contract negotiation and vendor management
Cross-departmental collaboration
Customer experience design
Data-Informed decision making and reporting
E-commerce development and management
Event planning and coordination
Exhibition installation
Graphic design
Integrated marketing
Package design
Product development and licensor compliance
Product styling
Project management
Public art and community initiatives
Strategic business planning and organizational vision
Team leadership, supervision, and development
UI/UX design
Visual arts programming and exhibitions
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Arts Administration
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
COURSEWORK & HONORS
Principles of Arts Administration • Legal Issues in the Arts • Arts Financing and Money Management • Raising Funds for Non-profit Arts Organizations • Promoting the Arts • Design Innovation Development and Marketing Strategies • Business and Professional Writing
James Scholar Award • Dean’s List • Campus Merit Award
ASSOCIATIONS
Board Member
Infinite Chance, Lebanon, Ohio, 2019 - Present
Board Member
The Wabash Lights, Chicago, Illinois, 2018 - Present
Volunteer
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Chicago, Illinois 2021 - Present
Volunteer
Logan Square Mutual Aid, 2025 - Present
Board Member, Art Director
Art of Freedom, Chicago, Illinois, 2016 - 2017
Volunteer
The Louis L Valentine Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois 2017 - 2018