Storyteller
My design career has focused on unveiling untold stories, finding design solutions that help audiences encounter and engage with something new.
End to End Designer
In early project concept phases, I enjoy brainstorming many "what it" ideas. I have experience working with strict parameters, as well as value engineering, and bringing final concepts to fruition in final design phases as well as production and fabrication.
Get Sh!t Done
I leave every meeting with clarity and next steps, ensuring myself and my team are clear about our end goals and the steps we're taking to get there.
EXPERIENCE
MFA in GRAPHIC DESIGN & MUSEUM STUDIES
BFA in ART, BFA in AMERICAN STUDIES
Creative leader with 15+ years of experience shaping transformative visitor experiences for museums and cultural institutions. Known for combining strategic thinking with bold design sensibilities, I inspire and mentor collaborative teams while building trusted client partnerships. Skilled at conceptualizing and executing immersive visual narratives that engage, educate, and delight diverse audiences.
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Visionary Creative Direction & Storytelling
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Team Leadership, Mentorship & Talent Development
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Client Communication & Strategic Partnership
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Exhibition Graphics & Environmental Design
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Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Digital + Physical)
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Fabrication Oversight & Vendor Coordination
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Public Speaking, Presentations & Thought Leadership
G&A • EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Associate Creative Director • 2025
Graphics Director • 2019–2025
Sr. Graphic Designer • 2015–2019
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Define and champion the creative vision for exhibition graphics at one of the world’s leading experience design firms.
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Inspire, mentor, and guide a team of designers and directors, cultivating an environment where creativity, innovation, and collaboration thrive.
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Lead high-profile cultural projects for major museums and institutions, shaping immersive visual narratives that engage and inspire diverse audiences.
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Partner closely with clients as a trusted advisor and creative collaborator, consistently earning confidence through clear communication and compelling design storytelling.
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Oversee design excellence from concept through fabrication, balancing bold creative direction with pragmatic considerations of schedule, budget, and production.
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Champion cross-disciplinary collaboration with architects, content developers, digital designers, and fabricators to deliver transformative visitor experiences.
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Represent G&A at conferences, design panels, and client presentations, advancing the firm’s reputation as a leader in exhibition graphics.
LEXINGTON • DESIGN & FABRICATION
Designer & Graphic Manager • 2015
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Directed design and production of 700+ graphics for a landmark museum project.
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Balanced creativity with technical precision, innovating fabrication solutions to ensure accuracy and long-term durability.
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Coordinated with vendors and partners to achieve exceptional results under tight deadlines.
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Exhibit & Marketing Designer • 2010–2015
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Designed engaging exhibition graphics, branding, and marketing for 26 museums and historic sites across the state.
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Brought history to life for diverse audiences by creating accessible, visually compelling storytelling environments.
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Presented design strategies to stakeholders with confidence, ensuring alignment and enthusiasm from concept through completion.
GOLDSTEIN MUSEUM OF DESIGN
Design & Communications • 2011–2012
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Created exhibit branding and communications strategies that elevated the museum’s visibility and engagement.
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Contributed to exhibition graphics and installation, collaborating with curators and fabricators.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Design Teaching Assistant • 2010
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Mentored students, developed curriculum, and fostered creative dialogue through teaching and blogging.
