Award-winning art director and designer specializing in strategic, visually compelling solutions for government and private sector clients.
Contact
Ankeny, IA
515.344.5181
Education
Grand View University (Des Moines, IA)
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Minor in Interactive Media
Certificate in User Experience Design
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Awards
MarCom Platinum & Gold Awards
Ragan's PR Daily & Video, Visual, & Virtual Awards
VA's CX Innovation Award for Exceptional Experience for Veterans
Accenture's Truly Bold Award
View all accolades on LinkedIn.
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Art Direction
Brand Identity & Strategy
Interactive Media
Leadership & Team Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite
Print & Digital Design
Project Planning & Execution
Section 508 Compliance & Digital Accessibility
Social Media & Content Creation
Website Design & Development
Experience
DCG Communications (Remote, Washington, DC)
Art Director (2024–Present) | Senior Graphic Designer (2023–2024) | Graphic Designer (2021–2023)
Oversee design strategy and execution for high-profile government initiatives, ensuring quality control.
Lead social media marketing efforts, managing creative direction and execution for DCG’s brand.
Present in high-level client and internal meetings, contributing strategic insights and creative leadership.
Serve as a Section 508 compliance subject matter expert, ensuring accessibility across digital and print materials.
Mentor designers and facilitate team-building activities, supporting team growth and collaboration.
Anderson & Anderson, LLC (Ankeny, IA), formerly DBA as "Alt Kreativ"
Co-Owner & Creative Director (2016–Present)
Provide brand identity, web design, and digital experiences for businesses and organizations.
Lead creative direction for projects across industries, including government, healthcare, and SMB sectors.
Specialize in accessibility-conscious design and strategic brand positioning.
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (Des Moines, IA), currently DBA "Compass Healthcare Collaborative"
Graphic Designer (2019–2021) | Digital Media Specialist (2017–2019)
Designed branding, marketing materials, and digital assets for nationwide healthcare initiatives.
Developed educational tools used in hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations.
Led the website and eLearning platform redesign, improving user experience and accessibility.
City of Alleman (Alleman, IA)
Web Developer & Designer (2016–2019)
Created the city’s brand identity, website, and social media assets to enhance digital presence.
Maintained and updated website content, improving accessibility and community engagement.