Education
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Mich.
August '10 – May '14
Bachelor of Science degrees in graphic communication & public relations.
Niles Senior High School
Niles, Mich.
Class of '10. Graduated with an associate's degree in graphic design through a dual enrollment program at Andrews University.
Career
Krasl Art Center
St. Joseph, Mich.
Marketing Manager: Jan. '22 – Present
Marketing & Events Manager: Sept. '18 – Jan. '22
As the Marketing Manager: Responsible for managing marketing strategies for exhibitions, education, events, and development departments; including the nationally recognized Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.
As the Marketing & Events Manager: Managed teams of volunteers in new exhibition receptions and various events. Planned & executed Summer Art Market events during and after the 2020 Pandemic. Coordinated non-programmed events. Developed a new event rental partnership program.
Special opportunities:
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Accepted into the MACC Rising Leaders '22 – '23 Cohort
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Recipient of a 2021 MMA. Leadership Series Scholarship
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Presented at the 2019 American Association of Museums/Michigan Museum Alliance (AAM/MMA) for the completion of $1.9 mil. community fundraising campaign
Art FX Signs and Graphics
Bridgman, Mich.
Manager and Designer, Aug. '15 – Sept. '18
Oversaw production of custom projects for a range of businesses and organizations within Berrien County. Served as shop manager, fabricator, & graphic designer.
Merry Me Events
Event Coordinator and Designer
Granger, Ind.
Feb. '15 – Aug. '15
Coordinated events and weddings; managed online blog.
Detroit Business Consulting
Account Manager
Troy, Mich.
Sept. '14 – Dec. '14
Residential canvasing for AT&T U-Verse, recruited and coached sales representatives.
Independence Innovations, LLC
Creative Lead
Rochester, Mich.
June '14 – Sept. '14
Helped consult Rayomar Enterprises and LunaTech 3D with website development and brand identity development. Developed promotional material for multiple organizations.
Truscott Rossman Public Relations
Intern
Detroit, Mich.
May '14 – Sept. '14
Developed multiple visual components for Lansing State Capitol and the city of Detroit.