Experience
DogVacay  August 2014 - Present
Freelance  August 2005 - Present
Crispin Porter + Bogusky  July 2014 - July 2014
GiveForward  April 2013 - May 2014
Arc Worldwide  February 2013 - March 2013
Chicago Portfolio School  January 2013 - March 2013
Webb deVlam  July 2012 - January 2013
VSA Partners  July 2012 - July 2012
Abelson-Taylor  March 2012 - April 2012
Commonground Marketing   September 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Illustration, Creative Direction, Typography, Art Direction, Graphics, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Posters, Logo Design, Packaging, Layout, Art, Banners, Web Design, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Visual Communication, Concept Development

Education
The Book Shop   2005 — 2007

California State University-Long Beach   2001 — 2007
BFA

Palisades Charter High   1998 — 2001

Experience
Commonground Marketing   September 2014 - Present
CHI & Partners  March 2014 - August 2014
Lopez Negrete Communications  May 2008 - November 2013
En Vivo   April 2006 - May 2008
The Gambrinus Company  April 1998 - April 2006
IQ Products Company   June 1996 - April 1998

Skills
Multicultural Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Advertising, Video Production, Film Production, Post Production, Production Managment, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Multicultural, Multi-channel Marketing, Broadcast Television

Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Experience
MAFA Chicago  March 2014 - Present
Commonground/MGS  February 2015 - Present
Commonground/ MGS  November 2014 - February 2015
Commonground Marketing   May 2014 - November 2014
mcgarrybowen  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Advertising, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Elements, Fashion, Creative, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategy Creation, Communication, Publicity, Social Networking, Facebook, Optimistic, Collaborative Problem..., Adventurous, Reliable

Education
Chicago Portfolio School   2013 — 2014
Art Direction

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Advertising

Experience
Leo Burnett  June 2012 - Present
Commonground Marketing   May 2008 - June 2012
commonground  May 2008 - June 2012

Skills
Interactive Producing, Print Producing, Art Buying, Photography, Creative Direction, Art Direction in..., Graphic Design, Art Direction, Publishing, Art, Interactive Advertising, Magazines, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Typography

Education
Murray State University
Bachelor's of Science, Graphic Design, Photography

Experience
Phantom Graphix   2000 - Present
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   2011 - October 2014
Rivet  2007 - 2011
Draft  2001 - 2006
Buzz Company, Sun Consultants, Aquent   2000 - 2001
Jack Schlegel Advertising   1993 - 2000

Skills
Creative Direction, Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Management, Direct Mail, Illustrator, Pre-press, Brochures, Advertising, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Art Direction, Brand Development, Logo Design, Graphics, Marketing Communications, Corporate Identity, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Layout, Digital Strategy, Photoshop, Packaging, Creative Strategy, Illustration, Retail, Interactive Marketing

Education
American Academy of Art   1989 — 1991

Riverside Brookfield High School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Commonground Marketing   July 2013 - Present
GlobalHue  2010 - 2013
Campbell-Ewald  2006 - 2010

Skills
Creative Strategy, Copywriting, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Television, Digital Marketing, Print, Brand Developement, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Concept Development, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Art Direction, Relationship Marketing, Direct Mail, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Corporate Branding, Radio, Branding & Identity, Brand Architecture, Creative Writing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, New Media

Education
The Creative Circus
Copywriting

Temple University
B.A., Advertising

Experience
MARC USA  March 2015 - Present
Commonground Marketing   October 2013 - Present
Freelance Copywriter  March 2008 - September 2013
Havas Worldwide  2006 - 2008
GSD&M  2002 - 2005

Skills
Social Media, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing

Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Chicago Portfolio School   2005 — 2006
Copywriting, Copywriting

Experience
Commonground Marketing   March 2015 - July 2015
Grainger  October 2014 - December 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation  January 2012 - April 2014
Freelance  May 2011 - January 2012
Stevens & Tate - marketing and advertising   August 2011 - September 2011
Applied Systems  December 2010 - April 2011
DraftFCB  1997 - 2010
Atlantic Press Inc   January 1996 - January 1997
John Iltis Associates  January 1989 - January 1996

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, User Interface Design, Layout, Goal Oriented, Front End Web..., HTML, Web Development, Logo Design, Graphic Design, User Experience, Web Design, User Interface, Image Manipulation, Advertising, Interaction Design, Brochures, Creative Direction, Posters, Packaging, Art Direction, Information Architecture, Concept Development, Typography, Creative Strategy, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Interactive Advertising, Corporate Identity, Flyers, Corporate Branding, Animation, Illustration, Experience Design, Brand Development, Graphics, Photoshop, Design

Education
South Suburban College Business & Career Institute   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Web development and coding

Columbia College Chicago   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Experience
Arc Worldwide  April 2015 - Present
Energy BBDO  March 2014 - March 2015
Commonground Marketing   August 2011 - March 2014
OgilvyAction  April 2010 - July 2011
DRAFTFCB  June 2008 - April 2010
Rivet  August 2007 - April 2008
Zipatoni  May 2007 - August 2007
Ronald McDonald House  October 2006 - May 2007
Emap Advertising   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Promotions, Account Management, Radio, Retail, POS, TV, Shopper Marketing, Packaging, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insight, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Television, Direct Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Strategic Communication, Advertising

Experience
DigitasLBi_US  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   April 2014 - October 2014
Commonground Marketing   June 2013 - April 2014
Mullen  January 2013 - March 2013
El Laboratorio   July 2012 - September 2012
OneBigAgency  April 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Copywriting, Campaign Concepting, Creative Campaign..., Creative Writing, Presenter, Advertising, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Social Media Marketing

Education
Miami Ad School   2011 — 2013

Experience
Chicago Public Schools  July 2013 - Present
Stony Island Community Services   August 2011 - August 2013
Chicago Public Schools  January 2007 - September 2010
Commonground Marketing   August 2009 - January 2010
Stony Island Community Services   February 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Budget, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Word, Management, Photoshop, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2009
B.A. College of Communications, Communications and Media Studies

Xavier University of Louisiana   2004 — 2005

Experience
PRETTYBIRD  August 2015 - August 2015
Magical Elves, Inc.   February 2015 - February 2015
PRETTYBIRD  December 2014 - December 2014
Magical Elves, Inc.   August 2014 - August 2014
Occupy The Farm   January 2014 - January 2014
L.Pummer Media   October 2014 - 2014
Commonground Marketing   2014 - 2014
Commonground Marketing   2014 - 2014
L.Plummer Media   2014 - 2014
Good Clean Fun  2014 - 2014

Skills
Camera, Documentaries, Film, Video, Television, Photography, Broadcast, Canon DSLR Cameras, Technical Lighting:..., Camera Operating, Sony F-3 Camera, Canon C300 Camera, Documentary Handheld..., Technical Lighting:..., Technical Lighting:..., Sony F-55 Camera, HD Video, Reality, Entertainment, Final Cut Pro, Cinematography, Film Production, Video Production, Camera Operation, Post Production

Education
University of Colorado Boulder
BFA, Film Production Techniques

University of Colorado Boulder
BA, Communications

Experience
Havas Worldwide Chicago  April 2015 - Present
DigitasLBi  November 2009 - April 2015
Freelance  July 2009 - November 2009
Ryan Partnership  July 2009 - July 2009
Scientist Marketing   June 2008 - July 2009
Aspen Marketing  2008 - 2008
Commonground Marketing   2006 - 2007
Upshot  2005 - 2006

Skills
Critical Thinking, Idea Creation, Concept Development, Art Direction, Pencil, Pen, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Spanish, Portuguese, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Identity, Interaction Design, Typography, User Interface Design, Interactive Advertising, Experience Design, Creative Services, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Art, Branding & Identity, Packaging, Brand Architecture, Direct Mail, User Experience, Image Manipulation, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Collateral, Brochures, Advertising, Graphics, Illustrator, Outdoor Advertising, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Design, Social Media, InDesign, Layout, Marketing Communications

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - August 2015
Commonground Marketing   June 2005 - October 2014
JAM Productions  2005 - 2005

Skills
Experiential Marketing, Creative Development, Radio, Broadcast, Television, Print, Creative Direction, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2003 — 2005
B.A., Marketing Communications

Fordham University   2001 — 2004
B.F.A Dance, Alvin Ailey School at Fordham University

Experience
bluelala   November 2008 - Present
Commonground Marketing   June 2013 - December 2014
Commonground Marketing   February 2012 - June 2013
Rivet  January 2007 - December 2011
DraftFCB  2000 - December 2006
The Employment Guide  1998 - 2000
Tony Mistretta Graphics   October 1997 - January 1998
Impact/FCB   February 1997 - August 1997

Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Art, Concept Development

Education
American Academy of Art - Chicago   1994 — 1997
Associates, Graphic Design

Argo Community High School   1990 — 1994

Experience
Commonground/MGS  April 2015 - Present
Commonground Marketing   January 2014 - Present
The Genius Syndicate   September 2013 - Present
Leo Burnett  February 2011 - January 2014
Threshold Nation (a division of Burrell Communications)   January 2010 - September 2010
Burrell Communications  April 2008 - September 2010
J. Walter Thompson  October 2006 - March 2008
Grey worldwide  2005 - 2006
WPP Group USA Account Planning Fellowship   2004 - 2006
Ogilvy & Mather  2004 - 2005

Skills
Marketing, Creative Strategy, Marketing Research, Trend Analysis, Customer Insight, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Creative Briefs, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Media Planning, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Relationship Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2002 — 2004
M.S, Advertising-Strategic Thinking

Elizabeth City State University   1998 — 2002
B.S, Psychology

Experience
St Thomas University  August 2013 - December 2013
Commonground Marketing   July 2012 - August 2012
Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP   August 2010 - June 2012
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.   August 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Online Research, Dedicated Professional, Efficiency, Fashion Blogging, Hands-on Approach

Education
St. Thomas University   2012 — 2016
Political Science and Government & English

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School   2008 — 2012

Experience
CESD  2012 - Present
Clara Wong   2013 - Present
Grossman & Jack Talent  2010 - Present
Boss Models  2013 - 2015
MSA MODELS  2012 - 2013
Commonground Marketing   2012 - 2012
Commonground Marketing   2009 - 2011

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Experience
Mercury Mambo  June 2013 - Present
Mando Rayo + Collective   May 2013 - Present
Digame247.com   2013 - Present
Cultural Strategies  April 2011 - 2013
Mercury Mambo  2010 - 2011
Commonground Marketing   May 2007 - July 2010
Latina Magazine  May 2005 - May 2007
New Image Advertising / Salsa Media   2005 - 2007
NSA Media  2002 - 2005

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Creative Strategy, Inspiration, Copywriting, Art Direction, Advertising, Multicultural Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Developement, Idea Creation, Hispanic Market, Web Design, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Social Media, Bloguera, Interactive Advertising, Packaging, Relationship Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Creative Writing, Direct Mail, Interactive Marketing, Branding & Identity, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Brand Architecture, Digital Marketing, Concept Development, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Inspiring Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Buying, Magazines, Corporate Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, Direct Marketing, PowerPoint development

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2002
Bachelor, Advertising

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2001 — 2001
Intersnship

Pflugerville Highschool

Experience
Liberty Bank for Savings  January 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   June 2012 - January 2014
UIC  August 2011 - May 2012
PACO Communications   August 2008 - June 2011
PMG, Inc. Hispanic Marketing Consultants   August 2005 - September 2007
The San Jose Group  October 2000 - August 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, International Marketing, New Business Development

Education
Knox College   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish & Sociology/Anthropology

Experience
Fashion Institute of Technology  August 2014 - Present
blackorchidproductions   2004 - Present
MillerCoors  June 2012 - November 2013
The Integer Group  October 2010 - June 2012
Commonground Marketing   February 2009 - December 2009
Carol H Williams Advertising  November 2005 - February 2009
UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG), a unit of WPP Group   May 2004 - August 2005
Time Warner Inc.  2000 - 2002
Philadelphia Coca Cola Bottling Company   1998 - 2000
The Bank of New York  1994 - 1997

Skills
Relationship Marketing, Account Management, Field Marketing, Publishing, Automotive, Talent Management, Tour Management, Beauty, Quality System, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Brand Development, Management, Mobile Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Event Management, Retail, Beauty Industry, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Business Development, Market Research, CRM, Press Releases, Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Interactive Marketing, SEO, Marketing Management

Education
Drexel University   1995 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration; Marketing Management

University of Illinois-Champlain   2007 — 2007
Certificate, Institute of Advertising Studies

Experience
N/A  2011 - Present
Commonground Marketing   April 2014 - June 2015
NYC & Company  March 2008 - April 2011
EuroRSCG  February 2008 - April 2008
Ogilvy and Mather  October 2005 - January 2008
Margeotes Fertitta + Partners  July 2000 - October 2005

Skills
Advertising, Multitasker, Production, Brand Development, Customer Relations, Resource Management, Creative Direction, Multi Tasking, Project Management, Customer Service, Management, Budgets, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Networking, User Experience, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Art Direction, Content Strategy

Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University   1995 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Marketing

Experience
Commonground Marketing   November 2011 - February 2012
Robinson & Maites  October 2010 - May 2011
Keller Williams Realty  April 2006 - October 2010
TargetCom  April 2007 - February 2009
Draftfcb  June 2006 - April 2007
Draftfcb  April 2006 - April 2007
Draft  November 2002 - June 2006
ABD Group  September 1999 - September 2001
Florida's News Channel  1998 - 1999
Pageboy Productions   1998 - 1999

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 1998
BA, Broadcast Journalism

Experience
Inspiration Corporation  December 2014 - Present
ARAMARK  2011 - Present
Colvera Events   October 2004 - Present
Victoria's Secret  2009 - 2011
Commonground Marketing   2008 - 2009
Merlo on Maple   2006 - 2008
Cite Restaurant   2004 - 2006
Graffiti Dancers Inc.   2004 - 2006

Skills
Event Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Product Launches, Event Planning, Promotions, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Product Launch, Social Media, Customer Service, Sales

Education
Robert Morris College   2004 — 2006
Hospitality Managment

Tulsa Community College   1998 — 2004
AA

Experience
SDI Media  March 2015 - Present
Bellés Translations   September 2013 - Present
Flipagram  2015 - 2015
Commonground Marketing   June 2013 - January 2014
Lapiz / Leo Burnett   January 2011 - April 2013
Beam Global Spirits & Wine  September 2010 - January 2011
Laureate Education  February 2010 - September 2010
Tampico Beverages  July 2006 - February 2010
Cramer Krasselt  November 2005 - June 2006
Editorial COVER   November 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Advertising, Graphic Design, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Product Development, CRM, Direct Mail, Creative Resourcing, Creative Services, Project Management, Traffic Management, Translation, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Logo Design, Leadership

Education
University of Chicago   2013 — 2014
Translation Studies Certificate, Language Interpretation and Translation

Saint Louis University   1997 — 2000
Bachelors of Art, Communication

IDEP   2003 — 2004
Certificate, Photography

Experience
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   May 2013 - October 2014
The Ruckus Theater   October 2012 - July 2013
Remedy  April 2011 - May 2013
Tympanic Theatre   February 2012 - May 2012
The Ruckus Theater   August 2011 - September 2011
Joe Janes   May 2011 - August 2011
Tympanic Theatre   January 2011 - May 2011
Chiaroscuro   November 2003 - April 2011
Griffin Theatre Company  November 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Event Management, Theatre, Scheduling, Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Excel, Arts, Photoshop, Administration, Acting, Creative Writing, Dance, Microsoft Excel, Musical Theatre, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Editing, Directing, Art, Creative Direction, Stage, Arts Administration

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   1999 — 2003
BFA, Theatre Performance

Experience
City Colleges of Chicago  2004 - Present
The Shrine  2009 - Present
Quench Inc  2009 - 2009
Commonground Marketing   2006 - 2009
DuSable Museum of African-American History  2005 - 2008
Cornerstone Marketing, LLC   2003 - 2006

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Advertising, Social Media, Audio Engineering, Editing, Public Speaking, Audio Editing, Customer Service, Leadership

Education
Columbia College Chicago

Von Steuben

Experience
Freelance Creative Director/Brand development   September 2013 - Present
LatinWorks  2015 - 2015
LatinWorks  2015 - 2015
ESW Partners  January 2013 - June 2013
Commonground Marketing   January 2012 - January 2013
FCB Chicago  January 2006 - January 2012
Burrell Communications  2004 - 2006
J Walter Thompson (JWT) Chicago   1998 - 2004

Skills
Brand Architecture, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Typography, Interaction Design, Brand Awareness, Copywriting, Corporate Identity, New Media, Strategic Thinking, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Corporate Branding, Video, Online Marketing, Television, Broadcast, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Content Strategy, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Logo Design, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Experience Design, Creative Services

Education
Northwestern University   2008 — 2010
School of Communications: Continuing Studies

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2004 — 2006
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, B.F.A Design with Emphasis in Writing program

Carnegie Mellon University   1995 — 1998
College of Fine Arts

Point Park University   1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Dual major in Journalism and Advertising

Art Institute of Pittsburgh   1991 — 1993
Commercial Arts/Graphic Design

Experience
Commonground Marketing   October 2012 - Present
Burrell Communications  March 2010 - October 2013
Threshold Nation a subsidiary of Burrell Communications   March 2010 - October 2012
Burrell Communications  May 2008 - April 2010
Burrell Commuications   September 2007 - February 2008
Calabash Animation  September 2003 - September 2007

Skills
Art Direction, Creative Direction, Storyboarding, Illustration, Flash Animation, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Advertising, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Animation, Flash, Television, Commercials, Photoshop, Typography, Graphics, Logo Design, InDesign

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2003
B.A, Animation

Howard University   1998 — 2000
Electronic Studio

Kenwood Academy   1994 — 1998

Experience
Zizzo Group  April 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor  October 2014 - April 2015
MOTIVO - Independence by Design   January 2014 - October 2014
Sports Networker  January 2013 - February 2014
Hanson Dodge Creative  January 2011 - January 2014
Comet Branding + PR   March 2010 - January 2011
Commonground Marketing   September 2009 - March 2010
GMR Marketing  August 2007 - May 2009
GMR Marketing  July 2004 - August 2007
GMR Marketing  August 2001 - June 2004

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Sponsorship, Creative Direction, Promotions, Event Planning, Brand Awareness, Relationship Marketing, Social Networking, New Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Content Development, Event Management, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Sports Marketing, Facebook, Entertainment, Email Marketing, Creative Development, Mobile Marketing, Video Production, Strategic Creative..., Building Relationships, Marketing Event Planning, Content Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Interactive Marketing, Media Relations, Publicity, Content Creation, Event Marketing, Event Execution, Sports, Trade Shows, Special Events, Creative Strategy, Twitter, Video Editing, Community Management

Education
Marquette University   1998 — 2000
Communications, Advertising, PR, Marketing

UW-Waukesha   1995 — 1997
Associate Degree, General Studies

Experience
Beals Verdin Company   January 2015 - Present
Century 21 Affiliated Chicago  February 2014 - December 2014
Keller Williams Real Estate  April 2013 - February 2014
Chicago Realty Finders - Chicago Apartment Finders   November 2011 - April 2013
Axis Technology   March 2010 - May 2011
Commonground Marketing   June 2009 - March 2010
Chicago State University  May 2008 - June 2009
Sole Lounge Boutique   April 2005 - April 2008
W.W. Grainger   2004 - 2005
Burrell Communications  1998 - 1999

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Direct Marketing, Event Planning, Lead Generation, Leadership, Management

Education
Roosevelt University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Journalism

Kenwood High School
Diploma

Experience
MOSS Retail & Environments   October 2013 - Present
Self Employed  March 2013 - October 2013
Commonground Marketing   July 2011 - March 2013
Self Employed  2008 - September 2011

Skills
Graphic Design, Art, Branding & Identity, Digital Imaging, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Photography, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Painting, Art Direction, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Brand Development

Education
Columbus College of Art & Design   1985 — 1989
BFA, Advertising, Photography

Experience
TOMY International  June 2011 - Present
Commonground Marketing   May 2007 - May 2008
Digital Imaging Resources  April 2006 - May 2007
Supermarket NYC   2001 - 2004

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Illustrator, Concept Development, Packaging, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Interaction Design, Animation, Web Design, Advertising, Illustration, Concept Design, Product Design, Graphics, Design Strategy, Art, Photoshop, Integrated Marketing, Layout, InDesign, Social Media

Education
Illinois Institute of Art

Experience
Commonground/ MGS  January 2015 - Present
Commonground/ MGS  October 2014 - December 2014
Commonground Marketing   April 2014 - September 2014
Ignited LLC  November 2013 - March 2014
KERN - an Omnicom Agency  March 2013 - August 2013
RAPP  November 2010 - August 2012
RAPP  April 2010 - August 2012
RAPP  December 2007 - March 2010
Rapp Collins Worldwide  March 2006 - November 2007
Rapp Collins Worldwide  March 2005 - February 2006

Skills
Strategy, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, CRM, Omniture, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Customer Insight, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, User Experience, Online Marketing, Mobile Devices, Creative Direction, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, SEM, PPC, Content Strategy, E-commerce, Multi-channel Marketing

Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
Business Adminstration, with concentrations in Marketing & Business Management

Experience
Smart Resources  April 2012 - October 2012
Smart Resources  January 2012 - March 2012
Ventures Unlimited   July 2011 - October 2011
Kimberly Coleman Salon   March 2010 - July 2011
Commonground Marketing   April 2009 - December 2009
OPPIDANusa   January 2006 - January 2009
Whitehall Jewellers  December 2004 - January 2006
LaPetite Academy  August 2002 - April 2004
SBC Ameritech  August 2001 - August 2002
Tribune Company  March 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Administrative Support, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Vendor Relations, Payroll, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Training

Education
DePaul University   2004 — 2009
Bachelors, Public Communications

Harold Washington College   1991 — 1995
Associate's degree, Merchandising and Marketing

Experience
Commonground Marketing   June 2013 - August 2015
University of Illinois at Chicago  June 2012 - May 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2011 - December 2012
Freelance  April 2011 - June 2012
UC Berkeley  February 2010 - August 2011
Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency   May 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Presentations, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Research, Higher Education, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategy, Market Research

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication

UC Berkeley   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

New York University   2008 — 2008
Media and Public Life

Experience
Actively seeking new job opportunities   October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   January 2014 - September 2014
PACO Ideation  June 2013 - December 2013
Leo Burnett  November 2012 - May 2013
TRAVER Hispanic Marketing Group   2011 - November 2012
Narrativ(a)   January 2009 - October 2011
Saatchi & Saatchi X  November 2007 - December 2008
Casiano Communications  2006 - 2007
Arteaga & Arteaga Advertising  2001 - 2006
Bromley Communications  1999 - 2001

Skills
Shopper Marketing, Advertising Copy, Creative Strategy, Video Production, Photography, Creative Direction, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Guerrilla Marketing, BTL, POP design, Retail Packaging, Mentoring Teams, Project..., Conferences, Concept Writing, Concept Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Market Research, Copywriting, Multi-channel Marketing, Multicultural, Multilingual, Product Marketing, Product Design, Film Production, Production Planning, Integrated Marketing, Campaigns, Creative Briefs, Marketing Research, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Award-winning writer, Audience Segmentation, Creative Solutions, Product Launch, CPG Industry, Strategic Leadership, New Business Development, Innovativeness, Leadership, Creative Visualization, Strategist, Pitching Ideas, Below the Line...

Education
Syracuse University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, 2 bachelor's degree: Visual and Performing Arts - Advertising Communications, 3.5, Dean's List 3 years in a row

Parsons School of Design   1986 — 1987
Foundation Year VPA, Foundation Year, 3.5 GPA

Rhode Island School of Design   1985 — 1985
Summer Pre College Art Program, Art History, Communications Design, Painting

Experience
Lyon's Prints Retro Design Studio   December 2014 - Present
Heather Daniels Design   2012 - Present
FCB Global  March 2015 - September 2015
B O N D  May 2014 - March 2015
Draftfcb  January 2013 - January 2013
Commonground Marketing   May 2012 - May 2012
Urban Bratz, LLC   April 2009 - April 2012
Cold Open  March 2012 - March 2012
MSI ( Marketing Support, Inc.)   April 2012 - 2012
BLT & Associates  August 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Print, Direct Mail, Theatrical Design, Home Entertainment, Print Collateral, Design Management, Apparel, Art Direction, Photo Art Direction, Retouching, Post Production, Creative Branding, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Collateral, Photography, Branding & Identity, Television, Creative Services, Stagecraft, Graphic Design, Packaging, Magazines, Corporate Branding, Fashion, Mac, Web Design, Typography, Layout, Graphics, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Interactive Advertising, Posters, Catalogs, Art, Advertising, Interaction Design, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Creative Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Brand Development, Banners, Motion Graphics

Education
The Chicago Portfolio School   2005 — 2005
N/A, Advertising

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General

The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles   2002 — 2003
Transferred March 2003, Graphic Design

Experience
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.  May 2015 - Present
Contently  April 2015 - Present
Visually  January 2014 - Present
Freelance  April 2008 - Present
Leo Burnett  October 2014 - May 2015
Walton Isaacson  August 2014 - November 2014
Public Fader www.publicfader.com   July 2014 - October 2014
Walton Isaacson  February 2014 - August 2014
Get Money Girls Clothing (GMGChi.com)   February 2014 - June 2014
Commonground Marketing   May 2013 - February 2014

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Martial Arts, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Digital Illustration, Vector Illustration, Illustrator, Logo Design, Flash Websites, XHTML, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Customization, Corporate Branding, Fine Art, Acrylic Painting, Print, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Magazine Design, Collateral, Corporate Stationary, Posters, Concept Design, Creative Concept Design, Book Design, Book Covers, Public Speaking, Illustration, Mac, Fashion Shows, Fashion Design, Product Customization, Typography, Layout, InDesign, Branding & Identity, Art, Dreamweaver, Art Direction, Animation, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design, Flash, After Effects, Motivational Speaking, Photography, Brochures, Banners

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2004 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
Upshot  April 2014 - Present
Aquent (Client: Sears)   December 2012 - April 2014
Commonground Marketing   October 2011 - October 2012
Young & Rubicam  February 2011 - September 2011
Freelance  November 2010 - 2011
DraftFCB  October 2007 - August 2010
Hill Holliday  September 2006 - September 2007
Bromley Communications  2003 - 2006
Salles D'Arcy São Paulo   April 2001 - December 2002
Proeza Slai   1997 - 2002

Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Creative Strategy, Television, Writing, Copywriting, Digital Media, Broadcast, Bilingual, Online Advertising, Advertising, Shopper Marketing, UX Bilingual Sr...., Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México   1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications

Experience
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   April 2014 - October 2014
Prime Access  January 2013 - April 2014
Global Advertising Strategies  January 2012 - January 2013
Global Advertising Strategies  January 2011 - January 2012
Global Advertising Strategies  June 2010 - January 2011
Teaching the Hudson Valley   February 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Advertising, Media Buying, Media Planning, Research, Integrated Marketing, Media Strategy, Media Selection, Simmons, Interactive Marketing, SBMS, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Nielsen Data, Nielsen AdRelevance, Nielsen NetView, Multicultural Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Trafficking, MRI Software, comScore, Nielsen, Kantar, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media

Education
New York Institute of Technology   2009 — 2011
Masters, Public Relations

State University of New York at New Paltz   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Public Relations

Experience
Edelman  November 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett Group  June 2011 - November 2014
The Marketing Store  February 2009 - April 2011
The Marketing Store Worldwide - London UK   May 2010 - July 2010
Burrell Communications  October 2008 - January 2009
Commonground Marketing   September 2008 - October 2008
Havas Worldwide  June 2007 - July 2008
JWT  October 2006 - May 2007
Lakefront Brewery  August 2002 - June 2006

Skills
Creative Briefs, Creative Writing, Trend Analysis, Questionnaires, Customer Insight, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Interactive Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Creative Direction, Relationship Marketing, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research

Education
Miami Ad School   2006 — 2006
Certicificate in Account Planning, Account Planning Trade School, Top Dog

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2000 — 2004
B.A, Journalism/Mass Communications

Experience
GMR Marketing  March 2015 - Present
Freelance  October 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett  November 2014 - April 2015
Commonground Marketing   August 2011 - October 2014
GlobalHue  September 2009 - August 2011
Carol H Williams Advertising  September 2007 - July 2009
The True Agency  October 2006 - September 2007
Burrell Communications  September 2003 - August 2006
Matlock Advertising & PR  June 1998 - December 2000

Skills
Creative Direction, Strategy, Team Leadership, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Concept Development, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Corporate Identity, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Television, Content Strategy, Layout, InDesign, Social Media, Brand Management, Radio, New Media, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Art Direction, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Copywriting, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Typography, Web Design

Education
Portfolio Center   1997 — 1999
Copywriting, Copywriting

Experience
Commonground/MGS  April 2015 - Present
Commonground Marketing   February 2012 - April 2015
Wunderman3  December 2011 - February 2012
Wunderman  June 2010 - December 2011
Wunderman  July 2007 - June 2010
CultureLab Creative   November 2006 - May 2007
DDB  2006 - 2006

Skills
Interactive Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing

Education
Southern Methodist University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Advertising and Markets & Culture (Cultural Anthropology)

Townview High School of Business and Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Experience
Scratch (Viacom Media Networks)   May 2015 - Present
Freelance  January 2015 - Present
US Foods  August 2014 - December 2014
Commonground Marketing   April 2013 - August 2014
Obama Super P.A.C.   July 2012 - November 2012
People Ideas & Culture  April 2012 - June 2012
FCB-New York  October 2011 - December 2011
Mediagistic  March 2010 - June 2010
The Spot Marketing  May 2009 - August 2009

Education
Miami Ad School   2010 — 2012
Copywriting

University of South Florida   2006 — 2009
B.A. Mass Communicatons, Advertising

Experience
RPA  July 2015 - Present
Mistress  August 2014 - June 2015
Designory  October 2012 - July 2014
Commonground Marketing   May 2011 - August 2012
IA Collaborative  April 2010 - November 2010
VSA Partners  2006 - March 2010
General Motors R*Works  May 2003 - February 2006

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media, Video Production, Advertising, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Video, Integrated Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Interactive Marketing, Photography, Digital Media, Art Business

Education
Michigan State University   1997 — 2001
Communication Arts, Mass Media, Marketing

Michigan State University

Experience
Havas Worldwide Chicago  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   April 2014 - October 2014
Commonground Marketing   September 2012 - March 2014
Saatchi & Saatchi X  November 2010 - September 2012
Trinity Life Settlements   May 2008 - October 2010

Skills
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insight, Account Management, Management

Education
University of Arizona   2002 — 2006
BA, Education

Experience
Trisect Agency  July 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   February 2014 - June 2014
THE ESCAPE POD  November 2012 - February 2014
Rivet  December 2008 - November 2012

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Direct Mail, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communications

Experience
Kimberly-Clark  December 2012 - January 2015
Commonground Marketing   April 2012 - November 2012
Integrated Marketing Services  February 2009 - April 2012
Integrated Marketing Services  March 2007 - March 2009
Integrated Marketing Services  June 2005 - 2007

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, CRM, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Research, Leadership, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Management, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Manage Client..., Strategy, Account Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Sales, Direct Marketing, Mystery Shopping, Customer Engagement, Customer Acquisition, Cultural Diversity, Cross-cultural..., Cultural Sensitivity, Multicultural Team..., Spanish, Bilingual, Bilingual Communications, Bilingual Translation, Consumer Promotions, Channel Account..., Presentation Skills, Personal Care, Food Industry, Client Presentation, Business Process, Advertising Agency, Managing Agency..., Agency Development, Agency Coordination, Event Management, Shopper Insights

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2003 — 2005
MBA, Masters in Business Administration

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1996 — 2000
LIN, International Business

American School of Guadalajara   1992 — 1996

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Integrated Marketing

Experience
Lunchbox  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   December 2013 - October 2014
Ogilvy & Mather  January 2012 - December 2013
Launch Creative Marketing  March 2011 - December 2011
Launch Creative Marketing  July 2009 - March 2011
Launch Creative Marketing  July 2008 - July 2009

Skills
Shopper Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Packaging, Digital Strategy, Collateral, Marketing

Education
Millikin University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Public Relations

Experience
C.WADE Networks   June 2008 - Present
Columbia University Medical Center  June 2015 - August 2015
COMMONGROUND/MGS  October 2014 - May 2015
Commonground Marketing   February 2014 - October 2014
City University of New York  September 2012 - October 2013
DimensionU  August 2009 - December 2009
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority  March 2008 - February 2009
J. Walter Thompson Worldwide (JWT)   March 2006 - January 2008
Conde Nast  November 2005 - February 2006
Ethical Culture Fieldston School  February 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Social Media, Networking, Integration, Software Installation, Windows, Microsoft Office, XP, Security, Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Access, HTML, ITIL, Laptops, System Administration, Windows XP, IT Operations, OS X, Documentation

Education
State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts, English Creative Writing and Studio Art

Experience
Freelance  March 2015 - Present
Walton Isaacson  March 2014 - February 2015
Commonground Marketing   April 2012 - March 2014
Draftfcb  November 2011 - May 2012
Matlock Advertising & PR  2011 - 2011
HH Development   2007 - 2008
Delaware Public Schools   2006 - 2007
Kraft Foods - Pusherman   2003 - 2006

Skills
Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Social Media Marketing

Education
The Creative Circus   2008 — 2011
Advertising, Copywriting

Morehouse College   1999 — 2003
B.A., Business Administration

Plano Senior High School   1998 — 1999

Experience
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   January 2010 - October 2014
Ernst & Young  May 1997 - January 2010
Geneva International Corporation   March 1994 - March 1997

Skills
Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Management, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Leadership, Business Planning, Finance, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Accounts Receivable, Business Intelligence, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Process Improvement

Education
Iowa State University - College of Business
Finance

Experience
Skidmore Studio  June 2014 - December 2014
Someoddpilot  April 2014 - June 2014
VSA Partners  November 2013 - April 2014
Commonground Marketing   June 2013 - August 2013
Upshot  March 2013 - April 2013
DraftFCB Chicago  November 2011 - December 2012
Delicious Design League  2011 - 2011

Skills
Illustration, Logo Design, Typography, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Packaging, Advertising, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Animation, Art, Corporate Identity, Layout, Vector Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Screen Printing, Experience Design, Magazine Layout Design, Book Design, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Posters, Illustrator, Presentation Design, POP, Print Publication Design, In-store Marketing, Concept Development, Front-end web, Package Design, Web Design, InDesign

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2007 — 2011
BFA, Graphic Design & Visual Communications

Experience
Leo Burnett  February 2015 - Present
Commonground Marketing   July 2013 - February 2015
Razorfish  September 2006 - June 2013
Aisle Rocket Studios  January 2005 - September 2006
JPMorgan Chase  June 2004 - December 2004
Raven Digital   October 2002 - June 2004

Skills
Art Direction, User Experience, Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, Interaction Design, Responsive Web Design, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, Online Advertising, Experience Design, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Email Marketing, Mobile Applications, User Interface Design, Interactive Marketing, Image Manipulation, Corporate Identity, Typography, Digital Media, Brochures, Concept Development, Mobile Design, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Illinois Institute of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Multimedia and Web Design, Deans List Graduate

Experience
Commonground Marketing   January 2006 - Present
Discover Financial Services, Inc.   2000 - 2005
Discover Financial Services, Inc.   1998 - 2000
The Nahser Agency   1997 - 1998
Upshot  1995 - 1997
The Chisholm Mingo Group   1993 - 1995
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising  1992 - 1993

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Promotions, Account Management, Sponsorship, Multicultural, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Direct Mail, Relationship Marketing, Media Planning, Brand Development, Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Management, Digital Media, Customer Insight, Creative Direction, Brand Awareness, Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising

Education
Bowdoin College   1988 — 1992
BA, Sociology

Kenwood Academy High School   1984 — 1988
High school diploma

Experience
Self-Employed  October 2008 - Present
E. Morris Communications  December 2007 - Present
Commonground Marketing   2010 - 2010
Burrell Communications  2004 - 2007
Y.E.S Inc.   2002 - 2004

Skills
Survey Design, Advertising, Strategy, Marketing, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Analysis, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA)

Roosevelt University
BA, Communications

Experience
Commonground/MGS  April 2015 - Present
Commonground/ MGS  December 2011 - Present
Commonground Marketing   January 2007 - December 2011
Commonground Marketing   January 2007 - October 2009
Burrell Communications  2006 - 2007

Skills
Word Of Mouth Marketing, Multicultural, Event Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Experiential Marketing, Lifestyle Brands, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Relationship Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Guerrilla Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising

Education
DePaul University   1999 — 2003

Experience
Columbia College Chicago  January 2011 - February 2014
Commonground Marketing   April 2009 - March 2010
Johnson Publishing Company  2006 - 2008
Burrell Communications  2006 - 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Press Releases, Sponsorship, Facebook, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Relationship Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Editing, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Education
Roosevelt University   2005 — 2009
BA, Public Relations

Clark Atlanta University   1996 — 1998
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Experience
Commonground Marketing   May 2012 - Present
Peach Fuzz Entertainment   April 1997 - Present
Draft Worldwide  January 2000 - April 2003
Essential Entertainment  May 1998 - June 1999

Skills
Social Networking, Entertainment, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Music, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Sales, Budgets, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Promotions, Leadership, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Advertising, Account Management, Business Development, Trade Shows, Web Design, Brand Awareness, Relationship Marketing

Education
Hampton University   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

F.A.M.E - LaGuardia High School Music & Art
High School, Instrumental Music

Experience
Carrot - a VICE company  June 2015 - Present
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - June 2015
Commonground Marketing   September 2006 - September 2014

Skills
Creative Strategy, Advertising, Integrated Marketing

Education
Bradley University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
KAM Talent, Inc.   December 2013 - Present
Sound Of Authority, Inc   March 2012 - Present
Chicago Stagehand LLC   November 2010 - Present
Technotrix Inc.  June 2010 - Present
Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall  January 2012 - May 2012
Commonground Marketing   September 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Sound, Music, Music Production, Sound Reinforcement, Audio Engineering, Recording, Electric Power, Entertainment, Live Sound, Bass, Production Management, Stage Management

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2010
Audio Arts & Acoustics, Live Sound Reinforcement

Experience
Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.   July 2015 - Present
Marriott International  November 2014 - Present
Marriott International  July 2014 - November 2014
Marriott International  February 2014 - July 2014
Marriott International  June 2010 - February 2014
Commonground Marketing   August 2009 - February 2010
BMG, Inc   October 2005 - January 2009

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Trade Shows, Budgets

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Public Policy and History

Experience
Commonground/MGS  April 2015 - Present
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   May 2013 - October 2014
I2D   October 2011 - May 2013
Mullen  June 2011 - September 2011
Captain Planet Foundation  August 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Typography, Advertising, Web Design, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Graphics, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Brochures, Image Manipulation

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2006 — 2010
B.F.A, Advertising Design

Experience
Al John Media & Consulting   August 2012 - Present
AMJ Integrity Management   January 2010 - August 2012
Commonground Marketing   2009 - 2010

Skills
Relationship Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing

Education
Lawrence University

Springfield College

Experience
Commonground/MGS  October 2014 - Present
Commonground Marketing   July 2013 - October 2014
GlobalHue  March 2010 - June 2013
Michigan Lottery  August 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Advertising, Art Direction, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Online Advertising, Concept Development, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Television, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Direct Mail, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Experience Design, InDesign, Interaction Design, Marketing Strategy, Posters, Web Design, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Mac, Layout, Brand Architecture

Education
Howard University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Art, Design

Renaissance High School   2000 — 2004
Diploma, College Prep

Experience
Commonground Marketing   May 2012 - August 2012

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2014
Spanish Language and Literature