“The role of the designer is that of a good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.” — Charles Eames, Designer
A passion for design and a deep working relationship with other designers and clients has always been the core of my career as a designer. For the past five years, I’ve been able to develop this philosophy as a Designer and Associate Creative Director at Telegraph Creative. From one-off logos to full-fledged integrated campaigns, my intentional, curated designs have given visual identity to brands and brought concepts to life. I value the relationship of each client and treat each project as a unique opportunity to create something beautiful and functional that serves the client’s needs and exceeds their expectations.
Through all of this, I have had the privilege of working with other talented creatives and enjoy mentoring a new generation of designers and fostering their individual skill set. Each creative I work with provides new found insight and knowledge I take with me to future projects and are fundamental in growing as a creative professional.
When I’m not creating and building relationships, I enjoy time away from the screen, traveling both near and far, exploring the world around me, whether it’s checking out a new restaurant with friends or flying across the country for a weekend getaway. I also enjoy creating other forms of art in my spare time including ceramics and baking.
AWARDS
AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS – DISTRICT 7
Gold – Specialty Advertising Campaign – Campesino Drink in the Wild Merchandise
W3 AWARDS
Gold – Best Art Direction – Ballad of the YellaFella
AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS – BIRMINGHAM
Silver – Art Direction, Single – Ballad of YellaFella
Silver – Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphic – Ballad of YellaFella
Silver – Art Direction, Single – Smile More Birmingham
Silver – Film & Video, Animation, Special Effects or Motion Graphics – Smile More, Birmingham
Silver – Agency Self Promotion Online/Interactive – Telegraph Creative Pantone Portraits
Silver – Agency Self Promotion Film, Video & Sound – ADDYs Recap
Silver – Business to Business Website – Southern Research Website
Silver – Integrated Branded Content Campaign – Born Ready Take the Pledge
Silver – Specialty Advertising Campaign – Campesino Drink in the Wild Merchandise
Notable Clients
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Alabama Family Central
Alabama Humanities Alliance
Alabama Power
Alabama Talent Solutions
Alabama Wedding Magazine
Anima: Center for Worship and the Arts
Battle Republic
Beacon Brewing Company
BENlabs
Bettola Birmingham
Birmingham Bound
Birmingham Orthodontics
Birmingham Recovery Center
Business Interiors
Campesino
Casey & Co.
CONFERO Events
Cottage Supply Company
Essentium3D
Great Southern Wood
KRESS Building
Little Debbie/McKee Foods
Local Link
NaphCare
Ogre Shipping
Protective Stadium
Purpose Driven Coaching and Consulting
Red Mountain Cut
Regions Financial Corporation
Repsy
Rock Dental Brands
Safe Harbor
Samford University
Sloss Tech
Southern Research
StoreEase
Streemline
Susan Elliott Reach
Telegraph Creative
United Way
Woodlawn Foundation
Zenbuild