I love messy problems and empowering people to live better lives through design.
Experience
Software Engineering Professionals
UX Designer (2020 – Present)
- Working with cross-functional teams to research, design, and test vital software.
Chartley Creative
Owner, Designer & Photographer (2009 – Present)
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Creating intentional solutions for leading tech companies, tech consulting companies, and Indianapolis-based organizations through marketing design, product design, and photography.
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Select Clients: Studio Science, Lessonly, Zylo, Salesforce, Codelicious, UIndy Office of the President, Visit Indy, Yelp Indy, and Huse Culinary Family of Brands (St. Elmo’s Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s).
Catalyst Group Marketing
Partner + Creative Director (2016 – 2019), Senior Designer (2014 – 2016)
- Developed and executed design-led strategies for websites, brands, and digital campaigns. Results achieved include an IPA Top 300 website with +78% monthly sessions and +98% pageviews.
- Led project teams with empathy and managed budgets while building trust with clients by uncovering underlying problems and delivering precise results.
- Purchased the company 8 months after leading it through a transition from a growth-focused niche consultancy to a specialized marketing agency. Roles in transition included vision/strategy, brand, and website.
- Select Clients: USA Diving, Baker Tilly, Warren Averett, Association for Accounting Marketing, Baker Newman Noyes, Abbott, Stringham & Lynch, and Vertellus Holdings.
Monarch Beverage
Graphic Artist (2012 – 2014)
- Created custom campaigns and product graphics for key accounts while simultaneously developing an internal system for managing and implementing supplier brand guidelines.
Community + Volunteer
Indy Design Week
Marketing Committee – Photographer + Designer (2020 – 2021)
Creative Mornings Indianapolis
Volunteer + Photographer (2017 – Present)
AIGA Indianapolis
Kickball League Photographer (2019)
Association for Accounting Marketing
Blog Committee Co-Chair (2019)
Blog Committee Member (2017 – 2019)
Website Committee Member (2017 – 2019)
Summit Conference Committee Member (2018 – 2019)
Herron-Morton Place Foundation
Oktoberfest Event Committee, Marketing & Design (2015 – 2018)
Home Tour Committee + Photographer (2016)
Skills & Tools
Skills
- Visual design
- UI/UX design
- Art direction
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Photography
- Storyboarding
- Business strategy
Tools
- Adobe CC
- Sketch
- Figma
- HTML + CSS
- InVision Studio
- Procreate
- Sketchbook
- iPad Pro
Skills
Visual design UI/UX design Art direction Wireframing Prototyping Photography Storyboarding Business strategy
Education
University of Indianapolis (2012)
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Communication Design
Magna Cum Laude
Accolades
National AAM-MAA Award (2017)
National Accounting Marketing Industry Award for Baker Tilly Healthcare Report
Professional Panel (2017)
University of Indianapolis Senior Design Project Panelist
Eagle Scout
Fort Wayne, Indiana