experience

Sparks Marketing - Associate Creative Director

Royal Oak, MI; 2018-2022, 2023 - Present

• Experiential Designer for Google I/O (2019-20, 2022-2025)

• Designed activations & interactive demos and provided on-site creative direction and client support for Google Product Sandboxes at I/O. 

• Refreshed iconic I/O landmark sign with new colors and finish materials. 

• Design Lead for Google Zeitgeist (ZG) (2019, 2023, 2024)

• Designed and provided on-site creative direction/client support for Demos at ZG 2019 and all custom elements in General Session room and all custom demos at ZG (2023-2024).

• Design Lead for the Anheuser-Busch event, SAMCOM (2019-2024) 

• Provided on-site creative direction and support for Budweiser, Stella Artois, Kona Big Wave, Busch Light, and Natural Light displays and activations. 

• Managed multiple designers and oversaw all 2D and 3D designs from concept sketches to completion of the live event. 

• Worked with external vendors and internal teams to fine-tune all details to fit the event branding.

• Design Lead for Google GBO LC (Private Internal Google Event) (2023-2024)

• Managed multiple designers and oversaw all 2D and 3D designs from concept sketches to completion of the live event. 

• Worked with external vendors and internal teams to fine-tune all details to fit the event branding. 

Ford Motor Company - Color and Material Designer

Dearborn, MI; 2022

• Lead color and material designer for Bronco Sport.

• Created and specified all CMF applications for interior and exterior components for Bronco Sport vehicle lines; including model years 2022–2025 and limited edition Heritage and Heritage Limited feature vehicles.

• Developed and presented digital and physical CMF (color, grain, and gloss) specifications through presentations and renderings that accurately reflect creative narratives and design 

intent for concept and production vehicles.

• Ensured color and material designs aligned with brand vision and consumer preferences through innovative storytelling.

• Collaborated with external vendors and internal teams to produce visual samples that validate design feasibility and functionality.

• Analyzed future consumer trends to identify brand-relevant CMF narratives for design solutions.

• Managed program timelines to ensure all project deliverables are met within target deadlines.

• Worked with Advanced/Strategic team, researching trends and crafting narratives for the future of Lincoln’s electric hybrid vehicle brand.

• Collaborated with design team to strategize the development of textiles, forecast trends, and conduct research.

GH+A Design - Senior Designer

Detroit, MI; 2018

Designer for retail and shopping center development projects. Composed pre-lease packages consisting of site plans and 3D visualization for a variety of clients. Assisted with Taubmen Development Project with tasks including concept development and 3D visualization.

Studio | H2G - Designer

Birmingham, MI; 2017

Designer for retail and hospitality projects with tasks consisting of concept development, design documentation, 3D visualization, graphic presentations. Creative point of contact with clients for projects such as Sweet City candy display, M1 Garage unit, and global & domestic shopping malls.

Czarnowski | Exhibit and Event Studio - Interior Designer

Farmington Hills, MI; 2015-2017

• Lead Designer for corporate Czarnowski office interiors.

• Design collaboration with environmental designers and project managers to select and specify finish materials for all General Motors global autoshow booths. 

• Designed custom furniture/millwork for permanent installations and temporary environments.

• Lead Designer for the GM Marketing Floor lobby and collaborative workspace areas (Floor 24 of the GM World Headquarters, Detroit MI.

• Curated and organized the creative studio materials library. Created standardization of library samples for multiple office locations and was the point of contact with all vendor reps to schedule updates and capabilities presentations.

von Staden Architects - Interior Design Intern

Royal Oak, MI; December 2014 - May 2015

Assisted designers with variety of projects; conducted punch lists, put together lighting options and material boards for clients, AutoCAD work. Maintained material library and contacted representatives for samples and updates. Delivered architectural drawings to clients.

General Motors - Color & Trim Design Intern

Warren, MI; Summer 2014

Developed full Color & Trim project. Researched trends and branding, and developed 2D mock ups and renderings of proposed design solutions. Worked with suppliers to order material and finish samples to compliment design solutions.