About

I made up my mind a long time ago to follow a creative path. And now making things is what I do. Whether for work or for fun, I design, doodle, build, paint or create something new pretty much every day.

SKILLS

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Creative Strategy
Branding / Identity
Integrated Campaigns

Design
UX / Digital
Print / Environmental
Typography
Permanent Marker Handwriting

Experience

Associate Creative Director / AD MERGE // KC
APR 2019 - PRESENT
>> Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Highmark Health, Vital, Seqirus, Ultragenyx, Kite, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, BeiGene, KC Design Week

Design Lead Ervin & Smith Advertising and PR // OMA (remotely from KC)
MAR 2017 - FEB 2018
>> Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Vis Major Brewing Co., First National Bank,
Omaha Steaks, TD Ameritrade, Pink Gorilla Events, Carson Wealth, ACI Worldwide

Freelance Carrie Makes / Strategy + Design // KC
DEC 2013 - PRESENT
>> Sandbox, Bozell, Ervin & Smith Advertising, OBI Creative, FoofQueens, Group Therapy Bike Tours, Hayneedle, Hip Pocket, Lo’s Lawn and Hardscape, Mane & Co., MSR Group, Renu Athleisurewear, Wild Creatives, Logos Functional Nutrition

Associate Creative Director Ervin & Smith Advertising and PR // OMA
MAY 2013 - DEC 2013
>> American Heart Association, First National Bank, Healthways, Omaha Summer Arts Festival, TD Ameritrade, Weitz Investment Management

Senior Art Director The Foundary / Hayneedle // OMA
FEB 2012 - MAY 2013

Partner Travelsize.me // OMA
APRIL 2011 - DEC 2013

Art Director Bozell // OMA
FEB 2006 - FEB 2012
>> Alegent Health, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts,
Bozell (Internal), College World Series, First National Bank, Lauritzen Gardens, Market to Market Relay, OPPD, TD Ameritrade, TNEMEC, TownCommons, Varco Pruden Buildings, VT Industries

Designer / Web Manager Omaha Performing Arts Society // OMA
SEPT 2004 - FEB 2006

Designer AccuCut // OMA
OCT 2003 - SEPT 2004