Communicating complex topics is hard…

I’m here to help! I want to create an impact, no matter the subject matter. From corporate training to legal presentations, I have spent years honing my skills to explain complex subject matter in a way that is fresh, informative and easy to understand.

Early on, I pursued journalism as a career. At the University of Minnesota, I created my own degree curriculum in Visual Communications to combine the study of design, journalism and culture. I found my niche as a Graphic Artist at the Minnesota Daily, where I had the opportunity to create infographics and artwork to support the storytelling of journalists. I spent two years as the Visual Editor, hiring, training and managing a team of designers.

After graduation, I moved around the country to pursue Graphic Artist positions at major metro newspapers including the Denver Post and the Florida Times-Union. I enjoyed the fast-paced work flow and creative challenges of daily news. I won awards for my infographic work. However, the industry faced financial challenges. Not two years into my career, I faced round after round of layoffs and pay cuts. Even though I kept my job, I questioned the viability of my chosen path.

The greener pastures of the tech industry brought me to Austin, Texas, where Kasasa hired me as a Web Designer. I designed websites and print materials to serve the marketing needs of financial institutions. I lead my clients through the entire design process, sketch to launch, conducting meetings remotely with executives around the country (and even Guam!).

I joined Say It Visually as an Explanation Designer. Much of my role was consulting remotely with CEOs and marketing executives to understand their complex communications challenges. I developed campaigns to better communicate their ideas with infographics, print materials, PowerPoint decks and videos. My work included B2B communications, internal training, sales presentations and marketing campaigns for large companies like Verizon and T-Mobile, as well as tech ventures and institutions.

When the startup began to struggle financially, I took a chance returning to journalism as a Content Designer at The Orange County Register. I started out as a page designer, but moved into a web/mobile design role. After the sale of the newspaper, my role changed significantly and I felt I was not utilizing my skills to the fullest.

With a lack of opportunities in journalism, I sought work in communications consulting. I accepted a position as a Presentation Consultant for Executive Presentations in downtown Los Angeles. I worked with some of the best lawyers in LA to develop presentations and visual aids for high-stakes trials. I also supported the company’s B2B marketing and edited event photos.

Fate found my family moving back to my home state of Wisconsin. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, I have been working remotely as a Presentation Specialist for Wells Fargo’s retirement division. I design PowerPoint presentations for sales representatives to explain 401(k) plan data to their executive clients at major corporations across the country.