
Strategic problem solver. Trusted advisor and partner. Brainstorm
Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Strategic problem solver. Trusted advisor and partner. Brainstorm
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
New media expertise and consulting. Designer with web specific development since 1995 working in information architecture and overall strategy. Currently working with clients to implement new media strategies into integrated marketing plans, including recent launches of blogs, podcasts, websites, social networking strategies, Flash tutorials and demos.
I also work with my background as a print designer to develop brand communications and create an integrated approach to marketing and advertising.
My goal is to partner with my clients to provide them expertise and solutions facing their marketing and communication challenges.
Emerging communications, communication consulting, new media, web site design and usability, blogging, integrated marketing, graphic design, direct marketing, online marketing, branding, advertising, web development consulting, and ideation.
Industry experience and expertise:
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Goods Packaging
Telecommunications
Information Technology
Higher Education
Healthcare
Medical
Philanthropy
Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Retail
The Arts
Businss to Business
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 1997 — Present (11 years 3 months)
At Brainstorm, our course is guided by a unique passion for excellence in benefit-driven solutions. Our positioning statement, because we think harder, speaks to the fact that we think strategically on behalf of our clients in solving their communication challenges and enhancing their marketing opportunities. Our goal is to help each client to accomplish outlined objectives. Whether those goals include increasing revenues, advancing efficiencies, lowering expenses or fostering new and repeat business, we always look to positively affect the quality of our clients products and services. Thats why U.S. News & World Report called Brainstorm: a new breed of consultant.
Brainstorm enjoys working with clients such as the following:
Motorola
RCA
GE
Roche Diagnostics
Lexmark
Fanimation
Anderson University
University of Notre Dame
Taylor University
The Lumina Foundation for Education
International Teams
Hansen & Horn
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Anthem
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1992 — 1997 (5 years)
Began as a entry level designer and quickly rose to senior art director. Identified web opportunities for clients and developed web services within the firm.
Served clients such as:
NCR
AT&T
Lexis Nexis
Abbott Labs
Batesville Casket
Hill-Rom
HOK
Iams
Mead
Monarch/Paxar
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 1992 — June 1992 (6 months)
Student intern and hired as freelancer post graduation. Assisted in production and creative development with clients such as:
Bryant
Indiana Pacers
Indianapolis Star
Knauf Insulation
(Educational Institution; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 1989 — May 1992 (2 years 10 months)
BA, Graphic Design, Business, 1988 — 1992
Web 2.0, GTD, reading, kayaking, new technology, family
CASE
CCCU
Anderson University Alumni Council - past president
Anderson University National Campaign Cabinet
Communication Network
TAG: Technology Affinity Group, Smaller Indiana
Publications:
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Indianapolis Star
Chronicle of Higher Education
U.S. News & World Report
Speaking Engagements:
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Guest Lectures:
The University of Notre Dame
Anderson University
CCCU Communication Directors Conference
Multiple CASE Conferences
Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Leadership Communications Panel (2005-2007)
Indianapolis Congregation Marketing Roundtable
TAG Annual Conference Roundtable on Web 2.0
Western Area Regional Ministerium, Church of God
Awards:
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National CASE Circle of Excellence Awards (various)
National Webby Honoree
National Interactive Media Award
National W3 Silver Award
Art Center Dayton (various)
Local and Regional ADDY (various)