Education
B.S. Journalism, Public Relations
Kansas State University
2011 / Manhattan, KS
– 4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude
– Chester Peterson, Sr. & Ted Lindshield Award (highest GPA, A.Q. Miller School graduates)
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Experience
Topgolf Callaway Brands
Senior Creative Manager
March 2019–present
Lead Toptracer’s small but mighty in-house team that develops copy and creative for global campaigns, amplifies B2B and B2C marketing initiatives, and supports 900+ driving range partners in 32 countries.
• Led the in-house overhaul of Toptracer.com, saving $100k+ in agency costs.
• Work directly with exec team to design multimillion-dollar sales proposals.
• Art direct UI/UX team to ensure a consistent experience on all platforms.
Graphic Designer
August 2016–March 2019
• Selected to lead creative for Topgolf’s fastest-growing sub-brand, Toptracer.
• Developed creative identity and marketing assets for Topgolf’s first indoor restaurant concept, Lounge by Topgolf.
• Served as lead designer for $200+ million event sales business.
• Helped secure long-term deals with premier brands like Coca-Cola, Mastercard, and Hertz by revamping partnerships pitch decks.
• Received 2017 Star Award, an annual kudos to department’s top performer.
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Pace Communications
Editor May 2016–August 2016
Special Projects Editor November 2014–May 2016
Managed travel content and special advertising sections in Southwest Airlines’ in-flight publication, Southwest: The Magazine, read by 6 million people each month.
• Wrote more than 30 feature-length travel articles and sponsored sections.
• Quarterbacked magazine’s digital portfolio, including all social media channels, online flipbook, monthly e-newsletter, and webpage.
• Recruited, trained, and managed editorial interns and freelance contributors.
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Anthony Travel
Senior Marketing & Creative Services Coordinator April 2013–November 2014
Marketing & Creative Services Coordinator January 2012–April 2013
Developed marketing campaigns for the official travel provider of more than 30 events annually, including the NYC Marathon, Notre Dame National Championship Bowl Tour, Ironman World Championship, Final Four tours, and the Dallas Marathon.
• Assisted Marketing Director in creation of Croke Park Classic marketing campaign and website, which earned silver Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.
• Overhauled business proposals, netting more than a dozen new clients.
• Developed and implemented company’s first style guide.
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Internships
Graphic Design Intern
Palm Springs Power Baseball
October–December 2011 / Palm Springs, CA
Communications Intern
American Junior Golf Association
summer 2011 / nationwide
Lead Designer
Kansas State Collegian
January–May 2011 / Manhattan, KS
Local Events & Development Intern
Kansas City Sports Commission
summer 2010 / Kansas City, MO
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Community
Big Brother
Big Brothers Big Sisters
March 2013–present / Dallas, TX
October 2009–May 2011 / Manhattan, KS
Competition Judge
Kansas Scholastic Press Association State/Regional Journalism Contests
February 2016–present