Creative Director
Premier Inc.
CHARLOTTE, NC
Jan. 2016 - Present
With Premier, Mandy leverages her diverse skillset to lead a cross-disciplinary creative team on projects ranging from live production events to integrated campaigns. Upon joining the company, she identified Premier's need for a clearer message, stronger visual presence and platforms to support both. Mandy is responsible for the creation of Premier's new visual identity standards and is currently working with creative director and digital partners to redesign and build a new brand and lead generation website. In addition to creative responsibilities Mandy has been instrumental in establishing departmental processes and advancing overall marketing strategy and tactics.
Graphic / Communication
Design Consultant
Marquardt +
DESIGN COLLABORATIVES
CHICAGO, IL
May 2006 - Jan. 2016
With Marquardt+, Mandy was responsible for the design and implementation of print and environmental graphics which supported strategy and design continuity of branded environments for a multitude of clients. Mandy’s experience includes directly managing the creation of NeoCon World Trade Fair tradeshow exhibits in Chicago and environmental graphics and communication design integration work for permanent showrooms in Chicago and New York. Working with designers, architects, fabricators, and contractors she ensured design consistency and adherence of client’s visual identities across all platforms. Experience includes complete client and project management of projects for The HON Company, Basyx, and Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.
Principal & Art Director
705 Design
CHICAGO, IL
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2016
As Principal for 705 design, Mandy’s focus was business development including client procurement and overall business strategy, management of budgets and production schedules. As Designer, Mandy created visual identity systems, campaigns, websites, environments including design, creative writing and direction of designers, programmers and photographers. 705 Design’s portfolio included visual identity systems, front-end web design, B2B marketing, advertising, environments and wayfinding graphics for a broad range of clients from major airlines and global real estate firms to boutique retail and healthcare.