CREATIVE LEAD | DESIGNER | ILLUSTRATOR

ABOUT ME

I am a columbus-based creator who is deeply passionate about design

In my designs I focus on concept, communication, and attention to detail in many different forms and media. I believe that design makes connections between people, draws them together, makes them feel emotions and makes them think. I strive to find a harmonious balance between functionality and aesthetics in every design I create.

I love my little family...

Kung Fu Tea is my life's blood...

My cats are my spirit animals...

I have way too many hobbies...

“Michelle has been an invaluable asset to our projects, providing appealing and effective design approaches and delivering experienced knowledge when it comes to best practices with UX/UI.”

Jed Haldeman

Former Web Developer at Origo Branding Company

“Michelle is one of the most talented Art Directors I have worked with in my 20+ years in the creative field. She always tackles her projects with enthusiasm and produces multiple successful solutions. Her work ethic and talent has earned her the respect from not only our clients, but our leadership and teammates as well."

Kathy Nesterov

Brand Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

“Day over day, week over week, year over year — Michelle delivers. She is one of the most on-top-of it designers I've ever worked with and since day one of stepping into managing the team, she has been my #1 go-to, my backup, and the person I trust with all the high profile projects."

Lydia Marshalik

Brand Director at FairSquare

(Former Design Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Sr. Creative Director at BHG Financial)

MY WORK EXPERIENCE

FairSquare, Inc.

Creative Design Lead

Sep 2024 - Present

Empowering America’s small businesses with transformative financial solutions that advance their growth and prosperity.

BHG Financial

Creative Lead

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024

Responsible for concepting, executing, and final production of on-brand tactics for the Chase Home Lending LOB (B2C & B2B audiences), which include a wide variety of omni-channel marketing materials and advertising campaigns. Examples of these materials include: emails, landing pages, print, owned/paid display ads, DM, social, illustration, and animation. 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Art Director

Dec 2019 - Sep 2022

Responsible for concepting, executing, and final production of on-brand tactics for the Chase Home Lending LOB (B2C & B2B audiences), which include a wide variety of omni-channel marketing materials and advertising campaigns. Examples of these materials include: emails, landing pages, print, owned/paid display ads, DM, social, illustration, and animation. 

Contract Art Director

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

Origo Branding Company

Art Director

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

Created conceptual strategies and worked on the graphic development of projects, following them through to completion to meet established deadlines, provided direction to production artists, and assisted in presentations to client. 

Graphic Designer

Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

Worked as part of a team to create graphics for projects and develop creative concepts within established deadlines. Participated in and provided input at creative meetings as needed. Set up final files and worked with printers for print production.

Dysart Corporation

Graphic Designer

May 2012 - Nov 2014

Developed graphics for any company needs, including package designs, print production, booth design, 3D animations, motion graphics, and videos. Responsible for all photography and photo edits as needed. Represented Dysart Corporation at trade shows. 

MY EDUCATION

Columbus College of Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

May 2012

Tolles Career & Technical Center

Certificate of Art, Design & Communication

ay 2012

SKILLS

experience

Agency: 4 years

In-house: 8 years

Industries: finance, healthcare, non-profit, b2b, & community

design programs

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere

Figma

other programs

Powerpoint

Word

Excel

Keynote

other skills

Animation

Basic HTML & CSS coding 

Basic motion graphics

PC & MAC proficient