About me
I’m Lo, an artist, designer and general maker of things based in the Midwest.
I’ve spent most of my life finding different ways to be creative. I’ve made clothes, painted, illustrated, photographed, designed brands, built websites, directed shoots and created an unreasonable amount of stuff for the for humans to enjoy. I’ve never been particularly good at choosing one room and sticking to it, so eventually I stopped trying.
My work is heavily influenced by the little pieces of magic that inspire me, strange little objects, color, nostalgia and the things people keep for reasons they can’t totally explain. I like work that feels handmade, lived-in and a little unexpected.
By day, I am the Senior Director of Marketing & Creative in the Quad Cities. Outside of that, I’m usually drawing something, designing something, or convincing myself that I can help others be more imaginative in their everyday life & business.
This site is part portfolio, part studio and part fever dream.
Have a look around, you never know what you will find.
Lead marketing, creative and communications strategy across eight regional brands spanning economic development, business, events and downtown placemaking.
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Direct brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations and creative across a multi-brand organization.
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Grew digital audiences by 10,000+ followers and increased engagement by 13% through integrated campaigns.
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Lead creative direction and production across graphic design, photography, video, social and digital campaigns.
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Develop marketing strategy for major regional events, initiatives and economic development campaigns.
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Partner with executive leadership on organizational messaging, advocacy, recruitment and regional positioning.
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Oversee analytics, campaign optimization, agency partners and six-figure marketing investments.
Independent creative practice specializing in art direction, design, branding and visual storytelling for entertainment, lifestyle and culture-driven clients.
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Created campaigns and creative work for clients including Disney, Republic Records and American Pickers, generating 10M+ impressions.
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Develop brand identities, campaign concepts, merchandise, digital experiences and social creative.
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Direct photography, video, illustration and motion design from concept through final production.
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Work has appeared across national platforms including the MTV Video Music Awards, TODAY and Good Morning America.
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Manage creative projects, collaborators, budgets and client relationships from concept through launch.
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Designed 200+ digital, print and brand assets for clients across a range of industries.
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Created social campaigns, advertising, brand collateral and marketing materials.
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Improved creative workflows to increase consistency and reduce production time by 20%.
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
Visit Quad Cities
2024-present
Board Member
Hilltop Campus Village
2026-present
2014-2017
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design & Art History
Minor in Marketing
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Summa Cum Laude, Honors Graduate
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Recipient of the Graphic Design Excellence Award
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Selected Featured Senior Thesis Exhibition, Catich Gallery
Resume
2021-present
Senior Director of Marketing & Creative
Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce — Davenport, IA
2013-present
Marketing & Creative Director
Artist Called LO LLC
2019-2021
Graphic Designer
Nehlsen Creative
Credentials
Quad Cities
Education + Honors
