I love connecting brands and people through relatable stories and enjoyable experiences.

Here’s a brief look at the experience that has gotten me to where I am now.

Where I’ve Worked

Senior Strategic Planner

Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles (Remote)

August 2022 - Present

Strategist

The Program , Portland (Remote)

August 2021 - August 2022

Strategist

Martin Williams, Minneapolis

June 2019 - August 2021

Associate Strategist

Martin Williams, Minneapolis

June 2018 - June 2019

Where I Studied

Coursework in Psychology, Marketing, and Communications

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Coursework in Leadership & Management

The American College of Greece, Athens

Who I’ve Collaborated With

Toyota (Trucks, Tacoma, Land Cruiser, Camry and more)

Nike (Swimming, Running, Basketball, and Membership)

DICK’S Sporting Goods

LaCrosse & Danner Boots

Fender Guitars

General Mills (Chex, Nature Valley, Gushers, and Goodbelly)

Edward Jones Financial

Instinct Raw Pet Food

Syngenta Agricultural Science

What I Do

Brand Strategy

Product Marketing

Creative Strategy

Communications Planning

Quantitative & Qualitative Research

Cultural Insights and Trend Forecasting

Collaborations & Partnerships

Research Design & Deployment

Presentation Design

Leadership, Training, and Mentorship

Digital Performance

Writing

Recognition

Cannes Lion: 1x Bronze

The Show MN: 1x Gold, 2x Silver

Minneapolis Integrated Marketing Association (MIMA): Robin Carpenter and Jarrid Grams Scholarship