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DENA

art director | movie nerd | cookie baker | news junkie | emmy winner | who loves all things italian

All of the above is true, I am a veracious creative who appreciates and incorporates art and design into my daily life and surroundings. Professional, yet fun-loving and adventurous. My romantic spirit cultivates my interest in discovering new art, music and cuisine everywhere I go. I seek to bring exceptional sophistication and refinement of style to my work, and enjoy doing it. I value the strength and authenticity which comes from collaborating with others on my team and with clients.

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Formally trained as a designer, I  have B.A. in Visual Communication from Loyola University Chicago.

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I am currently exploring the next phase of my journey and living in Los Angeles with my husband T.Craig, daughter Estella. Never leaving behind my Midwest values, I thrive on living and working in center of the universe for entertainment.

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AWARDS

With 17+ professional awards over the years, it is an honorable achievement to be recognized by your peers

for excellent work in your industry.

EMMY® AWARDS

Daytime Emmy Award, Chicago Midwest Emmy Awards

BDA AWARDS

North America

PROMAX AWARDS

North America

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Emmy Award-winning Art Director, and true designer skilled in providing strategic design direction in the development of broadcast, social, and digital. Hands-on leader with proven success in curating key relationships to generate original & niche-focused content. Exceptionally skilled in synthesizing discussions into executable/discernible plans and driving network brand, identity and vision. Classically trained with a modern approach, recognized for excellence in creating exceptional design for top media companies.

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CONTACT

Let's Chat...about Art, Design, Pizza, the Chicago Cubs

or a Job Opportunity.

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