RESUME
A Creative Team Leader & Brand Director. I specialize in building brands and inspiring teams.
Professional Experience
Design Director / Senior Brand Manager
Logos—a leading technology company in digital publishing and research.
2015 – 2025
Built and led creative teams, developed brand systems that scale, and guided multi-channel rebrands.
Directed a transition from Purchase-to-Own to Subscription for Logos.
Directed multiple product launches.
Oversaw internal startups including Lexham Press, Faithlife Church products, and Proclaim (church presentation software).
Principal & Creative Director
Hintz Design—Freelance
2011 – Present
Partner with organizations, founders, company owners, or individuals for brand strategy, brand consulting, and brand design
Brand Identity & Logo Design
Brand Systems and Architecture that scale
Brand touchpoints and applications
Creative Director + Art Director
SPIE (Nonprofit)
2008 – 2015
Directed re-brand and design system creation for SPIE, services, events, and programs
Led global branding initiatives, including International Year of Light (United Nations) and SPIE Prism Awards (“Oscars of Photonics”)
Directed Design for teams of 7 designers and 20+ marketing staff
Delivered award-winning design solutions across print, digital, web, and environmental media
Agency Experience
Art Director | Ripple Marketing. 2006 – 2008
Senior Designer | 45 Degrees North Design. 2005 – 2006
Graphic Designer | Wantulok Design. 2005
Graphic Designer / Office Manager | Morrison Creative Co. 2003 – 2005
Skills & Expertise
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Naming
Visual Identity & Logo Design
Design Systems & Brand Architecture
Art Direction & Creative Leadership
Team Building and Leadership
Mentorship & Staff Development
Cross-functional Team Management
Project & Workflow Optimization
Digital, Print, Experiential, and Environmental Design
Education
Montana State University
Bachelor of Graphic Arts (BFA)
Awards & Recognition
*Brand New Awards – Identity Design
*Brand New Awards book – Feature
*UnderConsideration. Quipsologies – Feature
*HOW Design Award – Best of Show
*HOW Design Live Boston – Center Stage honors
*HOW Design Magazine – Feature
GD USA Awards – Identity design
GD USA Awards – Print design
Event Design Magazine Award
Event Design Magazine – Feature
Addy Awards – Logo design
Addy Awards – Identity design
Addy Awards – Web design
Spin My Logo Staff Pick Award – 2x