5’9, Only child , Aquarius

Peoria, Illinois native and UIUC graduate

A lot of everything.

I was a mere child when, in an effort to promote the 2007 film Bee Movie, Jerry Seinfeld flew over Cannes in a bee suit. It was then that I knew that I wanted to be a sicko who came up with ideas like that. To me, advertising is all about human truth, with a dash of obscure popular culture thrown in.

Here’s a few quotes from some of my past mentors:

“You’re an Art Director+”

“Shaylee is a Swiss Army knife in advertising”

“Why are you still in my office?”

My ever-expanding skillset comes from a life of culture shock and hobby hopping. While many will see it through a master of none lens, I challenge that. I’m passionately and dumbfoundedly curious, or whatever Einstein said.

At 22 I’ve experienced more than most, which continuously motivates me to bring my memories to the creative kids table. From growing up in trailer parks to singing in a hispanic church choir for a couple years, I have a bouquet of stories to pick inspiration from.

In my other life you can find me hunting for lost media from my childhood, or staring at my cat for hours at a time. Otherwise I’ll be rummaging around in my hobby bag.