Meet Our Lead Creatives

I have a knack for capturing the “essence” of your message, and bringing it to life. You have a brand, whether you realize it or not, and it is my job to figure out what that is, what it looks like, and how it makes other people feel. I pride myself on having happy clients that come back to us time and again, because they know they can expect great results. 

The beach or the gym.

Food. I love going to new restaurants, trying new foods and experimenting with my own recipes.

Wine. And pairing it with food (see above). But I don’t feel guilty about it!

"You CAN have it all… just not all at once.”

I love nature and traveling/experiencing other cultures. When I’m faced with a creative block, my first line of defense is to go for a walk outside in the fresh air. Nature is the best source of inspiration out there!

I have never experienced anything as rewarding as being able to use art to convey a message – the way that design allows you to do. 

Painting, practicing yoga, running, reading, at the beach, walking my dog, Cooper, or hanging out with my husband, John.

A media guide that I designed being voted best cover in the country, that was a pretty cool moment and something I’m still very proud of.

Playing in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. This isn’t something many people can say they’ve done and it’s something I’ll always remember.

In the spring or summer a golf course, in the fall Lambeau Field and in the winter a curling rink. I wasn’t kidding about the 2018 Olympics.

Having an internship in high school at Karen Johnson Productions in Racine. I had been contemplating what to major in at college and after that I knew that graphic design was it.

The Packers and Manchester United. If either of them lose, my weekend just isn’t the same.

The breakfast sandwiches from Common Grounds, I’m hoping this gets me a discount or a rewards card.

Caramel Delite Girl Scout Cookies, it’s an issue.

My parents. Knowing where and how my father grew up and what he came from to be successful.

Being able to help people communicate their message visually that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do on their own. Working and being in a creative environment every day is something I really enjoy.

1- Treating others with kindness; a simple smile may make a real difference to someone you encounter. 2- Straightening wall art; I will straighten a frame hanging anywhere, anytime. 3- Table manners!!!

A comfortable kitchen, mine or yours with family and friends; or relaxing on a deck with the same group.

Elsie Mae’s pies. I haven’t met an EM pie that I didn’t like.

I love all things breakfast! Hash browns-breakfast out must have hash browns to go with my omelet. Throw in a spicy Bloody Mary, I’m set!

At the yoga studio, working on a pen and ink drawing  or on my balcony relaxing with a book, glass of wine and my sassy little cat, Chloe.

My surroundings inspire my creative side. I enjoy finding beauty in all things simple and complex-art, music, fashion, architecture, furnishings. My most important inspiration, hands down, is my mom. She is the strongest, most compassionate, and loving person I know. Understanding where she came from and what she accomplished as a single parent makes me proud to be her daughter. Whether she chooses to believe it or not, she’s one badass Mama!

Refer back to my guilty pleasure and add a glass or two of dry red wine.

My education and background in interior design instills a desire to provide a client with design plans that makes them happy. I am confident that I can translate that into my role at Dooley and Associates. Client satisfaction is paramount. 

I am honored to be a first generation college graduate. General education was never my forte; it became a game changer when I enrolled in the design program. Work experience along with my education gave me the courage to start Shaye Interiors and work for myself for several years.