Andrea Markley

Andrea Markley has a diverse work experience in various creative roles throughout their career. Andrea is currently working as a Creative Director at Nordic Ware since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Markley Design Group as a Designer/Illustrator since 1998.

In the field of marketing and communication, Andrea has held multiple roles at UnitedHealthcare. Andrea worked as a Director, Provider Marketing Creative and Communications from August 2021 to January 2023. Previously, they served as a Creative Director and Creative Lead in the same company from 2020 to 2021.

Before their time at UnitedHealthcare, they were a Creative Director and Art Director at Optum from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, they worked as an Art Director at Life Time Inc. from 2014 to 2016.

Andrea Markley also has experience in the field of visual merchandising. Andrea worked at the International Housewares Association as a Visual Merchandiser and later as the Lead Visual Merchandiser and Discover Design Graphic Designer from 2012 to 2014.

In 2010, Andrea started their own business, Markley Portraiture, as an Artist/Owner. Andrea also worked as a Graphic Design Consultant at Stratford 360 in 2013 and as an Event Planner at Annunciation School from 2007 to 2009.

Early in their career, Andrea had multiple roles at Nordic Ware, including Creative Director/Sales Manager and Art Director from 1995 to 1998.

Andrea Markley pursued their education starting from 1986 to 1989 at Benilde St. Margarets, where they obtained their high school diploma. Following that, Andrea enrolled at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 1989 to 1994. Here, they successfully earned their BFA degree with a focus on Illustration/Design.