RESUME

Creative Direction. Branding. Creative Leadership

As a versatile Creative Director with 20 years of experience, I specialize in building brands across both B2C and B2B markets. My background encompasses three distinct areas: extensive agency experience collaborating with consumer-facing brands; developing internal corporate brands to enhance employee experiences; and successfully establishing an in-house brand for an intelligent communication platform serving 40% of the Fortune 100.

I come to the table with a long history of brand development, creative management, and visually compelling design solutions that align with company goals and objectives. I thrive in the creative world and love to help teams and brands flourish, reaching their fullest potential.

WHO I WORK WITH

Firstup (formally SocialChorus), Brand Design Director, Remote, 2019 - Present

Responsible brand development. Managed a creative team of writers, video editors, web design/dev and graphic designers from startup to mid-growth phase and through one merger rebranding effort. Created and managed solutions from web, product videos, customer testimonial videos, large-scale events, social campaigns, sales enablement, and podcasts. Collaborated with execs, PMMs, sales, and growth to develop marketing campaigns, product launches, and GTM support, to a diverse set of industries and personas.

Freelance Portland & Los Angeles | 2015 - Present | Senior Art Director / Design Director
^{Clients: Ann Taylor, LOFT, Nike, Autodesk, Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Cambia Health, Danaher, Fortive, Les Schwab, Sam’s Club, Deckers, Great Wolf Lodge}
Kovel Fuller | Los Angeles | 2010 - 2015 | Senior Art Director
^{Clients: Frangelico (Campari USA), Anna’s Linens, Time Warner Cable, Mercury Insurance, Sizzler, Yokohama Tires, Greenlight Financial, California Psychics}
The Kern Organization - Omnicom | Los Angeles | 2009 - 2010 | Senior Art Director
^{Clients: DIRECTV and Clear}
Vertis Communications | Dallas | 2003 - 2008 | Art Director
^{Clients: MBNA, Victoria’s Secret, Central Market - HEB, Sam’s Club, Rack Room Shoes, Michaels Arts & Craft Stores, Klaussnerhome}


HOW I LEARNED IT

University of Texas | Arlington, B.F.A. Communication Design / Summa Cum Laude

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