Turn your brand's volume up to 11.
Great design shouldn’t just look amazing. Great design solves problems, connects with customers on a relatable level, and increases the client's perception of value.
Award-winning creative with extensive experience in multimedia, illustration, photography, web, and print design. Creator of unique marketing strategies and campaigns. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to gather business knowledge and communicate complex subjects clearly and concisely to the intended audience.
Video killed the radio star.
My career began in film production, and agency experiences have provided opportunities to write, produce and direct two cooking shows, National and Regional spots, and more than a few short-form spots for social media.
Just Somebody That I Used To Know
I've worked with clients in every shape and form, from living rooms to conference rooms. From original brands to custom illustrations and photography, where there was a will and a budget, there was a way. Here are a few greatest hits.
2020 - 2024
TIAA: Art Director
Provided design support and art direction for a re-emerging in-house agency to ensure brand consistency:
Produced long-term campaigns for various lines of business throughout the enterprise
Created a series of social media templates and trained junior designers on proper usage, resulting in dramatically shorter turnaround times
Developed and tested new assets (PowerPoint, Word, etc .), illustrations, and imagery according to the revised brand standards
Uplifted PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership
Developed TIAA merchandise that reduced waste and broke pre-production records for reservations
2016 - 2019
Wells Fargo: Art Director
Consulted in a national rebranding effort for Wells Fargo Bank N.A.:
Developed and reimagined materials for direct mail, digital media experiences, social media, and various forms of paid advertising
Ensured the appropriate brand voice was directed toward the target audience, ranging from wealth management and small business to millennials
Provided guidance and leadership to support staff via documentation and hands-on training
2014 - 2016
Extended Stay America: Digital Art Director
Provided expertise to the in-house digital marketing agency for over 800 long-stay hotels nationwide:
Developed imagery and content for the corporate site, banner ad campaigns, microsites, and email
Provided design support for recruiting efforts and press releases
Organized and maintained an image bank of assets and templates
2012 - 2014
Lowe's Home Improvement: Senior Visual Designer
Assisted senior leadership to conceive, develop, and produce original branding for Human Resources:
Managed traditional and digital media projects under strict deadlines and established budgets
Developed branded internal PowerPoint templates and trained existing employees on proper usage to reduce reliance on expensive external vendors
Enhanced production values and storytelling elements to computer-based training to improve effectiveness and increase employee engagement
2013 - 2017
Sweet Tea: Founder - Creative Director
Managed a team of in-house developers and freelance creatives:
Produced original branding, print, and digital media materials for local businesses and corporate clients while remaining on schedule and within budget
Managed the project lifecycle from concept to completion
2001 - 2009
Asterisk Creative: Founder - COO - Creative Director
Worked with clients to develop a creative vision, conceive designs, per the job requirements and deadlines:
Directed design and production teams
Coordinated consultants and vendors to meet all project expectations and requirements
Managed all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, staffing, and administrative functions