As a creative with twelve years of strategic leadership experience in diverse environments, the focus of my career remains true — to build strong-identity teams and help them bring an impactful, fulfilling vision to life.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / POCKETLAB
MARCH 2020 - PRESENT
PocketLab is an energetic EdTech startup that creates science education solutions for in the classroom and on the field. In the midst of global changes during March 2020, I led the creation of a virtual “unconference” called Science is Cool, which has attracted over 70,000 educators from 160 countries. Partnerships include Neil deGrasse Tyson, National Geographic, Walt Disney Imagineering, International Space Station (ISS), Science Friday, and the Smithsonian.
MARCH 2020 - PRESENT
PocketLab is an energetic EdTech startup that creates science education solutions for in the classroom and on the field. In the midst of global changes during March 2020, I led the creation of a virtual “unconference” called Science is Cool, which has attracted over 70,000 educators from 160 countries. Partnerships include Neil deGrasse Tyson, National Geographic, Walt Disney Imagineering, International Space Station (ISS), Science Friday, and the Smithsonian.
CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR / VISA
2019 – 2020
Visa's IT division launched a culture change initiative to align with the company's principles of "connecting just about everyone to just about everyone else". I worked with the Chief Enterprise Architect, Director of Change Management, Business Analyst, and Technical Writer to listen, strategize, design, and inspire the adoption of new practices across the department.
2019 – 2020
Visa's IT division launched a culture change initiative to align with the company's principles of "connecting just about everyone to just about everyone else". I worked with the Chief Enterprise Architect, Director of Change Management, Business Analyst, and Technical Writer to listen, strategize, design, and inspire the adoption of new practices across the department.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / MIGOMAX STUDIOS
2009 – 2020
Creative consultant, team lead, and designer specializing in brand and messaging. Partial client list includes Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Real Estate, Airborn Connectors, Tocquigny, SapientNitro, University of Texas, Golfsmith, National Instruments.
2009 – 2020
Creative consultant, team lead, and designer specializing in brand and messaging. Partial client list includes Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Real Estate, Airborn Connectors, Tocquigny, SapientNitro, University of Texas, Golfsmith, National Instruments.
· Creative Direction & Art Direction
· Client Relations & Team Management
· Video & Digital Production
· Client Relations & Team Management
· Video & Digital Production
ART DIRECTOR / DELL
2010 – 2013
Dell is instrumental in changing the digital landscape by serving many sectors, each with unique requirements. I worked with the Public Large Enterprise team, which serves companies at ten thousand employees or greater, to produce multilingual B2B sales marketing collateral.
2010 – 2013
Dell is instrumental in changing the digital landscape by serving many sectors, each with unique requirements. I worked with the Public Large Enterprise team, which serves companies at ten thousand employees or greater, to produce multilingual B2B sales marketing collateral.
DIGITAL DESIGNER / Y&R BRANDS ENFATICO
2007 – 2009
Young & Rubicam Brands is one of the world’s largest advertising agencies operating within WPP. My work involved collaboration with large teams of creative directors, information architects, site developers, copywriters, and project managers to ensure the designs communicate effectively and fulfill the creative brief. I was closely involved in the concept and development of lead generation pitch presentations.
2007 – 2009
Young & Rubicam Brands is one of the world’s largest advertising agencies operating within WPP. My work involved collaboration with large teams of creative directors, information architects, site developers, copywriters, and project managers to ensure the designs communicate effectively and fulfill the creative brief. I was closely involved in the concept and development of lead generation pitch presentations.
VISUAL DESIGNER / GSD&M ADVERTISING
2005 – 2006
GSD&M is an innovative advertising agency that is, as they say, “built by normal people doing anything-but-normal work”. I designed and maintained marketing assets for AT&T, BMW, WalMart, Norwegian Cruise Line, U.S. Air Force, and Chili’s. Every project required attention and adherence to thorough brand standards for each account. I was closely involved in the development of high-profile new business pitches.
2005 – 2006
GSD&M is an innovative advertising agency that is, as they say, “built by normal people doing anything-but-normal work”. I designed and maintained marketing assets for AT&T, BMW, WalMart, Norwegian Cruise Line, U.S. Air Force, and Chili’s. Every project required attention and adherence to thorough brand standards for each account. I was closely involved in the development of high-profile new business pitches.
VOLUNTEER
Adobe UX Bootcamp Judge, Business Mentor at StartOut, Mentor at BSTEM Project, Peer Mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Life Coach at Atlas Project, Adventure Travel Leader at Moondance Adventures.
Adobe UX Bootcamp Judge, Business Mentor at StartOut, Mentor at BSTEM Project, Peer Mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Life Coach at Atlas Project, Adventure Travel Leader at Moondance Adventures.
FUN FACTS
1. A series of logos I designed are on Mars. So, technically, I’m an intergalactic designer.
1. A series of logos I designed are on Mars. So, technically, I’m an intergalactic designer.
2. I've walked on a bed of hot coals for project research. It actually doesn't hurt, until you think it should.
3. Triathlon medals I made were reportedly "stolen by pirates" in the Indian Ocean. I imagine the six thousand medallions are now used as currency on a small isolated island.