Senior Design Lead: Lessen | 2023 – Present

• Directed cross-functional creative teams across branding, digital, and product initiatives, managing campaigns for multiple tech products simultaneously.
• Led the integration of two merging companies into one unified brand identity, delivering strategic
  creative from concept through production.
• Collaborated with strategy, product, and leadership teams to align creative output with business goals and drive engagement growth.
• Oversaw vendor relationships, production timelines, and budget allocations across multiple workstreams.

Creative Director (Contract): Amsive Digital | 2022 – 2023

• Led creative strategy and execution for healthcare clients, delivering integrated campaigns that
  improved user flow and sales conversion.
• Built and managed multi-disciplinary creative teams to deliver web, social, and digital advertising
  initiatives across multiple accounts.
• Partnered with account, strategy, and technical teams to drive client success and present winning
  creative solutions.

Creative Services Director: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) | 2014 – 2022

• Led internal creative agency, overseeing brand identity evolution, cross-channel marketing campaigns, and operational processes.
• Directed creative teams across digital, print, and video, aligning work with strategic business objectives and increasing lead generation.
• Established strong partnerships with executive leadership, marketing, and external vendors to ensure campaign success and brand consistency.

Senior Designer: Esser Design | 2012 – 2014

• Developed brand strategies, marketing campaigns, and digital initiatives for diverse clients
  across multiple industries.
• Managed website UX and multimedia projects, collaborating with clients to deliver cohesive and
  engaging creative solutions.

Principal, Creative Director: Feral Agency | 2010 – 2012

• Founded and grew an independent agency, leading all creative direction, client relationships, and
  business development efforts.
• Directed full-scale advertising and digital campaigns, managing multi-disciplinary creative teams
  and external vendors.

Associate Creative Director: R&R Partners | 2002 – 2010

• Led creative development across major client accounts, managing integrated campaigns and new
  product launches.
• Directed teams across disciplines, collaborated closely with strategy and production, and played
  a major role in winning $5MM+ accounts.
• Built internal programs to develop creative talent and streamline workflow, fostering a high-performance team culture.

Art Director: Cramer Krasselt | 2000 – 2002

• Concepted and executed creative campaigns across TV, print, and digital media, collaborating
  closely with account and production teams.
• Managed creative production to ensure brand alignment and high-quality output across multiple projects.

Education

Northern Arizona University: BFA Communications, Emphasis Graphic Design