Results-driven design and technology leader with 10+ years of experience in strategic creative direction and brand management. Adept at bridging design disciplines – from architectural and information graphics to print and digital experiences – to drive meaningful brand engagement. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, executing innovative design strategies, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Expertise in brand identity, leadership, strategic marketing, design thinking, copywriting, web design, and user experience. Passionate about fostering creative innovation and elevating marketing initiatives through design excellence. Innovation, team building, and quantified performance are what drive me.
Education
and Training
The School of the
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
BFA, Visual Communication
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Richmond, Virginia
BA, English
Minor, Photography,
Art History
Core
Competencies
Brand Strategy and Identity Development
Strategic Storytelling and Copywriting
Marketing Communications and Campaign Execution
Leadership & Team Development
Digital & Print Design
User Experience and Web Development
Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Keynote, Sketch, Figma
Concept Development and Creative Direction
Typography, Layout, and Production
Industry
Experience
Creative Director
Idea Bureau
Tucson, Arizona
2023 – Present
Creative Director
Openform
Tucson, Arizona
2014 – 2023
Creative Director
Roche Diagnostics
Oro Valley, Arizona
2009 – 2014
Art Director
Godat Design
Tucson Arizona
1998 – 2009
Senior Designer
Grady, Campbell
Chicago Illinois
1996 – 1998
Designer
Studio Blue
Chicago Illinois
1995 – 1996
Teaching
Practice
Adjunct Professor
University of Arizona
College of Fine Art, Visual Communication
Tucson Arizona
2021 – 2022
Guest Lecturer
College of Fine Art, Visual Communication;
College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Tucson, Arizona
2000 – 2022
Taught undergraduate courses including Design Studio, Beginning and Advanced Typography, Design Production, and Portfolio Preparation.
Advised student chapters of the American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA) at the University of Arizona and participated in AIGA-sponsored portfolio reviews.
Lectured on branding, design strategies, portfolio preparation, and industry trends.
Recognition
and Community
Awards:
AIGA Prisma Award (Best of Show, Silver, Merit), Advertising Federation (numerous), Mead Gold Recipient.
Exhibits:
Mariner’s Museum, Newport News, Virginia; Columbus Street Gallery, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Memberships:
American Center for Design (1995 – 2001), American Institute of Graphic Arts (1998 – present).
Volunteer:
Student chapter of the American Institute for Graphic Arts (1998 – present).
Volunteer:
Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).
Select
Clients
American Center for Design
American Institute for
Graphic Arts
Art Institute of Chicago
BIO5 Institute for
Collaborative Bioresearch
Center for Creative Photography
Chicago Historical Society
Covington & Burling
Harpo Studios
Learning Curve
Morris K. Udall Foundation
Motorolla
Museum of Contemporary
Photography
National Parks Service
Native Nations
Roche Diagnostics
Sony
Studio Rick Joy
Swatch
Tucson International Airport
Tucson Museum of Art
UA College of Science
UA Poetry Center
Ventana Medical Systems
Volunteer Lawyers Program
Western National Parks
Association
William Blair