With over fifteen years of experience in creative environments, I’ve worked across strategy, direction, and execution. Partnering with clients, managing budgets, and leading teams from concept through delivery.
Art Director & Brand Strategist
2020 – Current
Led brand development and creative direction
Partnered with in-house creative teams to define strategy, concept direction, and campaign development from ideation through delivery
Directed internal teams, freelancers, client relationships, and project budgets
Client acquisition and new business development
Art Director @ OK Domo
2010 – 2012
Led design execution and concept development
Contributed to ideation and visual development for new business initiatives and pitches
Oversaw quality control across all deliverables
Collaborated with developers and vendors to support production and delivery
Art Director @ Zimmerman
2014 – 2020
Led cross-functional teams, managed project timelines, and maintaining brand consistency across deliverables
Owned quality control across high-volume production environments
Mentored junior designers, building structured workflows and professional development
Oversaw vendor project deadlines and delivery
Design Intern @ Push
2010 – 2010
Assisted in the development of creative campaigns, production design, and client presentations
Collaborated with designers and developers to implement creative work and campaign materials
Prepared production ready files and deliverables
Senior Designer @ Pappas Group
2012 – 2014
Supported campaign ideation, concept development, and new business RFP development
Led design execution across key in-house client accounts
Executed multi-channel creative campaigns
Oversaw quality control for production with internal teams and external vendors
Bachelor of Science @ Full Sail University
Digital Arts & Design, 2006 – 2010
Leadership & Team Management
Art & Creative Direction Creative Team Leadership Client Relationship Management Freelance & Vendor Management Project & Budget Management Creative Operations
Strategy & Creative Development
Brand Strategy & Positioning Concept Ideation & Development Brand Development & Identity Systems Narrative Development & Creative Direction Campaign Strategy & Execution Problem Solving Within Constraints
Technical Skills & Tools
Adobe Creative Suite Copywriting & Brand Messaging Project & Workflow Management Tools Print & Digital Production Motion Design & Video Production Spanish Bilingual