About
I like to think of the creative process and approach as a full storytelling spectrum that embraces all aspects of personality, empathy, vision, drive and crafted careful active listening. Which then translates into a meaningful product.
As an accomplished creative with 23 years of marketing and creative experience, I strive for vision, honesty, empathy, health and clarity. My first job is to understand the client’s vision and needs, not to fully rely or push forward listening and driving for clear intent. I value warmth, hope, hard-work, diligence, heart, passion, direct communication, & humor. Relationships over awards, listening over speaking, and insight over grind. A passion for the science behind the story and an infusion of scientific knowledge helps set my work apart.
Over the past 23 years, I have had the honor to collaborate with some top notch clients. From life sciences, chemical, drug development, research, patient-facing, medical, real estate, and even food marketing.
I believe best client output and stellar work have come from a relationship built from trust, empathy, diligence, honesty and listening.
On a personal level What drives me is: WITHOUT A DOUBT MY FAMILY
(two children a boy and girl, hubby and a sweet three year old boxer dog),
What keeps the creative mind strong: Fitness, Mental Growth, Mindfulness, Photography, Exploring Nature, Warm + Transparent Convos, Humanity and Gardening.
Skills + Details
Professional — Creativelush Studio
+ Uniglory Studio
1 year
Senior Designer/Art Director
March 2009 - Jan 2010
Professional Interpersonal
Client Interpersonal Communications
Dedication + Diligence
Creative + Driven
Warmth + Openness
Leadership and Mentoring
15 years in Science Backed Creative Marketing
Heart + Honesty
Trust
*References Available Upon Request
Professional — CG Life
14 years
Art Supervisor
Jan 2022 - Present 2.5 years
Senior Art Director
Feb 2014 - Jan 2022 8 years
Art Director
Feb 2010 - Feb 2014
Professional — RR Donnelley
4.5 years
Senior Designer/Art Director
Feb 2005 - April 2009
Professional — Anthology, Inc. (an RRD Co)
2.5 years
Designer
Sept 2002 - Feb 2005
Professional — Professor of Art Childrens
Kaleidoscope School of Art
1 year
Teacher
Jun 2002 - Sept 2002
Professional — Marketing, Design + Illustration Intern
1.5 years
Creative
May 1996 - Sept 1997
Technical
Full Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
Adobe Firefly
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word/Microsoft Programs
Acrobat
Figjam/Figma
SquareSpace
Project M Software: Box, Basecamp, Workamajig, Smartsheets
Artistic Skills
Painting / Photography / Drawing / Abstracts
Education
Visual Communications
Judson University
1999 - 2003
Italy Design, Art and Architecture Study Abroad (Summer)
Judson University
2001
It’s More than Visual.
It all begins with an idea. A spark. A story. A narrative.
Creative work that sings and stands out is work that has heart.
I believe in looking beyond the surface. Digging into clients hearts, story and passion. Finely tuned ideas are components of Heart, Diligence and Inspiration.