In 2014, I began my career in art direction and product design, quickly delving into branding, campaign development and crafting impactful user journeys across digital platforms and products. Over the past decade, I have partnered with brands and led creative initiatives that have earned multiple awards and recognition. Along the way, I’ve cultivated a unique blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and leadership acumen, empowering me to craft strategically aligned narratives and experiences across digital, broadcast, social, and experiential platforms. This journey of continuous learning and leadership drives my passion for growth and inspires me to guide innovative solutions.
My leadership style is rooted in active listening, empathy, and fostering strong partnerships. My creative ethos embraces an audience-first, user-focused approach guided by three key pillars: human insights, representation, and innovation. I believe that leveraging human insights and cultural trends allows teams to develop authentic and impactful ideas. I champion diverse voices, knowing they drive inclusive and genuine narratives. Committed to innovation, I continuously explore new ideas and technologies to craft memorable experiences that go beyond expectations.
I'm open to discussing design leadership roles where I can collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to shape strategies, refine processes, and craft creative solutions driven by insights, innovation, purpose, and cultural inclusivity.
Working Models
Remote (PST thru GMT)
Philadelphia (Hybrid)
NYC/New Jersey (Hybrid)
Chicago/Milwaukee (Hybrid)
Certifications
PMP Exam (Sched. March ’25)
AI Project Management '24
Agile Project Management '23
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, '22
Design Thinking, '21
Intro HTML/CSS, '18
UX/UI Design, '16
Education
Technology Management (MS)
North Carolina State University
Textile + Apparel Design (BS)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Textile/Surface Design (AS)
Fashion Institute of Technology
Recognition
NAMIC Visionary Nominee
Two Shorty Awards
A Telly Award
A Clio Award
Leadership
Strategic Input
Training & Onboarding
Interpreting Creative Briefs
6 Years People Management
Client + External Agency Liaison
Curriculum + Roadmap Development
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Leadership + Stakeholder Presentations
Balancing speed, creativity and goals
Pre- and Post-Production Guidance
On/Off-Set Production + Logistics
Budget Planning + Oversight
Project Management
Industry Experience
B2C / B2E
Non-Profit
Retail Sales
E-commerce
Fashion/Apparel
Financial/Banking
Multicultural Audiences
Telecommunications
Food Service
Product Design Expertise
UX/UI (Web + Software)
User Experience Design
User Journey Mapping
Usability + A/B Testing
Information Architecture
Wireframing + Prototyping
Accessibility Best Practices
Agile + Scrum Methodology
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
PO + Dev Partner
Art Direction Expertise
Conceptual Ideation
Visual Mood Building
Broadcast Productions
Photo + Video Directing
Omnichannel Campaigns
Brand & Identity Development
Typography + Design Principles
Experiential + OOH Activations
Storyboard + Script Development
Software Toolkit
Adobe Ai + Ps + Id
Figma + Sketch + Xd
Figjam + Miro + Mural
Powerpoint + Keynote + Slides
After Effects + Lottie (Dabbler)
AEM + WordPress + Shopify
Jira + Rally + Smartsheet
Slack + Teams
At My Core
Risk-Taker
Plant Mom
Memoir Lover
Problem Solver
World Wanderer
Color Enthusiast
Pinterest Fanatic
Midwestern Native
Creative Spark Plug
Scrappy + Resourceful
Purveyor of Happiness
12 Week Year Superfan
Guru of Gym Antics + Yoga
Style + Culture Connoisseur
Professional People-Watcher
Curator of Interior Vignettes
Student + Teacher + Mentor
Belgium Beer Aficionado
Museum Hopper
Fiber Arts Nerd
Current Fascinations
Weaving on my 52” floor loom
Planning my next travel adventure
AI and the creative landscape
Before Marketing
Product Development
Fabric/Materials Sourcing
Forecasting + Trend Analysis
Seasonal Concept Development
Color Analysis + Palette Development
Global Vendor Production Management