RESUME
A career built on strategy, collaboration and creative leadership.
Award-winning Associate Creative Director with 19+ years of experience building brands and developing integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, web, social, email and events.
Combines strategic thinking with strong visual execution to produce creative that drives business goals.
Experienced leading teams, managing stakeholders and delivering high-impact work for agency and
in-house environments.
CAREER SUCCESSES
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Brighton Agency
St. Louis, MO
2019–2026
- Led agency’s presentation design competency and executive-level presentation design for client pitches, business development and strategic marketing initiatives.
- Directed multidisciplinary creative teams across branding, digital, presentation and marketing initiatives.
- Guided the evolution of existing brands through refreshed visual systems and messaging frameworks.
- Concepted multi-channel campaigns aligned with brand objectives, audience insights and business goals.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
FleishmanHillard
St. Louis, MO
2017–2019
- Designed presentations, event branding, and digital communications for Fortune 500 clients.
- Created executive communications, thought leadership, and employee engagement materials.
- Supported business development through proposal and pitch design.
- Worked with strategists, writers, and account teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
ART DIRECTOR
A.E.R.O., Inc.
St. Louis, MO
2011–2017
- Supported in-house, cross-functional creative initiatives from concept through production.
- Led integrated campaigns across digital, print, social, email, events, PPC and outdoor.
- Directed development of brand identity, product marketing, photography, and sales collateral.
- Partnered with executive leadership to drive creative strategy for a $30M+ multi-brand portfolio.
COMPETENCIES
- Creative direction
- Creative strategy
- Brand development
- Integrated marketing campaigns
- Creative leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
TOOLS
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Figma
- WordPress
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- MidJourney
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies
University of Missouri
Minors: Art History, Fine Arts
AWARDS
2019, 2022, 2025, 2026
Best of NAMA Winner
2012
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Award
2011
IIDA St. Louis Design Contest Winner
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