DEETS
I am a Pixel Slinger, Brand Builder, and Tale Spinner with over fourteen years of experience thriving in fast-paced creative environments.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Digital Arts & Design
Full Sail University
2006 – 2010
ACHIEVEMENTS
Course Director’s Design Award
Full Sail University
Digital Art & Design Award of Excellence
Full Sail University
Addy Award
DRV PINK
Zimmerman Advertising
Work Published
“Designing Obama”
By Scott Thomas
Work Featured
“Manifest Hope DC”
By Obey Giant
Work Published
“HOPE”
By Hal Wert
Work Published
“Art For Obama”
By Shepard Fairey
EXPERIENCE
Chief Creative, Brand Strategist
Mavrik | 2020 – Current
Creative direction, ideation, and marketing strategy for a wide range of brands across various industries. Ad spend management, analytics and digital marketing. Creative team and business management.
Art Director, Sr Designer
Zimmerman | 2014 – 2020
Art Direction for AutoNation USA. Lead design for branding and pitch work. Developed and presented quarterly multi-channel ad campaigns, marketing initiatives and brand extensions while managing a creative team.
Sr Designer, Graphic Designer
Pappas Group | 2010 – 2014
Visual design for multi-channel environments such as print, digital and broadcast television. Lead designer for VW credit and Virgin Airways. Participated in pitch work, new business development, and brand strategy. Expanded established campaigns and managed digital and print production.
Creative Intern
Push | 2010 – 2010
Developed and executed web designs, site updates, managed CMS systems and created visual designs for print and digital environments. Contributed to pitch and new business presentations, photoshoots, and ad campaigns.
SKILLS
Creative Direction
Branding & Identity Development
Brand Management
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Ad Spend Management
Meta Performance Ad Sets
Google & Meta Analytics
Project Management
Creative Team Supervision & Management
Concept Development
Ideation
Storyboarding
Copywriting
Web and UI Best Practices
Illustration
Adobe Creative Suite
Bilingual (Spanish)
