Resume

A little bit about me

 

My resume of work


Experience

Creative Director
Harry Marketing
2024 – present

I lead the creative and branded design efforts at our agency, making sure everything we put out is top-notch and aligns with each brand’s identity. Our clients span industries like cybersecurity, government, broadband, film, real estate, and healthcare—so keeping things high-quality and on-brand is key.

  • Experienced in crafting and executing creative strategies that bring marketing campaigns to life, seamlessly coordinating with cross-functional teams.

  • Skilled in project planning, creative direction, team leadership, and defining clear objectives.

  • Passionate about efficiency, precision, and helping clients grow through standout design.

Adjunct Professor
St. Thomas Aquinas College                                                                                                                                   
2023 – present

I’m currently teaching Digital Studio, where I focus on design standards using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My students work on multiple creative projects, helping them expand their skills in design and creative technology.

Owner & Creative Director
Creative First                                                                                                                                              
2023 – 2024

I was Owner and Creative Director of an independent creative advertising agency, where I develop innovative campaigns and oversaw projects from start to finish. I thrived in collaborative environments, making sure feedback flowed smoothly while delivering top-notch work on time and within budget.

  • Passionate about leading creative and brand strategy, working closely with teams, account directors, and strategists to bring ideas to life.

  • Experienced in project management, art direction, and leadership, with a strong focus on clear objectives and creative execution.

  • Detail-oriented and dedicated to helping clients grow and succeed through smart, impactful design.

Creative Director Datto                                                                                                                                                                            
2016 – 2023

Led creative operations for a fast-paced, global company, guiding an in-house team, freelancers, and external agencies. Oversaw design and copywriting for ads and brand campaigns while ensuring consistency across marketing, product, social media, and content. Played a key role in shaping the brand’s creative direction and execution.

  • Built and mentored a design team, expanding it to include animation, video, brand, and creative services.

  • Fostered a culture of innovation, leading to impactful marketing activations.

  • Helped grow brand awareness from a founder-led startup to a publicly traded global company.

  • Designed dynamic conference branding that boosted attendance year after year.

Digital Creative Director
Time Inc.                                                                                                                                                         
2011 – 2016

Managed end-to-end creative work in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment, coordinating both in-house and freelance teams across multiple brands. Led the development of websites, digital ads, long-form content, and marketing collateral to support lead generation. Balanced creative vision with digital expertise, handling briefs, conceptualizing solutions, budgeting, and website management.

  • Opened new business opportunities by introducing interactive design as a service.

  • Produced high-end commercials, promo videos, and business presentations.

  • Launched digital programs for top brands like AT&T, Ford, Land Rover, Dewar’s, Visit California,
    and Comcast.


Education

The New School, M.S. in Strategy & Design Management
Savannah College of Art & Design, M.A. in Graphic Design
Pratt Institute, B.F.A. in Communication Design


Skills

  • Creative Strategy

  • Brand Development

  • Print Design

  • New Business Pitches

  • Video Strategy & Production

  • Team Development

  • Content Strategy

  • Information Architecture

  • Graphic Design

  • Project Management

  • Photography

  • Content Development

  • Motivational Leadership

  • Presentation Design

  • Social Media Content Design

  • Digital Marketing and Advertising

  • Innovative Design Thinking

  • User Experience Design