What can I help you with today?
Latest
Works.
Straight
Talk.
Skillsets are important.
I’m a proud polymath.
As a formally trained strategist with a background in traditional print and digital design. I come to you with a broad and robust skill set gained from numerous industries. My favorite teams to work with are those that encourage their talent to always think strategically.
Strategy
The Masters in Branding program taught me how to dig deep into what brands can mean and how to develop a cult following. That strategic thinking pushes me to develop truly successful solutions that have a sense of belonging.
Design
I practice strategic design, that manifests as more research and discussion on the front than endless rounds at the end. Presenting emotional stories is a no-brainer as well as switching between print and digital.
Tech
Years of hacking WordPress sites taught me invaluable coding and tech skills. That knowledge guides every pixel I push in Sketch and every prototype node connected, while developers get to work with a tech-competent designer.
Business
Owning a business is an incredible education, but scaling a large business is another story. The key to that is communication, flexibility, and patience as well as knowing that internal and external brand perception are equals.
Leadership
I define strong leadership as the ability to define expectations vs reality efficiently and empathetically. Creativity flows when the team understands the what and why to deliver without endless late nights.
AIGA
I believe you truly can’t call yourself a professional without supporting your professional organization. Since before I graduated from undergrad, I’ve been a member, conference attendee and occasional mentor.
Press.
Awards &
Engagements.
Sometimes I submit stuff and talk shop in public.
Getting up to speak in front of peers and submitting work to creative shows have capped periods of immense personal growth, embracing that vulnerability has paid off and I’ve loved every minute.
Latest Awards
The work I did for Audi and the Best Buddies Challenge caught the eye of the judges at the International Design Awards.
Last Speaking Engagement
In Feb 2017, I returned to my alma matter in Tucson to judge their annual Illustration and Design awards as well as speak to students about the design world.
Let’s
Chat.
I love really good coffee.
Currently dating tech-centric advertising agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area. If a confident multi-faceted strategic thinker would fit with your team – give me a jingle.
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