Summary
With over twenty years of experience as a multi-media creative, I have designed and directed a variety of campaigns, communications, promotional materials, branding guides, and digital tools – all while leading teams that deliver award-winning solutions.
References available upon request.
Experience
Creative Director, Sole Proprietor
CreativeMak Design // 2010 – Present
Creative Strategist and hands-on Design Consultant for a variety of in-house and off-site clients and partners.
Creative Director & Strategic Advisor
Reynolds+associates // 2017 – Present
Creative Director and New Business Strategist, formalizing integrated campaign strategies while leading concept development and execution for various travel, tourism and logistics industry clients.
Creative Director & Campaign Consultant
Seward Square Strategies // 2017 – 2020
Exclusive Creative Partner with a focus on political and advocacy brand strategy and digital communications.
Digital Advertising Creative Director & Manager
Hillary for America // 2016 – 2016
Creative Director overseeing digital advertising concept development and execution for the 2016 presidential campaign of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Executive Creative Director & Managing Director
Burson-Marsteller // 2012 – 2016
NY Managing Director for a global public relations and communications firm, delivering award-winning executions while leading creative and digital development.
Creative Director & Digital Advisor
Global Strategy Group // 2010 – 2012
Exclusive Creative Consultant with a focus on brand marketing, identity and digital communications.
Senior Web Designer & Digital Producer
NBCUniversal Media, LLC // 2007 – 2010
Senior Creative on an Emmy Award-Winning Team – reimagining, redesigning and relaunching BravoTV.com with a strategic focus on integrated advertising partnerships.
Digital Art Director & Manager
OnMilwaukee.com // 2003 – 2007
Creative Manager for a Milwaukee lifestyle and news digital publication, directing internal marketing and developing interactive campaigns for various partners and advertisers.
Gallery Director & Owner
StudioMak Gallery // 2005 – 2006
Arts community advocate and Gallery Owner – managing office duties, sourcing and selling art, creating events and publishing professional materials to spotlight the gallery and artists.
Screen Printer & Quality Control Task Manager
Brew City Brand // 2002 – 2003
Manual Screen Printer responsible for preparing stencils and screens, mixing and loading ink, cleaning machines, troubleshooting technological problems, drying and folding screen printed items and maintaining product quality.
Graphic Designer & Project Manager
Iowa Memorial Union // 2000 – 2002
Lead Designer for a range of services and clients for the University of Iowa.