Experience, perspective, and creative leadership.

I help teams make complex creative work feel manageable. With more than 25 years of experience, I lead multidisciplinary initiatives by bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to projects that span digital, video, brand, print, presentations, and immersive experiences. I enjoy translating business goals into creative direction, aligning teams around a shared vision, and building processes that help great work happen consistently.

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Experience

Creative Director
Corgan / Dallas, TX / July 2015 - January 2026
Translated complex business initiatives into cohesive creative work by aligning executive stakeholders, multidisciplinary teams, and project execution across digital, video, presentations, and immersive experiences. Brought clarity to priorities, creative standards, and execution while coaching teams and strengthening collaboration across disciplines. Contributed to Corgan's culture through the Design Advocates program and the Belong Diversity Council.

Art Director
Fossil Group, Inc. / Richardson, TX / December 1999 - July 2015
Led digital creative across global brands, delivering consistent experiences across web, email, retail, and print while coordinating cross-functional teams and localized launches throughout EMEA and APAC. Mentored designers, partnered with marketing and development teams, and helped establish the collaborative, quality-focused approach that shaped my leadership style.

Creative Director & Designer
Freelance Design and Web Development / Dallas, TX / 1996 - Present
Serve as a long-term creative partner to nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations, strengthening brands, communications, and digital presence through strategic, end-to-end creative leadership.

Core Skills

Creative Leadership · Creative Strategy · Experience Design · Multidisciplinary Design · Creative Direction · Brand Stewardship · Creative Operations · Project & Workflow Management · Team Development & Mentoring · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Executive Presentations · Vendor & Budget Management · Quality Assurance

Tools & Platforms

Adobe Creative Cloud · Microsoft Office · Google Workspace · Workfront · Figma · Mural

Volunteer Experience

AIGA Dallas
Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Secretary, Vice President of Operations, Interim President / August 2017 - May 2025
Provided executive leadership across multiple board roles, strengthening chapter governance, operations, and long-term sustainability while advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership continuity.

Diversity in Design Collaborative (DID)
Creative Connect Committee Member / 2023 — 2024
Helped develop a national pilot program focused on strengthening regional community engagement and expanding support for Black creatives.

Speaker, Mentor, & Design Advocate
2019 — Present
Speak, mentor, and advise universities, professional organizations, and community groups on design leadership, career development, inclusion, and creative growth.

Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education & Professional Development

IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
Certification

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Communication Design
Minor in Marketing
University of North Texas