Experience, perspective, and creative leadership.

I lead multidisciplinary creative work across digital and experiential initiatives, grounded in a strong foundation across mediums. I partner closely with cross-functional teams to guide work from strategy through execution, bringing clarity and structure to complex projects. I'm also interested in how AI can support faster iteration and more scalable creative workflows.

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Professional Experience

Creative Director
Corgan / Dallas, TX / July 2015 - Present
Lead multidisciplinary creative initiatives across digital, experiential, and immersive media for a wide range of clients, guiding work from discovery through delivery. Partner closely with executive creative leadership, producers, and cross-functional teams to shape vision, align scope and resources, and maintain momentum across complex projects. Contribute to team culture and firmwide initiatives through participation in Design Advocates and the Belong Diversity Council.

Creative Director & Designer
Freelance & Pro Bono Design and Web Development / Dallas, TX / 1996 - Present
Serve as a long-term creative partner to nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations, supporting branding, digital presence, and communications. Lead projects end-to-end, developing sustainable visual systems across print and digital while balancing strategic goals, limited resources, and organizational realities.

Art Director - Digital Design
Fossil Group, Inc. / Richardson, TX / May 2000 - July 2015
Led digital design teams within a global, cross-functional organization, supporting both owned and licensed brands across e-commerce, marketing, and retail channels. Collaborated closely with creative leadership, project management, and development partners to align creative execution with technical timelines, global markets, and brand standards.

Intern - Print Design
Fossil Group, Inc. / Richardson, TX / December 1999 - May 2000
Supported print design efforts within established brand systems, contributing to catalogs, signage, packaging, and product materials. Recognized for strong craft, attention to detail, and reliability, and trusted to assist across projects beyond the core Fossil brand.

Core Skills

Creative Direction · Creative Strategy · Brand Development · Digital Experience Design · Storytelling · Design Leadership & Operations · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Stakeholder Management · Change Leadership

Volunteer Experience

AIGA Dallas
Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Secretary, Vice President of Operations, Interim President / August 2017 - May 2025
Served in multiple board and executive leadership roles supporting chapter governance, operations, and long-term organizational health, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and leadership continuity.

Diversity in Design Collaborative (DID)
Creative Connect Committee Member / 2023 — 2024
Contributed to strategy and planning for a national pilot program focused on strengthening regional membership and delivering community-based education and support.

Speaker, Mentor, & Advocate
2019 — Present
Provide speaking, mentorship, and advisory support for universities, professional organizations, and community programs on topics including design leadership, career development, and inclusive practices.

St. James Orthodox Mission Church
Media Committee Chair / 2013 — Present
Lead pro bono design and communications efforts supporting branding, digital presence, and outreach for a growing community organization.

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