Hello,
I am a creative communications leader who develops collaborative team environments where smart people come together to craft engaging messages that tell stories, compel audiences, and effect change.
Core Competencies
Group Direction and Team Management 
Direct Response Campaign Development 
Brand Architecture Development
360º Campaign Concept Development & Implementation
Paid/Owned/Earned Deliverable Implementation
Website Vision Development/Implementation

Client Roster Has Included
Professional Experience
                            
Current Position
Director of Marketing & Creative Services
@NOLA Motorsports through StoryBlock • New Orleans
  +  Evaluate and develop marketing initiatives 
  +  Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies 
  +  Manage the creative process from concept to completion 
  +  Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams 
  +  Lead and direct the marketing team in the production of all creative executions 
  +  Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met 
  +  Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to marketing and sales teams 
  +  Manage, develop, and train creative staff 
  +  Oversee social media strategy and content development 
  +  Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines and budgets

                           
Previous Experience
Studio Director
@Peter Mayer • New Orleans
Worked directly with the Agency’s CCO and ECD to manage: 
  +  Complex projects 
  +  Special considerations 
  +  Proposal documents for new business 
  +  Agency branding initiatives  
  +  Training to expand agency capabilities 
  +  Cross-functional agency services
Oversaw all functions of the Design Studio for the Agency: 
  +  Workflow 
  +  Staffing 
  +  Resources 
  +  Conflict Resolution 
  +  Technology 
  +  Training 


Studio Manager
@Peter Mayer • New Orleans
I led a department responsible for bringing the agency's ideas to life across all media: 
  +  Integrated print, digital, video, and social capabilities
  +  Broke down time and cost barriers between creation and implementation
  +  Managed and trained Studio Designers to help execute the creative vision 
  +  Managed the development of ideas into their most engaging forms; for both traditional and modern media 

Senior Studio Specialist
@Peter Mayer • New Orleans
  +  Ensured flawless implementation of conceptual ideas across all appropriate media
  +  Supported high-volume, fast-paced environment
  +  Created mechanically sound digital files
  +  Mentored Studio Specialists
  +  Managed the studio workflow

Graphic Designer & Illustrator
@Design the Planet • New Orleans
  +  Logo and brand development
  +  Advertising planning
  +  Graphic design and custom illustration

Architectural Accent Designer
@North American Land Development • Monroe, La
As the lead designer, I was responsible for:
  +  All design and implementation
  +  Creating digital 3-dimensional models which were output as code for CNC production.
     

Education & Training
06.2003
BFA in Computer Animation
@Savannah College of Art and Design  • Savannah, Ga
+ Minor in Drawing + Graduated Magna Cum Laude

05.2018
Interaction Design and Mobile & Multi-Channel UX
Certification Training @Nielsen Norman Group
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