Work Experience
Director of Creative Operations
Phoenix, AZ · 2024–Present
Adjunct Professor
Phoenix College
2017–Present
Creative Director
Phoenix, AZ · 2014–2022
Art Director
Phoenix, AZ · 2009–2014
Graphic Designer
Phoenix, AZ · 2005–2009
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Lead and coordinate distributed teams across the US, Philippines, and India, managing collaboration and workflow across time zones
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Lead presales consultations, client onboarding, and brand strategy development, serving as the connective tissue between client vision and execution
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Interview clients to uncover brand story and translate it into cohesive design direction, style guides, and brand standards
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Design and implement operational systems that optimize team performance and consistency of output
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Build and sustain a high-performing, low-conflict team culture with a genuine investment in each team member's growth and success
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Stay close to the creative work while overseeing output quality across departments
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Teach graphic design courses including Introduction to Digital Arts, Digital Graphic Arts I, and Digital Graphic Arts II
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Mentor students in design fundamentals, digital tools, and creative problem-solving
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Bring real-world client and industry experience into the classroom
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Directed a full-service creative department, hiring, training, and leading design staff
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Managed client accounts end-to-end, balancing creative quality with budget and scheduling
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Partnered with clients to define objectives, creative strategy, and presentation approach
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Coordinated across creative, copywriting, and production teams to deliver cohesive campaigns
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Reviewed and approved all creative output; presented final work for client sign-off
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Developed layout strategy, design systems, and visual direction for client projects
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Trained and directed junior designers; managed department scheduling and job flow
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Held full accountability for creative quality and timelines across client accounts
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Created concepts, layouts, and final artwork for logos, print collateral, and websites
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Developed and maintained image and asset archives
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Collaborated directly with clients and creative leads to refine and finalize designs
Design & Creative
Adobe Creative Suite
(InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Acrobat)
Canva
Web & Development
WordPress
(Beaver Builder, Divi Builder)
Wix · GoDaddy
Productivity & Office
Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Drive and Files
Business & AI Tools
Quickbase · GoHighLevel Claude AI · ChatGPT
Education
The Art Institute
of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts
GPA 3.9, Highest Honors Dean's List, President's Honor Roll
Best Portfolio Awards (Faculty Choice & Student Choice)
