Storyteller / Designer / 3D Artist
Client-tested, agency-approved creative director with a heart for brand stories, art direction, and interactive design.
Where I’ve Been…
Associate Creative Director / Big Communications / 2016-Present
Senior Art Director / EBSCO Ind. / 2014-2016
Senior Art Director / Brand Neue Co. / 2013-2014
Art Director / o2 Ideas / 2012-2013
Freelance Designer & Illustrator / Birth-Present
BFA in Graphic Design / Auburn University
Brands I’ve led…
National campaigns, commercials, websites, social, digital, and everything in-between.
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Agency: Big Communications
Role: Associate Creative Director
2 years on accountCurrently leading creative for the #3 children’s hospital in the nation across their Houston and Austin campuses. Serving in a leadership role, I provide creative direction, present to our clients on a daily basis, and guide our team to create award-winning work year after year. From concept development to execution, I am involved in every aspect of the work, which includes national partnerships with the PGA Tour, Houston Astros, Texas Stars AHL team, and the Winter Olympics. Our marketing campaigns cover TV, print, digital, social, content, educational materials, and the brand standards to guide it all.
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Agency: Big Communications
Role: Associate Creative Director
5 years on accountLed creative efforts for Valvoline’s DIY audience, Valvoline International, and their B2B installer channel. Worked with a talented team to direct TV commercials, photoshoots, documentaries, social media strategy, web and app design, and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Guided the brand when cross-promoting with retail partners, including Autozone, O’Reilly’s, Walmart, and NAPA. Even worked on a Super Bowl commercial for NASCAR.
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Agency: Big Communications
Role: Senior Art Director
3 years on accountGuided the brand of this national healthcare client along with dozens of independent hospitals under its wing. Pitched national campaigns to Tenetand then developed design systems to aid each hospital in executing those ideas. Directed animation, hospital way-finding, social media, and OOH marketing. Created work used in 65 individual hospitals across 30 markets.
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Agency: Big Communications
Role: Senior Art Director
2 years on accountLed a creative team to develop advertising for CollegeCounts in Alabama and nationally. Directed social media strategy, web design, print ads, direct mail, and trade show booth design. Art directed two national commercials, developed an AR mobile game, and guided the brand when it partnered with the McWane Science Center.
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Agency: EBSCO, Inc.
Role: Senior Art Director
2 Years on accountWorked with a talented team on PRADCO Outdoor and many of its sub-brands, including Rebel Lures, Moultrie, Summit, Knight & Hale, Booyah, and YUM. Directed photo shoots, social media strategy, web design, print ads, direct mail, and OOH marketing. Developed a nationally-recognized, educational website for Rebel Lures in partnership with U.S. National Park Service.
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Agency: o2 Ideas
Role: Art Director
2 years on accountDeveloped print and digital campaigns for Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles bookstores. Directed food photography, created illustrations, and designed everything from storefronts to display ads. Led the brand into revitalizing their business model with new store locations, in-house book printing, and the expansion of their cafés, Joe Muggs Coffee.