About
With over two decades in digital media design it's fair to say I'm more than a digital native. I’ve traversed the worlds of print, traditional advertising, brand experience, and online media—continually driving fresh ways to combine art, strategy, and emerging technologies to craft arresting brands and solve complex business challenges.
Growing up in a family of fashion industry leaders provided an early understanding of how design and taste-making drive business and culture. That foundation led me to study fine art, photography, and advertising at the Savannah College of Art and Design and Miami Ad School, where I honed a conceptual approach to campaign development.
I learned the ropes working with outstanding writers, decorated CD's, notable photographers, and a couple rat-bastards in high and low places—including Ogilvy and Saatchi & Saatchi in New York, and R&R Partners in Las Vegas—in addition to years of freelancing along the California coast, and working brand-side with E.J. Gallo Vineyards, HubSpot, and MGM Resorts International.
Now residing in San Francisco, I enjoy contributing to the creative community as an advisor, mentor, competition judge and forever-learner. My efforts are recognized by the American Advertising Federation, AdAge, The New York Times, Graphis, Lürzer’s Archive, and other industry publications.
Recognition
AdWeek
Awards
13X ADDYS
Golds, Silvers, Best In Show
Ad Fed "The Show"
Silver
GLAAD Media
Nomination
Professional Activities
2019 - Current | Jury Board, C2A International Creative Communication Awards
2021 - 2023 | Jury, The One Show Art Director Club Members Choice
2018 - 2019 | AIGA, Board & Advisors Nominating Committee, Los Angeles
2009 | Jury | PDN (Photo District News) The Photo Annual
2006 | Speaking Engagement, Portfolio Mentor, Art Institute
Publications
5X Graphis, New Design Talent and Poster Annuals
PDN Photography Annual