I'm a strategic creative director with a passion for crafting bold, thoughtful, and effective design solutions.

With a strong track record of leading creative across platforms, I specialize in omni-channel marketing — bringing together diverse media to build campaigns that connect and perform.

I’m known for providing clear, insightful creative direction, and for guiding teams through fast-paced, high-stakes work with confidence and care. I thrive on collaboration, mentoring talent, and helping shape a creative culture where great ideas — and the people behind them — can grow.

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Experience

Lead Associate Creative Director

Target | Apr 2016 - present

Lead the creative vision for Target’s omni-channel brand campaigns, driving strategy and execution across digital, social, broadcast, and in-store platforms. Guide internal teams and agency partners to produce work that is visually bold, emotionally resonant, and results-driven. Provide strong creative leadership with a focus on clarity, collaboration, and cohesion — ensuring every touchpoint reflects Target’s evolving brand voice and connects meaningfully with its guests.

Associate Creative Director

Jockey | Oct 2011 - Mar 2016

Directed creative across brand marketing, developing smart, design-forward solutions grounded in strategic objectives. Oversaw the creative process from concept to production, partnering closely with clients and designers to ensure all work was visually compelling, brand-right, and performance-driven. Led initiatives that elevated brand perception and built long-term consumer trust.

Creative Consultant

Wantable | Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

Shaped the brand’s early visual identity and creative foundation. Designed mobile-first e-commerce experiences tailored for touchscreen interaction, helping to build a more intuitive and engaging user journey. Balanced high-level brand strategy with hands-on creative execution to accelerate revenue growth and expand brand visibility in a competitive DTC landscape.

Graphic Designer

GRAEF-USA | Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

Led design across branding, print, and digital communications, ensuring consistent visual storytelling across platforms. Drove the company’s first-ever email marketing campaign and played a key role in developing internal and external collateral that aligned with broader marketing strategies.

Graphic Designer

Derse | Mar 2007 - Jun 2008

Created award-winning visual work for national client campaigns. Developed and implemented brand standards, conceptualized web tools to support the sales team, and delivered smart, cost-effective creative solutions that blended storytelling with functionality.