About me.
Profile
Chicago-based Creative Director with 25+ years of experience shaping brands and leading creative across marketing, advertising, and design.
Experience
With a versatile skill set spanning creative development, brand management,
and strategic marketing, I help shape meaningful, results-driven work. I’m known
for bringing clarity to complex challenges, aligning teams around shared goals,
and delivering creative that connects. Highly organized and collaborative, I thrive
in fast-paced, matrixed environments and serve as a trusted partner to executives,
cross-functional teams, and agency partners alike.
Skills
I offer deep expertise in creative direction, brand development, content strategy,
and visual storytelling—bringing clarity and impact to every stage of the creative process. My background spans strategic marketing, integrated advertising,
performance marketing, and media analytics, with a focus on driving measurable results. I’m experienced in leading complex projects, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and building productive relationships with agency and vendor partners.
As a collaborative and people-first leader, I’m passionate about coaching talent, building high-performing teams, and driving employee development. Known for my organizational strength, problem-solving mindset, and clear communication, I thrive
in cross-functional, fast-paced environments where creative and business goals intersect.
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (highly proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)
- Google (Docs, Analytics & Data Management, AdWords, YouTube, Sheets)
- Workfront, Percolate, Basecamp