Detroit, Michigan, USA
I am a design and creative leader with 20+ years of experience shaping digital products, brand experiences and platforms for global organizations. I bring a combination of UX/UI expertise, creative direction and design systems thinking with a deep commitment to visual craft. Experienced leading international multidisciplinary teams, championing UI and visual design, and remaining hands-on in bringing complex digital experiences from concept through delivery.
Group Director / Director, Experience Design 2018-2026
Led multidisciplinary UX/UI and product design teams, including an international team of 20 designers, creating digital products, platforms and connected experiences for global brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Sherwin-Williams, Virgin Voyages, Kimberly-Clark, the United Nations and New Balance. Guided work from discovery and experience strategy through UX/UI, design systems and delivery, translating complex business challenges into intuitive, scalable experiences. Championed UI and visual design across a community of 90+ designers, fostering mentorship, collaboration and exceptional design craft.
Creative Director / Associate Creative Director 2011-2018
Directed creative strategy, concept development and design execution for integrated campaigns, websites and digital brand experiences for clients including Kellogg’s, Kashi, Kansas City Royals and Darden Restaurants. Led multidisciplinary teams across art direction, visual design, storytelling and production, partnering with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver distinctive, award-winning work.
Senior Art Director / Art Director 2003-2011
Conceptualized and designed interactive websites, digital campaigns, and branded experiences for clients including Burger King, Cadbury Schweppes and the American Cancer Society, combining visual design, typography, animation, and emerging web technologies. Created engaging digital experiences through hands-on art direction, interface design, and motion graphics.
Avila University2016 | Kansas City, MO
Adjunct Professor
Taught design, branding and creative problem-solving, guiding students through concept development, visual communication and creative execution, with student work recognized by The One Show.
Ogilvy & Mather
2003 | Dearborn, MI
Designer
Designed digital experiences and marketing creative for automotive and consumer brands, contributing to website design, visual concepts, and interactive campaigns.
Macomb Community College1995-1997 | Warren, MIAssociates of Applied Science - Graphic and Commercial Art, Illustration
Product DesignExperience Design, Experience Strategy, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Journey Mapping, Prototyping
Design CraftVisual Design, UI Design, Design Systems, Typography, Motion Principles, Accessibility, Creative Technology
LeadershipCross-Functional Leadership, Creative Mentorship, Design Critique, Client Partnership, New Business & Pitch Leadership
ToolsFigma, Adobe Creative Cloud, ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, AI-assisted design tools
Creative ImpactHelped create Virgin Voyages’ JenAI experience, generating 2B+ impressions and 25K+ personalized invitations.
New BusinessLed experience design and creative development for successful pitches that helped win and expand major global accounts.
Industry RecognitionWork recognized by The One Show, AIGA, Communication Arts, Print Regional Design Annual, American Advertising Federation and Favourite Website Awards.