I've spent 19+ years of integrated experience in advertising, creative direction, design, marketing, PR and web design. During my time at Ogilvy, I have worked with a variety of clients including America’s Health Insurance Plans, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CDC, Dove, Ecolab, Embassy of Japan, Lupus Foundation of America, Martell Cognac, Mikimoto, Minute Maid, USAID and The Washington Post. I enjoy motivating teams with compassion and empathy to make great work.
EDUCATION
Brandcenter - Virginia Commonwealth University M.A. in Business, Track: Art Direction
University of Maryland College Park B.A. in Art Studio, Track: Graphic Design
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Ogilvy
September 2021 - Present
/ Capture, lead, and pitch new business
/ Collaborate with producers and account managers to craft and monitor budgets
/ Create multi-faceted creative campaigns comprised of digital, experiential, film, print, social executions
/ Develop and evolve the strategic vision of the agency
/ Ensure creative strategic alignment, integrity, and impact across all clients and projects
/ Manage and inspire a creative team of designers, copywriters, and art directors
/ Serve as executive sponsor for the DC Black Diaspora Professional Network
Brandcenter - Virginia Commonwealth University M.A. in Business, Track: Art Direction
University of Maryland College Park B.A. in Art Studio, Track: Graphic Design
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Ogilvy
September 2021 - Present
/ Capture, lead, and pitch new business
/ Collaborate with producers and account managers to craft and monitor budgets
/ Create multi-faceted creative campaigns comprised of digital, experiential, film, print, social executions
/ Develop and evolve the strategic vision of the agency
/ Ensure creative strategic alignment, integrity, and impact across all clients and projects
/ Manage and inspire a creative team of designers, copywriters, and art directors
/ Serve as executive sponsor for the DC Black Diaspora Professional Network
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - SmithGifford
March 2021 - September 2021
/ Led creative campaigns in both a hands-on and oversight capacity from pitch to execution
/ Shaped the vision of the agency
/ Served as creative lead on new business pitches
March 2021 - September 2021
/ Led creative campaigns in both a hands-on and oversight capacity from pitch to execution
/ Shaped the vision of the agency
/ Served as creative lead on new business pitches
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Ogilvy
December 2020 - March 2021
/ Established the strategic conceptual and artistic vision for projects and campaigns on all design solutions, branding & identity, adaptive web design, infographics, social assets, and videos
/ Served as creative lead on new business pitches
/ Managed teams of art directors, copywriters, and designers
/ Reviewed the creative work of copywriters, designers and production companies
/ Worked with strategy team to build content strategies and social media guidelines
/ Designed all communications and serves as a member of the DC Black Diaspora Professional Network
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR & ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Ogilvy December 2020 - March 2021
/ Established the strategic conceptual and artistic vision for projects and campaigns on all design solutions, branding & identity, adaptive web design, infographics, social assets, and videos
/ Served as creative lead on new business pitches
/ Managed teams of art directors, copywriters, and designers
/ Reviewed the creative work of copywriters, designers and production companies
/ Worked with strategy team to build content strategies and social media guidelines
/ Designed all communications and serves as a member of the DC Black Diaspora Professional Network
June 2016 - July 2020
/ Crafted wireframes and front-end designs for responsive websites
/ Concepted moodboards, style guides and comps for brand identity and campaign development
/ Developed design direction for campaigns and served as on-set stylist and art director
/ Delivered creative executions that were on brief, on time, and on budget in a fast-paced environment
/ Produced motion graphics and animations
JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR - Pappas-DMI
June 2015 - June 2016
/ Conceptualized and designed print and mobile solutions for clients
/ Designed logos, mobile app prototypes, mood boards, presentations, style guides, & websites
COORDINATOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING -
University of Maryland College Park - Adele H. Stamp Student Union
April 2006 - August 2013
/ Designed banners, brochures, email marketing campaigns, flyers, logos, newspaper ads, posters,
promotional items, signage, & website layouts
/ Supervised a team of graphic design student employees, part-time & freelance designers
/ Tracked budget and expenditures with internal clients and external vendors
FREELANCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Seeing Without Bias
July 2019
/ Led and developed workshops to discuss how unconscious biases impact our creative world
/ Created and designed materials providing tips and guidance for creating an equitable future
June 2015 - June 2016
/ Conceptualized and designed print and mobile solutions for clients
/ Designed logos, mobile app prototypes, mood boards, presentations, style guides, & websites
COORDINATOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING -
University of Maryland College Park - Adele H. Stamp Student Union
April 2006 - August 2013
/ Designed banners, brochures, email marketing campaigns, flyers, logos, newspaper ads, posters,
promotional items, signage, & website layouts
/ Supervised a team of graphic design student employees, part-time & freelance designers
/ Tracked budget and expenditures with internal clients and external vendors
FREELANCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Seeing Without Bias
July 2019
/ Led and developed workshops to discuss how unconscious biases impact our creative world
/ Created and designed materials providing tips and guidance for creating an equitable future