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Multidisciplinary Creative Director and Designer with 15+ years of experience leading high-performing teams through award-winning campaigns across design, motion, video, and digital brand experiences. Proven track record translating complex technical concepts into compelling visual narratives for global markets (B2B & B2C). Seeking a creative leadership role in technology, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations where strategic design thinking drives measurable business impact.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic Designer at Nike | January 2026 – Current | Beaverton, OR

Leading content strategy and creative execution for enterprise AI adoption initiative, transforming technical complexity into compelling visual communications that drive organizational change.

Develop comprehensive content library including video tutorials, interactive e-learning modules, infographics, and web resources that increase AI tool awareness and user onboarding
Execute multi-channel engagement campaigns across email, Slack, and intranet, crafting clear messaging that translates technical capabilities into business value
Manage end-to-end creative production in fast-paced agile environment, balancing brand consistency with rapid-turnaround stakeholder requests
Design scalable content systems and templates enabling consistent communication as AI initiatives expand across departments
Collaborate with technical and business teams to distill complex AI functionality into accessible visual narratives for non-technical audiences

Creative Director and Manager at Intel | April 2015 – August 2025 | Hillsboro, OR

Managed multidisciplinary, award-winning team delivering story-driven brand experiences across digital, video, and experiential platforms while developing creative strategies aligning business objectives with user focus and brand integrity.

Built and directed a multidisciplinary creative team of 5+ to deliver brand-defining campaigns across digital, video, experiential, and print platforms
Oversaw team performance, OKRs, and a $500K+ budget while aligning creative initiatives with organizational strategy and senior leadership priorities
Translated complex business objectives into cohesive creative strategies that elevated brand perception and drove measurable engagement
Managed full-cycle creative operations and execution using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, AEM, Frame.io, and Airtable to ensure seamless delivery across channels
Spearheaded social media growth initiatives, expanding YouTube reach from 10K→50K+ subscribers (~25M views) and boosting LinkedIn, Instagram and X engagement by 441%
Evolved Intel’s global brand ecosystem through scalable design systems, updated visual identity frameworks, and consistent storytelling across product lines
Championed accessibility-first design principles, mentoring cross-functional teams to produce inclusive, high impact creative work
Led workshops and executive presentations on visual storytelling, design thinking, and creative strategy to strengthen brand alignment company-wide

Graphic and Brand Manager at Exterro | May 2014 – April 2015 | Beaverton, OR

Directed and produced creative projects across digital, video, web, and print platforms ensuring brand consistency while designing comprehensive marketing collateral for events, advertising, email campaigns, and sales materials.

Spearheaded global rebranding initiative to align with new company objectives, including development and execution of creative and brand strategies, brand audits, new brand guidelines, product naming systems, and brand enablement program for 500+ global employees
Excellent project management skills driving leadership, execution, and vision across creative initiatives with outside agencies to deliver websites, wireframes, and data visualizations using Figma and Asana
Created and led all visual components of major brand relaunch, establishing creative standards and workflows that elevated marketing quality across all channels
Transformed complex legal technology concepts into accessible visual experiences through strategic design implementation

Creative Director at National Financial Partners | March 2008 – August 2013 | Austin, TX

Directed creative team overseeing NFP’s corporate brand and all visual communications while managing internal communications and marketing collateral development across all media types.

Scaled and led team of 10+ versatile creative professionals including designers, video directors, motion designers, copywriters, and agencies to consistently produce high-quality work on time and within budget
Transformed creative team from reactive service provider to proactive strategic partner, resulting in decreased turnaround time, more impactful creative, and stronger cross-company collaboration
Developed creative strategies for marketing campaigns, corporate events, digital experiences, and UI design
Implemented new workflows and standards improving team efficiency and visual cohesion
Managed comprehensive creative ecosystem across digital, print, and experiential media platforms

Independent Creative Consultant and Freelancer | January 2000 – April 2015

Built and managed a successful 15-year freelance practice serving Fortune 500 companies and boutique firms across financial services, legal, and wealth management sectors while delivering end-to-end creative solutions including brand strategy, visual identity systems, and executive presentation design.

Delivered comprehensive brand strategy, visual identity systems, naming conventions, executive presentation design, and data visualization for high-stakes client presentations
Developed brand identities and style guides that elevated client positioning in competitive markets, resulting in measurable increases in client acquisition and brand recognition
Created sophisticated infographic and data storytelling solutions that transformed complex financial concepts into compelling visual narratives for investor relations and client communications
Managed project lifecycles from initial C-suite consultation through final delivery, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining premium quality standards and exceeding client expectations
Cultivated long-term client relationships through strategic creative partnerships, achieving 85% client retention rate and significant referral-based business growth

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Design, University of North Texas

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Manager of Excellence Award, Intel (2024) – Leadership & Team Development
Ragan Video, Visual & Virtual Awards (2021) – Best Visual Storytelling
CS Excellence Award, Intel (2016) – Innovative Solutions & Branding
Insurance and Financial Communicators Association Awards (2011) – Best in Show (Multiple Categories), Internal Marketing Campaigns
The Insurance Marketing Communications Association Awards (2006) – Award of Excellence for Print Collateral
Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Awards (2004) – Addy (winner of overall) for Outdoor Advertising

CORE COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

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