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I’m a Creative Director and Art Director with over 18 years of experience building ideas that drive business, shape culture, and connect with audiences across every channel. I’ve led integrated campaigns, brand platforms, and product launches for some of the most respected companies in the world, including Apple, Disney, Volkswagen, Toyota, and the GRAMMYs.

My background spans both agency and in-house environments, giving me a deep understanding of how to move creative work from insight to execution—strategically, collaboratively, and with a relentless focus on craft. I’ve led cross-disciplinary teams, pitched and won new business, built breakthrough digital experiences, and developed award-winning work across TV, social, OOH, print, experiential, and beyond.

My work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clios, AICP, Effies, Webbys, Communication Arts, and others. But more than accolades, I believe the best work starts with insight-driven storytelling—clear, compelling narratives that resonate with people and move them to act. It’s the through line in everything I do, and the skill I bring to every brief, no matter the platform.

A few things I’m passionate about include, but are not necessarily limited to:

  • Family Time

  • Music, Vintage Hi-Fi & Record Collecting

  • Bicycles

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • A Good Book.


EXPERIENCE

DISNEY - YELLOW SHOES | Creative Director/Art Director [contract]
April 2024 - April 2025

APPLE | Creative Director/Art Director
January 2020 - August 2023

FREELANCE | Creative Director/Art Director
February 2019 - January 2020

TWITTER | Creative Director & Designer with Twitter Studio [contract] 
April 2018 - January 2019

SAATCHI & SAATCHI LA | Senior Art Director (Creative Lead)
October 2016 - February 2018

TEAM ONE | Creative Director
May 2016 - October 2016

TBWA\CHIAT\DAY LA | Associate Creative Director 
May 2015 - May 2016

DEUTSCH LA | Associate Creative Director 
October 2013 - May 2015

GOODBY SILVERSTEIN & PARTNERS | Senior Art Director 
June 2007 - September 2013


EDUCATION

MIAMI AD SCHOOL
Miami Beach, Hamburg, London, Boulder, San Francisco
Art Direction, 2007

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
Missoula, MT
B.A. Photojournalism, 2002