With over fifteen years of experience spanning agency, independent contracting, and business ownership, I've led brand development, creative direction, and campaign execution while partnering with clients, managing budgets, and guiding teams from concept through delivery.

Art Director & Studio Manager @ Mavrik

2020 – 2026

  • Led brand development and creative direction
  • Partnered with in-house creative teams to define strategy, concept direction, and campaign development from ideation through delivery
  • Directed internal teams, freelancers, client relationships,
    and project budgets
  • Client acquisition and new business development

Art Director @ Omnicom – Zimmerman

2014 – 2019

  •  Led cross-functional teams, managed project timelines, and maintaining brand consistency across deliverables
  • Owned quality control across high-volume production environments
  • Mentored junior designers, building structured workflows and professional development
  • Oversaw vendor project deadlines and delivery
    delivery

Senior Designer @ DMI – Pappas Group

2012 – 2014

  • Supported campaign ideation, concept development, and new business RFP development

  • Led design execution across key in-house client accounts

  • Executed multi-channel creative campaigns

  • Oversaw quality control for production with internal teams
    and external vendors

Art Director @ OK Domo

2010 – 2012

  •  Led design execution and concept development
  • Contributed to ideation and visual development for new business initiatives and pitches
  • Oversaw quality control across all deliverables
  • Collaborated with developers and vendors to support production and delivery

Design Intern @ Push

2010 – 2010

  •  Assisted in the development of creative campaigns, production design, and client presentations
  • Collaborated with designers and developers to implement creative work and campaign materials
  • Prepared production ready files and deliverables

Bachelor of Science @ Full Sail University

Digital Arts & Design, 2006 – 2010

Leadership & Team Management

Art & Creative Direction
Creative Team Leadership
Client Relationship Management
Freelance & Vendor Management
Project & Budget Management
Creative Operations

Strategy & Creative Development

Brand Strategy & Positioning
Concept Ideation & Development
Brand Systems & Identity Development
Narrative Development & Creative Direction
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Problem Solving Within Constraints

Technical Skills & Tools

Adobe Creative Suite
Copywriting & Brand Messaging
Project & Workflow Management Tools
Print & Digital Production
Motion Design & Video Production
Bilingual ( Spanish )