Creative Director for a strategic branding agency providing creative and multi-media services to a roster of national clients. Developed agency branding, built internal processes and directed overall strategic vision. As creative director, I run day-to-day creative process on multiple accounts and new business pitches. Direct and manage a team as many as 20 creative professionals. I have also successfully launched multiple award-winning branding and marketing initiatives for several major brands including Indian Motorcycle, Dean Foods, Gorton's Frozen Seafood and more.Highlights:• Successfully help bring in over 40 new clients in 10+ years• Re-Designed iconic brand Holsum Bread• Lead the agency to 15 design Awards in 10 years• Expanded agency competencies to include animation, social media, and strategic brand consultingClients: PetSmart, Ford Motor Company, Biewer Lumber, Indian Motorcycle, Polaris Industries, Roush Performance, General RV, Holsum Bread Company, Premiere Distillery, Mazda Raceway, Lululemon, Magid Glove, Meggitt Training Systems, Memphis Shades, Midtown Fitness, Monster Entertainment, Nadler Financial, Nandina, OSM Worldwide, Penske, Riders for Health, Spruce Interiors, Style Shack, The Long Company, Trinidad Benham, Valeo, Vivaldi Financial, Walgreens, NASCAR, Ziebart, Brandmotion, Global Trim, Hagerty Insurance

Created Award-Winning package design, branding, print campaigns, and in-store displays. Worked directly with clients while directing and managing a team of up to 8 designers, copywriters and contractors on projects from concept to completion.Highlights:• Worked on successful new business pitch for Sara Lee• Won multiple awards for EAS Package Design• Creative lead on award-winning catalog for HartMarxClients: ConAgra, Sara Lee, Tootsie Roll, Ford Gum, EAS, HartMarx, Bernina, Charms, Chef Solutions, Sharpie, Jelly Belly, Wrigley, Diamond Matches, Murrays Frozen Foods, Kellog’s

Created Award-Winning package design and branding for a multitude of national accounts. Worked directly with clients while directing and managing a team of up to 4 designers, copywriters and contractors on projects from concept to completion.Highlights:• Lead successful redesign of Dean Foods Products• Helped to increase agency revenue by 45% in 2 years• Lead successful redesign of Gorton’s Frozen Seafood Products• Creative lead on Mobius Award-Winning 3 Vodka Package DesignClients: Dean Foods, Gorton’s Frozen Seafood, Blue Water, Jim Beam, Sovereign Brands, Wilson Sporting Goods, Ford Motor Company, Willie Wonka

Created Award-Winning package design and branding for a multitude of national accounts. Worked specifically on a custom brand developed for the sale of NASCAR die-cast race cars on QVC.