As a freelance creative director and strategist, I collaborate with brands and agencies across a spectrum of projects — from direct design and creative agency partnerships to integrated roles within diverse client teams. This dual strategy allows me to offer creative support across projects of varying scopes and complexities. I am proud to provide creative services to respected agencies like Ovation, Jack Morton, The AV Firm, ESP, Xperiential360, Blueprint NYC, and Pine Rock, alongside… Show more As a freelance creative director and strategist, I collaborate with brands and agencies across a spectrum of projects — from direct design and creative agency partnerships to integrated roles within diverse client teams. This dual strategy allows me to offer creative support across projects of varying scopes and complexities. I am proud to provide creative services to respected agencies like Ovation, Jack Morton, The AV Firm, ESP, Xperiential360, Blueprint NYC, and Pine Rock, alongside individual brands such as Chambliss, XGS, Bridges Academy of Music, Skytec, Bluedoor Group, and numerous others.• Creative direction and strategy• Creative solutions for live events and brand experiences• Graphic design: branding, identity, and marketing solutions• Environmental design and signage• Presentation design• Messaging and theme development• On-site graphics operater• Content manager Show less

• Art direction, live, virtual, and hybrid events in B2B, B2C and Public Events/Festivals• UX/UI and Human Centered Design• Design proposals and presentation decks in response to RFPs• Manage creative department, working directly with clients, assigning project roles, managing timelines and budgets, direct design development for both LEO Events and external clients• Creative direction and execution of design for event design including staging and scenic, graphics, and… Show more • Art direction, live, virtual, and hybrid events in B2B, B2C and Public Events/Festivals• UX/UI and Human Centered Design• Design proposals and presentation decks in response to RFPs• Manage creative department, working directly with clients, assigning project roles, managing timelines and budgets, direct design development for both LEO Events and external clients• Creative direction and execution of design for event design including staging and scenic, graphics, and environmental• Source and direct outside vendors/freelancers in design of client projects, proposal decks, graphics and marketing resources such as e-newsletters, advertorials, and branding• Design and maintain all LEO capabilities decks, demo sites, and case studies• Oversaw production and execution of rebrand and updates to LEO Events website• Direct photography and manage photo editing, selection, and archival of assets post-event• Establish and execute create filing systems for thousands of internal and client related assets • Design, manage, and implement LEO Events marketing initiatives and strategies• Create and maintain internal brand and marketing tool kit/style guide • Social media brand presence and initiatives Show less

• Create cohesive social media looks aligning with the brand and messaging• Design proposals and presentation decks in response to RFPs, for print leave-behinds and/or Powerpoint and Keynote • Manage and create filing systems for thousands of internal and client related photos, logos, brand guidelines and additional assets• Environmental design and branding of client events - B2B, B2C, and Public Events• Pride myself in becoming the expert on the client, learning everything… Show more • Create cohesive social media looks aligning with the brand and messaging• Design proposals and presentation decks in response to RFPs, for print leave-behinds and/or Powerpoint and Keynote • Manage and create filing systems for thousands of internal and client related photos, logos, brand guidelines and additional assets• Environmental design and branding of client events - B2B, B2C, and Public Events• Pride myself in becoming the expert on the client, learning everything about their style guides, preferences, and overall brand down to every tiny detail• Work efficiently and thrive under tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects daily Show less

• Designed marketing materials including magazines, direct mail, and websites to promote strategic communication for clients• Advised clients on increasing market growth and industry impact through print and digital outlets• Helped clients achieve marketing goals and create ROI for hospitals and businesses by reaching out to communities

• Designed ads and promotional materials for various brands at Brown-Forman, including airport banners, billboards, POS branded environmental, and direct mail pieces• Created logos and brand identities to enhance brand recognition and awareness• Repurposed ads to increase brand and product awareness across different platforms• Developed creative advertising solutions such as taxi-toppers and car panels to reach a wider audience

• Designed features for The Courier-Journal, Asheville Times, and Greenville News, showcasing creativity and illustration skills.• Collaborated on both daily and non-daily papers, contributing to a diverse range of projects.• Implemented innovative design solutions that enhanced reader engagement and visual appeal.

• Designed feature and news pages for The Courier-Journal in Louisville, KY• Created layouts for The Citizen-Times in Asheville, NC and The Greenville News in Greenville, SC• Developed strong skills in graphic design and layout composition

• Directed a design staff of 14 at The Post, collaborating with editors to enhance daily features• Designed A1 and features pages, ensuring visually appealing layouts• Provided illustration and art direction for the PostModern section, showcasing creativity and innovation