Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra’s differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

theGKWco is an Austin-based digital creative and execution agency with a focus in brand expression in product development, web, digital. mobile design and interactive experience arenas. When you bring together strategy, creative and technology, you create the perfect playground for brands to develop to their full potential. We start with the end goals in mind and help our clients solve complex communication problems.Every client goes through a process with us to make sure we can deliver the best experience and results for the client and those who interact with their brand.

As Senior Director of Brand, Web and Digital my responsibility is to develop, direct and execute on all web and digital integrated creative, marketing and branding communications strategies, initiatives and tactics to achieve organizational and business objectives. Create “One Global Brand” that aligns and elevates the LogicMonitor to be a known and recognized player within not just the industry, but globally, though a cohesive and compelling customer oriented brand journey. I am the creative and strategic point person for all of LogicMonitor’s (LM) creative projects and responsible for working closely with an extensive creative, web and digital team of to ensure a high level of proficiency and accountability while creating alignment to ELT and Board priorities.

Lead Creative for product, digital, web and business development with a focus in translating the complexities of big data consolidation, visualization and predictive technology for Fortune 100 companies into tangible business outcomes. Including clients such as Verizon, Staples, and the NFL. Develop scenarios and outcomes for reporting, advanced analytics and the cutting edge of predictive analytics by coordinating efforts between concept, design, technology and the specific needs of our clients. Including changes in overall business practices to include advanced data collection, consolidation, interpretation and response. Inform in understanding user behaviors, attributes and interactions that lead to brand loyalty, product interaction and ultimately conversion. Scenarios based upon comparative, contextual and competitive research to position the brand as a thought leader and innovator in the field of predictive analytics. Define and develop brand strategies for business development, connection and retention.Create best practices and oversee implementing concept to real world application, development and quality control through constant collaboration with a world class sales team, front end developers, back end developers and data scientists.

Evaluate current brand perception of agency and lead efforts to reposition and rebrand based upon the development of a new strategic direction and core messaging (set to launch July 2010). Act as a liaison between departments and ensure that the agency’s creative output are both exceptional and effective. Coordinate and lead the creative department to interpret and express conceptual design that elevates and strengthens the brands of the clients we represent. Lead and supervise the creative team, inspiring, mentoring, evaluating skills and quality of work. Contribute to the growth and development of the agency as well as maintaining the standard of high quality, conceptual work that represents both us and the client.

Creative Lead | Milkshake | 2007-2009Act as a liaison between departments and ensure that the agency’s creative output are both exceptional and effective. Coordinate and lead the creative department to interpret and express conceptual design that elevates and strengthens the brands of the clients we represent. Lead and supervise the creative team, inspiring, mentoring, evaluating skills and quality of work. Contribute to the growth and development of the agency as well as maintaining the standard of high quality, conceptual work that represents both Milkshake and the client. Senior Art Director | Milkshake | 2006-2007Create multiple concepts and design solutions that meet a stated strategy, creative brief or direction. Refine and perfect the tactical elements through production and ensure that all visual goals are met. Participate in the creative development and implementation of the expression and assume responsibility for the creative product. Lead the development of the creative expression fro client projects while simultaneously creating breakthrough work on select projects. Serve as a consistent client-facing creative voice. Lead and supervise the creative team, inspiring, mentoring, evaluating skills and quality of work. Senior Designer | Milkshake | 2003-2006Create Multiple concepts and design solutions that meet a stated strategy, creative brief or direction. Refine and perfect the tactical elements through production and ensure that all visual goals are met. Participate in the creative development and implementation of the expression and assume responsibility for the creative product. Lead the development of the creative expression fro client projects while simultaneously creating breakthrough work on select projects. Serve as a consistent client-facing creative voice. Take a leadership role in the creative team on accounts.

Taught exit level design classes focusing on development of concept through design. Classes included: Advanced Typography, Design Communication I and II, and Portfolio Development.

Every aspect of running an agency from new business, account service, proposals, estimating and billing to concepting, expression, writing and production.

Create Multiple concepts and design solutions that meet a stated strategy, creative brief or direction. Refine and perfect the tactical elements through production and ensure that all visual goals are met. Participate in the creative development and implementation of the expression and assume responsibility for the creative product.