• Leading creative direction for marquee global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, overseeing brand strategies, cross-functional teams, and driving 25%+ YOY revenue growth through optimized client experience and account expansion.• Spearheaded dual roles as Creative Director and Client Liaison, developing solutions that strengthened client relationships and delivered measurable results.• Developed and executed creative strategies for client-facing campaigns, marketing initiatives, and global events, resulting in increased engagement and enhanced brand visibility.

• Driving DEI initiatives as Chair, launching Juneteenth recognition, Ethnic Heritage events, and live discussions to promote inclusion.• Launched key initiatives like Juneteenth recognition, Ethnic Heritage events, and live panel discussions to enhance inclusion and cultural awareness across the organization.

• Led the creative services department, overseeing the development of creative assets, marketing content, and cross-team collaboration.• Developed 18 new positions, expanding the client service model and launching a satellite office in Columbus, OH.• Established strategic partnerships with banking teams, delivering creative solutions aligned with client objectives.• Delivered consistent double-digit volume growth and contributed to firm-wide business expansion.

• Designed and developed comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies resulting in a more integrated and cohesive approach to building an engaged environment that addresses the needs of employee recognition, talent acquisition and talent management.

• Developed a strategic Marketing direction for a citizen-supported, non-profit journalism organization.• Focused on recruiting, hiring, and developing effective Marketing and Creative Services teams comprised of more than 60 passionate and eager volunteers around the globe.• Created communication strategies to support new initiatives including features, podcasts, and eBooks.• Led the design, production and launch of new branded website, improving UX/UI, and driving engagement.

• Established role as Creative Director and Brand Strategist, focused on process and operations, content and product development, and communication strategies for non-profit news organization.• Led organization through rebrand, new product/content development initiatives that enhanced forensic journalism platform through strategic goals.

• Provided experienced and competent counsel in the Marketing, Branding and Creative space, focusing on creative direction, content and product development, problem solving, communication, employee engagement, DE&I, and client management.

• Provided experienced and competent counsel in the Marketing, Branding and Creative space, focusing on creative direction, content and product development, problem solving, communication, employee engagement, DE&I, and client management.

• Provided creative consulting services to small businesses, including brand development, social media content creation, and customized design solutions that improved brand consistency and customer engagement.

• Managed $1.3B retail strategy across 160 stores, ensuring global brand consistency and managing a $7.5M budget.• Spearheaded the repositioning and launch of major brands, including Polo Jean Co., Denim & Supply, and Women’s Blue Label, increasing market share and driving revenue growth.• Directed global expansion efforts, launching 10+ stores in Japan, Korea, Canada, and North America, including the brand’s largest outlet store.• Transformed department operations by streamlining creative processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing production timelines for store and marketing assets.• Recruited and developed high-performing teams, including Art Directors, Designers, and Production Managers, aligning talent with brand vision.• Led the development of an award-winning internal magazine, Nine Magazine, focused on employee engagement and brand storytelling.• Drove global launch campaigns, creative direction, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experience and meet business objectives.

• Designed and developed comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies resulting in a more integrated and cohesive approach to building an engaged environment that addresses the needs of employee recognition, talent acquisition and talent management.