I am proud to guide (with the help of my incredibly talented team) all of the creative and marketing direction for this game-changing, future-proof education software company. And our mascot is a narwhal. It doesn't get any better than that. "Be so amazing that people think you're a myth."

Creative Circle is a specialized staffing agency that connects innovative advertising, marketing, creative, digital, and interactive professionals with companies seeking talent on a full-time or freelance basis. During my time there, I utilized my own deep experience as a Creative Director to foster strong relationships with clients, matching their creative needs with stellar talent.

Managed the development and implementation of new and ongoing branding and marketing initiatives, company-wide.Collaborated with various management teams and key department heads to ensure company goals aligned with brand standards.Developed advertising strategies and new products with sales managers, representatives, creative services staff and advertising clients.Supervised graphic design staff, production and marketing coordinators.

In addition to managing many cross-departmental and corporate-levelinitiatives, key responsibilities included supervising four distinct, yet intertwined work groups:Advertising Publications | More than doubled the amount of advertising produced sections, which achieved more than $20 million incremental revenue - and won national and international awards for merit, design and content.Marketing | Ensured the quick development and high quality of all marketing materials for The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, as well as product launches, sales contests and various other marketing and branding initiatives.Promotions | By expanding the scope and infusing creative solutions, garnered over $6 million in incremental revenue ($4 million over goal.)Creative Services | Oversight of all creative elements.

Developed, implemented and managed all concepts, campaigns and support of the company brand and marketing strategies - throughout all departments.Provided weekly consultative proposals to the board of directors regarding strategic branding and marketing initiatives.Established and maintained a company-wide brand identity guide.Supervised design teams to adhere to brand standards, providing concepts and direction.Managed relationships with advertising clients and community partners to ensure proper brand representation at various events.