Design-based creative director with 20+ years experience leading global creative initiatives, producing award-winning compelling design, while empowering creative teams to generate visibility and profits. Recognized as a "creative professional with a capital 'C'...who lives and breathes the creative process, consistently bringing positivity, openness, and a truly multicultural, global perspective to his work."Global citizen and innate social connector with extensive experience spanning six countries on three continents as in-house, agency, and freelance contributor to Fortune 500 companies, prominent ad agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and The Penn State University. Recognized for driving change and transforming in-house and agency organizations — through innovation, social media savvy, team building, and process discipline — to results-driven, creative profit channels.> Strategic design partner, consistently exploring new options and brainstorming ideas that expand boundaries. Uncompromising commitment to performance excellence with an ardent bias for action.• Natural leadership style that inspires confidence while demanding the very best efforts, creating a high-energy, focused workforce with maximized synergy.• Passionate about process — steering the chaos of creativity with focus on project structure that never loses sight of small project details. • Communicator with exceptional client-facing skills. Excel at visualizing the big picture, bringing ideas to fruition, and implementing powerful solutions. Fluent in English, German, and Portuguese. Conversational in Spanish and Italian.Specialties: Curious, driven, and demanding ... infusing pioneering creative ideas while delivering top-line results