"Creativity to me is about amplification and the ability to truly magnify and expand an idea, a message, an experience."Chicago-born and raised, husband, father, guitarist, lover of the outdoors, aspiring chef and automotive enthusiast. I find joy in expressing creativity in a number mediums, from cooking an Italian meal for friends, to composing music, to woodworking, and to connecting a brand to its' audience through an unexpected and unique journey. Designer, storyteller, marketer, mentor and charismatic leader with 25 years of experience in creating engaging environments and managing successful design teams. As a multidisciplinary creative professional, I offer an array of refined skills and innovative expertise in the areas of face-to-face experiential design, integrated marketing, management and executive leadership. • Expert at translating client objectives into creative strategies and integrated design solutions that drive business results • Compelling and articulate presentation and storytelling ability with excellent writing and communication skills• Designed engaging solutions for brands such as Accenture, American Red Cross, Bosch Automotive, Bosch Home Appliances, Coca Cola, Norton Symantec, Siemens, Starbucks and Thermador• Applied experience in creating, executing and measuring integrated marketing campaigns • Served as an integral member of numerous executive teams and managed Design Departments of up to seven creative professionals in multiple locations• Possess leadership abilities that foster collaboration, learning and excellence among team members• Practiced in leading and supporting a successful Design, Sales and Estimating methodology; Proficient in Autodesk 3DSMax; Adobe Creative Cloud; Microsoft Office Products; Squarespace Website Software
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