I'm an award-winning creative leader/product designer based in the Research Triangle. I have 20+ years experience creating digital products and design systems. I’m passionate about creating best-in-class design solutions that users love AND drive business results.

I have extensive experience across a broad range of digital design needs from application design, e-commerce ecosystems, editorial design, branding work, and marketing systems.

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the best and brightest and have the accolades to prove it. When I'm not designing the digital world, you can find me in the great outdoors or working on projects with Spike Press.


Work Experience

Design Consultant  /  2019 - Present   
I’m currently focused on creative leadership and hands-on design work for a variety of clients and consultancies.

Design Director, Everyday Health  /  2017 - 2019  
My responsibilities included building and managing a design team from the ground up focused on pregnancy and parenting health needs. In this role, I successfully lead a multi-faceted brand redesign effort including a brand refresh, mobile apps, websites, and video content refresh which resulted in jump in app ranking and consistent 4.9 star reviews.

Creative Director, R/GA New York  /  2015 - 2017
My responsibilities included digital product creative direction and brand oversight across a variety of fortune 100 companies.

Digital Design Director, Martha Stewart  /  2012 - 2014   
My responsibilities included managing a team of user experience designers and art directors through a responsive redesign involving multiple platforms, the creation of multiple video series, and social campaigns.

Associate Creative Director, R/GA New York  /  2011 - 2012
My responsibilities included design direction, hands-on design, prototyping, and management of e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and social campaigns for some of the world’s largest, most respected companies.

Design Director, Colossal-Squid Industries Chicago  /  2009-2011
My responsibilities included building and managing a design team from the ground up to work on large-scale multi-device platforms and campaigns for retailers, and consumer goods clients.

Associate Creative Director, DesignKitchen Chicago  /  2003-2009
My responsibilities included design and management of digital, mobile, print, and branding across a wide range of clients and industries including: education, museums, e-commerce, retail, food, healthcare, and office furniture retailers.

Senior Art Director, Arc, Leo Burnett  /  2001-2003   
My responsibilities included hands on art direction, illustration, and design for games, loyalty programs and digital brand campaigns for Kelloggs, the U.S. Army, Philip Morris, McDonalds, and more.


Skills & Education

Skills   Creative Direction, Team Management, Interface Design, Prototyping, User Testing, User Research Storyboarding, Illustration, Working knowledge of CSS, HTML, and latest web technology.

Recognition  Multiple Webbies, Apple Featured Children's book, FWA Mobile Site of the Day, Communication Arts Interactive Annual and web pick, and a Kirkus Starred Review.

Education   BA in Graphic Design with additional coursework in User Experience Design and Interior Architecture