When I’m not designing and managing teams, you can find me jet-setting around the world looking for a new experiences to spark my imagination. The colors, architecture, food, art, spaces, experiences and design of new places keeps me ever motivated and inspired.
A driven and forward-thinking art and creative director with comprehensive expertise in conceptual design, color theory and typography, content development, client relations, and visual communication solutions. Offers a wealth of creative solutions, from creative brainstorming and campaign creation to leading the execution of branding and identity design and development. Works to expertly decipher what a client needs from their design and producing smart, superior, and clean visual solutions in a timely manner. Maintains a deep knowledge of and experience with print production processes as well as the technical aspects of digital email marketing to achieve a significant edge over others in the field.
Education
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia,
B.F.A., Graphic Design, 2007
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Workfront, Eloqua
Leadership, People Management, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Change management, Communication, Campaign Management, Project Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing Development, Staff Coaching
JLL | Atlanta, GA
Art Director 2020-2023
Design Manager 2016-2020
Senior Graphic Designer 2012-2016
Graphic Designer 2010-2012
Developed original concepts, executed design deliverables, assigned and oversaw multiple projects, guided and inspired team, and delivered creative solutions for clients while improving org’s competitive advantage.
Represented creative team in a variety of settings including formal client meetings.
Acted as key liaison between internal clients, creative, and marketing teams as well as as part of creative services organization, working with regional creative director and national design teams to support Southeast teams.
Won 2022's American Inhouse Design Award for "Creative Identity" campaign.
Acted as Southeast creative and design lead on property branding campaigns and presentations by designing branded materials for use in internal and external communication as well as incorporating original design concepts and templates across wide range of marketing platforms.
Worked with design team to manage creative quality control and provide knowledge and assistance to all projects.
Oversaw and managed multiple projects from concept to execution through various channels, including print collateral, email-mail campaigns, websites, iPad presentations, social media, and presentations.
Partnered with team members to create high impact and innovative marketing materials for Atlanta and Southeast.
Teamed with Atlanta workflow manager to schedule creative jobs and move those jobs through creative pipeline.
Partnered with research team to conceptualize and execute innovative and creative research materials.
Collaborated and worked with broker assistants to streamline marketing collateral update process via custom templates and brand accuracy assistance.
Developed and led training sessions for multiple software platforms and internal branding guidelines on national scale.
Led and managed national monthly creative call.
Supported national marketing efforts and campaigns, including graphics, video storyboarding, and campaign concepting.
Named 2015's Player of the Year for national design.
Assumed a lead position for the design and development of materials to support internal and external marketing initiatives, sales enablement, and property marketing with a focus on strategic communications and providing high-level design support.
Contributed to client and industry events by creating graphics for both print and digital platforms to support design of event.
Created both innovative custom and templated property websites.
Assisted brokers and their assistants with various requests, including building and / or redrawing map, editing images, creating presentation covers, and recreating company logos.