resumé

Introduction

Design leader focused on building scalable creative systems and empowering teams to deliver exceptional work at speed. Skilled in uniting creative and operational disciplines, translating complex workflows into streamlined processes that enhance both quality and efficiency. Known for developing talent, optimizing tools, and fostering collaboration across diverse creative environments

EXPERIENCE

STUDIO DIRECTOR
Advanced Unified Commerce >> Advantage Marketing Partners (AMP)
2024 – Present

Leading the executional design studio responsible for delivering high-volume, multi-channel creative for global brands. Tasked with uniting two specialized studio groups — shopper and eCommerce — under a single, cohesive operational model. Drove the integration by standardizing workflows in Asana, aligning production methodologies, and fostering cross-discipline collaboration among designers. Champion efficiency and creative precision through smart file structures, automation, and advanced templating, ensuring the delivery of thousands of on-brand assets each month. Passionate about building empowered creative teams and bridging design, technology, and production to achieve scalable excellence.

DESIGN DIRECTOR / STUDIO MANAGER
IN Connected Marketing >> Advanced Unified Commerce 2020 – 2024

Recruited to help shape a new studio framework built to deliver creative excellence at scale. Partnered with leadership, project management, and account teams to design and implement a streamlined model that improved turnaround times and reduced creative redundancies. Oversaw the daily operations and growth of the Graphic Artist team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship, skill development, and process innovation. Championed new tools and workflows that elevated efficiency, collaboration, and overall output quality across the studio.

GRAPHIC ARTIST
Self Employed 2017 – 2020

Provided graphic design solutions for agencies and small businesses alike. Work situations constantly change based upon client's needs and have included things such as general design, photo retouching, photo capture (product and lifestyle) and marketing support. Responsible for leading ideation sessions, managing workflow, client education, brand development, and leading client presentations.

SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Ryan Partnership | Epsilon 2010 – 2017

Executed numerous marketing campaigns, involving public relations, social media, multimedia and live events in support of product launches and best-in-class sponsorships. Responsible for leading ideation sessions, managing workflow, mentoring and leading client presentations.

CLIENTS: Bacardi USA | Nestlé Waters North America Inc. | Philips | Epsilon

ART DIRECTOR
Ryan Partnership 2008 – 2010

Quickly and reliably designed graphical elements, illustrations and infographics for various POS, OOH, tradeshows and pitches. Contributed to the success of new business pitches such as Lego, ’47 Twins and Bacardi USA.

CLIENTS: Heineken | Englert | Unilever | Lego | ‘47 Twins

ART DESIGNER
Ryan Partnership 2007 – 2008

Responsible for versioning out approved creative for multiple brands. Provide creative support to the greater team.

JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR
Marketing Drive 2004 – 2007

Responsible for executing day-to-day creative needs while providing creative support to the greater team.

CLIENTS: Masterfoods | Pernod Ricard | Dannon | Unilever | Kihel's

EDUCATION

KEENE STATE COLLEGE, KEENE, NH
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio and Graphic Design — May 2004

Extra

2015 PRO AWARDS Gold: Best local/regional campaign

Connecticut Art Director’s Club Member

Amateur photographer

Scuba diving

Father of twins

Sailing crew

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