I helped one of the largest telecom brands reinvent itself as an entertainment brand.
I've led the charge for a financial powerhouse with the lofty mission of “Changing Banking for Good.”
I’ve helped a technology giant make its products feel more human and approachable.
I’ve run a successful design company for 3 years.
I’ve helped real estate companies sell out 40-story buildings.
I’ve learned about branding from the best.
I’ve brought big brands to life at 60’ x 60’ scale.
I’ve been called “grace under fire” when it comes to managing fire drills, deadlines, prickly clients, and dramatic creative types.
And I’m always ready to compare notes and continue to learn.
HOMESTREET BANK
VP, Creative Director
January 2018 - Present
I oversee all creative for this community-minded bank headquartered in Seattle, with branches throughout the west coast and Hawaii. We’re a small but mighty team, always striving to do work that stands out in the financial industry's sea of sameness.
FCB / HACKER AGENCY
Creative Director
October 2016 - December 2017
I oversaw teams dedicated to reimagining communications throughout the customer life cycle for one of the most competitive industries around—telecom.
Clients: AT&T, Cricket Wireless
CAPITAL ONE
Creative Director
July 2015 - October 2016
I manned the helm of this nimble in-house agency where we spend our days obsessing over customers and creating digital experiences that make their financial lives easier and more meaningful.
VML SEATTLE / WUNDERMAN
Creative Director
May 2009 - June 2015
Digital and RM are the names of the game at this fast-paced agency. I climbed the ladder from Senior Art Director to Creative Director in my 6-year stint and helped one of the world’s largest technology brands speak human to its customers.
Clients: Microsoft: Office, Scroogled, Bing, Hotmail, Dynamics, Lync, Wunderman
ALLOY PARTNERSHIP
Principal / Creative Director
November 2006 - May 2009
I took the plunge and learned how to run a design firm from the inside out. No project or task is too small when everything rests on your shoulders.
Clients: DB2, Dream Essentials
EFFECTIVE DESIGN STUDIO
Senior Designer
February 2005 - November 2006
High rises. Condos. Corporate real estate. I became intoxicated by this wheeling and dealing business and fell in love with the breadth of work that is involved. Print, digital, environmental—the trifecta of my design loves.
Clients: Urban Visions, Beacon Capital, The Mark Company
SGW CREATIVE
Senior Art Director
September 2003 - February 2005
I honed my interactive skills at this firm and learned that I was also good at honing the skills of others as a manager.
Clients: Milgard, Mutual Materials, Lynden Transport
300FEETOUT
Senior Art Director
February 1999 - June 2003
This is where I discovered my love for digital. I also learned about .coms, bubbles, and how they burst….
Clients: San Francisco Opera, Daimler Chrysler
LANDOR ASSOCIATES
Graphic Designer
July 1998 - February 1999
My time here was short and sweet, but the branding lessons I learned will stay with me forever.
Clients: FedEx, Lincoln Motors
EXHIBITGROUP/GILTSPUR
Graphic Designer
November 1995 - June 1998
E3. CES. MAGIC. These are the tradeshows where I cut my design chops and helped bring big brands to life in bigger-than-life environments.
Clients: Adobe, Panasonic, Levi’s, Neutrogena
EDUCATION
University of Washington
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
AWARDS
Sigi (Wunderman Network Internal Awards) Silver, Scroogled Campaign
New York Art Directors Club Merit Award
Communication Arts Award of Excellence Interactive Design Award
Graphis Letterhead Finalist
Web Marketing Association Outstanding Achievement in Web Design