I’m a veteran Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Copywriter with a diverse background spanning advertising agencies, publishing, consumer products, packaging, digital media, and web design. Throughout my career, I’ve developed creative solutions across virtually every stage of the marketing process, from concept and copywriting through design, production, and final delivery.
My writing experience includes advertising copy, website content, feature articles, and long-form editorial work. I’ve written for trade publications, served as a featured contributor to Autism File Magazine, and authored content for numerous websites, including my own projects.
Beyond the creative process, I bring extensive experience in project management and print production. My background includes prepress file preparation, press checks, color management, vendor coordination, and overseeing projects from initial planning through final production. I’ve worked directly with major commercial printers, including Quad Graphics, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
As an Art Director, I’ve interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored designers while leading collaborative teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. My leadership experience also extends beyond the commercial world. As the founder and former president of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting children with autism, I recruited board members, directed fundraising initiatives, coordinated public events, and traveled nationally to produce documentary and promotional media for the organization.
My work within the autism community continued long after my tenure with the nonprofit. I developed two mobile applications designed to help nonverbal children communicate and was honored as the 2014 recipient of the National Autism Association’s annual Believe Award for those contributions.
In recent years, I’ve expanded my creative skill set to include AI-assisted illustration, 3D CAD design, book publishing, and web development, allowing me to combine traditional design principles with emerging technologies.
I hope you enjoy browsing my portfolio. The projects have been organized to provide a broad overview of my experience across print, digital, packaging, environmental graphics, publishing, and branding. My résumé also includes experience in video editing—an additional capability I continue to offer when projects require it. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing archery at local ranges.