About Me

I’m a deeply passionate and naturally curious designer and creative director with over 15 years of experience across a wide number of disciplines and industries. I think holistically about design and how to translate a singular concept into a robust and adaptable design system that can grow into new channels as a brand evolves.

I love learning new things and speaking with clients to find out what they’re passionate about and what makes them tick. Above all, I love rolling up my sleeves and working with others to create something special.

Experience

Associate Creative Director – VMLY&R

June 2019 – Present, Kansas City, MO

 

VP, Marketing and Design – Grafana Labs

January 2015 – April 2019, New York, NY

Lead all aspects of marketing, design, positioning, content development, social media, communication, and event creation for Grafana, one of the most popular open source data visualization projects in the world. Grafana users include: NASA, Space-X, CERN, Intel, Microsoft, Uber, BBC News, Bloomberg, Sony, TED, eBay, PayPal, Squarespace, Wix, and hundreds of other companies.

 

Partner, Creative Director – Capacity

June 2014 – January 2015, New York, NY

Co-founded Capacity, a UX and design agency specializing in the technology industries, putting a laser focus on design, user experience, content development, and brand strategy. Drove client acquisition and led creative strategy, design and content development. Acquired by Grafana Labs, January 2015.

  • Creative strategy, design and content development
  • Project pitches
  • Client acquisition

 

Director, Interactive Design – Internap

June 2012 – June 2014, New York, NY

Established brand direction and visual language for Internap (NASDAQ: INAP), a publicly traded, high-performance Internet infrastructure provider. Built trust with marketing leadership and took ownership of the brand at-large to establish the company as a design-forward infrastructure provider, and ensure execution was consistent across existing and new channels.

  • Developed comprehensive brand style guide
  • Designed iconography system and UI library
  • Directed multimedia ad campaigns
  • Desktop and mobile website and microsite redesign
  • Designed client management portal and data visualizations
  • Translated design to code
  • Interior design elements and finishes for 100,000+ sq ft data center
  • Oversaw design staff and freelance designers

 

Senior Manager, Digital Media – Equinox

September 2010 – June 2012, New York, NY

Led and executed multi-channel creative strategy for luxury lifestyle brand Equinox Fitness Clubs. Projects included brand positioning campaigns, spatial digital experiences, website design and e-commerce, mobile and rich Internet advertisements and marketing communications. Conceived digital brand strategy, implemented new technologies and identified innovative ways to elevate market position. Pitched projects and initiatives to executive team. Directed, mentored, and evaluated six direct reports, and guided marketing professionals and external agencies.

  • Led development and design of large-scale e-commerce website
  • Grew branding and positioning campaigns into new channels
  • Spearheaded digital signage initiative, transforming in-club experience with motion & video
  • Directed redesign of electronic marketing communications
  • Launched popular lifestyle and fitness website
  • Redesign of mobile applications for phone and tablet
  • Led large design team

 

Coordinator for Advertising and Design | Art Director – University of Central Missouri

August 2003 – September 2010, Warrensburg, MO

Directed design staff in all marketing advertisements and campaigns supporting brand strategy. Conceived and executed engaging interactive and motion experiences, microsites and digital marketing communications, as well as traditional advertising and printed publications aimed at increasing enrollment. Built, mentored and managed talented in-house team, prioritizing and juggling multiple projects concurrently.

  • Designed and developed large scale, responsive website
  • Created interactive touch points, dramatically increasing engagement with alumni and donors
  • Conceived and executed multi-channel positioning campaigns
  • Motivated and oversaw staff of junior designers

 

Designer, Developer – 305 Spin

June 2002 – August 2003, Sedalia, MO

Designed and developed large-scale websites, applications, e-commerce sites, Flash environments and print advertisements primarily for clients in the music industry. Collaborated with designers and developers in satellite offices to maximize project efficiency.

Education

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO
BFA, Commercial Art, Emphasis: Graphic Design