PROFILE
Creative Director – Head of Design
Disciplined and innovative Designer who fuels a constant stream of fresh ideas, across Discovery’s networks and the Photo Services department. Has designed everything from a brand logo to a dress for Tori Spelling, not to mention high-impact 360˚ campaigns. A collaborative Creative Director who enjoys inspiring teams, but retains a true passion for hands-on designing and the creative process—from concept through execution.
Creative Skills: Creative Direction | Art Direction | Photo/Video Direction | Digital Design | Creative Team Management | Idea Generator | Relationship Builder | Client Whisperer | Excellent Communicator | Collaborative Leader | Designer | Marketing | Promotions | Brand Storytelling
Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, Premiere Pro, MS Office Suite; well-versed in all digital platforms and latest media formats. Design for: Broadcast, Print, Digital, Outdoor, Social, Apps.
EXPERIENCE
VP Head of Design | Discovery Inc., Silver Spring, MD 2014 - 2018
Lead and develop a diverse team creatives across the In-House Agency and Photo Services department. Design and develop visual assets to promote programming for all Discovery Networks with a focus on TLC. Hire, inspire, and coach team of art directors, designers, copywriters, content producers (digital/on-air).
Clients & Shows: Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, & Oprah’s OWN, Trading Spaces, Honey Boo Boo, Long Island Medium, Shark Week, What Not to Wear, Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiancé, Dr. Pimple Popper, Cake Boss, Miami Ink, American Chopper, The Little Couple, Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, etc.
Art Director - Sr Creative Director l Discovery Inc., Silver Spring, MD 1996 - 2014
Concepted, pitched, designed and art directed 360˚ campaigns for all of the Discovery Networks. Created B2B marketing that helped acquire more affiliates. Specialty in launching networks. Known for promoting brand cohesion and establishing visual aesthetic guidelines for nascent networks.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Advertising Design l University of Maryland, College Park, MD