Summary
I’m a Portland-based designer bringing 20+ years of expertise in brand development, visual storytelling, digital experience design, and creative leadership to help organizations connect with their audiences in the ways that matter most.
Experience
2004–present
Principal Designer
Freelance | Portland
Independently providing multimedia design and creative strategies for small to mid-sized organizations
Collaborating with clients and cross-disciplinary partners to shape brand strategy, creative direction, and user experiences, delivering cohesive and effective digital and print campaigns
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Designing and refining interfaces for custom websites and mobile apps, working closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive and well-crafted solutions
2016–2023
Senior Art Director
CLEAResult | Portland
Efficiency consultancy partnering with North American utilities to reduce energy use
Led design for energy efficiency marketing initiatives across the western US and Canada and supervised creative output, ensuring brand consistency for a fluid roster of utilities
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Developed multichannel, budget-friendly marketing campaigns through close collaboration with clients, internal stakeholders, vendors, and creative teams
Modernized and elevated marketing design and production standards, resulting in successful high-volume campaigns that exceeded energy-use reduction goals and industry benchmarks
2014–2016
Creative Director
Wirecutter | Portland
Consumer review platform known for rigorous product testing and expert recommendations
Recruited and led the company’s first design team, shaping its creative direction and workflow
Established and oversaw daily operations in the satellite Portland office and studio
Optimized content creation and publishing processes to allow rapid organizational expansion
Facilitated content syndication efforts, supporting the startup’s growth and successful acquisition
2007–2009
Creative Director
Total Beauty Media Group | Los Angeles
Network of beauty review websites featuring expert insights, product ratings, and personalized recommendations for cosmetics and skincare
2005–2007
Creative Director
Plus Three | New York
Digital agency specializing in online campaign management for political groups and nonprofits
2001–2005
Senior Graphic Designer
Channel One News | Los Angeles
Educational news network viewed daily by over 12 million American high school and middle school students
2000–2001
Graphic Designer
Bold New World | Los Angeles
Web agency crafting design, development, and digital solutions for brands and organizations across industries
2000
Intern
KJRH | Tulsa, Oklahoma
NBC affiliate delivering news, weather, and community-focused programming for viewers across northeastern Oklahoma
Expertise
Art direction, graphic design, and visual storytelling
Brand identity and visual system development
Creative direction, strategy, and concept creation
Human-centered interface and experience design (UI/UX)
Cross-functional and creative team management
Proficient with industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
Conversant in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Iterative image generation with AI diffusion models
LLM prompt engineering for scalable content systems
Education
Oklahoma State University (1998–2000) — BFA, Graphic Design
University of Kansas (1995–1997)
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