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EXPERIENCE

  MJA Advertising   Digital Creative Director  |  Beverly Hills, CA  |  03/25 – Present

  • Directed social and digital campaigns for a diverse client portfolio spanning gaming & hospitality, legal, automotive services, and healthcare — including Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Table Mountain Casino Resort, Jackson Rancheria, and Muckleshoot Casino Resort.

  • Integrated A/B testing and platform analytics into real-time creative decision-making, iterating on campaign performance without sacrificing creative quality.

  • Managed project timelines, creative briefs, and production schedules across simultaneous campaigns for 8+ active clients, ensuring on-budget, on-time delivery.

  Bravo Design, Inc.   Creative Director, Digital Production  |  Burbank, CA  |  09/24 – 02/25​

  • Developed a comprehensive awards campaign for Warner Bros. Discovery, encompassing 100+ tailored emails and social media posts across multiple film titles.

  • Oversaw project timelines and budgets, maintaining high creative standards and ensuring punctual execution across a lean, remote team.

  • Strategically assigned project tasks to leverage individual strengths across the design team, fostering collaboration and accelerating delivery.

 

  LEROY & ROSE   Creative Director | Digital & Social  |  Santa Monica, CA  |  09/22 – 07/24

  • Led end-to-end development of digital and social campaigns for Starz, A&E, and Hulu properties including Outlander, Hightown, and The Kardashians — resulting in a 25% increase in engagement.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams of designers, developers, marketers, and strategists to create cohesive campaigns, improving efficiency by 30% through streamlined workflows.

  • Implemented data-driven creative strategies that contributed to a 20% boost in conversion rates and consistently exceeded key performance indicators.

  • Delivered 40+ campaigns 10% under budget while maintaining premium creative standards.

  LA — Lindeman & Associates   Senior Art Director  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  03/22 – 09/22

  • Designed and animated 50+ motion graphics and video campaigns for properties including The Old Man (FX), Under the Banner of Heaven (Hulu), and The Bad Guys (Universal) — boosting audience engagement by 35%.

  • Led an influencer campaign for The Old Man that generated over 1 million organic views, alongside weekly Twitter talent activations that drove sustained audience growth.

  • Researched and applied emerging platform trends and cultural insights, contributing to a 20% increase in campaign relevance and interaction.

 

  Unfold Agency   – Senior Art Director  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  04/21 – 02/22

  • Led and maintained creative standards for a team of 10+ designers and strategists across campaigns for Space Jam, The Curse of Von Dutch, and Leverage: Redemption.

  • Delegated and managed project tasks across interdisciplinary teams, improving workflow efficiency by 30% and reducing turnaround time by 20%.

  • Guided the ideation process for 10+ successful campaigns, resulting in a 40% improvement in audience engagement.

 

  Digital Media Management   – Sr. Motion & Graphic Designer  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  04/20 – 04/21

  • Directed 15+ brand campaigns from concept to completion for Peacock, integrating art direction, narrative development, and motion design to enhance brand storytelling — increasing audience engagement by 35%.

  • Ensured design consistency across visual elements, typography, and hierarchy, contributing to a 25% improvement in brand recognition.

  • Delivered 100% of campaigns on schedule while maintaining a 95% client satisfaction rate.

 

  NEOGANDA   – Senior Art Director  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  09/17 – 02/20

  • Led and mentored a team of 10 creative professionals across campaigns for Jumanji (Sony), Blade Runner (Warner Bros.), and Rough Night (Sony) — driving a 40% increase in creative output.

  • Managed end-to-end creative workflows from concept to execution, achieving a 30% boost in engagement and delivering campaigns 15% ahead of schedule.

 

  Home Brew Agency   – Senior Graphic Designer  |  Burbank, CA  |  05/13 – 09/17

  • Designed and executed 80+ marketing campaigns for film and television including Fury (Sony), Horrible Bosses 2 (Warner Bros.), Ouija (Universal), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (Marvel/Sony).

  • Collaborated with cross-functional creative teams to develop and refine concepts, driving a 25% improvement in campaign effectiveness and brand consistency.

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EDUCATION

  Woodbury University   

Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Graphic Design  |  2004 – 2009

International studios: Turkey (2011) • Costa Rica (2008) Panama (2007) • Brazil (2006)

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