Head of Brand and Creative

Purpose Driven Strategy, Vision and Operations

Head of Brand and Creative for established, mission-driven brands. l bring ideas straight to leadership and direct creative strategy end to end, from brand system to integrated campaign to community impact. I develop talent and lead teams to produce high-caliber work that's on-brand and on-time. 

TOP SKILLS 

● Creative Team Leadership 
● Talent Development & Mentorship 
● Cross-Functional Leadership 
● Creative Operations 
● Executive Communications 
● Integrated Campaign Development 
● Brand Strategy & Identity 
● Brand Architecture & Positioning 
● Creative Operations 
● Agency & Vendor Management 


CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

● Team Leadership, RTD: Increased campaign effectiveness 35% by forming and directing a cross-functional creative team across design, copy, digital, photography, and video to deliver integrated brand campaigns. 

● Campaign Efficiency, RTD: Expanded total working assets 30% by leading integrated campaign concept development and boosting overall campaign effectiveness. 

● Audience Growth, CPR: Grew total audience 15% within 9 months by directing the brand evolution for 3 vital organizational services. 

● Funding & Membership, CPR: Increased membership 20% by developing fundraising campaigns through on-air and online initiatives.


INDUSTRY & CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Healthcare: UI Health University of Illinois, National Jewish Health, Colorado Health Institute, Denver Endocrinology, Diabetes and Thyroid Center, STAR Institute for Sensory Processing

Education: University of Denver (University College), The Challenge Foundation, Colorado Academy

Hospitality: Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association, Strange Craft Beer Company, Grow & Gather

Construction & Corporate: The Beck Group, GH Phipps Construction

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: Vehicle Vault, The Wildlife Experience 


EDUCATION 

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design | University of Wisconsin, Madison

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Impact Denver | Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation (2026): Selected for this competitive civic leadership program to collaborate on local solutions, which broadened my regional perspective and equipped me to drive meaningful community engagement. 

Mentorship Cohort | Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (2025–2026): Selected for this professional cohort to champion workplace equity and women’s advancement, enhancing my strategic network and ability to support Denver's business community. 

Leadership + Team Management Course | AIGA (2024): Completed this specialized training to master people-first management principles, elevating my leadership skills to build more inclusive and collaborative professional spaces. 


TOOLS 

Design: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Adobe Firefly, Squarespace

Operations & Productivity: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Airtable, Basecamp, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, InVideo 


AWARDS 

Paula Riff Award Winner, The Center for Photographic Art (2025)
1st Place District Evaluation Contest + 2nd Place District International Speech Contest, Toastmasters International (2022)
Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International (2019)
Robert Taylor Professional Design Grant Recipient, AIGA (2014) 


AFFILIATIONS

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (2026)
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (2025–Present)
Colorado PhotographicArts Center (2017–Present)
American Institute of Graphic Arts (2002–Present)
Toastmasters International (2014–2024) 

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