Work Experience
The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia • Associate Creative Director 11/2018 – Present
Directed creative strategy for high-visibility projects, partnering with stakeholders and external agencies to align with marketing objectives and achieve budget-conscious results.
- Led the development of over 600,000 product page enhancements utilizing 5,000+ unique assets, increasing conversion rates while reinforcing brand authority.
- Crafted strategic, data-driven marketing campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, enhancing engagement and delivering on-budget, on-time results.
- Optimized team workflows to achieve a 136% increase in year-over-year design productivity efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation, enabling the team to consistently exceed performance benchmarks.
- Developed a cohesive brand design system, ensuring consistent visuals across product pages, landing pages, and marketing materials.
- Mentored and developed creative teams, instilling leadership skills and improving department-wide processes to foster a high-performance creative environment.
- Harnessed generative AI and programming to streamline creative workflows, boosting team efficiency and delivering precise, high-quality assets.
The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia • Art Director 10/2016 – 11/2018
Led cross-functional creative teams, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and elevating product presentation across digital touchpoints.
- Built and implemented a scalable design system that increased brand consistency and improved user engagement across digital platforms.
- Ensured seamless integration of user-centric designs across platforms, driving engagement and strengthening customer loyalty.
- Directed creative strategy for high-visibility projects, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and delivering within budget constraints.
- Partnered with external agencies and internal teams to maintain a unified brand identity across digital channels, improving overall brand impact and recognition.
The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia • Senior Web Designer 08/2015 – 10/2016
Designed and executed creative strategies for digital content, enhancing product presentation and user engagement.
- Developed over 5,000 product page enhancements while pioneering an efficient content production workflow that improved operational efficiency.
- Innovated with a custom-built JavaScript-based tool to streamline asset creation and enhance rich content experiences for users.
- Mentored junior designers, providing strategic guidance and fostering creative growth across the team.
Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Georgia • Senior Graphic Designer 03/2008 – 08/2015
Led the creative development of brand campaigns and global signage, enhancing Delta’s brand presence across 350+ airports worldwide.
- Directed design for global campaigns, signage, and motion graphics, elevating brand visibility in high-traffic areas such as airports and stadiums.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand standards and deliver impactful creative solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Art – Graphic Design • Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean’s List
- Senior of the Year Award
Skills
- Creative Leadership: Skilled at leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams (10-15+ members) across design, production, and strategy, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Strategic Vision: Expertise in developing creative strategies, evolving brand identity, and establishing design systems aligned with business goals.
- Cross-Channel Campaigns: Proven ability to deliver impactful campaigns across digital, social, email, web, print, and video platforms.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong communication skills to manage relationships with clients, executives, and cross-functional teams.
- Creative Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion design tools like After Effects.
- Project Management: Experienced in handling multiple projects, optimizing workflows, and ensuring on-time, high-quality deliverables within budget.
- Data-driven insights: Skilled in leveraging market research and analytics to inform strategies and enhance campaign performance.
- Presentation Skills: Adept at translating complex ideas into actionable briefs and presenting concepts to stakeholders.
- Innovation Focus: Committed to integrating advanced tools and processes to scale creativity and drive industry-leading results.
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Motion Graphics & Video Editing (After Effects)
- Print Production & Prepress
- UX/UI Design & Wireframing (Figma)
- Social (Innervate, Hootsuite)
- CRM & Project Management (Workfront, ClickUp, Airtable)
- Programming & Coding (JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL)
- Generative AI
Soft Skills
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication & Presentation
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- Creative Innovation & Brand Development