About

Creative leader with 17+ years of experience driving innovative, high-impact strategies that balance artistic vision with business objectives. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, crafting storytelling-first designs, and scaling creative operations. Leveraging automation and process optimization to streamline workflows, enhance team productivity, and deliver exceptional results. Expertise in multi-platform campaigns, brand identity evolution, and data-driven creative solutions that drive measurable success.

Work Experience

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The Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia • Associate Creative Director

11/2018 – Present

Working remotely since 2020.

Directed creative strategy for high-visibility projects, partnering with stakeholders and external agencies to align with marketing objectives and achieve budget-conscious results.

  • Provided creative direction on the launch of a new delivery content page on homedepot.com. The page launched at the beginning of September 2024, gaining 42M+ impressions and nearly $7M in revenue by the end of January 2025.
  • 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 social media 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.
  • Employed analytical platforms to evaluate the performance of online creative assets to optimize marketing strategies.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation, enabling the team to exceed performance benchmarks consistently.
  • 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.
  • Generated creative briefs in partnership with project stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Provided art direction and hands-on design for various product launches, ensuring alignment with business goals.

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.
  • Established an efficient and scalable content production workflow, optimizing processes for greater productivity and quality assurance by building detailed documentation and brand guidelines.
  • 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.

  • Designed and managed brand identity projects, ensuring brand consistency across corporate communications and marketing materials.
  • Led creative for print, signage, and motion graphics, enhancing customer experience across 350+ airports worldwide.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand standards and deliver impactful creative solutions.

Education

Kennesaw State University • Bachelor of Fine Arts • Kennesaw, Georgia

  • Magna Cum Laude
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Dean’s List
  • President’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.
  • Brand Identity & 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.
  • Art Direction & Concept Development: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion design tools like After Effects. Skilled at creating wireframes, storyboards, and final execution assets.
  • 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
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Soft Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication & Presentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration & Adaptability
  • Creative Innovation & Brand Development
  • Excellent Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills

Learning Courses Completed