EDUCATION

Wayne State University - College of Fine, Performing and Communication Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An experienced Creative Director/Senior Art Director with over 15 years award winning design and art direction. Strong conceptual thinker, outstanding visual and strategically focused designer, with proven leadership abilities. Hands-on leader in creative concepting and strategy development. Extensive understanding of marketing and brand objectives, consumer needs, and the value of effective communications. Strong communication and presentation skills.

EXPERIENCE

DESIGNER — WessonCreative

SEPT 2012 - Present   

Design leader with 10+ years supporting brand systems, campaigns, and digital experiences for global organizations. Expert at translating strategy into compelling visual storytelling across web, product, motion, and marketing. Known for leading teams, guiding creative concepts, and delivering work that strengthens brands and drives measurable results.

SR. UX PRODUCT DESIGN LEAD — TekSystems/Ford

JAN 2023 - DEC 2025

• Partner with product stakeholders, marketing, and engineering teams to shape brand-aligned digital experiences.

• Lead creative concepting across branding, CX, and interface design to support new product launches.

• Deliver high- and low-fidelity prototypes in Figma to visualize ideas and accelerate executive alignment.

• Advocate for consistency, accessibility, and brand integrity across touch points.

• Translated complex concepts into intuitive visual experiences for mobility and vehicle technology.

• Supported cross-functional teams with flows, prototypes, and visual systems for new features and initiatives

SR. UX / VISUAL PRODUCT DESIGNER — ITHAKA / JSTOR

SEPT 2013 – MAY 2019

• Built cohesive visual systems across web, mobile, marketing, and responsive frameworks.

• Collaborated with UX, research, PMs, and development teams to deliver user-centered, on-brand solutions.

• Designed marketing and communication materials supporting multiple product brands.

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR — Pace & Partners

JULY 2008 – AUG 2013

• Built cohesive visual systems across web, mobile, marketing, and responsive frameworks.

• Collaborated with UX, research, PMs, and development teams to deliver user-centered, on-brand solutions.

• Designed marketing and communication materials supporting multiple product brands.