Creative Design Solutions

I'm a creative design executive with proven experience in setting up and running creative organizations and departments. An award-winning designer in my own right, I've led interdisciplinary teams, including art directors, designers, digital designers, user interface and experience designers, copywriters, strategists, account service staff, media staff, project managers, production staff, etc., on a variety of businesses. I believe in nurturing and mentoring talent and love learning all facets of new businesses and the challenges they face, then working to solve those challenges creatively and effectively with talented, smart people.

I've worked at the executive level with many clients including Nike, Levi's, Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, PriceSmart, KitchenAid, Clarisonic, Diageo, Kenwood, Espolon, Ritz-Carlton, Electronic Arts, SFJazz, Blue Shield of California, Take Care Health Clinic, Nationwide Insurance, Greyhound, Priceline, Sunrun, SunPower, US Bank and Wells Fargo Bank.

My capabilities include brand strategy, brand creation including identity design, visual language development, brand voice and tone, print, outdoor and digital advertising, social media, video design and direction, signage & way-finding design, 2-D and 3-D retail design & website design.