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I am a research-driven Art Director and Multidisciplinary Designer from Wilmington, North Carolina, with 17 years of experience creating integrated marketing solutions, campaigns, and brand identities for small businesses, trade groups, and Fortune 500 companies.
Fluent in digital marketing and traditional communications, I specialize in providing end-to-end brand and design direction, overseeing production and visual execution across key initiatives, project milestones, and final delivery.
I’ve guided creative projects, campaigns, and initiatives for corporate communications, modernized design workflows for agency and in-house creative teams, and helped brands like Crocs™ Caribbean, Fuel in a Bottle (Coca-Cola®), and Live Oak Bank craft work that builds awareness, continuity, and equity.
I believe exceptional brands don't just sell products or services; they lead with conviction, fulfilling a deeper need by blending into a customer's lifestyle to create a strong, trusted identity that differentiates them from the competition. They stand for a clear, purpose-driven vision.
I bring these visions to life by implementing intuitive design, clear direction, and effective brand strategy that aligns purpose, positioning, and personality with every customer touchpoint to craft unified, meaningful brand experiences.
Experience
2025–2021
Art Director · Live Oak Bank
2021–2017
Sr. Designer · Sage Island Marketing Agency
2017–2010
Designer · Sage Island Marketing Agency
2010–2008
Freelance Designer · Independent
2009
Designer · Maximum Design & Advertising, Inc.
2007
Design Intern · Radford University, Office of Public Relations: Creative Services
Capabilities
Art Direction
Brand Identity
Brand Campaign
Copywriting
Creative Team Leadership
Digital Marketing and Advertising
E-commerce
Environmental Graphic Design (EGD)
Editorial Design
Front-End Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Packaging Design
Social Media Marketing
UI Design
Visual Design
Web Design
Notable Clients
Atlanta Bread®
Brunswick County Government
Crocs™ Caribbean
Cucalorus Film Festival
FootStake™ (Lacks Enterprises, Inc.)
The Forté® Institute
Fuel in a Bottle (Coca-Cola®)
Intracoastal Realty®
MarineMax
Market Maker Events
Network Real Estate
OneWater Marine
Snowsports Industries of America (SIA)
Surf Expo (Emerald® Expositions, LLC)
Susan G. Komen® NCTC
UASHMAMA® USA
Warehouse Skateboards
Wells Insurance
Without Limits™
Matt Miller
Art Direction · Design