EVERYTHING
IS STORY
I believe in the power of story to connect us, move us, and shape our world. Great stories—not just facts—drive action and foster connection. At the heart of every effective creative solution lies a narrative waiting to be discovered and shared.
My approach to creative direction is rooted in emotional resonance. Rarely does an audience take action based solely on logic; tapping into emotional cores drives meaningful engagement and lasting impact. I choreograph the delicate dance between art and copy, ensuring team members partner effectively and leverage individual strengths to create communications that are novel, memorable, and effective.
While storytelling traditions form my foundation, I'm constantly exploring the edges of what's possible. As an avid experimenter with emerging technologies, I've been an early adopter of AI and other digital innovations in the creative space—not as replacements for human creativity, but as powerful amplifiers that expand our storytelling capabilities and unlock new forms of expression.
For me, the keys to effective leadership are accountability, fearlessness, and inclusivity. Accountability establishes trust—with clients, teams, and the creative challenges we face together. Fearlessness means embracing discomfort and uncertainty as catalysts for innovation rather than obstacles to overcome. Inclusivity creates environments where diverse perspectives thrive, ensuring every team member feels empowered to contribute their unique talents toward our collective success. These principles guide not just how I create, but how I build and nurture teams capable of breakthrough thinking.
My career path has taken me from writing nightclub advertisements ("too creative, but we just want to sell drinks") to developing campaigns across diverse industries including apparel, energy, technology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. This journey has reinforced my core belief: people need meaningful stories to create purpose and connection.
I've developed a passion for team building that extends beyond attracting talent to nurturing growth. The most successful creative partnerships emerge when we prioritize effectiveness over being right—treating clients as true collaborators in a fail-fast approach that transforms presentations into ongoing conversations aimed at achieving common goals.
Services
I offer comprehensive creative leadership across brand strategy, campaign development, content production, video direction, and employer brand initiatives, guiding projects through a structured yet flexible process:
Discovery
Rapid research sprints that prioritize early insights, failing quickly to refine our understanding and direction.
Production
Iterative development with frequent check-ins to identify and address challenges before they become costly.
Definition
Testing narrative frameworks in collaborative sessions, quickly discarding what doesn't resonate.
Evaluation
Continuous feedback loops capturing real-time insights, allowing us to pivot quickly and amplify what works.
Let's create something meaningful together.
Ideation
High-velocity creative cycles that embrace early criticism as a tool for rapid concept refinement.