I grew up obsessed with photography. My grandfather was an underwater photographer, traveling the globe and scuba diving to document rare creatures on the ocean floor. My father nurtured my interest by investing in DSLRs and teaching me how to shoot sports photography. We bonded by making images of countless swim meets, softball games, and dance competitions.

Fast forward to high school and this interest translated into a fascination with magazine production and an editor position on the yearbook staff for all four years. In college, I majored in Photography with a minor in Creative Advertising and jumpstarted my career as a designer for a portrait studio.

As I progressed, I knew photography would remain a hobby while graphic design felt like the right career choice. Since then, I have perfected my craft and grown in the ranks.

While my resume will walk you through my professional timeline, here’s what it won’t tell you. As an Art Director, I have found my home. I feel a comfort and satisfaction in knowing that this is what I am supposed to do, professionally.

I still get to be frequently in the weeds of Photoshop and XD, however, my day-to-day consists of more strategy building, creative advising, and client partnerships. I excel in presenting to stakeholders — transforming complex ideation into an understandable and persuasive story. I oversee million dollar campaigns — advising on media placements, developing creative strategy, partnering with copywriters, storyboarding for animators, and guiding designers.