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I’m a Creative Director driven by a love for bringing order to chaos and uncovering beauty in complexity. Whether through branding, design, or mentorship, I aim to craft experiences that resonate—visually, emotionally, and strategically.

My background as a visual design generalist and former video game retail business owner equips me to bridge community-building and creative vision with business goals. I thrive in spaces where culture, speed, and aesthetics collide—especially in gaming, toys, entertainment, sports, fashion, and automotive industries.

But above all, leadership to me is more than management—it’s stewardship. I believe in serving teams through integrity, growth, and a spirit of service. I’m committed to nurturing creative voices, guiding talent toward their potential, and cultivating environments where collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential.

I strive to create space for diverse stories to be told. Those that challenge stereotypes, elevate underrepresented voices, and offer something meaningful to the world. My work is fueled by a passion for storytelling through print, web, interactive, motion, video, and photography—and a belief that true creativity happens when people are seen, supported, and inspired to build something bold together.

Fun Facts:

  • Girl Dad
  • Active member of Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where I serve on the Audio-Visual and Usher Board ministries
  • Games Workshop miniature painting store winner (Springfield, Virginia)
  • Anime O.G. Favorites include Macross, Gundam, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, Ninja Scroll, and Fist of the North Star
  • Former member of the Lincoln University collegiate bowling team via tournament scholarship
  • Winner of the Pedro Arrupe Award for community service at Gonzaga College High School
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Work Experience

FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Brockstar Creative LLC

Responsible for day-to-day management and operation of internationally-recognized freelance creative business, performing a full range of graphics services and creative consultation.

  • I design and produce original visual and digital communication material, often developing new concepts and incorporating
    current social trends or style standards into final product.
  • Manage scheduling, budgeting, and billing for design business and freelance Clients.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Investment Company Institute

  • Contributed to growing online social media engagement with digital assets created for the MF100 mutual funds campaign.
  • Designed and produced highly visible multi-page research perspectives, recognized in financial industry.

WEB DESIGNER

Sabey Data Centers

Responsible for daily operation, management, optimization, and maintenance of suite of Sabey Corporation websites including data center and commercial real estate entities.

  • Managed third-party vendors for website and public relations content.
  • Reported website analytics to executive stakeholders on weekly basis.

SENIOR WEB DESIGNER

InvestorPlace Media

I proved myself under pressure—on a project no one believed I was ready for. That one win turned into years of leading design on multimillion-dollar campaigns. I managed teams, earned trust, and learned how to thrive even when the internal politics weren’t in my favor. Those years made me versatile, strategic, and unshakeable—and that’s exactly what I bring into creative direction today.

  • Began as a digital designer (web/email) and rapidly expanded into high-stakes print, motion, and UX design
  • Trusted with flagship direct mail design despite leadership doubt—consistently outperformed controls and established new standards
  • Became the go-to designer for complex, cross-functional teams—managing relationships with elite copywriters and high-performing publishing execs
  • Promoted to lead designer for top-grossing publishing team; managed junior designer and video content creator
  • Designed for multi-channel: email, web, print, video, motion graphics, funnel optimization
  • Maintained professional resilience through internal politics and earned trust of executive leadership
  • Continue to freelance with former publishing team presidents to this day

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Thompson Publishing Group

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Aquent

Contract graphic designer assigned to work with companies in need of graphic design talent to fill short-term vacancies or lend experience and talent for specific projects. Worked on key campaigns with nationally- and internationally-recognized ad agencies and brands.

  • Graphic Designer
    Rosenthal Partners | Bethesda, Maryland
  • Graphic Designer
    LM&O Advertising | Arlington, Virginia

OWNER / OPERATOR

The Joystick Lounge

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Westend Press

Served as solo designer and customer service associate for family-owned commercial print shop in the heart of Washington, D.C.

  • Served as graphic designer and customer service representative for small, family-owned commercial printer.
    Worked with luxury organizations including Herman Miller, Blue Mercury, The Park Hyatt, and The Ritz Carlton
    Hotel. Served as design and print liaison for non profits including The World Wildlife Fund, Catholic Charities,
    and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to determine proper paper choices, proper ink colors, and bindery solutions.
    Worked directly with pressmen and customers to produce camera-ready artwork. Ability to modify artwork
    on the spot for press checks and corrections with overprints or bleeds.
  • Adhered to brand guidelines to ensure proper application of style, typography, hierarchy, and pacing to projects.
  • Sharpened my ability to manage multiple projects with tight turnarounds and strict budgets. Made creative decisions
    to help save money using alternative paper choices, bindery options, or ink options. Stayed on top of industry
    news so I could provide educated solutions to creative problems.

Education

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts @ Boston University

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Gonzaga College High School

Professional Training

Xbox Product Manager Professional Certificate (Coursera)

Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate (Coursera)

Gamification (Coursera)

Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)

User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR (Coursera)

IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate (Coursera)

Tableau Business Intelligence Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera)

  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Business Analysis Process
  • Data Ecosystem
  • Introduction to Tableau
  • Data Visualization with Tableau
  • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau
  • Data Analysis with Tableau
  • Communicating Data Insights with Tableau

Rive Academy vol. I (School of Motion)

Essential After Effects (Fairfax County Public Access)

Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)

Google UX Design Professional Certificate (Coursera)

After Effects Kickstart (School of Motion)

Cinema 4D Basecamp (School of Motion)

Animation Bootcamp (School of Motion)

Design Bootcamp (School of Motion)

Skills

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Figma
  • HTML / CSS
  • Photography & Video Production
  • Rive
  • WordPress / Elementor
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