OVERVIEW:
Award-winning, multidisciplinary Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in leading and producing exceptional work driven by passion, storytelling, and innovative problem-solving.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Over 10 years of experience in art direction, graphic design, interactive design, branding, social media, product launches, 360 campaigns, marketing communications, and visual design.
• More than 10 years of experience in art direction and leading creative teams, during which I have expertly crafted innovative strategies, provided conceptual direction, and managed the end-to-end execution of projects
• Seven years of experience in video production, encompassing both CGI and live shoots. I have led and collaborated with CGI vendors, music and video editors, directors, stylists, and storyboard experts.
• Extensive experience in art directing in-house rich media and interactive groups, production teams, and multidisciplinary vendors.
• Proficient in managing multiple lines of business and clients simultaneously.
• Seven years of experience as a people manager, overseeing team members' career development and creative progress. I have actively created growth opportunities and conducted annual performance reviews.
• Skilled in job resourcing, contributing to the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), and updating team processes to enhance efficiency.
• Experienced in both agency and in-house creative team environments.
• Bilingual: English / Spanish
BRANDS:
Dell Technologies, Capital One, Golfsmith International, Chase Bank and JCpenney,
EXPERIENCE:
West Cary Group / Richmond, VA (Remote) - Creative Director / May 2022 - Present
Dell Technologies / Austin, TX - Creative Director / Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
Dell Technologies / Austin, TX - Associate Creative Director / May 2017 - Dec 2018
Dell Technologies / Austin, TX - Art Director / Feb 2016 - May 2017
Other World Computing / Austin, TX - Art Director, Interactive Design / Nov 2015 – Feb 2016
Golfsmith International / Austin, TX - Interactive Art Director / Mar 2015 – Nov 2015
Dell, Inc. / Round Rock, TX - Senior Interactive Designer / Feb 2011 – Dec 2014
GSD&M / Austin, TX - Digital Designer / Jan 2011- Feb 2011
T3 (The Think Tank) / Austin, Texas - Art Director, Interactive Design / Sep 2009 – Dec 2010
Freelance - Graphic Designer - Art Director / Jul 2000 – Jan 2010
T3 (The Think Tank) / Austin, Texas - Jr. Art Director, Interactive Design / Jan 2008 – Feb 2009
Bairs’ / Austin, Texas - Print Designer / May 2005 – Feb 2006
Post Oak Graphics / Houston, Texas - Print Designer / Sept 1998 – Sept 2003
AWARDS:
6 American Advertising Awards - 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze - Local and District - Dell Technologies Videos
2 Videographer Awards - 1 Gold, 1 Silver - Dell Technologies Videos
4 Dell Technologies Recognition Awards - 1 Champion, 1 Gold, 1 Rockstar, 1 Bronze
2 Dell Technologies Design-A-Thon Awards - 1 Best Visuals, 1 Easiest to Implement
1 Brew Your Own Magazine Award - Silver Champion - Beer Label
EDUCATION:
Art Institute of Houston - Visual Communications - Graphic Design / 1997-1999
Associate of Applied Science Degree
