Creative Lead with 15+ Years of Experience in Visual, User Experience, and Strategic Design

Steampunk

Design Director
McLean, VA
March 2020 – Present
www.steampunk.com

Leading human-centered design initiatives for Citizen Service & Defense clients, guiding teams through Steampunk’s Design Intelligence® process. Responsible for UI/UX design and providing oversight to designers specializing in service and disruption design. Play a pivotal role in projects as a lead, ensuring cohesive visual and user experience design. Co-lead branding and internal design projects, manage staffing, and support business development with design assets. Conduct workshops, user interviews, journey mapping, and usability testing to develop impactful and sustainable solutions. Spearheaded the development of a new design system that improved consistency and efficiency across multiple projects, enhancing client satisfaction.

Six Half Dozen Design Studio

Art Director
Alexandria, VA
October 2008 – March 2020
www.sixhalfdozen.com

Oversaw creative processes, managed teams, and delivered diverse design projects including branding, collateral, infographics, websites, and digital marketing. Ensured responsive and optimized custom WordPress sites, provided client training, and kept up with design trends to explore new solutions. Enhanced the studio’s portfolio by introducing innovative design methodologies, leading to the acquisition of high-profile clients and a significant increase in annual revenue.

American Society for Engineering Education

Production Coordinator
Washington, DC
February 2007 – October 2008

Managed design and editorial schedules, print buying, and production of award-winning publications. Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to streamline production workflows, significantly reducing turnaround times and operational costs.

Managed production of three award-winning publications, Prism, Engineering: Go For It and The Journal of Engineering Education.

Digital Press Inc.

Graphic Designer
Herndon, VA
October 2005 – February 2007

Handled incoming artwork and designed various marketing materials. Led the creative direction for major client projects, resulting in a boost in client retention. Implemented new design software and techniques, which improved the quality and efficiency of the design process, enhancing overall productivity.

City Marketing Associates

Junior Designer
Herndon, VA
May 2004 – September 2004

Assisted in conceptualizing and designing marketing materials. Contributed to a successful rebranding campaign for a key client, which increased their market visibility and customer engagement. Developed a new logo and branding guidelines that were adopted across all client communications.

Prime Media Productions
Intern
Smithfield, VA
May 2003 – August 2003

Gained hands-on experience in multimedia design and production. Supported senior designers in the creation of promotional materials, contributing to a significant client project that enhanced the firm’s reputation for creative excellence.