My Leadership Philosophy: Empowerment Over Oversight
I have spent over a decade navigating the intersection of brand strategy, technical implementation, and team leadership. My experience as a Creative Director and Senior Design Manager has taught me one fundamental truth: The highest-quality creative output is a byproduct of high-trust environments.
1. Strengths-Based Empowerment
I do not believe in micromanagement. Instead, I focus on identifying the unique strengths and interests of my direct reports to align them with business objectives. By giving designers ownership over their domains, I have seen teams scale their output. For example, by strategically increasing video production to solve user pain points, I have led teams to reduce technical support overhead while fostering long-term professional growth.
2. Systems as a Foundation
Creativity needs a playground, but it also needs boundaries. I specialize in building and scaling robust design systems that remove repetitive manual tasks from the design process. Whether it is architecting a Figma ecosystem or a global brand identity for international markets, I build the frameworks that allow my team to focus on breakthrough storytelling and high-impact strategy.
3. Design as a Business Driver
I am a creative leader who focuses on strategic alignment. I view design as a lever for measurable ROI rather than just an aesthetic choice. From generating $1.5M in pipeline through targeted campaign design to collaborating with executive leadership on cross-functional goals, I ensure every creative decision serves the bottom line.


Professional experience
Invoca | Sr. Design Manager
Creative Lead
2019 - Present
Deltapath | Creative Director
2015 - 2019
INSZoom | Design Associate
Internship
2014 - 2015
Graphic Design Freelancer
2010 - 2016
education
BS in Multimedia Design and Development
DeVry University
2015
Design Management Coursework
George Brown College
2012Continuing Education
Visual Communications & Brand Design
Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCADU)
2006-20126-Year intensive
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Leadership Validation
Awards & Nominations
I take pride in the service level that I provide and I’ve got the awards and peer nominations to prove it.
Certifications
I'm committed to continuously challenging myself and expanding my knowledge and skills.
