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Results-driven Creative Director and Brand Strategist with 30+ years of experience building cohesive brand identities and leading integrated marketing programs across complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Specializes in translating mission-driven narratives—agriculture, conservation, nonprofit, and public sector—into audience-first creative that drives engagement and measurable outcomes.
Equally effective directing agency teams and embedded creative departments while aligning cross-functional collaborators to deliver consistent brand expression across every consumer touchpoint, including video, digital, print, and e-commerce.
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Work Experience
Marketing & Creative Director at Origami Sake / Snow Monkey
January 1, 2022 - PresentSpearheaded the brand launch of America’s largest domestically-owned sake brewery from pre-launch through international recognition, managing two product lines simultaneously. Architected complete brand identity systems for Origami Sake and Snow Monkey, including visual standards, voice, and packaging, earning multiple international awards. Built trade resources, point-of-sale materials, and distributor support tools to enable rapid retail and on-premise penetration. Established and managed e-commerce channels integrated with digital marketing funnels to grow direct-to-consumer revenue. Directed all creative production—photography, video, digital advertising, and social content—while maintaining brand consistency across every consumer touchpoint.
Freelance Creative Director at Independent Clients
January 1, 2001 - PresentProvided creative direction and design solutions for clients in banking, specialty retail, hunting & sporting goods, and political campaigns. Managed full project lifecycle from strategy and concept through design, production, and delivery as a single-person creative department.
Creative Director at The Communications Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2022Led creative strategy and execution for a full-service agency serving national and international clients across agriculture, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Conceived, designed, and produced marketing and advertising materials including trade publications, corporate magazines, annual reports, B2B collateral, healthcare campaigns, and direct mail. Directed website design and digital marketing work across lifestyle, food, and agriculture verticals with measurable audience engagement across e-blast campaigns. Created shot lists and coordinated talent to direct photo shoots, podcasts, and broadcast video productions across diverse subject matter. Hosted and produced the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board’s Soybean Podcast for 11 consecutive years, combining University of Arkansas Extension production content with a career-profile component to attract the next generation of agriculture professionals. Developed and pitched speculative creative for new business acquisition across branding,
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art at University of Central Arkansas
August 13, 1989 - May 13, 1995Qualifications
Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
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