I am the ideal one-person art department with more than 25 years of experience across most channels of modern ad campaigns. I am a great fit for entrepreneurs and grassroots campaigns who need a wide range of creative services but cannot afford a creative team. From graphic design, motion graphics to campaign strategy and creative direction, I offer most (if not all) the skills and services you need to succeed. Based in the Washington, DC metro area, I have extensive experience working with non-profits, NGOs, political campaigns and social causes. My institutional experience allows me to anticipate your graphic needs and allows your team to more effectively get your message to the people. Utilizing my hands-on talent and years of experience, I am your one-stop-shop to build a new campaign across multiple channels, expand and maintain an existing campaign or... ... do something together that is totally unexpected. ** Career Highlights ** * Led a creative team in developing the first-of-its-kind national online fundraising strategy for John Kerry for President in 2004. That campaign raised more $300 million in online donations. * My work has been featured on Meet The Press (NBC), John King Live (CNN) and has been recognized by the communication industry with more than 110 awards for creative excellence. * Served as creative director/lead creative for four presidential campaigns, dozens of senate and gubernatorial campaigns and hundreds of congressional campaigns. Non-profit experience includes United Nations Foundation, ACLU, Sierra Club, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, AFL-CIO and Greenpeace.

I am the ideal one-person art department with more than 25 years of experience across most channels of modern ad campaigns. I am a great fit for entrepreneurs and grassroots campaigns who need a wide range of creative services but cannot afford a creative team. From graphic design, motion graphics to campaign strategy and creative direction, I offer most (if not all) the skills and services you need to succeed. Based in the Washington, DC metro area, I have extensive experience working with non-profits, NGOs, political campaigns and social causes. My institutional experience allows me to anticipate your graphic needs and allows your team to more effectively get your message to the people. Utilizing my hands-on talent and years of experience, I am your one-stop-shop to build a new campaign across multiple channels, expand and maintain an existing campaign or... ... do something together that is totally unexpected. ** Career Highlights ** * Led a creative team in developing the first-of-its-kind national online fundraising strategy for John Kerry for President in 2004. That campaign raised more $300 million in online donations. * My work has been featured on Meet The Press (NBC), John King Live (CNN) and has been recognized by the communication industry with more than 110 awards for creative excellence. * Served as creative director/lead creative for four presidential campaigns, dozens of senate and gubernatorial campaigns and hundreds of congressional campaigns. Non-profit experience includes United Nations Foundation, ACLU, Sierra Club, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, AFL-CIO and Greenpeace.

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I am the ideal one-person art department with more than 25 years of experience across most channels of modern ad campaigns. I am a great fit for entrepreneurs and grassroots campaigns who need a wide range of creative services but cannot afford a creative team. From graphic design, motion graphics to campaign strategy and creative direction, I offer most (if not all) the skills and services you need to succeed.

Based in the Washington, DC metro area, I have extensive experience working with non-profits, NGOs, political campaigns and social causes. My institutional experience allows me to anticipate your graphic needs and allows your team to more effectively get your message to the people.

Utilizing my hands-on talent and years of experience, I am your one-stop-shop to build a new campaign across multiple channels, expand and maintain an existing campaign or…

… do something together that is totally unexpected.

** Career Highlights **

  • Led a creative team in developing the first-of-its-kind national online fundraising strategy for John Kerry for President in 2004. That campaign raised more $300 million in online donations.

  • My work has been featured on Meet The Press (NBC), John King Live (CNN) and has been recognized by the communication industry with more than 110 awards for creative excellence.

  • Served as creative director/lead creative for four presidential campaigns, dozens of senate and gubernatorial campaigns and hundreds of congressional campaigns. Non-profit experience includes United Nations Foundation, ACLU, Sierra Club, American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, AFL-CIO and Greenpeace.

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Language

German
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Creative Director at Mission Control, Inc
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2022
Served as the client-facing creative lead on campaigns, branding, creative strategy, writing, and design. Produced and directed on-site still photoshoots and videography. Managed and directed a creative team of over 25 designers, writers, photographers, and production artists. Worked with high-profile clients including Hillary Clinton for President, Mark Kelly for Senate, National Education Association, Everytown for Gun Safety, and ACLU.
Creative Director at Mad Dog Mail
April 1, 2010 - November 1, 2013
Led creative initiatives on direct mail and digital campaigns for state legislative caucuses. Clients included caucuses from Colorado, North Carolina, Louisiana, Nevada, Missouri, as well as municipal races in Florida and Georgia.
Creative Director and Partner at MSHC Partners
July 1, 2002 - November 1, 2010
Managed and directed a team of print and digital designers and developers at one of the largest political direct mail firms in the country. Clients included John Kerry for President, Sierra Club, AFL-CIO, National Education Association, United Nations Foundation, and ACLU.

Education

BA in Art History and Studio Art at Rollins College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

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Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education
    Mark Kelly for US Senate
    Direct Mail program outlining Senator Kelly's plan for expanding broadband access to rural Arizona.
    United Nations: UEMOA Bio Energy Overview
    Scientific Survey and Executive Summary exploring natural bio energy resource production in West Africa.
    United Nations Peacekeeping
    Multifold brochure highlighting the UN's global peacekeeping efforts.
    Video Editing - GII Clean Tech Accelerator
    Directed series of videos scripted for social media and online videos. Produced, directed and edited all shoots.
    American Diabetes Association - Countdown Animated Banners
    Series of animated banners for desktop, tablet and phone. Call to Action on banners led to a phone call prompt for the Congressional Switchboard.
    Goodwill Industries International - Veterans Banner Ads
    Banner ads designed for web sites and social media.
    Goodwill Industries International - Annual Report Digital
    Interactive annual report for GII. Available on desktop, tablet and phone using responsive design.
    For Our Future - Brochure
    Tri-fold brochure designed as handouts for grassroots activist organization.
    Val Demings for Senate - Direct Mail
    Bi-lingual direct mailer for Florida Senate campaign.
    United Nations Foundation - Annual Report
    Die cut cover, metallic ink. 64-page annual report.
    Interactive Presentation (PowerPoint, PDF)
    Interactive pitch deck for Ohio Democratic Party with animated maps that allowed for a real-time discussion of electoral strategies.