MK

I am a performance creative and growth leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling creative for DTC brands.

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I am a performance creative and growth leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling creative for DTC brands. I am deeply hands-on across concepting, scripting, testing, and creative optimization, using customer insight and performance data to improve CTR, CVR, CPA, and scale. I have experience leading creators, designers, and cross-functional teams in high-growth environments.

I excel at shaping cross-channel strategy, driving full-funnel marketing programs, and partnering with product and sales to fuel growth. I’m passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and leveraging AI and data to speed up ideation, production, and optimization while maintaining high creative standards.

  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 1

Work experience· 8 roles

Director of Performance, Creative and Integrated Marketing · KoalaJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Joined as Koala’s US hire #2; built the US marketing function from scratch across paid, owned, and affiliate. Drove large-to-pline growth and increased CVR 2x while hitting efficiency targets. Built and led creative engine across 8+ channels (Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, affiliate, influencer, referral, and mail). Developed creative strategy rooted in testing, customer insight, and data. Led US marketing across channels with full-funnel strategy and execution. Owned cross-department creative and messaging for product launches, seasonal moments, and integrated growth initiatives. Hired and managed internal and external creative partners while staying hands-on in concepting, feedback, and iteration. Used AI tools to speed up ideation, scripting, and production workflows without lowering creative standards.

Director of Creative Strategy · QuinceJan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Owned creative strategy for performance growth, translating insights into briefs, testing roadmaps, and channel-specific strategies. Analyzed data to inform creative strategies aligned with business objectives. Orchestrated end-to-end creative processes for digital, print, and social media. Scaled Meta by 460% to a multi-million-dollar monthly channel, increasing ROAS by 46% and CTR by 70%. Launched paid marketing strategy for TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube. Led a team of 6, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Identified and managed influencer collaborations for social media campaigns.

Director of Marketing · Bear MattressDec 2017 – Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw all Creative Marketing including email, SMS, social media, copywriting, direct mail, digital media, and website. Led direction and production of all video and photo shoots. Conducted weekly data analysis for ongoing marketing improvements. Achieved a 312% increase in email open rates and a 12% revenue boost.

Creative Manager, Marketing · Babies "R" UsJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Creative Director · Brooklyn IndustriesJan 2010 – Jan 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Senior Graphic Designer · NauticaJan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Manager of Design and Production, Casual Industries · NauticaJan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Graphic Designer · PumaDec 2003 – Dec 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

BFA Visual Communications · Endicott College2030 – 2009
Finance for Fashion · Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)2030 – 2009

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