I'm an art director, designer, and puppeteer whose work bridges visual design, storytelling, and performance. With over two decades of experience in both brand communication and theatre, I create experiences that blend digital precision with handmade imagination. From leading healthcare and nonprofit campaigns for global clients to directing award-winning puppet theatre, I bring curiosity, empathy, and craft to every story — whether told through pixels, paper, or puppets.…

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I'm an art director, designer, and puppeteer whose work bridges visual design, storytelling, and performance. With over two decades of experience in both brand communication and theatre, I create experiences that blend digital precision with handmade imagination. From leading healthcare and nonprofit campaigns for global clients to directing award-winning puppet theatre, I bring curiosity, empathy, and craft to every story — whether told through pixels, paper, or puppets.…

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I’m an art director, designer, and puppeteer whose work bridges visual design, storytelling, and performance. With over two decades of experience in both brand communication and theatre, I create experiences that blend digital precision with handmade imagination.

From leading healthcare and nonprofit campaigns for global clients to directing award-winning puppet theatre, I bring curiosity, empathy, and craft to every story — whether told through pixels, paper, or puppets.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Led art direction and design for nonprofit fundraising, healthcare, tech, and consumer brands. Delivered cross-platform campaigns and branding systems. Utilized AI-powered image generation tools to accelerate concept development, moodboarding, and visual exploration for branding projects. Clients included Windham County Democrats, Polaroid, Misceo, Dartmouth University, Biogen, Novartis, and Novo Nordisk.
Art Supervisor at Cline Davis & Mann, NYC
January 1, 2012 - July 13, 2025
Directed brand development and campaign rollouts for global pharma clients. Oversaw shoots, mentored designers, and ensured regulatory alignment. Clients included Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bayer, and AstraZeneca.
Art Director at Creative Network Systems, NYC
January 1, 2005 - July 13, 2025
Designed advertising and packaging for lifestyle and entertainment brands. Drove creative from concept to production. Clients included Viacom, Reebok, Jose Cuervo, Talenti, and American Express.
Graphic Designer at MKA Ltd, NYC
January 1, 2000 - July 13, 2025
Created marketing and print materials for major media and publishing clients. Managed print production and vendor coordination. Clients included Showtime, ABC, Disney Press, Penguin Books, and Hyperion.
Art Director at Puppetry International Magazine (UNIMA-USA)
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Lead visual direction and design for the official publication of UNIMA-USA, the U.S. branch of the Union Internationale de la Marionnette. Oversee branding, layout, and art direction for print and digital editions, uniting contemporary design strategy with the expressive traditions of puppetry.

Education

SFX Design at School of Visual Arts, NYC
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Liberal Arts / Visual Art at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1985 - May 1, 1990

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education
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