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Creative Design Manager with 10+ years leading high-performing creative teams in digital marketing, UX, and brand strategy. Proven success in scaling design systems, mentoring designers, and aligning creative direction with business goals. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and driving measurable user engagement through strategic design initiatives.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Design Manager at Expedia/Orbitz
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Led creative direction for omnichannel marketing campaigns, driving brand consistency across content, photography, and email teams. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling visual storytelling that elevated engagement and conversion. Managed designers, established workflows, and implemented design systems to streamline production.
Senior Marketing Designer at Expedia/Orbitz
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2021Spearheaded the design of high-impact digital marketing assets—from advertising campaigns to loyalty program interfaces—merging creative vision with data-driven strategies to boost engagement and conversions. Partnered with UX research/analytics and product teams to align designs with business goals.
Graphic Designer at Dotomi
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Partnered directly with clients to translate business objectives into high-impact visual designs, from initial discovery to final execution. Specialized in creating dynamic, behavior-based digital ads that drove engagement for major brands.
Web Designer at Chicago Sun-Times
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Created conversion-focused ad units and promotional assets for the newspaper’s online platform, partnering with marketing to implement performance-tested designs that elevated engagement metrics. Produced digital advertisements and marketing materials for the newspaper’s online platform.
Education
Graduate Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design at University of Baltimore
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communications at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009Bachelor of Science (BS) in Graphic Communications/Printing Management at Illinois State University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Graduate Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design at University of Baltimore
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communications at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008Bachelor of Science (BS) in Graphic Communications/Printing Management at Illinois State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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