I am an award-winning executive creative leader with more than 12 years of experience driving brand growth and creative excellence at top global advertising agencies. My background includes senior leadership roles at Leo Burnett, BBDO, and DDB, where I have helped shape creative vision and deliver integrated campaigns across film, experiential, digital, and branded content.
I have led large, multidisciplinary teams and built strong creative cultures centered on collaboration, high performance, and mentorship. I am trusted by senior clients and agency leaders to guide major business initiatives, elevate creative standards, and support long-term brand success.
At Leo Burnett, I served as SVP Creative Director and VP Creative Director, overseeing major pieces of business and leading integrated agency teams under a single creative vision. I contributed to new business efforts, agency growth, and strategic creative planning while partnering closely with account, strategy, and production teams.
Earlier, at Energy BBDO, I led creative direction for flagship global brands such as Bud Light and Wrigley. I managed end-to-end creative development across multiple channels and helped deliver some of the agency’s most recognized and awarded work.
I also have experience in education and mentorship as an adjunct professor at Chicago Portfolio School, where I guided emerging creative talent in ideation, brand-building, storytelling, and presentation.
My foundation was built at DDB, where I worked as a Senior Art Director and Art Director on high-profile campaigns across broadcast, digital, experiential, and interactive platforms, including iconic work such as Bud Light’s Real Men of Genius. I bring deep expertise in creative leadership, brand strategy, integrated marketing, and award-winning campaign development.