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| profile |

Strategic leader consistently recognized for high-quality work with a proven record of achieving superior results.

Expert in managing creative projects, from initial concept to completion, with strong visual acuity and analytic ability to translate business goals and strategies into compelling marketing messages and coordinated campaigns. Ambitious self-starter who learns quickly, continuously demonstrating high levels of dependability, integrity, and resourcefulness.

  • Expertise: Advertising, Branding, Copywriting, Content Marketing, Digital Design, eCommerce, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, Project Management, SEO, Social Media Marketing, and Web Design

| professional experience |

Design Director (Hybrid)
Fifth Influence
04 | 2026 to present  |  Pittsburgh, PA

  • Provides creative leadership for digital and print communications, campaign branding, and web development initiatives serving advocacy, nonprofit, and political clients
  • Partners with strategists, copywriters, and operations leadership to translate complex objectives into compelling visual, audience-centered communications and high-performing digital experiences
  • Establishes and maintains creative standards; develops scalable design processes that improve quality, consistency, and operational efficiency
  • Directs website and landing page strategy with a focus on user experience, accessibility, engagement, and measurable outcomes
    • Awards: 2026 City & State Pennsylvania’s 40 In Their 40s Honoree

Digital Director (Remote)
Pennsylvania Democratic Party
05 | 2024 to 05 | 2026  |  Harrisburg, PA

  • Creates, executes, and manages the digital strategy and content of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s online presence, including the website, social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, and YouTube), newsletters, and eCommerce storefront, with a sharp focus on voter engagement, community support, and the overall growth of the Democratic Party
    • Achieves targeted messaging goals for key audiences while strengthening the Party’s online visibility, ensuring brand consistency with a congruent voice and image that drives a compelling digital storytelling effort, translating complex policy issues into accessible, engaging, and persuasive content
    • Analyzes digital data and metrics, monitors website traffic, social media engagement, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) to make data-informed decisions
    • Redesigned website to improve brand perception and engagement, user experience, and site performance; increased traffic by optimizing SEO for boosted visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs); and improved conversion rates (i.e., contact, newsletter signups, donations, and volunteer interest)
  • Designed, developed, and executed Vote Local PA—the only fully comprehensive coordinated campaign program for a State Party in the country
    • Provided messaging information, print collateral, and digital tools to empower the Pennsylvania Democratic Party structure with the ability to execute a streamlined and uniform communication program in all 67 counties, on the ground and online, ensuring the promotion of all Democratic candidates, from the top of the ticket down to the local level

Operator
PCA (Packaging Corporation of America)
07 | 2019 to 05 | 2024  |  Cheswick, PA

  • Led crew by example to perform all duties with a sense of urgency and a high degree of accuracy, ensuring safe and efficient setup and operation of machines (i.e., Bobst DRO 1628 NT HBL 8-Color Rotary Die Cutter, 2-Color Ward Rotary Die Cutter) and peripheral equipment
    • Received recognition for continuously exceeding performance and production goals, increasing overall plant production within the first year by 3%
  • Conducted quality checks continually, ensuring standards were met or exceeded and took appropriate action when needed; completed production reports in an accurate and timely manner
  • Troubleshot and completed minor repairs and preventative maintenance procedures on equipment to minimize downtime and waste, inputted maintenance work orders into BPMS software
  • Enhanced the skill set of new and existing team members by delivering effective training
  • Maintained 5S standards while adhering to all safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures

Creative Director (Remote)
Think Big Campaigns, LLC
01 | 2018 to 01 | 2021  |  Pittsburgh, PA

  • Conceptualized, developed, and managed brand identity systems for nonprofit and political clientele
  • Produced original graphic designs for print collateral, social media, and website
  • Developed custom website design solutions based on client needs and desires while maintaining usability and functionality requirements
  • Designed, developed, and executed the first-of-its-kind, multi-award-winning, identity and brand system for Vote Local PA, a fully comprehensive statewide coordinated campaign plan providing messaging information, print collateral, and digital tools for streamlined communication across Pennsylvania and parts of Florida (Broward and Miami-Dade)
    • Awards: American Association of Political Consultants Silver Pollie Award, Digital/Internet, Candidate Division Website: “Down-Ballot Statewide”, Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards Finalist “Best GOTV Campaign” and “Best New Firm”, CampaignTech Awards by Campaigns & Elections “Startup of the Year”

Creative Director (Partial Remote)
GuiltySoles, Inc. and You Got Shoes, Inc. (GuiltySoles, Inc. subsidiary)
08 | 2015 to 03 | 2018  |  Pittsburgh, PA

  • Conceptualized, developed, and managed brand identity systems
  • Created the design and visual layout of eCommerce websites; collaborated with developers to ensure brand consistency and preserve the integrity of the creative vision within a web environment
  • Produced original content and graphic designs for all marketing material
  • Devised, implemented, and managed content and email marketing campaigns to increase website traffic and drive sales
  • Coordinated logistics, timely deliverables, and materials for trade shows to guarantee cost-effective execution and successful events

Graphic Designer (Partial Remote)
The Forza Group
07 | 2015 to 04 | 2017  |  Carnegie, PA

  • Created new brand identity systems for The Forza Group and its subsidiary companies, Azrof Properties, Inc., DAV Construction, Inc., EPOCH Investments, and EPOCH Construction & Design
  • Created, developed, and executed original graphic designs for internal operations material and marketing collateral according to brand standards for franchised hotel properties (i.e., Comfort Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites, Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express)

Package Design Manager
Giant Eagle, Inc.
11 | 2007 to 07 | 2014  |  Pittsburgh, PA

  • Championed Own Brands private label packaging redesign, establishing, and maintaining consistent design standards for the 11,000+ SKU portfolio of Giant Eagle brands
  • Executed in-house design from conception to print, resulting in $750,000+ annual savings
  • Originated all packaging Requests for Proposals, proactively challenging estimates to reduce package development costs
  • Prioritized and managed package development and artwork approval processes with internal brand stakeholders, external agencies, prepress houses, printers, and suppliers
  • Provided art direction of packaging photography; including concepts, layout design, on-set art direction, set design, and post-production
  • Reviewed all packaging proofs; authorized and participated in packaging press runs
  • Selected candidates; hired and supervised Project Coordinator

Brand Manager, Senior Designer (Partial Remote)
TMD Holdings, LLC (formerly, 3E Trading, LLC)
01 | 2005 to 11 | 2007  |  Pittsburgh, PA

  • Conceptualized, developed, and managed licensed brand products and packaging
  • Prioritized and managed product development and artwork approval processes with internal stakeholders, licensors, retailers, and custom sourcing clients
  • Organized, focused, and motivated a creative design team of 5 to achieve common goals
  • Coordinated logistics, timely deliverables, and materials for trade shows to guarantee cost-effective execution and successful events
  • Produced and retouched product photography for use on packaging, in print, and online

| other experience |

Family Equality Council | New York, NY

  • Created new brand identities and supportive training material for advocacy campaigns and programs
    • Campaigns and programs included Every Child Deserves a Family, Family Speak Out, National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups, Outspoken Programs, Open Door Professional Training Program, Path2Parenthood Panels, Rainbow Stork Program, and The Outspoken Generation

Marshall Stamping Company | Valencia, PA

  • Produced original graphics, layouts, and illustrations for print collateral
  • Provided art direction of product photography for use on print collateral and web

| mac and pc technologies |

  • Graphic and Web Design: Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, After Effects, Audition, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and XD), Beaver Builder, Elementor, Sketch, WordPress, Zeplin
  • eCommerce: Keap (formerly Infusionsoft), Leadpages, Magento, MailChimp, Shopify, WooCommerce
  • Remote Collaboration and Project Management: Airtable, Asana, Basecamp, ClickUp, Dropbox, Google Workspace, GoTo Meeting, Jira, Microsoft (SharePoint), Slack, Skype, Trello, Zoom
  • Document Management and Sharing: Google (Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides), Keynote, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

| education |

08 | 14 to 08 | 15
Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Media Design
Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL

  • Honors: Valedictorian, summa cum laude (GPA: 4.0), Course Director’s Awards: Organizational Structures, Design Integration, and Presentation of Design Solution

10 | 99 to 09 | 04
Bachelor of Science (BS): Graphic Design
Associate of Specialized Technology (AST): Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA

08 | 98 to 06 | 99
Certificate of Completion: Advertising Art & Design
SUN Area Technical Institute | New Berlin, PA

| certifications |

2020

  • American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, and AED

2017

  • American Safety & Health Institute CPR and AED Certification
  • American Safety & Health Institute Wilderness First Aid Certification
  • Swiftwater Rescue L4

2014

  • North American Karate & Fitness 1st Dan Black Belt, Tang Soo Do

2003

  • PA Health Department Certification: Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
  • TransCare EMS: Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification

1999

  • NOCTI Certificate: Commercial and Advertising Art

| awards |

2026

  • 2026 City & State Pennsylvania’s 40 In Their 40s Honoree

2019

  • CampaignTech Awards by Campaigns & Elections “Startup of the Year” for Think Big Campaigns
  • American Association of Political Consultants Pollie Award (Silver) for Vote Local PA Digital/Internet | Candidate Division Website: “Down-Ballot Statewide”
  • Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards Finalist “Best GOTV Campaign” for Vote Local PA and “Best New Firm” for Think Big Campaigns

2011

  • Giant Eagle President’s Award “Innovate To Profitably Grow Business”

2010

  • The Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow
  • Rotary District 7300 President’s Achievement Award

| affiliations |

1715 Fleet Society | Washington, PA
05 | 2025 to present | Advisory Board, Marketing & Merchandising
07 | 2022 to present | Webmaster

PAN (Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists) | Washington, PA
06 | 2026 to present | Webmaster

PA eMentor | Pittsburgh, PA
08 | 2011 to 12 | 2022 | eMentor

Rotary District 7300 | Pittsburgh, PA
01 | 2011 to 06 | 2016 | Webmaster
07 | 2010 to 06 | 2015 | Newsletter Editor

Rotary Club, Forest Hills | Forest Hills, PA
07 | 09 to 07 | 10 | President
07 | 08 to 07 | 09 | President-Elect
07 | 07 to 07 | 09 | Secretary