With over twenty years of experience in the design and creative world, I’ve acquired a vast range of expertise in marketing, licensing, photography, writing, film, brand development, art, fashion, and product design. From Chrysler to Pokémon - whatever the ask - I always have a vision.
As a child, I grew up in a photography studio and darkroom, which led to a young career in commercial and print work. Later, I moved to New York City, graduated from Parsons, spent time in the NYC art and fashion world, then worked as an Art Director for the world's largest children's licensing company. Upon my hometown return to Portland, Oregon, I worked for nearly twelve years at Wieden+Kennedy in about every capacity on every agency *brand.
I’m passionate about supporting young makers and creators while consulting in all areas of design and ideation. Uniting rational problem solving with an artist's thought and sight, to create a vision that feels unexpected, while meeting the needs of the brief. Strategically helping to facilitate and navigate conversations to get the creative in a proper and thoughtful place, with an eye on the picture both large and small. My strengths lie in teaching others how to create a vision, consulting on projects to build a vision, and selling that vision through. I truly believe that problems lead to innovation and encourage seeking out problems. I also believe that what surrounds us affects us and we should not be careless. In my work, I always come back to my own tenants of human, beauty, story, and idea.
My worlds of personal and professional have always woven together. Beautiful things, curation, puzzles, mindset framing, road trips and psychology sneak into my work while, concurrently, my exposure to the world of design has influenced my personal projects.
Currently, I spend my time writing and illustrating my own children's storybook series; tiny tales and little lessons that revolve around emotional intelligence and sport. You may also find me adventuring with my son, in the bath with a book, playing any game, brewing a cup of tea, poolside, taking pictures, or learning how to sail.
*Over the past decade, I’ve worked on some of the world’s largest brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, Nike, Verizon, Facebook, Secret deodorant, Airbnb, TurboTax, Fisher-Price, Participant, Samsung, KFC, Coca-Cola, Target, P&G, Old Spice, joy + glee, On She Goes, Magic Leap, Time’s Up,Travel Oregon,Xbox, Viva Piñata, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Ultimate Muscle, Nintendo, Monster Jam, Cabbage Patch Kids, Kirby, Winx Club, Ultraman Tiga, Cubix, Funky Cops, Shaman King, The Dog, American Kennel Club, Royal Air Force, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, more pitches than I can count and more.