I bring a smorgasbord of creative prowess and leadership acumen ... and maybe a few midwest catch phrases here and there - ope.

CREATIVE LEADER

• Over 18 years of creative expertise spanning diverse industries such as CPG (food, electronics, health + wellness & outdoor living), quick-service restaurants & B2B healthcare.

• Known for fostering a spirited, positive and enjoyable atmosphere in creative team management and cultivating strong relationships with partners and stakeholders — let's laugh and create something exceptional together!

• Demonstrated success in building and leading comprehensive creative teams (including designers, art directors, writers, videographers, and project managers) from inception, and managing established teams with up to 8 direct reports.

• A knack for identifying and recruiting the right creative candidates for open creative team roles

• Skilled in managing relationships with external agencies to deliver collaborative and impactful creative solutions.

DESIGNER / VISUAL & WRITTEN STORYTELLER

• Background in graphic design with a hands-on approach — I thrive on rolling up my sleeves and contributing creatively when necessary.

• Proficient in crafting concepts, headlines, and long-form content as required.

• Extensive experience creating or leading various projects including but not limited to:

• PACKAGING DESIGN

• SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

• DIGITAL ADVERTISING (EMAIL, DISPLAY ADS, ETC.)

• WEBSITE DESIGN

• TRADESHOW / EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN

• SALES CONTENT

• IN-STORE MERCHANDISING / POS

• PHOTO / VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

• RETAILER CONTENT

CREATIVE & BRAND MANAGER

• Proven track record in building/managing new and established brand portfolios, ensuring cohesive visual and narrative strategies that resonate with target audiences.

BELIEVER IN PROCESS

• Ability to identify, innovate and implement creative workflows and methodologies to optimize efficiency and elevate output quality.

• Have written extensive creative development SOPs

• Provided project management services + led selection and implementation of project management technology such as Adobe Workfront, Wrike, Monday.com and Workamajig.