CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DIGITAL MARKETER
Be Inspired. Inspire Others.
Creative Director driving brand vision, strategy, and execution with 17+ years of experience across design, digital marketing, and campaign development. Built on art direction and driven by strategy. Fast-moving, big-picture thinker who brings clarity to chaos and leads creative across digital, web, and campaigns that connect and deliver. Hands-on leadership style with a focus on setting vision, aligning teams, and keeping momentum strong. Equal parts creative and business mindset, with attention on both execution and results. Currently expanding expertise in Google Ads and paid social to further connect creative with performance.
Specialties: Creative and Art Direction, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustration, UX/UI Design, Content Marketing, Photo Editing, Natural and Studio Photography, Multimedia, Compositing Techniques, Print Design, Typography Design, Drawing, Motion Graphics, and Team Management.
Skilled in:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, XD, Lightroom, Acrobat, Express, Audition)
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Project & Workflow Tools (Monday.com & Notion)
- Email & Customer Engagement Platforms (Brevo, Pulsate, InfoImage)
- AI Tools for Creative & Marketing
- Mac and Window
Specialties: Creative and Art Direction, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustration, UX/UI Design, Content Marketing, Photo Editing, Natural and Studio Photography, Multimedia, Compositing Techniques, Print Design, Typography Design, Drawing, Motion Graphics, and Team Management.
Skilled in:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, XD, Lightroom, Acrobat, Express, Audition)
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Project & Workflow Tools (Monday.com & Notion)
- Email & Customer Engagement Platforms (Brevo, Pulsate, InfoImage)
- AI Tools for Creative & Marketing
- Mac and Window
WORK HISTORY
FIRST NATIONAL BANK TEXAS
13yrs
Vice President, Creative Director | Apr 2026 - PRESENT
Vice President, Art Director | Apr 2023 - Mar 2026
Assistant Vice President, Art Director | Mar 2021 – Apr 2023
Art Director | Jun 2020 – Feb 2021
Senior Graphic Designer | Apr 2018 – Jun 2020
Graphic Designer | Jun 2013 – Apr 2018
- Lead creative direction, brand strategy, and campaign execution across channels, aligning creative with business goals
- Oversee integrated campaigns across digital, web, paid media, and in-branch experiences
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to move ideas from concept to execution
- Set creative vision and maintain momentum across multiple initiatives
- Manage and mentor team members while improving workflows and processes
- Leverage Monday.com and AI tools to streamline operations and scale output
- Balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight
- Integrate Google Ads and paid social to drive performance-focused creative
- Oversee integrated campaigns across digital, web, paid media, and in-branch experiences
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to move ideas from concept to execution
- Set creative vision and maintain momentum across multiple initiatives
- Manage and mentor team members while improving workflows and processes
- Leverage Monday.com and AI tools to streamline operations and scale output
- Balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight
- Integrate Google Ads and paid social to drive performance-focused creative
TS PUBLISHING
4yrs
Graphic Designer
- Designed three local magazine publications: Homes Magazine, The Real Estate Book, and Centextras.
- Developed and revamped a company’s brand identity, providing innovative brand unity and flow.
- Produced unique photographs to suit the customer’s creative vision.
SPECTRUM PRINTING
3 yrs
Graphic Designer & Print Shop Helper
- Established a work ethic suited for independent or team-based jobs in a busy or fast-paced environment
- Created engaging and thought-provoking print designs for clients in a broad range of industries.
- Operated office equipment: photocopiers, scanners, and UV/inkjet plotters.
- Monitored machines and regulated speed, ink flow, and copies.
- Operated laminate, binding, and semi-automatic paper cutting machines.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Digital Design with an Emphasis of Web Design
4.0 GPA
Graduated 2022
Activities and Societies: The National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars
Central Texas College
Associate of Arts - AA
Commercial Art
Graduated 2017
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Associate of Arts - AA
Interdisciplinary Studies
Graduated 2017