I'm pretty good at what I do.

And I do a lot.

The advantage to hiring me is that i wear many hats.

I've SEEn PROJECTS THROUGH.

In many of my past experiences, my team ran lean. I got to see projects through, from conception to execution. When an idea was sold in, I I engaged in the entire development process rather than passing the idea up to a senior team or production team.

At Golin, constant communication among diverse community roles ensures collaboration at every stage, whether its mining social conversation for insights, negotiating a contract with talent, or deciding on a printing vendor to make custom laser-cut boxes. 

Similarly, at Fufu and Grits, creative teams were intimately involved in each project. When other industry professionals freelanced with us, they often comment on how unusual it is to be involved in the entire process.

While this approach sometimes makes for “Why am I on this email?” moments, it makes for rewarding experiences. I know the transformative journey of watching ideas develop from a google doc to a fully-executed program.

WHat this means for you: I bring holistic experience into my work.

I can bring innovation.

When I arrived at Zimmerman Advertising, client work centered around planned content and long-term campaigns, which left little room for real-time activations and trending content. I pitched to our CXO, who allowed me to troubleshoot a program I called zTrends that focused solely on real-time content. I spent my mornings sweeping the major platforms for anything that was relevant to our clients. Then, I would strategize with the social and creative teams, and present ideas to our clients to activate. Over the course of three months, the program raised the average monthly engagement rates across social platforms for several of our clients.

At NPQ, there was no creative department before my arrival. So, I was tasked with systems development alongside the daily asset production. I worked with the Editor and Chief to create a process that operated in parallel with the weekly editorial process. I also worked with the Magazine Editor to create a creative process that worked in tandem with the quarterly publication of a physical magazine.

WHat this means for you: I look for ways to make systems and deliverables better.

I’ve developed my craft.  

I have had extensive experience in both familiar and new art forms through quick-turn engagements for clients.

In previous assignments, I learned to work with unfamiliar materials like epoxy resin and tolex acrylic. I learned to bedazzle, something I was positive I would never need to know. I was asked to illustrated a comic-book and loved the process so much I took it up as a short-lived hobby. Before doing the work professionally, I never dabbled in those crafts. But because I was given the opportunity, I have unique artistic skills under my belt. 

Additionally, I honed more traditional skills such as mastering the technical facets of photoshoots, delving into set design and production planning, and gaining exposure to 3D design—all within the guidance of seasoned industry professionals. I excel in opportunities that challenge my professional skills, consistently rising to the occasion.

WHat this means for you: I'm ready to learn new skills with your team.

also, I’m about this life.

That means I know what a deadline is. And I know what it's like working in an office until 12 am—jumping up and down every 20 minutes to re-activate the motion censored lights—to complete that deadline. It doesn’t matter whether I’m in an empty conference room, or at my desk at home. I always show up and get it done.

I'm good at presenting; it’s a skill leftover from my teaching days. I can set up ideas so that account teams are on board. Because even though I’m always confused about which account person does what, I understand that interdepartmental buy-in is absolutely integral to getting good ideas sold in.

I know the elation of landing a client contract. I know the heartbreak of budget being pulled from under a project. I know the value of good teams and great mentors. I know which conference rooms always have leftover food. And I know to share my screen.

WHat this means for you: I SHOW UP.

If you are convinced, give me a call.

If you are still curious, I’ve got references.

give them a call.

< you should hire me.