My role at HZ has little precedent and fewer boundaries. At any given time, I am the strategic and creative lead on high-profile projects, but my primary focus has been on creating a culture of curiosity, a laboratory for experimentation, and an environment that inspires the next generation of company leadership.

In the span of three years, I have introduced new ideas and workflows that have radically transformed our processes, deliverables and outcomes. I have relentlessly explored and reimagined new systems for business development, client engagement and creative executions and identified ways to make them smarter, stronger and more effective.

Most critically, I have broadened the boundaries of our creative efforts and helped grow and nurture an environment that is optimistic, empowered and aspirational.

Creative Director

Chief

January 2012 – February 2014 (2 years 2 months)Washington, DC

Director of Interaction Design

HZDG

2011 – January 2014 (3 years)Rockville, MD

Director of Interaction Design

Rock Creek Strategic Marketing

February 2006 – June 2011 (5 years 5 months)Chevy Chase, Maryland

Lead the digital design team at RCSM, and function as the interactive creative director and senior user-experience and interface designer. Heavily involved in all stages of interactive work. Help develop strategies, creative briefs, sitemaps, wireframes and other design documentation. Design large-scale, complex visual interfaces and ensure the successful execution of our interactive efforts.
Responsible for keeping the agency on the forefront of the digital space. Study the industry, look for patterns and identify trends in usability, design and technology. Function as the creative and technical bridge for other team members, and help foster a culture of curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

Director of Web Development

Herrmann Advertising Design/Communications

March 2003 – February 2006 (3 years)Annapolis, MD

Planned, designed and developed websites for a broad range of industries, including several of the nation’s leading law firms. Audited outbound website design and content, and provided comprehensive recommendations for improvement. Implemented standards-compliant processes for front-end development, and established systems and guidelines for working with back-end developers. Mentored junior members of the creative teams.

Senior Graphic Designer

ICMA

April 2000 – March 2003 (3 years)Washington DC

Designed countless print, web and identity materials in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere. Drastically improved the quality, speed,
and efficiency of the entire department by implementing smarter systems
and workflows. Awarded Employee of the Year honors.