STRATEGIC
I am an advocate for graphic design that achieves specific communication goals and maintains brand consistency.

EFFECTIVE
I develop and champion for creative, insightful and user-centric solutions.

EXPERIENCED
I am skilled at print, identity and interactive design & production as well as brand, design and project management.

Experienced communications professional with a rare ability to be both an innovative, out-of-the box idea generator and a strategic, rational, problem solver. Dedicated to making the world better by empowering others to realize their potential. Expertise in branding, communications strategy, integrated marketing, graphic design, and project management. Outstanding ability to see the big picture and define a compelling vision for the future. Develops thoughtful strategies, expedient tactics, and leads others by example. Excellent hands-on written and visual communications skills that are leveraged to clearly communicate, convince, and motivate. Effective at appropriately deploying and managing technology to streamline organizational processes.

Student in Rice University's Executive MBA program (expected graduation June, 2012), have a BFA in graphic design and nearly 20 years of professional experience in diverse environments ranging from small firms to in-house departments to freelance. Specifically, I have a deep understanding of the insurance, architecture, energy and financial services industries. I am expert in the standard graphics and office software programs for both Mac and PC.

I live & work in Houston, Texas.