Resume
Work
November 2023 - Present
Creative Director
Fun Way Out LLC Creative Studio
Deliver brand identity systems and comprehensive marketing campaigns across the full funnel for mission-driven clients in both BtoB and BtoC sectors.
AI-enhanced creative workflows that reduced time-to-market expectations and increased testing and engagement outcomes.
Coach creative professionals and junior leaders, supporting major career moves and portfolio elevation.
April 2022 - November 2023
Creative Director, Agile Marketing Team
Humana, Inc.
Led integrated campaigns across digital and print channels while pioneering the development of their newly established Agile marketing teams.
Spearheaded agile transformation in in-house agency, boosting speed to market by 25%. Championed cross-functional upskilling in Figma and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, increasing creative throughput by 50%.
October 2006 - May 2021
Creative Director / Digital Design Manager
Papa John’s Pizza International
Directed a 7-person team producing 25–30+ creative projects weekly across national campaigns.
Created first-ever brand guidelines used across 5,000+ franchisees in 23+ countries.
Led the in-house creative development for Papa John’s biggest product launches (Papadia, Shaq-a-Roni, Epic Stuffed Crust).
Education and Certifications
September 1990 - April 1993
AA - Visual Communication
Art Institute of Atlanta
Certifications
Master Figma Course Certificate | SaaS Design Figma Training
Google Foundation of User Experience (UX) Design Certificate | Google
Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Certification – In progress | Google
Salesforce Trailhead – 20+ Cert Badges | Salesforce Marketing Cloud
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification – In progress | Microsoft
ChatGPT Marketing Certification: Fully Accredited Diploma
Marketing BA Coursework – University of Phoenix
