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