EXPERIENCE

TelevisaUnivision |  Creative Art Director  |  7.2022 - Current

Currently engaged in freelance creative work with TelevisaUnivision, where I develop design for global events and Travel & Hospitality activations. I ensure a seamless brand experience across all platforms, bringing consistency to each project.

• Creative designer for high-profile events like the Latin Grammys, Cannes Film Festival, TelevisaUnivision Upfronts, Fiestón Liga Mx, and Premio Lo Nuestro.

• Ensure brand consistency and across experiential activations.

Clients: TelevisaUnivision in-house.

Categories: Event Art Direction, Set Design, Presentation Design.

 

Street Artisans  |  Creative Director  |  7.2016 - Current

Connecting global brands with the world’s top street artists, to create striking murals and bold creative campaigns.

• Launched the global live broadcast for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, in NYC. Led multi-location street art activations, including a fully curated art gallery in the Lower East Side.

• Developed award-winning interior mural design for 275 South.

• Designed murals for two Adidas flagship NYC stores, along with social content campaigns for Adidas social sites.

Clients: MTV, Adidas, Four Loko, Grammys, TelevisaUnivision, Vita Coco, IndiKitch, 275 South, Kings of Kobe.

Categories: Sporting Goods, Alcohol, Fast Food, Entertainment. Housing Development.

Berlin Cameron  |  Creative Art Director  |  8.2015 - 4.2017

Developed and led multi-channel creative campaigns for global brands, specializing in delivering engaging, impactful messaging that drives audience connection and brand growth.

• Created the "Heart Your Kidneys" campaign, achieving 150 million views and a 20% increase in engagement for the National Kidney Foundation.

• Partnered with Northwestern University to introduce innovative temporary tattoo technology for hydration tracking, blending creativity and tech.

• Created digital and social content for Capital One.

Clients: Capital One, National Kidney Foundation.

Categories: Banking, Non-Profit.

 

Wasserman Media Group  |  Creative Art Director  |  5.2015 - 8.2015

Brought in to develop experiential and social activations, for new business pitch proposals.

Clients: XBOX, GH Mumm, ACC, BMW, NBA.

Categories: Gaming, Alcohol, Automotive, Sports.

 

MKTG INC, NYC  |   Creative Art Director  |  7.2013 - 12.2014

Developed visually impactful and strategically sound creative work, securing significant business wins for the agency.

• Developed the graphic identity for MSNBC Essence Festival fan experience, with over 400,000 attendees.

• Contributed lead creative securing new business pitches for NBA All-Star Weekend and Pfizer.

• Lead art direction for multiple Nike experiential activations, maintaining a cohesive brand experience across all platforms.

Clients: Nike, NBA, ESPN, MSNBC, Pfizer.

Categories: Sports, News Media, Fashion, Healthcare.

 

MTV Scratch, Viacom Media Networks  |  Senior Art Director  |  12.2010 - 4.2013

Lead the creative art department, delivering national campaigns and innovative digital experiences that elevated the brand’s presence across multiple platforms.

• Lead art direction for the Sun Drop Soda national launch, resulting in over 100 million impressions and earning a Silver Effie.

• Managed art department, overseeing 3 designers and hiring of freelance designers.

• Oversaw large-scale projects, including General Motors Headquarter conference design and Karmin’s music video.

Clients: Sun Drop Soda, General Motors, Epic Records.

Categories: Beverage, Automotive, Entertainment, Music.

 

Ogilvy / WPP, NYC  |  Senior Art Director  |  7.2010 - 12.2010

Creative development and design of key Direct-To-Consumer TV and digital campaigns for Time Warner Cable, ensuring brand alignment and consumer engagement.

Clients: Time Warner Cable.

Categories: Telecommunication.

 

Jack Morton Worldwide, NYC  |  Senior Art Director |  7.2009 - 7.2010

Responsible for design of large-scale civic campaigns and social media initiatives, ensuring maximum reach and brand impact.

• Developed the graphic identity for the 2010 Census Road Tour, the largest civic outreach campaign in U.S. history, reaching over 800 events. The U.S. Census Bureau was awarded a Bronze Effie for the tour.

• Created "The Great DEN1M Challenge" social media campaign for Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green initiative, celebrating sustainability.

Clients: U.S. Census, Cotton.

Categories: Government, Sustainability.

 

JWT / WPP, NYC  |  Art Director  |  4.2009 - 7.2009

Brought on to develop creative for pitch work and presentation design.

Clients: Skinny Cow ice cream.

Categories: Consumer Packaged Goods.

 

Women’s Refugee Commission  |  Lead Design Consultant  |  4.2009 - 7.2009

After 21 years of operation, The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) hired me to redesign the organization’s global brand design.

• Developed new logo design, still in use today.

• Created Brand Guideline book to ensure a cohesive brand look and feel across all global offices.

• Responsible for design of website, education materials and global reports.

Clients: In-house.

Categories: Non-profit.

 

FCB / IPG, NYC  |  Art Director  |  1.2004 - 1.2009

Responsible for impactful creative campaigns across consumer goods and healthcare sectors, helping brands achieve greater market visibility.

• Created the global Oreo Lick Race campaign, which increased sales by 8% and won a Super and Gold Reggie Award for best-integrated marketing.

• Developed national TV and print for the Office of National Drug and Control Policy.

• Wrote and art directed the TV launch of Gerber’s "Start Healthy, Stay Healthy" campaign.

• Lead creative campaign for winning $50M healthcare new business pitch for Cord Blood Registry

Clients: Kraft Nabisco (Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Teddy Grahams), Office of National Drug Control Policy, Gerber, Women’s Refugee Committee, Cord Blood Registry.

Categories: Consumer Packaged Goods, Government, Non-Profit, Healthcare.

 

Crispin / MDC, Miami  |  Art Director  |  8.2002 - 12.2003

• Developed TV campaign for Florida department store, Bealls.

• Worked on new creative for Mini Cooper.

Clients: Bealls Department Store, Mini Cooper.

Categories: Fashion, Automotive.

 

Strawberryfrog, Amsterdam  |  Art Director  |  7.2002 - 7.2003

• Developed international campaigns for Mitsubishi Motors, Sony Ericsson, IKEA and Internaxx, with a focus on cutting-edge creative solutions.

Clients: Mitsubishi Motors, Sony Ericsson, IKEA, Internaxx.

Categories: Automotive, Mobile Tech, Consumer Goods, Financial Trading/Fintech.

 

RECOGNITION

Promotional Marketing Association Super and Gold Reggie Award, Silver Effie, Bronze Effie, Several Adweek’s Top 10 Commercials, CNBC #1 Ranked Commercial

 

EDUCATION

Miami Advertising School, Art Direction, 2000 - 2002

Muhlenberg College B.A. 1993 - 1997, Entrepreneurial Studies Student of the Year 1997