Experience

Illumination

• United States
• Animation and Post-production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Creative

  • Jun 2016 - Present



DreamWorks Animation

• United States
• Animation and Post-production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Creative executive brought in to lead strategy and design innovation for a diverse portfolio of franchises. Effective at recruiting and mentoring a world class design team. This team actively grows the business by building buzz and relevancy around Dreamworks and newly aquired Classic Media franchises. On a typical day we touch brand and design development, product innovation and experiental retail through expert storytelling, humor and striking design. Creative executive brought in to lead strategy and design innovation for a diverse portfolio of franchises. Effective at recruiting and mentoring a world class design team. This team actively grows the business by building buzz and relevancy around Dreamworks and newly aquired Classic Media franchises. On a typical day we touch brand and design development, product innovation and experiental retail through expert storytelling, humor and striking design.



Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Director

  • 2006 - 2014

  Global Creative managing a portfolio of major food, health and beauty companies in the licensing business. Drive product innovation and creativity aligned with a strategic category focus. Build DIsney's reputation in the healthy food space to grow the business through compelling brand and image. Introduced the Disney brand in the adult beauty prestige space with strong results. Inspired the team to push the boundaries of Disney storytelling to grow our fan base through collectible product and a strong brand promise. Create an inspired, entrepreneurial atmosphere that fostered teamwork and passion for the business.

• Senior Manager, Design

  • Jan 1998 - Nov 2006

  Led various teams to design product ranges in the food, health, beauty and apparel business. Analyzed trends and franchise fit to drive design themes on a seasonal basis. At the Disney Store, designed seasonal lines of women's clothing and accessories. In Licensing, created style guides and fast fashion guides for the girls and tween apparel business and worked with licensees on product lines and retail pitches. Mentored designers in understanding business strategies, presentation skills, artist recruitment and art direction.



Warner Bros. Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Director

  • Dec 1995 - Apr 1997

  Head of a design team that concepted, presented and produced merchandise programs for the global Warner Bros Stores. Properties ranged from Looney Tunes to DC Comics and live action Warner Bros films. Product ranges spanned gifts, housewares and toys to infant, kids and adult apparel. Head of a design team that concepted, presented and produced merchandise programs for the global Warner Bros Stores. Properties ranged from Looney Tunes to DC Comics and live action Warner Bros films. Product ranges spanned gifts, housewares and toys to infant, kids and adult apparel.



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Art Director

  • 1989 - 1991

  Worked with editors on feature spreads and department page designs. Art directed photographers and illustrators on feature and department pages. Assisted design director to monitor monthly budgets and proofs before going to press. Worked with editors on feature spreads and department page designs. Art directed photographers and illustrators on feature and department pages. Assisted design director to monitor monthly budgets and proofs before going to press.