Resourceful, creative leader with over 20 years of experience in driving transformational change in the arts, education, and financial services sectors. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills. A recognized leader able to motivate and collaborate with global teams and corporate leadership to achieve results. Proven success in developing business strategies and conceptualizing and implementing campaigns that attract new business and increase stakeholder engagement and revenue. 

Creative Direction  |  Brand Management  |  Campaign Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019 - Present Executive Director THE PRINTING MUSEUM

Strategic chief executive that aligns and maximizes resources to guide and elevate the museum as a cultural and educational resource locally, regionally, and nationally. Oversee all museum operations, ensuring best practices are followed in the care and stewardship of collections and in all matters related to programming, board governance, and financial management. Partner with the board to cultivate relationships and financial resources, while educating and energizing the board in its role as fundraisers and community ambassadors.                                                                                                     

2016 - 2019 Executive Director MUSIQA

Administrative lead, responsible for financial management, development, marketing, and program activities for performing arts ensemble. Managed day-to-day finances, prepared annual budget; worked with board of directors to develop and oversee annual development plan and fundraising activities; developed and executed marketing and public relations plans for season performances; led and motivated full-time, part-time staff and volunteers.

2014 - 2015 Creative Services Manager TGS

Mentored and directed a global team of designers, copywriters and external agencies to create compelling concepts. Interfaced and collaborated with cross-functional teams in project development, sales and product marketing. Oversaw creative programs and design concepts that met the business objectives of the organization and advanced the brand strategy. Develop a consistent design and production approach across multichannel media. Provide inspiration on a visual level; refine designs; lend a critical eye to all creative and technical output. Prepared and managed creatives services budget. 

2012 - 2014 Creative Director NUANCE MARKETING             

2008 - 2012 Senior Interactive Designer JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS 

2007 - 2008 Creative Director THRASHER FUNDS

2004 - 2006      Art Director THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL                                                                                   

2000 - 2008      Principal     HODGE GRAPHIC DESIGN

1998 - 2000 Senior Graphic Designer OPPENHEIMERFUNDS

EDUCATION

M.L.A. in General Management, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 

B.A. in Art / Graphic Design, Yale University, New Haven CT 

SKILLS

Software: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects; Final Cut Pro; Microsoft Office.

Web: HTML, CSS, XML, Wordpress, Sitefinity, Ektron, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Google Analytics and AdWords.