PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Creative Director and Managing Partner with 16+ years of experience spearheading end-to-end visual communications, commercial video production, and agency operations. Proven track record of translating complex goals into high-impact visual narratives for global enterprise brands, non-profit organizations, and start-ups. Adept at cross-functional leadership, cutting-edge creative technologies (including generative AI), and scaling production workflows from concept to final delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Multimedia Production: Needs Assessment, Creative Ideation, Script Writing, Storyboarding, Casting, Location Scouting, Directing, Cinematography, Audio Recording, Live Streaming, Multi-Cam Editing, Color Grading, Sound Design, Motion Graphics.
Software & AI Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, InDesign, Captivate, Firefly), DaVinci Resolve, Articulate 360, Google Gemini, Nano Banana, Microsoft Office Suite.
Project Management & Operations: Vendor Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Workflow Optimization, Client Relations, HR & Financial Management.
Learning & Development: Instructional Design, E-learning Development, Learning Experience Design (LXD), Educational Outreach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Served as the lead producer and operational head for a premium, full-service visual communications and video production agency, orchestrating creative strategy and business infrastructure while managing multi-disciplinary production teams.
Seven/Seventy-Nine | Cincinnati, OH | Co-Founder, Creative Director, and Managing Partner | December 2009 – March 2026
Client & Portfolio Leadership: Spearheaded the end-to-end delivery of 25-30 major multimedia projects annually for premier corporate and nonprofit clients, including Jergens, John Frieda, Evenflo, Mead Five Star, StriveTogether, bi3, Every Child Succeeds, and the University of Cincinnati Foundation.
Production & Technical Execution: Directed, filmed, and edited high-quality video assets for diverse applications (marketing, advertising, corporate communications, and instructional outreach), leveraging advanced suites (Adobe, DaVinci Resolve) and emerging GenAI models (Gemini, Nano Banana) to optimize production pipelines.
Financial & Resource Accountability: Oversaw project lifecycles, resource allocations, and operational budgets; consistently brought 100% of campaigns in on-time and within fiscal constraints.
Vendor & Crew Management: Cultivated and managed an extensive external network of freelancers, technical crew, and vendors; negotiated contract rates, vetted bids, and enforced stringent quality control measures.
Studio Management: Oversaw daily studio operations, facility maintenance, and vendor relations; served as the primary point of contact and face of the studio, managed the master studio calendar, and coordinated resource allocations for internal teams, freelancers, and external clients.
Strategic Alignment: Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including corporate marketing executives, creative directors, and UX designers, to distill intricate technical specs and brand objectives into engaging, audience-centric visual narratives.
Business Operations: Championed internal agency operations, leading HR, financial management, and workplace workflow adjustments to ensure high agility in a fast-paced, deadline-driven ecosystem.
Instructional Architecture: Spearheaded custom learning and development (L&D) initiatives, designing interactive e-learning experiences and instructional visual content that successfully scaled client onboarding and educational campaigns.
