Founder & Executive Creative Director - Narwhal Stories
May 2018 - Present
Write and produce video content for social media, TV commercials, long-form web series, and documentary-style storytelling. Clients include: OneAZ Credit Union, Leica, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Isagenix, SimonMed, Phoenix Film Festival, Wood Properties, and Western School of Science and Technology.

Adjunct Professor - Grand Canyon University
January 2020 – Present
Teach Advertising Copywriting to students within the College of Arts and Media. Named 2022 Faculty Career Advisor of the Year by GCU’s Strategic Employer Initiatives and Internships (SEI).

Creative Director - Highnoon
Led and supported a talented team of copywriters, designers, and art directors in the creation and delivery of brand strategy, digital and traditional advertising, TV/video production, and user experiences for national and regional clients, including: Gonzaga University, Purdue University Online, Red Bull, Taylor Morrison, True Food Kitchen, OneAZ Credit Union, and Valleywise Health.

CD/CW - Riester
Oversee all creative for the Riester Phoenix and Los Angeles offices. Clients: Casino Arizona & Talking Stick Resort (AZ), Hormel Foods, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aramark, Truly Nolen, Rocky Mountain Power, Arizona Department of Health Services, Voskos Greek Yogurt, Midfirst Bank, EoS Fitness, Gilead, Arizona Lottery, Big Brothers Big Sisters, California Department of Conservation. Awarded by Communication Arts, One Show, NY Art Directors Club. Swept the awards for Outstanding Copywriting, Outstanding Art Direction, and Best of Show with my Creative team at the Phoenix Addys in my first full year as Creative Director.

Senior Copywriter - Bulldog Drummond
Wrote advertising, developed strategies and authored market research reports for national clients, including: Virgin Megastore, Easton, Follett Bookstores and Lee Jeans.

Copywriter - Siltanen/Keehn
Wrote and executed advertising campaigns for Gateway Computers and Round Table Pizza.

Copywriter - Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Wrote and executed advertising for such clients as: Fine Living TV, PETA and Bacardi.

Jr. Copywriter - KesselsKramer
As an intern, developed and executed ideas for such clients as DIESEL, OXFAM, Ben and a radio station whose name I still can't pronounce. Learned the intricacies of making the perfect seafood stew. Received a lovely cheese knife that I still cherish to this day.

Jr. Copywriter - Leo Burnett
As an intern, developed and executed ad concepts for such clients as: Morgan Stanley and the U.S. Army.

Project Manager, Consultant, Business Analyst - Various
Performed systems consulting, technical writing and software training for the Miami Herald, the City of Chicago, RR Donnelley & Sons and American Management Systems.

Education

Lindenwood University (MFA, Writing)
Served as an Editorial Assistant for The Lindenwood Review, completed my thesis on Speculative Fiction, and published my first short story, “Happy Hunting,” in Issue 17 of SLAB Lit Mag.

Valley Leadership Institute (Class 39)
A leadership laboratory where theory meets reality, VL curates and develops the expertise of Arizona’s most respected and influential business, civic and community leaders to provide real-time solutions for the most important issues shaping our community today and tomorrow.

Arizona State University (Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy)
Selected for and successfully completed this highly-competitive graduate certificate program through ASU's Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation.

Miami Ad School (Copywriting)
Interned at KesselsKramer in Amsterdam and Leo Burnett in Chicago.
Activities and Societies: NY Art Director's Club, Miami Addys.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BS, Business Administration)
Activities and Societies: Interfraternity Council President, Mortar Board, Senior 100 Honorary, Dean's List, Lambda Chi Alpha, Volunteer Illini, Big Brothers/Big Sisters.