Executive Profile
Creative Director with 15+ years building retail brand systems, packaging programs and AI-assisted creative workflows across consumer products, wellness, beauty, automotive, fitness and technology. Specialized in creative direction from concept through production: brand architecture, structural packaging, dielines, art direction, product and lifestyle visualization, merchandising strategy and scalable creative systems.
Experience
Lifeworks Technology Group
2026 – Present
Consumer Products & National Retail
Creative Consultant — Creative Direction, Brand Systems & Packaging
- Lead creative direction and packaging development across licensed and proprietary consumer-product programs spanning automotive, fitness, wellness and lifestyle categories.
- Direct projects from concept through production, including brand systems, structural packaging and dielines, typography, color, copy, print finishes and production-ready delivery.
- Build cohesive packaging systems across 30+ SKUs and multi-color product collections while maintaining consistent brand architecture and shelf presence.
- Art direct AI-assisted product and lifestyle visualization for photorealistic imagery, packaging mockups and buyer-facing presentations before physical samples are available.
- Develop sales, merchandising and presentation materials supporting national retail buyer presentations.
Independent Creative Consultant
2023 – Present
Creative Director · Brand Systems, Packaging & AI Workflows
- Lead brand systems, campaigns and creative strategy across wellness, technology, retail and service industries.
- Develop retail packaging systems, structural concepts, dielines, product renderings and merchandising visibility strategies.
- Direct omnichannel initiatives spanning trade shows, CRM journeys, presentations, social campaigns, sell sheets and launch communications.
- Create launch-ready visualization systems that support decisions before physical samples and traditional photography are available.
- Build AI-assisted creative and internal knowledge workflows using OpenAI integrations.
Save Energy Systems / Save Energy Pro
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
AI-driven energy management and smart building technology
Creative Director & Marketing Lead
- Launched and positioned the Save Energy PRO product division for contractor and enterprise audiences.
- Directed brand systems, campaigns, trade-show assets and packaging architecture for sensor and gateway product lines.
- Translated AI-driven building technology into clear product positioning and visual storytelling.
Professional Retail Services
2016 – 2023
Facility services industry
Marketing & Creative Lead
- Contributed to 281% company revenue growth through branding, operational systems and marketing strategy.
- Built workflow systems that reduced billing delays and improved operational efficiency.
- Directed campaigns, trade-show assets and multi-brand communications across national operations.
- Led creative strategy across multiple facility-service brands.
Broadway National
2012 – 2016
National retail services company
Creative Director
- Led RFP strategy and presentation development supporting the award of 1,300+ retail contracts.
- Directed national brand positioning, proposal systems and client communications.
- Led creative strategy across presentations, campaigns, trade shows and branded operations.
LBL Advertising
2006 – 2012
Senior Art Director
- Led integrated campaigns across fashion, beauty, luxury and real estate sectors.
- Directed branding, print collateral, photoshoots and campaign development.
- Managed creative production, vendor coordination and presentation systems.
Selected Work
Martha Skin Studio
Brand identity, responsive website, local search presence, signage, launch assets, social campaign and photography direction.
RBX Structural Packaging
Six product-first structural directions developed through sketches, 3D renderings, prototypes, dielines and engineering considerations.
WINX / Harmony & Balance
Retail packaging systems, structures, dielines, product renderings and AI-assisted imagery art direction.
Core Expertise
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction & Visual Storytelling
- Brand Strategy & Systems
- Product Visualization
- Packaging Design
- Creative Operations
- Structural Packaging Concepts
- AI-Assisted Creative Workflows
- Retail & Merchandising Strategy
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Campaign Development
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Education
School of Visual Arts, New York
BFA, Advertising & Graphic Design
Columbia University, New York
Full Stack Web Development Certificate
Art Students League, New York
Advanced Drawing & Painting