Experience

Executive Creative Director | Strategist & Visual Storyteller, Independent Contractor (Self-Employed)

2022 - Present

Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits to solve business challenges through strategy, design, and messaging. Helping brands simplify complexity, refine storytelling, and create systems that drive results.

Global Head of Creative & Design, Cushman & Wakefield

2019 - 2022

Led global design strategy for enterprise client sales, ensuring brand integrity and high-impact storytelling for companies including Google, Amazon, Ericsson, Workday, IBM, Lululemon, and Mastercard.

Client Advisory Board Member, Adobe

2019 - 2022

Advised Adobe on product development, customer experience, and global innovation strategy, helping shape the future of its creative tools.

VP. Business Development & Creative Strategy, Cushman & Wakefield

2018 - 2019

Led design strategy for mid-cap client portfolios, driving a 70+% win rate on new contracts and contributing to $8.2B in revenue—a 19% increase year over year.

Business Development Design Director, Cushman & Wakefield

2016 - 2018

Led creative strategy for mid-cap business development, achieving an 80% win rate in the first year. Recognized with the 2018 Edge Award for innovative business development design.

Freelance Design, Gribbs Design

2007 - 2022

While working full-time, freelanced for nonprofits, startups, and minority-owned businesses across industries like education, health & wellness, entertainment, and real estate. Clients included TVG, USC, Idyllwild Arts, Verve Studios, Animal Rescue Friends, and This is L.

Lead Designer / Senior Designer, CBRE

2013 - 2016

Led creative strategy and design for an industry-disrupting business development team, winning major clients like Google, Capital One, State Farm, FedEx, Home Depot, ADT, Accenture, Saks Fifth Avenue, and VF Corp.

Graphic Designer, CBRE

2011 - 2013

Supported regional marketing and business development for Greater Los Angeles. Recognized as a top performer after the first year and relocated to West LA as sole design support.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

EYERUS PROPAGANDA INC., Los Angeles, CA, Graphic Designer

GLOBAL INHERITANCE, Los Angeles, CA, Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator

TALENTPOOL DESIGN, Los Angeles, CA, Graphic Designer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA, Graphic Designer

THRESHOLD INTERACTIVE, Los Angeles, CA, Graphic Design Intern