Experience

Senior Creative / Visual Communications Specialist
Brand Strategy | Proposal Development | Presentation Design | Architectural Visualization

20+ Years of Creative and Marketing Experience — Extensive professional background in visual communications, graphic design, branding, and marketing, delivering high-impact creative solutions for corporate and professional services organizations.

Proposal Development & Presentation Design — Extensive experience developing and producing RFP responses, proposals, and executive-level presentations for client interviews, public meetings, professional conferences, and business development initiatives.
Creative Strategy & Visual Storytelling — Proven ability to translate complex information, technical concepts, and business objectives into clear, compelling visual communications that engage audiences and support strategic goals.
Strategic Thinking & Creative Collaboration — Ability to contribute senior-level creative direction, strategic insight, and practical design solutions while collaborating with marketing teams, business development professionals, and organizational leadership.
Corporate Branding & Visual Identity — Experience developing, managing, and implementing corporate brand standards, ensuring consistency and quality across marketing communications, proposals, presentations, and digital and print collateral.
Architectural Visualization & Design Communication — Experience creating architectural renderings, design illustrations, and visual presentations that communicate architectural concepts, project vision, and design intent to clients and stakeholders.
Professional Communication Skills — Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with experience presenting creative concepts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and communicating effectively with clients and senior leadership.
Advanced Creative Software Proficiency — Expert-level experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, supported by extensive proficiency with Affinity by Canva.
Microsoft Office & Business Presentation Tools — Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, including the development of sophisticated, brand-consistent presentations, proposal documents, and business communications.
Experience with Major National and Global Brands — Creative and marketing experience supporting organizations including Lenovo, BB&T Bank, John Deere, Volvo Trucks North America, Deutsche Bank, IBM, Y-Prime, DHL, Brown-Forman, Labcorp, PPD, Novartis, American Red Cross, and the Jimmy V Foundation. Additional client experience available upon request.

Skills

Graphic Design, Proposal Development, Presentation Design, Trade Show/Event Design and Production, Collateral, Print Production, Architectural Design, and Drafting, Architectural Visualization and Rendering, Airbrushing, Photography and Video Direction/Editing, front-end web design and management

Software

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Affinity by Canva, Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Figma, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Lumion, Enscape

Professional Development

Wake Tech Community College: Architectural Technology program, 4.0 GPA

Udemy: Mastering Midjourney for Architects 2025, Mastering Midjourney AI: From Basic to Advanced Projects, 2025

PA Academy: Creative Perspectives: Architectural Concepts With AI, 2024

Google: AI Essentials, 2024

Linkedin Learning: Microsoft Dynamics 365, User Experience Foundations: Interaction Design, Creating Design Systems, 2024

Section Online Courses from Professor Scott Galloway: Certified Complete Manager Sprint, Product Strategy Sprint, Product Positioning Sprint, Brand Strategy Sprint, Digital Transformation Workshop, 2023-2024

Architectural Record Webinars: AIA LU/Elective Credits: 1 Each - Innovative Building Envelopes 101, Energy Solutions for Universal Design and Multigenerational Homes, Designing Interior Glass Walls and Office Partitions, Predictive Design, AI in Practice: Driving Efficiency, Profitability, and Competitive Advantage

Community

Education