I’m a laid-back guy who was born and raised in California, but am currently calling the Pacific Northwest my home. When I’m not working I can be found enjoying a good, long walk with my pup, at the gym, or working on projects around the house.

Starbucks

Creative manager
2018 – present

Senior Designer
2014 – 2018

In my current role as Creative Manager on the Starbucks Stories team I support the creative development and execution of social impact and public affairs initiatives. We amplify company, partner, and customer stories that align to the company’s mission and values through print, digital, and social media campaigns. Our team of designers work closely with brand managers and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality, thoughtful designs, concepts and strategies that maintain and elevate the Starbucks brand across the globe. Other responsibilities include art direction, project resourcing and management, as well as team and individual development.

As a Senior Designer within the Starbucks Global Creative Studio, I worked with a team of four designers developing in-store promotional concepts and brand initiatives for all international store locations. Responsibilities included leading projects from concept to execution, art direction at photoshoots, trend forecasting, and mentoring of younger designers. Responsibilities also included management of all Latin America promotional design work and client relations. By working closely with Creative Managers and Project Managers my goal was to ensure all projects released on time and on budget, while meeting the strategic business objectives set out by our business partners.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)

Senior Graphic Designer
2011 – 2014

Oversaw the visual branding and marketing aesthetics for the Bay Area’s largest non-profit theater organization. Responsibilities included managing a team of 3 designers, art direction and design, creation of standards and guidelines, project management, print production, and intern mentorship.

The Academy of
Art University

Professor
2012 – 2014

Taught a semester long course which provides the beginning design student with the basic principles, terminology, guidelines, methods and systems necessary to solve graphic design problems. Students study the creation and use of communication methodology, as well as grid usage and other layout devices like composition, visual hierarchy, content development, scale, contrast and pattern.

Gensler Architecture
& Design

Graphic Designer
2006 – 2011

Created strategic brand systems and environments for a variety of domestic and international workplace and consulting clients. Collaborated on small to large project teams as lead graphic designer, taking clients from conceptual development through mock-ups, revisions, production and installation. Specialized in bringing brands to life through the use of bold typography, imagery and illustration.

Tompert Design

Freelance Graphic Designer
2006

Conceived and designed identity and collateral solutions for various industries including life sciences, non-profits and a children’s clothing line. Responsible for both creating and following client brand guidelines while also leveraging possibilities and opportunities for further brand development.

Chronicle Books

Design Fellow & Freelance Designer
2005

Designed and managed various children’s book titles for the Spring and Fall 2006 collections. Responsibilities included project management, scheduling, contract negotiations and art direction of freelance illustrators and photographers. Worked on various aspects of book production, from layout design to mechanicals and proof checks.

Education

The Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
BFA, Graphic Design (2005)

Design Skills

Art Direction
Design Management
Print Design
Marks + Logo Design
Identity Systems
Brand Guidelines
Environmental Design
Information Design
Package Design
Publishing