I help creative people develop concepts and realize projects. My goal is to promote discovery, reflection, and progress. While my own diverse work as an artist and designer has been rewarding, establishing creative platforms in support of others has been one of my most gratifying pursuits.
My collaborators and clients include artists, designers, athletes, apparel and accessory companies, snowboard manufacturers, museums, and academic institutions, to name a few. Eternally optimistic, so are the people I work with.
I am a multidisciplinary arts professional with a 25-year career that spans fine art, commercial design, and education—endless streams of wonder, meaningful relationships, and positive progression have blessed my path in the arts.
As a creative director, I have developed and led branding, multi-platform content, and visual design systems for international clients across various industries. In my roles as a gallery and museum design director, I have organized influential exhibitions, participated in global art fairs, and produced immersive art events over the past two decades. My creative work is influenced by a mindful, holistic approach that bridges aesthetics with social insight.
Currently, I serve as the Director of Design at Laguna Art Museum and sit on the City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission, where I continue to shape public engagement with the arts.
Fine Art, Design, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit
Experience
Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Multi-Channel Content Creation, Leadership, Team Development and Management, Brand Management, Project Management, Campaign Development and Management, Mentoring, Workshops, Lectures, Branding, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Curatorial Services, Artist Collaborations, Event Production, Exhibition Design, Art Sales and Advisory. Fluency in current advertising, design, and fashion trends.
Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Planning, Teamwork, Time Management, Self-Management, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail.
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Office 365, Website Design, UX, Email Marketing, Social Media and Mobile Marketing, Paid Social Media Advertising, Storytelling, and Copywriting. Exhibition Design & Tech.
Education
Master of Arts, Humanities
Specialization in Cultural Philosophy
Antioch University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Antioch University
Languages
FPP: Czech, Spanish
EP: Italian, French
Projects Published in
Los Angeles Times, Art Forum, Artillery, Art News, For Your Art, Carla, Curate LA, Artnet, Hyperallergic, Los Angeles - I’m Yours, Voyage LA, Twelv, Art & Cake, Riviera, Orange County Times, Art & Antiques, Sight Unseen, Lo Down, and Project Therapy.
Select Collaborators
Coastline Community College, Electric Visual Evolution, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna College of Art & Design, Lib Technologies, Mike Parillo, Mystic Skates, Nitro Snowboards, Roark Revival, Travis Rice, and Volcom.