About

Hello. I am a Creative Director that specializes in product design for engaging experiences.

I possess a wealth of expertise as a Creative Director, boasting over two decades of experience in crafting product-centric designs for web and app interfaces. My leadership has guided multifaceted teams in strategizing, storytelling, designing, developing, and executing cutting-edge ideas to enhance client engagement, broaden audience reach and enhance profitability.

During my 10+ years with AKQA, I have worked with esteemed clients such as Capital One Software, CDW, Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A, Consumer Reports, Delta Air Lines, Mailchimp, The Masters, NEOM and Replit creating multiple experiences for some of these brands. In addition, I have contributed significantly to successful pitches and proposals for renowned clients such as BMW, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and UPS.

I started my career at CNN.com working directly in the newsroom crafting projects through static visuals as well as animated story telling components via Flash. Over my 10+ years with CNN.com I shifted to be heavily involved Election Coverage for multiple years, iOS and Android applications and several website redesigns.

Capabilities & Knowledge

Accessibility Standards

Branding

Product Design

Prototyping

Story Boarding

Story Telling

Strategy

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Keynote

Sketch

Recognition & Awards

  • 2020 The Webby Awards - Nominee - Apps, Mobile & Voice Sports: Masters App

  • 2020 The Webby Awards - Nominee - Websites Media Streaming: Masters Track

  • AIGA Design Archives 365: 29 - Brand and identity systems design

  • SPD - Gold Medal, Site of the Year (digital only): CNN.com

  • The Webby Awards - Official Honoree: CNN.com (News) for 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2005

  • 2011 The Webby Awards - Official Honoree: Politics

  • 2010 The Webby Awards - Nominee: CNNPolitics.com

  • 2010 Peabody Award - Coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster

  • 2009 The Webby Awards - Official Honoree: Election Center 2008

  • 2008 The Webby Awards - Nominee: CNN.com

  • 2008 Peabody Award - Coverage of the 2008 Presidential Campaigns and Debates

  • 2007 The Webby Awards - Official Honoree: America Votes 2006

  • 2005 The Webby Awards - Official Honoree: America Votes 2004

Education

University of Georgia - August 1999

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Computer Animation

A bit more about my passions

I’m an Atlanta native who is half Danish and who has a big passion for Legos. I’ve taken this childhood love of Legos to build award winning digital experiences throughout my career. Please drop me a note if you would like to either connect or collaborate on a project together.

In my free time, I race a variety of sailboats throughout the country with my kids and friends. For the past few years, my wife and I have been co-chairs for our Junior Cinco de Mayo Regatta held at Atlanta Yacht Club. I have served as the SCIRA Snipe District 4 Governor for the southeast region of the U.S. and oversaw our 2012 Snipe National Championships in Miami.