Award-winning creative director experienced in executing typographic, photographic, and illustrative design solutions for brands and publications that include lifestyle, city/regional, food, fashion, home & garden, business, sports, and healthcare. Guiding projects from concept to completion with expertise in creative design, layouts and covers, redesigns, directing photo shoots, commissioning freelancers, motivating staff and mentoring rising talent. Adept at coordinating the needs of clients, publishers, and editors with the skills of creatives.