I am a freelance creative director/designer and brand developer from Chicago, recently relocated to downtown Raleigh, NC.

I put together "fun ideas" and pull-marketing strategies for businesses and brands, and then oversee their execution as hands-on as possible; from Beard Award-winning restaurants, to clothing companies, to professional athletes.

Most recently, I acted on the creative side of Geoff Funk Digital/Restless Digital); helping establish one of the most effective digital marketing agencies in rock music. Also some country. And pop, I guess. And also some music festivals. That company is now a property of XX Artists.

Since beginning my freelance career in 2005, I've also helped establish and grow a design/print firm (now sold), owned/operated two print shops, and held multiple other in-house/retainer contracts. Most of that work has been for bands, tech firms, and other companies, mostly with ties to the music industry.

That's more than ten subtle links to past clients. If you think we might work well together, I'd love to hear what you're working on.