I have had the privilege of working for companies that supported my growth within each role, increasing my responsibilities and leadership opportunities while maintaining a strong focus on creativity. I have successfully managed teams both in traditional office settings and fully remote environments, on national and global scales. I believe in authentic storytelling, data-driven results, and the power of teamwork.

Vice President, Marketing and Communications | Susan G. Komen National Breast Cancer Foundation

Remote | July 2018 - Current
Leading creative direction, operation, strategic development and execution of unified, multi-media campaign initiatives to enhance and support the Susan G. Komen national brand. Responsibilities include working with internal and external partners to produce superior brand focused work, leading the cooperative efforts between each group as they work on major initiatives—collaborating to strategize, create and deliver campaigns and program marketing that fuel the Susan G. Komen mission: To save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Owner | RD Creative

Remote | January 2007- Current
Savannah based landscape artist — taking the ever changing scenes of the lowcountry and bringing them to life on canvas through vibrant color and unexpected compositions.

Adjunct Professor | Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)

Remote | August 2021 - May 2023
Adjunct Professor in MICA’s graduate program: The Business of Art and Design, with a concentration in market research. I still serve as a guest speaker and Capstone Review panelist.

Creative Services Director | YPO International

Remote, HQ office in Dallas, TX | November 2016 - July 2018
Director of Creative Services for the international in-house marketing team. Responsible for leading the visual evolution of the YPO global brand. Responsible for creative team in all visual mediums, email marketing, public and private websites and data analytics that drive and inform strategy. YPO is a global community of chief executives dedicated to becoming Better Leaders through Lifelong Learning and Idea Exchange™.

Vice President of Agency Services | DX Marketing

Savannah, Georgia | March 2013 - November 2016
Responsibilities included leading the Creative and Digital teams to strategically enhance or create our clients brand through all creative mediums, focusing on data analytics to drive creative direction and execution. DXM is a comprehensive targeted marketing firm offering multi–channel services ranging from research and analytics to digital, creative and production — focused on using leading–edge marketing technology and data–driven strategies to help businesses succeed.

Executive Director of Creative Production | SCAD

Savannah, Georgia | March 2005 - March 2013
Responsible for the operation, strategic development and execution of unified communications initiatives in an in-house agency environment to enhance the visibility and reputation of SCAD. Supervised: Creative, Production, Traffic, Visual Media (Photo + Video), Communication Management and Editorial Departments.
Responsibilities include working with each department individually and collectively to produce superior creative work, as well as oversee the cooperative efforts between each group as they work on major initiatives for the university—collaborating throughout SCAD to understand, access, create and deliver communications solutions that achieve the overall objectives and brand standards of SCAD. These projects and campaigns reflect all locations: Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste and Hong Kong.

Production Manager | Image

Graphic Designer | Gulfstream Aerospace

Graphic Designer | Accurate Lithograph

RECENT AWARDS

2024 Communicator Awards, 4 winning entries for Susan G. Komen
2023 Anthem Awards: Stand for H.E.R. Non-Profit Campaign
2022 Comm Arts Award: Advertising for the Komen “Moments Campaign” in partnership with Rathkoph Photograhy
2022 American Photography 38 : Komen “Moments” Campaign in partnership with Rathkopf Photography.
2020 Gold Communicator Award, Video Non-Profit : Chaunte Lowe
2020 Gold and Silver Telly Awards, Video Non-Profit: Chaunte Lowe

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Current:
Board of Directors: Tybee Island YMCA
Board of Directors: Friends of TIMA

Past:
LeadHERship Global : 2021 National Advisory Board Member
Rape Crisis Center of Savannah
Boys and Girls Club of Savannah
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Savannah
Union Mission Coastal Georgia

EDUCATION

BFA, Graphic Design: Savannah College of Art and Design, 2002