01 CORE COMPETENCIES
Owned Digital Experience • Website Strategy • CRM & Email Marketing • Consumer Journey Optimization • Brand Strategy • Cross-Functional Leadership • Digital Ecosystem Development • Data-Driven Storytelling • Known Consumer Database (KCD) Growth • Content Strategy • UX/UX Collaboration • Performance Marketing • Integrated Campaigns • Audience Segmentation • Loyalty Programs • Scalable Systems Design
02 AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Clio Awards Winner
Effie Awards Winner
AdAge Recognition
AdWeek Recognition
03 EXPERIENCE
02.2016 - PRESENT
SIXTEEN AGENCY
Founder, MarCom Lead
Founder and strategic lead of a brand and marketing consultancy specializing in owned digital experience, CRM, and brand development for startups, SMBs, and investor-backed ventures. Oversee all client strategy across website modernization, lifecycle email, content marketing, and scalable MarCom systems. Known for helping early-stage companies establish brand identity, grow Known Consumer Databases (KCD), and align digital ecosystems to user behavior. Work closely with startup founders, marketing teams, and VCs to deliver measurable outcomes across audience engagement, revenue, and retention.
04.2017 - 02.2018
RYOT STUDIOS
Creative Director, MarCom Lead
Led Verizon’s internal brand studio across strategy, editorial, design, and production—delivering branded content, CRM programs, and digital storytelling for platforms including HuffPost, Yahoo, AOL, TechCrunch, and Tumblr. Developed full-funnel content strategies aligned with performance metrics, audience insights, and publisher KPIs. Secured $1.7M in new business and three major accounts in the first 90 days. Led branded content executions across multimedia editorial, experiential, and cross-platform campaigns with budgets up to $15M.
09.2013-02.2015
LAIRD & PARTNERS
Creative Director
Served as lead editorial and brand strategist for 40+ consumer and lifestyle brands, overseeing messaging, campaign development, and go-to-market creative. Sole writer of the award-winning “I’m No Angel” campaign for Lane Bryant (Effie & Clio winner with 19B media impressions) and the highly successful “OMGel!” launch for Sally Hansen, which sold 25M+ units in 6 months. Led campaign development and pitch strategy for clients including Rimmel, Coach, Katy Perry Fragrances, Danier, and Swarovski.
05.2013 - 09.2013
LIPMAN
Associate Creative Director
Oversaw brand strategy, editorial, and creative concepting for 20+ clients, leading the agency’s content and pitch development efforts. Directed winning brand launches and digital strategies for Carrera and Herradura, and collaborated directly with the CCO on high-profile acquisitions. Built Westfield’s World Trade Center brand book and full B2B toolkit including web rollout strategy, messaging framework, and launch plan.
10.2012 - 05.2013
LIPMAN
Senior Copywriter
Led creative and messaging strategy for campaign and pitch development across high-profile clients. Sole writer of 7 For All Mankind’s global digital-first campaign directed by James Franco. Collaborated closely with creative leadership and client stakeholders to shape brand voice, storytelling, and experiential creative for Westfield’s World Trade Center and Genetic Denim.
09.2011 - 10.2012
GREY GLOBAL
Copywriter
Wrote integrated campaigns for Playtex, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, DKMS, and Panadol within the agency’s “Healthy People” group. Developed the global 360° “Play On” campaign for Playtex, spanning digital, CRM, shopper, and retail. Partnered with strategy, insights, and legal to ensure brand consistency across consumer-facing channels and compliance-driven messaging.
09.2010 - -09.2011
DEUTSCH INC.
Associate Copywriter
Contributed copy across all media channels for 16+ national brands including PNC Bank, Degree, Carefree, and Got Milk?. Directed radio records and participated in high-level pitch development, brand storytelling, and early-stage UX writing. Served as agency mentor for The TORCH Program and collaborated with integrated teams across broadcast, print, and digital.
04 ADDITIONAL SKILLSETS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Creative Direction
Brand Strategy & Growth Hacking
Executive Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Strategic Positioning & Brand Equity
Consumer Insights & Research
Client Engagement & Retention
Business Growth Strategy
Mentorship & Talent Development
Stakeholder Management
High-Performance Culture
Purpose-Driven Marketing
Future-Proofing Brands
Agile Creative Processes
CROSS-INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Fortune 500 Client Management
CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Venture-backed Startups
Retail & E-Commerce Strategy
Tech Industry Branding
Healthcare & Wellness Marketing
Luxury Brand Marketing
B2B and B2C Campaigns
Global Brand Strategy
Social Impact Campaigns
CREATIVE
MASTERY
Concept Development
Disruption & Innovation
360° Campaigns
Omnichannel Storytelling
Integrated Marketing
Experiential Marketing
Content Strategy
Brand Transformation
Visual Identity
Creative Problem Solving
Art Direction
Copywriting Expertise
Creative Ideation
Design-Led Thinking
Immersive Storytelling
PERFORMANCE METRICS
ROI Optimization
Campaign Effectiveness
Market Share Growth
Lead Generation Strategies
Audience Engagement Metrics
Consumer Retention
Revenue Generation
Creative Award Recognition
Impressions & Virality
TECH
INNOVATION
Search Engine Optimization
AI-Driven Creativity
Digital Transformation
Emerging Platforms
(TikTok, Threads, etc.)
Omnichannel Marketing
User-Centered Design (UCD)
Digital Ecosystems
Analytics & Optimization
AR & VR Campaign Ideation
MarTech Integration
INTERPERSONAL APTITUDE
Unparalleled Organization
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Executive Presence
Compassionate Critique
Negotiation & Persuasion
Creative Conflict Resolution
Visionary Thinking
Resilience & Adaptability
Pivoting in Crisis