Advent, Experiential Design Agency, Nashville, TN

Head of Conceptual Design
September 2023 – Present

• Build, then lead, manage and mentor a cross-functional team of 20+ creatives—spanning concept design, copywriting, production, and technical disciplines—to deliver high-impact, narrative-driven experiences.

• Define and execute strategic departmental goals, with a focus on margin growth, operational excellence, and scalable growth.

• Champion a culture of design excellence and storytelling, elevating creative standards and reinforcing brand relevance and emotional resonance.

• Partner with executive leadership to identify market expansion opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and shape business development strategies.

• Lead end-to-end creative strategy and execution for marquee clients, translating complex brand narratives into immersive experiences across higher education, professional sports, and corporate sectors.

Creative Director
November 2021 – September 2023

• Focus on casting creative vision, leading an interdisciplinary team of Lead and mentor a team of 10+ designers and freelancers across concept and production disciplines, fostering a culture of creative excellence.

• Direct creative strategy and execution for top-tier clients in higher education, professional sports, and corporate sectors.

• Guide interdisciplinary project teams, balancing bold creative vision with business objectives and production feasibility.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse clients, contributing to client relationships, pitch development, and RFP strategy to win new business. 

Experience Designer
May 2017 – November 2021

• Lead design execution and support creative strategy across graphic, industrial, UX, interior, and architectural disciplines.

• Drive ideation and development through research, mood boards, divergent concepting, and 2D/3D design.

• Independently manage 5–10 overlapping small-scope projects, delivering full creative output and client presentations.

• Support 5–10 concurrent large-scale projects, collaborating with designers and creative directors across diverse teams.

• Partner with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to guide concepts through full production lifecycles.

Design Intern
May 2017 – September 2023

• Imagine and execute a wide variety of environmental graphic treatments, from early seconcept ideation to production-ready artwork.

  Develop and refine 3D concept and production design skills, achieving full billable status within six weeks of internship.