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I work at the intersection of the executive conversation and the creative output, turning complex organizational change into narratives, visual systems, and content experiences that move people. With 20+ years across communications strategy and creative direction, I bring end-to-end capability: from shaping leadership messaging to producing the finished design, video, and experience myself, without handing it off.

Most recently, I was the communications and creative engine for the Global CIO Office at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services producing content and experiences for a global IT team of 1,100+ colleagues across four regions.

I think like a strategist, execute like a creative, and deliver like a producer.

CORE EXPERTISE

executive communications • leadership messaging • change communication • AI-augmented content workflows • creative direction • visual storytelling • video & media production • presentation design • UX/UI • eLearning • intranet & digital ecosystems • data visualization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global CIO Communications, Strategy & Creative Direction

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (Daimler Financial Services / Mercedes-Benz Mobility) | 2018 – Present

Served as the communications and creative engine for the Global CIO Office, producing content, design, and experiences for a global IT team of 1,100+ colleagues across four regions, spanning executive messaging, brand, events, learning, and digital channels.

Partnered directly with the Global CIO and 230+ senior leaders on executive messaging, presentation design, and organizational positioning, supporting four successive CIOs over nine years
Led internal rebranding across three organizational identities (Daimler Financial, Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services), each with messaging frameworks, visual systems, and strategic alignment
Designed and produced quarterly global town halls for 1,100+ colleagues across international teams
Launched and scaled the TechConnect learning platform (2022), 72+ live sessions, 110+ presenters from five countries, 1,600+ attendees, 3,000+ video views
Produced twice-yearly senior executive leadership workshops, three-day immersive sessions for 50+ global leaders, including full creative direction, agenda design, and facilitation support
Led end-to-end communications for Mainframe Replacement Program, a large-scale transformation spanning, 920+ tasks, 280+ colleagues, 238 milestones, and 32 applications consolidated to 14 in under 354 days, including the Appreciation Map, a large-scale physical data visualization that tracked progress across 8 workstreams and turned a complex program into a shared, visible journey
Partnered with internal subject matter experts, including the Global CIO and Global CTO, to develop presentations, discussion panels, articles, blogs, and podcast appearances across 30+ external engagements over nine years, including Gartner, Cannes Lions Connected Mobility, SAFe Summit, Women Automotive Network, and Bharat Cyber Security Summit
Designed and facilitated drum circle experiences for team building, providing all instrumentation and musical direction to build inclusion, energy, and genuine connection

Communications Manager | Creative Director | Consultant

Resource Global Professionals / Accretive Solutions | 2011 – 2017

Led global client engagements in communication strategy, digital experience design, and creative execution across enterprise organizations.

Directed enterprise communication strategies and full creative lifecycles from concept through delivery
Designed and developed intranet, mobile, and digital communication platforms for major clients
Produced eLearning systems and learning management integrations
Created executive presentations, webinars, and multi-channel marketing materials

MUSIC • PRODUCTION

Founder • Creative Director • Producer

Knockout Punch Productions | 2021 – Present

Independent creative production company focused on music, video, and digital content. Produces branded and artistic media across multiple formats and platforms.

Founder • Producer • Drummer • Songwriter

KILLER DILLER - 11-Piece Traditional Ska Ensemble 2019 – Present

Founded and lead a full-scale traditional and 2 Tone-style ska band based in Detroit. Running a large creative ensemble is an exercise in production management, creative leadership, and brand building, on stage and off.

Lead all creative direction, music production, and band management
Manage branding, social media, merchandising, and live performance strategy
Performed at the Supernova International Ska Festival (2025); released three EPs and multiple compilation appearances
Coordinate booking, touring logistics, and production across a large ensemble

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

Michigan State University

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

AI Content & Workflow Tools • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) • Microsoft 365 (CoPilot, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) • UX & Web (web development, prototyping tools) • Audio Production & Music Systems