Director of Communications & Creative Strategist
25+ years of hands-on experience — now amplified by AI-powered development. The rare combination of deep industry expertise and cutting-edge AI workflows.
Building Brands & Leading Teams
I'm a communications leader and creative strategist with over two decades of experience spanning web development, brand management, art direction, and digital marketing. I've led teams and managed multi-platform campaigns for organizations ranging from marketing agencies to one of the largest churches in the United States. What sets me apart in today's market is the combination of 25+ years of real-world expertise with AI-powered development — I use tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex alongside a modern MERN stack to deliver work faster and at a higher quality than traditional workflows allow. Deep experience means I know what to build; AI means I build it better and faster.
Professional Experience
A track record of growth from graphic design to executive communications leadership.
Director of Communications
- Spearhead digital strategy and brand management for a 10,000+ member congregation
- Lead cross-functional team across web, print, social media, and video production
- Manage annual communications budget and vendor relationships
- Oversee website ecosystem, email marketing, and content strategy
- Combine 20+ years of development expertise with AI-powered tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) to dramatically accelerate design-to-deployment timelines
- Pioneer agentic coding practices that leverage decades of domain knowledge to guide AI workflows, delivering higher-quality results faster than traditional development
Web Development Manager
- Led website redesign serving 500K+ annual visitors
- Managed WordPress multisite ecosystem of 8 interconnected sites
- Implemented SEO strategy achieving top-3 rankings for key search terms
- Directed UX improvements increasing online engagement by 40%
Senior Web Developer
- Built and maintained church website and digital platforms
- Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins
- Integrated live streaming and online giving platforms
Creative Director
- Led creative team for a full-service marketing agency
- Managed client branding, web design, and print campaigns
- Grew client portfolio across healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors
Senior Art Director
- Directed visual identity and marketing materials for enterprise clients
- Managed design team and production workflows
Senior Graphic Designer
- Created print and digital design solutions for diverse client base
- Managed pre-press production and quality control
Graphic Designer
- Designed page layouts, advertisements, and editorial graphics for community publications
Graphic Designer
- Produced newspaper layouts and advertising designs for daily publication
Skills & Capabilities
Leadership & Strategy
Web Development
Design & Creative
Marketing & Communications
AI & Development Tools
Church Technology
Selected Work
A selection of web projects I've designed, developed, and managed.
Featured Publications
My work has been recognized across leading church technology and design publications.
The Best Church Websites of 2022
Top 100 Best Church Websites of 2022
30 Beautiful Church Website Designs
Top 100 Best Church Websites of 2020
Best Church Websites 2019
Top 100 Church Websites of 2018
Church Websites — 70 Most Inspiring of 2017
18 Beautiful Easter Church Websites
8 Of The Best Church Websites This Easter
40 Beautiful Church Website Designs
Church Websites — 70 Most Inspiring of 2016
11 Of The Best Church Websites
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.
Get in touch
Whether you need help with web development, brand strategy, or communications leadership, I'm here to help. Reach out and let's discuss how I can contribute to your goals.