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Hello! I'm Ryan

...a digital creative and design nerd that is obsessed with making the online world more engaging, enriching, and accessible by crafting code, variegating vectors, and pushing pixels.

I'm a seasoned creative leader with over 10 years of experience driving innovative design strategies and managing high-performing teams. Proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Adept at translating business goals into actionable design solutions while mentoring talent and optimizing workflows. Seeking to lead a forward-thinking team at a stable yet innovative company where I can shape digital experiences and drive measurable results.

Curriculum vitae.

Key Leadership Achievements.

Led the rebranding of AIG to Corebridge Financial, unifying digital presence and boosting team efficiency through the development of a comprehensive design system and streamlined workflows.
Spearheaded award-winning campaigns for Delta Airlines and American Express, setting new industry benchmarks and delivering measurable business impact.
Developed and implemented a company-wide design system and marketing email template system, enhancing brand consistency and operational efficiency across departments.
Created internal tools, training programs, and best practices, improving digital design production and elevating team performance through mentorship and strategic guidance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (including developers, marketers, and project managers) to deliver seamless projects under tight deadlines while maintaining creative excellence.

Professional history.

AIG / Corebridge

Creative Director - Digital

Sept 2014 – Present

aig.com / corebridgefinancial.com

Directed the design and development of the Corebridge global website, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business objectives.
Led the creative team in rebranding digital content from AIG to Corebridge across websites, landing pages, and multimedia experiences, ensuring consistency and quality.
Developed and governed a design system for internal and public-facing digital applications, driving brand cohesion and operational efficiency.
Implemented a marketing email template design system, optimizing production workflows and ensuring scalability.
Established creative production workflows with interdepartmental SLAs, improving collaboration and project delivery timelines.
Mentored and trained emerging talent, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
Leveraged research, A/B testing, and data analytics to inform design decisions and enhance marketing effectiveness.

Seed Creative

Creative Director / Proprietor

Jan 2002 – Sept 2014

Led successful campaigns for Fortune 500 clients including Delta Airlines, American Express, Merrill Lynch, and Astra Zeneca, delivering work that exceeded client expectations and set industry standards.
Managed a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, and developers, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized innovation and timely delivery.
Developed digital strategies encompassing SEO, SEM, content creation, and social media advertising, driving measurable results for B2B and B2C clients.
Translated client goals into actionable creative strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand vision.

GWI

Creative Director / Graphic Designer

Mar 2001 – Jan 2003

Conceptualized and executed projects for clients such as Home Depot and Janus International, overseeing creative direction, workflow, and fulfillment.
Managed a production team, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to project timelines.

Core Competencies.

Leadership & Team Building: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams to achieve excellence.
Strategic Vision: Expertise in aligning creative output with business goals through data-driven insights and innovative design strategies.
Project Management: Skilled in managing complex projects, optimizing workflows, and delivering results under tight deadlines.
Collaboration: Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-impact projects.
Mentorship & Training: Passionate about developing talent and fostering environments where creativity thrives.
Technical Proficiency: Strong foundation in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch) and front-end development (HTML, CSS, PHP).

Disciplines

Website design
Design system development / implementation / governance
UX design
UX research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Email design

Software

Adobe Creative Suite
- XD
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Acrobat
Sketch
Figma
Invision

CMS/Platforms

Adobe Experience Manager
WordPress
Joomla
Ceros multimedia interactive platform

Certifications.

DeQue ADA compliance training
Google Adwords Fundamentals Certified Professional
Google Adwords Advanced Search Certified Professional
Google Adwords Advanced Display Certified Professional
Google Analytics IQ Certified Professional
Bing Accredited Professional

Education.

Savannah College of Art and Design

Product Design / Graphic Design

scad.edu

Pursued Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Product Design and Graphic Design
Dean’s List for academic achievements

Kennesaw State University

Business administration

ksu.edu

Coles College of Business / Georgia SBA – Continuing Education Small Business Development Course

Associations.

AIGA

aiga.org

The American Institute of Graphic Arts is a professional organization for design. Its members practice all forms of communication design, including graphic design, typography, interaction design, user experience, branding and identity.

Interaction Design Foundation

interaction-design.org

The Interaction Design Foundation is an educational organization which produces open access educational materials online with the stated goal of "democratizing education by making world-class educational materials free for anyone, anywhere."

Digital Marketing Institute

digitalmarketinginstitute.com

DMI is the global standard in Digital Marketing Certification. Our mission is to support marketers achieve their learning ambitions and help them realize their full potential.

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