Hello!
My name is Matt.

I am a senior creative director with extensive hands-on experience developing creative, strategic and innovative design systems and brand identities for some of the world’s biggest brands.

I'm known for leading multidisciplinary teams through complex design challenges to deliver best-in-class brand experiences and creative solutions.

Experience

Global Creative Director
Ciena  |  Remote from Los Angeles, CA  | 
May 2023 – Present

Head of Creative
Philips  |  Remote from Los Angeles, CA  | 
January 2021 – December 2022

Creative Director, Brand Identity and Design
AT&T  |  Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA |
July 2013 – September 2020

Creative Director, Global Brand and Packaging Design
Mary Kay Cosmetics  |  Dallas, TX  | 
September 2006 – July 2013

Senior Designer and Art Director
RBMM + The Richards Group  |  Dallas, TX  | 
September 1999 – March 2006

Designer
Swieter Design  |  Dallas, TX  | 
March 1999 – September 1999

Art Director
The Buntin Group  |  Nashville, TN  | 
September 1998 – March 1999

Professional Mentor
The Creative Circus School of Design

Professional Mentor
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

Skills

Creative direction
Design leadership and strategy
Brand identity development
Team growth and management
Brand experience design
Global brand activation
Brand architecture
Campaign development
Systems thinking
Brand management
Cross-functional collaboration
Process and system development
Budget oversight
Mentoring and coaching
Change management