Simply a creative individual who loves the analytical and logical process. Contradictory? Maybe, but I’ve never been one to be expected. I’m psyched to leverage my experience working with companies across a broad spectrum of industries to help others define their vision. Hopefully, we can do it together.
LET’S CREATE SOMETHING!
MANTIKI Creative
Philadelphia, PA
January 2020 – Present
Owner, Creative Director
As Chief Creative Director, managed, designed, and developed traditional and digital, strategic branding, design, and development initiatives for clients in the medical, investment, social, and communication sectors. I partnered with various advertising agencies, such as Ché Creative, The Kitchen Table, and Branding City. Manage a team of designers, developers, writers., and social media professionals.
Past and Present clients include Comcast, NBC XL, Campari, Santa Familia Tequila, DMGgo, Ardent Credit Union, and Intandem Capital Partners.
Brown Girl Gifts
Morrisville/Philadelphia, PA
May 2011 – December 2015
Owner, Creative Director
As Creative Director, I concepted and developed all aspects of the brand and created all products, tradeshow, and online shopping experiences for a custom product line.
Products included apparel, bedding, home décor, and accessories, all curated for a culturally diverse world.
LevLane Advertising
Philadelphia, PA
July 1998 – May 2021
Senior Vice President, Creative Director, Digital
Launched the agency’s digital department and was part of the primary new business team. As the digital department lead, with a staff complement of 5+—I supervised and produced projects from concept through production and delivery. The product list included web interface design/consulting, computer-based training, interactive trade show demos, games, screensavers, video animations, and more.
Clients included Clemens Food Group, Sunoco, KFC, Taco Bell, Twirla, Mylabology, Kennedy Health, Greater Philadelphia Select, Philadelphia Streets Department, MDVIP, Meridian Bank, Pivot Physical Therapy, Cano Health, PIDC, The Navy Yard, Center City District, and Regional GI
CoreStates Financial Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
December 1995 – est. July 1998
Assistant Vice President, Multimedia Team Leader, Creative Resources Department
Senior manager of graphics, video, multimedia, and photography departments. Staff complement of 15. Worked with various software developers to redesign and simplify the user experience of various offline applications, such as cash management and check imaging for web-based portals. Directly managed and delivered projects through concept, production, and delivery.
Notable projects included designing and developing the Philadelphia Phantoms and CoreStates Bike Race brand identity, uniforms, and merchandising.
Ché Creative
New York, NY
Designed and developed various social media animated banners assets for Comcast and NBC
Kitchen Table
Brooklyn, NY
Designed and developed various for Madam CJ Walker brand
Intandem Capital Partners
New York, NY
Designed and developed various websites within the company’s portfolio
Additional clients include
PIDC Marketing Board Member
2015 – 2022
Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies (IAAS) Mentor
2012 – 2014
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
May 1996
Continuing education program – GPA 4.0
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 1992 – 1993
Major: Visual Communications
Specialization: Graphic Design GPA 3.98
Temple University/Tyler School of Arts
Elkins Park, PA 1987 – 1988
Major: Visual Communications
Philadelphia College of Art
Philadelphia, PA Summer 1986 – Fall 1986
Major: Visual Communications
