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Info Los Angeles based creative producer and former boutique agency owner with 15+ years crafting campaigns, stories, and immersive brand worlds across music, entertainment, and culture. I bring creative clarity, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach across digital, experiential, print, and social. My work is built to not only take risks but to resonate, perform, and stick.



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citizenM Hotelscitizens of Los Angeles
Creative Direction
Production
Print
Brand Activation
KesselsKramer


To celebrate the launch of their new hotel in Los Angeles, the city of stars, we chose to spotlight some of Downtown LA’s unsung heroes. Partnering with a local photographer, we captured 52 creative, enterprising, and inspiring residents using a format iconic to LA’s casting culture: the Polaroid. The portraits became the heart of a multi-channel campaign, showcased in each hotel window and amplified through video, digital, and social content.

Apple News called it “a major artistic upgrade” and “a photo exhibit unlike any other.”






UsherLas Vegas Residency
Creative Direction
Video Production
Patriot Management
Partnered with Usher’s team to concept, direct, and produce a bold visual teaser announcing his multi-date Las Vegas residency. The video combined playful luxury with viral mischief, introducing the now-infamous “Ush Bucks”—a fictional currency that sparked widespread buzz across social media and press.




UsherBTS at the IHeartMusic Awards
Creative Direction
Video Direction
Video Production
Patriot Management
Tasked with capturing Usher’s multifaceted role as host and performer for the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, I directed, produced, and shot this exclusive behind-the-scenes piece over the course of a full week. Filmed across rehearsals, dress runs, and live show moments, the piece offers an intimate, all-access look at Usher’s creative process as he prepared for both the awards and his upcoming Las Vegas residency.




AmazonHunters Grindhouse Experience
Talent Booking
Brand Activation
Activation Production
Print

Client: Campfire
Teamed up with BuzzFeed and Amazon Prime Video to help launch Hunters with a fully immersive takeover of Highland Park, transforming an entire LA block into 1977 New York City. I managed VIP guest list and hospitality, booked music talent including A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs, coordinated production across multiple vendors, and oversaw print design and on-site activation.

The experience featured a re-created grindhouse theater screening, a character-themed afterparty at a retro bowling alley, and 16 participating storefronts styled with period details, improv actors, and interactive touchpoints tied to the show’s narrative. The event drew major press and delivered a cinematic, era-specific experience that brought Hunters to life for fans, influencers, and media.



Def JamDef Jam at ComplexCon

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Print
Brand Activation
Universal Music

Collaborated with Universal Music at ComplexCon to celebrate 35 years of Def Jam's artists including Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and more by designing and installing 'wild posting' style ads around the entire floor of the Long Beach Convention Center. This street art styled installation promoted playlists and albums using QR codes for fans to interact with at the convention. To stay true to the gritty style of 90’s New York street marketing, we enlisted MSK, one of LA’s most renowned graffitti crews, to live tag several of the walls.






PabstPabst Rebrand

Art Direction
Print
Merchandise
Pabst Brewing Company, one of America’s oldest and most iconic brands, set out to overhaul its identity. With a portfolio of over 30 beverage labels, we led the design, art direction, and production of a complete rebrand, including a new logo, full visual system, and brand collateral. Through a comprehensive brand audit and design process, we developed a wordmark that honors Pabst’s storied legacy while positioning the company for a bold and forward-looking future.


UniversalThe Motown Story
Art Direction
Production
Led creative direction and production for a 10-part animated video series celebrating 60 years of Motown. I tapped a range of creative studios, including Sunshine Mall, to bring each piece to life through distinct visual styles. The series combined archival audio interviews with bold, era-inspired animation to honor Berry Gordy Jr.’s legacy and the cultural impact of Motown. From concept development to final delivery, I oversaw the full creative process to ensure each story resonated with both historical depth and visual originality.









UniversalUMe’s Christmas Music Videos
Art Direction
Production
Collaborated with Universal Music to bring a beloved catalog of Motown holiday classics to life through animation for the very first time and kick off their ongoing Animated Classic Christmas Songs. I served as art director and producer across multiple videos in the series, working closely with a group of independent animators and illustrators to craft warm, nostalgic visuals that honored the legacy of legendary artists like The Jackson 5, The Supremes, and The Temptations.






JuiceboxxxFreaked Out American Loser
Creative Direction
Video Direction
Video Production
Dangerbird Records
Directed and produced a vérité-style short documentary on underground rapper Juiceboxxx, a longtime friend and collaborator. Freaked and American Loser captures the chaotic energy and emotional complexity of an artist navigating the margins of the music industry with relentless intensity and heart. I coordinated a team of cinematographers across the U.S., covering Juiceboxxx’s performances and off-stage moments in cities like New York, Milwaukee, and throughout the South. The film premiered on Riot Fest.




MiscFlyers

Basement 258 DJ Night
And Always Forever Festival 2024
Kulture Klub DJ Night
STRFKR U.S. Tour
Basement 258 DJ Night
Basement 258 DJ Night
Project Pat Official Afterparty
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Emo Nite Day Festival
Cruel World 2023 Official Parties
Substance Festival 2023
King Tuff U.S. Tour
Flesh & Steel Festival 2022
Basement 258 DJ Night
Basement 258 DJ Night
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Cruel World 2025 Official Parties
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Basement 258 DJ Night
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Basement 258 DJ Night
Ride or Cry Holiday Party (Canceled due to Covid)
Flesh & Steel Festival 2022
Flesh & Steel Festival 2022
Kulture Klub DJ Night
Emo Nite in NYC
Basement 258 DJ Night





MiscMerchandise

STRFKR
Angel Olsen
Devendra Banhart
No Joy
Angel Olsen
STRFKR
Emo Nite  U.S. Tour
Angel Olsen
Angel Olsen
Ride or Cry
Devendra Banhart
Substance Festival
No Joy
Emo Nite
Dan Rincon LP
Substance Festival



MiscOutdoor
ok, ballet Clothing Brand billboard
FYF Fest billboard
Juiceboxxx bench ads
Emo Nite Day bench ads
Emo Nite x Urban Outfitters billboard
Emo Nite x Urban Outfitters billboard




MiscFestival Marketing

Content Creation
Social Media
Art Direction
Supported festival marketing for Goldenvoice events like FYF and Cruel World as well as independent LA based festivals including Substance Festival and And Always Forever. Create digital first content across video motion graphics and social media delivering campaign assets that elevate each event’s identity. I’m regularly referred for my ability to handle all aspects of digital marketing and content creation from editing to design to creative direction.