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If you're looking for talent that attacks projects with high-octane storytelling in the digital age ... you're good.

The work shown here encompasses event marketing, strategy development, proposals, shows/meetings (live and virtual), internal and external PR/Comms, training, collateral, display UI/UX design, journalism, plus space design and site commissioning. Delivery is via print, video, on-site and mobile/digital. 

​My career demonstrates the varied skills needed to work with agencies, individual clients and the media.  My experience centers on automotive OEMs, the automotive aftermarket, plus the marine, power sports, insurance and technology industries. But I can apply my craft across industries and fields. 

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IT'S ALWAYS ABOUT THE STORY

Every form of communication tells a story to a particular audience at a specific time for an intentional purpose via a chosen channel. Understanding these truths informs my approach to every project from major B2B and media events to videos, interactive displays, training programs and mobile content.
Creative Director & Executive Speech Writer:
• GM President Steve Keifer with NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon
• 2017 & 2018 GM Global Purchasing Annual Meetings in Detroit

MAJOR PROJECTS

GM WORLD
Location: GM Headquarters, Detroit
Challenge: Bring 40,000 square feet of public space to life
Role: Creative director, lead content developer, producer
Date Commissioned: 3 installations since 2018
Deliverables:
  • 200+ feet of walkway galleries
  • 5-story video wall
  • 8 individual reader rails (32:9 ratio)
  • 97-foot Carousel LED wall 
  • Interactive timeline display (UI/UX concept and content)
  • Aggregating of 3,000+ images plus artifacts
  • Commissioning and staff training
AAA HERITAGE CENTER
Location: Auto Club Group Headquarters, Dearborn, MI
Challenge: Create a heritage center for internal and external audiences within an underutilized space
Role: Creative director and strategist, lead researcher and content developer, producer, internal and external team/vendor manager
Date Commissioned:  Q4 2019
Deliverables:
  • 125 feet of throughways with 17 display zones
  • 2,200 square feet of graphics
  • 200+ physical artifacts displayed
  • 7 integrated digital interactive displays including a dual-screen Interactive Timeline with over 270 individual entries comprised of text, historic photos and movies
CHEVROLET DAYTONA EXPERIENCE
Location: Daytona International Speedway (infield)
Challenge: Transform an existing derelict building into a premium activation and meeting space with a functioning garage
Role: Creative director and strategist, lead researcher and content developer, producer, IT/tech designer, creative & IT vendor manager, digital content manager
Date Commissioned:  Q1 2017
Deliverables:
  • Interior/Exterior AV system design intent
  • 28 video modules written/produced including the historic series "Chevrolet At Daytona"
  • Rooftop LED ribbon content and programming
  • Daytona International Speedway mobile app content for Team Chevy
  • CMS (BrightAuthor) programming
  • Site commissioning and ongoing AV system maintenance 
  • Building operational handbook
  • Espresso machine maintenance
GM PERFORMANCE & RACING LOBBY
Location: GM Propulsion Systems Headquarters, Pontiac, MI
Challenge: Build out defined new construction (3,500 sq.ft.) to become "A Racing Showplace" that engages corporate partners, building employees and racing fans
Role: Creative director and strategist, lead researcher and content developer, producer, IT/tech designer, creative/IT vendor manager
Date Commissioned:  Q3 2015
Deliverables:
  • Interior UX from concept to commissioning 
  • Interactive display UI; 3 major displays including first-ever Interactive Timeline featuring over 320 dynamically-generated historical entries (display IP now in its 4th generation)
  • Timeline Demo Here
  • 10 major video modules for main 23-foot LED screen
  • Post-commissioning GM employee training on AV and content management systems
BUSINESS SHOWS & MEDIA EVENTS
Locations: Detroit, Daytona Beach, Las Vegas, Austin, Charlotte, Philadelphia
Challenge: Help executives meet their personal, corporate and media communication goals via live and virtual events
Role: Executive speech writer, event creative director and strategist, video producer, executive coach
Date: First major meeting written and produced in 1986
Deliverables:
  • Scripts for executives
  • Run-of-show agendas
  • Powerpoint and Keynote decks
  • Scripts or pre-show prep for special guests including personalities such as Luke Bryan, Guy Fieri, Gene Simmons, Kid Rock and Optimus Prime, plus business leaders such as Rick Hendrick and Mark Reuss, as well as top-tier racers including John Force, Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon
Ever Creative.  Innovative. Indomitable.  Pragmatic.  Resourceful.  Spirited.