A journey of creativity, collaboration and lifelong learning
I was fortunate to work for the Washington Post and the Washington Times, where design was valued and leveraged, and teamwork was requisite. For more than two decades, I worked across print and online with many different departments, editors and news of all varieties. Collaboration wasn’t a catchword, it was a daily necessity. Throughout that time, technology was rapidly changing, requiring new skills and methodologies, from vision and design to illustration, planning, recruiting and direction. It was hard and exciting work.
That’s why it was such a huge step for me when I launched my design business in 2011. Excitement and trepidation often tripped over each other, but through a wide variety of work and clients, I found that my experience in leadership, communication, management and process parlayed nicely into running my business. I was also able to maximize my concentration and productivity by having a work environment that suits me (and my clients) best.
In addition, while serving as creative director for The Post and assistant art director at The Times, I had the responsibility of selecting and working with outside design agencies and freelancers. This experience taught me about value and service, as well as challenges faced by working with external resources. Those experiences bring me insight and influence my thinking and business practices today.
When I’m not working, my wife Rebecca and I enjoy golf, yoga, nature, food, travel, collecting art and spending time with family and friends.
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