WHY ME?
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Creative teams work better when someone’s got their back.
Creative teams work better when someone’s got their back.
I’ve spent 15+ years leading brand and creative teams across companies of all sizes—from global consultancies to fast-growing startups. Whether I’m jumping in as a calm hand during chaotic growth, or helping a founder build their first creative team, I bring a pragmatic, people-first approach that just works.
I know how to listen, simplify, and get everyone moving in the same direction.
Speaking + Thought Leadership
JR has been invited to share his expertise across in-house creative leadership, operations, and transformation through industry panels, workshops, and podcasts.
JR has been invited to share his expertise across in-house creative leadership, operations, and transformation through industry panels, workshops, and podcasts.
Select highlights include:
Select highlights include:
Breaking the Rules: Transforming Production into an In-House Studio — Featured speaker, IHAF
Overcoming the Challenges of Leadership in a Creative Environment — Panelist, Creative Operations Exchange
In-House Agency Roundtables — Host & Speaker, IHAF (Atlanta)
Inside Jobs Podcast, Ep. 37: Agent of Change — Guest, Inside Jobs
Creative Intelligence (Course ACN 317) — Co-Creator & Instructor, ArtCenter College of Design
Google Local Guides Summit — Moderator, Google
BOLD ArtCenter Symposium for Creative Entrepreneurs — Panelist, ArtCenter
Awards + Recognition
Awards + Recognition
JR’s creative leadership has earned recognition from industry organizations and global brands alike, celebrating both individual contributions and team-driven excellence across digital, design, and marketing.
JR’s creative leadership has earned recognition from industry organizations and global brands alike, celebrating both individual contributions and team-driven excellence across digital, design, and marketing.
Select highlights include:
Select highlights include:
5 Grand, 10 Gold, 4 Silver — NYX Marcom & Video Awards across Graphics, Editing, Packaging & more (FabFitFun)
Honorable Mention, Digital Marketing — IHAF In-House Creativity Awards (FabFitFun)
Winner, #DrivenByDesign Social Contest — Cadillac (Photograph shot using Google Glass, regrammed by Cadillac)
Selected Photographer, Global Glass Campaign — Google (2 photos featured on Google+ / Twitter / Facebook)
Team Excellence Award — PwC Los Angeles “Inspire Leadership, Develop Teamwork, Achieve Excellence” (PwC)
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