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I've spent 12 years building brands that move people and another 20 writing music that does the same thing. Those two things aren't separate careers. They're the same instinct applied in different rooms.
By day, I'm a Creative Director and brand strategist. I've partnered directly with CEOs, led rebrands that drove hundreds of percent in revenue growth, and built creative operations at a global music technology platform. I know how to translate a business problem into a creative strategy and see it through to execution.
Outside of that, I'm a songwriter, producer, and composer. I was a signed recording artist on Tooth & Nail Records with 26M+ streams and national tours alongside Papa Roach and Rise Against. Today. I write and produce original music for bands, artists, sync, film, and television through my independent practice, Hyper Muse Studios. I also work with brands on sonic identity and sound design when the project calls for it.
Creative Direction & Campaigns
Big Ideas that Don’t Play it Safe
Creative direction is where strategy stops being theoretical and starts being loud. I develop ideas that don’t just look good; they feel good, they stick, and they move people.
Campaigns, content systems, and visual worlds that keep your brand consistent while refusing to play it safe. Whether it’s a 360 launch or a single killer execution, I push concepts until they’re distinct, then shape them through art direction, storytelling, and production. I can step in as a fractional CD to lead your team, or build campaigns end-to-end that make your brand unignorable.
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Who Cares, and Why
Brands die when they try to be everything to everyone. Strategy is about finding the sharp edge, the truth that cuts through the noise, and building everything around it.
I run fast, focused strategy sprints that strip away the corporate fluff and get to the core: who you are, why you matter, and how you stand apart. From positioning and audience clarity to messaging frameworks and brand architecture, the goal isn’t decks and jargon—it’s a point of view strong enough to rally your team and unforgettable enough to stick with your audience.