Who is this guy?

Experience

Creative Director @ Unno
Jan 2019 - Present

Designer @ Monospace
May 2018 - Jan 2019

Core Proficiencies

Innovative Creative Director with 15+ years of experience in art direction, brand development, graphic design and digital marketing.

Recognized for leading brand innovation and high-impact design while transforming in-house creative operations to boost efficiency, and ensure consistent brand expression across global platforms. Skilled in building scalable design systems, visual toolkits, and brand standards that enhance collaboration across cross-functional and international teams. Adept at integrating emerging technologies to modernize workflows. Brings a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with proven leadership in mentoring and managing high-performing creative teams to exceed business and campaign goals. Known for delivering impactful brand systems, campaigns, and compelling visual storytelling that drive measurable impact. Experienced in elevating brand identity and communications across digital, print, and environmental touchpoints—supporting both enterprise transformation and agile, client-facing initiatives. Pursues excellence beyond design through triathlon training and culinary exploration, bringing the same curiosity and discipline to creative challenges.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Newmark, Dallas, TX 2019 to Present

Creative Director | Senior Graphics Designer

Spearhead the design and production of high-value pitch books and offering memorandums to secure multi-million-dollar investments from clients, such as Welltower, Carlyle, Harrison Street, and Goldman Sachs. Manage design projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Cultivates a collaborative creative environment among designers to drive brand consistency and design excellence company-wide. Establish strong collaboration with executive leadership and financial analysts to convert intricate financial data into compelling visuals and digestible narratives through advanced data visualization. Plan and execute full marketing campaign and visuals for global conferences and tradeshow booth in close collaboration with vendors.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Designed and implemented scalable design systems and reusable templates to increase workflow efficiency across global teams.

• Amplified internal brand literacy by launching cross-functional training sessions/resource toolkits for unified design execution.

• Elevated market presence and lead generation through the development and execution of robust branding and visual identity strategies for high-profile trade shows and conferences in New York and Las Vegas.

• Championed the firm’s environmental design initiatives by directing large-scale spatial branding projects and promotional merchandise to reinforce client engagement.

The Five Star Institute – Magnolia Publishing, Dallas, TX 2013 to 2020

Art Director

Led brand storytelling and visual design for national campaigns, as well as translated marketing goals into impactful creative that elevated engagement and audience connection. Balanced multiple concurrent projects ranging from web design to brand identity to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality. Produced high-impact advertising content tailored to diverse market sectors in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Served as Art Director for the national publication Signature Kitchens & Baths and contributed as one of the Art Directors for Pasadena Magazine; collaborated with editorial teams on the West Coast and designed high-impact print advertisements for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Selected Accomplishments:

• Elevated campaign results through cross-functional ideation sessions and deep analysis of brand positioning.

• Piloted end-to-end campaigns across digital and print platforms to optimize client visibility and lead conversion.

• Delivered creative assets for prestigious clients, such as Fort Worth Bass Hall, Pasadena Magazine, Hudson & Marshall Auctioneers, and regional tourism boards to support community and cultural initiatives.

• Devised cohesive layouts and visual strategies for editorial products, including magazines, city guides, and playbills to drive readership and advertiser interest.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts (MA) in Musical Performance and Conducting | Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music, Moscow, Russia

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Musical Performance | Penza College of Music, Penza Russia

Professional Courses: Data Visualization Course, Southern Methodist University | Film Scoring Course,
Berkeley college of Music

Brand Strategy & Visual Identity
Investor Presentations & Pitch Decks
Data Visualization & Financial Design Team Leadership & Creative Direction Creative Thought Leadership
Print Collateral & Digital Campaigns Motion Graphics & Storyboarding Enterprise Rebranding
Design Systems & Template Creation Vendor Management & Print Production Workflow Optimization
dea Generation & Brainstorming
Presentation Design & Visual Storytelling
Strategic Thinking
Design Problem-Solving
Fluent in Russian Language

Core Proficiencies

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