Executive Summary

Executive Summary

I help organizations simplify complexity and turn brand and marketing into real growth drivers.

For more than two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of creativity and business strategy — leading brand transformations, launching new platforms, building high-performing marketing organizations, and partnering with executive teams during moments of growth and change.

Over time, I realized most organizations don’t lack ideas. They lack clarity.

That insight led me to build MNIML — a strategic framework and operating philosophy designed to help founders and leadership teams simplify decisions, align priorities, and move forward with focus. MNIML provides the thinking, structure, and tools to cut through noise and build with intention.

To support execution, I also founded Grimes Studio, a production and creative studio that helps brands bring strategy to life through design, content, and storytelling. Strategy without execution stalls. Execution without strategy wastes energy. Together, they create momentum.

My role sits at the center of that ecosystem — partnering with leadership teams to clarify direction, align teams, and build brands and marketing platforms that drive meaningful growth.

If you’re navigating growth, repositioning your brand, or building what’s next, I’d love to explore how we can work together.

I work with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams navigating growth, repositioning, or transformation — moments when clarity matters most. Organizations that see brand and marketing as strategic growth levers, not support functions. I partner with leaders who value alignment over activity, decisive strategy over noise, and forward momentum built on focus.

Work Experience

Work Experience

EVP, Creative

EVP, Creative

2024 - Present

2024 - Present

DBM Group

Lead agency-wide creative and brand strategy across a portfolio of national clients.

chief brand officer

chief brand officer

2022 - 2024

2022 - 2024

Elevo

Led brand, marketing, and creative transformation for a rapidly growing education organization.

Executive creative Director

Executive creative Director

2020 - 2022

2020 - 2022

DBM Group

Provided strategic creative leadership across national client portfolio.

Founder, CCO

Founder, CCO

2018 - 2020

2018 - 2020

Crop Agency

Founded boutique agency serving health, wellness, and lifestyle brands.

creative director

creative director

2017 - 2018

2017 - 2018

Sandbox Agency

Led creative teams delivering integrated campaigns for global brands and ensured client continuity post-acquisition.

creative Director

creative Director

2011 - 2017

2011 - 2017

ymarketing

Built agency creative department supporting rapid company growth. Led client portfolio transition through agency acquisition, maintaining strategic continuity and executive-level client trust.

Skills

Skills

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Team Leadership & Culture Building

Marketing Leadership

Executive Stakeholder Management

Creative Direction

New Business Development

Integrated Campaign Development

New Business Development

Integrated Campaign Development

Strategy Workshop Facilitation

Education

Platt College, San Diego

Graphic Design & Media Arts

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