About Me
A growth-minded creative thinker and problem solver
with 18+ years of professional experience.
From my early days growing up in Cleveland, to my college years in Columbus, to my decade abroad in Hong Kong, creativity has always been my driving force. It has driven my desire to constantly learn more and has propelled my professional evolution from printing and publishing, to editorial production, to web hosting and development, to digital marketing and social media, to photography and videography.
Web Hosting & Development
Full stack developer currently managing all aspects of website design and development for multiple major brands.
AWS Cloudflare MySQL SEO WordPress
Graphic Design
Experienced designer continually crafting visually compelling graphics for digital and print marketing campaigns.
Adobe Illustrator InDesign Photoshop
Data Analytics
Certified professional in data analytics, versed in tracking and reporting key metrics to drive business growth.
Google AdWords Google Analytics Meta Business Suite
Digital Advertising
Google certified with proven track record developing and optimizing targeted search and social ad campaigns.
Google Facebook Instagram YouTube
Photo/Videography
Professional photographer, videographer, and certified drone pilot. Prints available at thatsexton.com.
After Effects Lightroom Photoshop Premiere Pro
Editing & Copywriting
Excellent writer with industry experience writing and editing copy for major publications, social media, and blogs.
Cleveland.com DFS Fortune Magazine TIME Magazine
Education
A proud Buckeye, I graduated from
The Ohio State University in 2005.
My primary area of study was in creative and critical writing with additional study in visual communication design, fine arts, and architecture. Academic accolades include being placed on Dean’s List in Autumn 2003 as well as Spring, Summer, and Autumn 2005.
Experience
From small publishers, to industry leaders,
to my own startup, and more.
Stark Enterprises | starkenterprises.com
Digital Director, Jul ’18 – Present
629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Maximize Stark Enterprises’ online presence and drive revenue by:
» Overseeing and optimizing the digital infrastructure for all properties, including websites, social media, and hosting.
» Developing and executing engaging digital marketing campaigns across all properties.
» Strategically targeting potential clients through effective digital advertising.
» Leveraging data analytics to inform marketing decisions and improve performance.
» Leading and mentoring a team of marketing professionals to achieve goals.
Key areas of focus: Content creation (graphics, photos, videos) | Event marketing (public and private) | Retail and leasing campaigns | Social media management | Search engine marketing (SEM) | Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising | Data analysis and reporting
Cuyahoga Creative | cuyahogacreative.com
Founder & Lead Designer, Apr ’12 – Present
1536 St. Clair Ave #31, Cleveland, OH 44114
As the founder, I deliver comprehensive design solutions, from captivating graphics to functional websites. My expertise extends to photography, videography, and certified drone operations, enabling me to capture impactful visuals and immersive experiences for clients.
TIME Asia | time.com
Editorial Production Coordinator, Oct ’07 – Apr ’12
979 King’s Road, 37/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
At TIME Magazine, I ensured the timely and accurate production of international editions by coordinating workflows, designing and retouching visuals, crafting engaging page layouts, overseeing quality control for printing, and supervising the production team.
Greyden Press | greydenpress.com
Prepress Assistant, Jan ’06 – Apr ’07
5818 Wilmington Pike #228, Centerville, OH 45459
As a production specialist I was responsible for operating printing presses, managing document preparation, creating digital assets, and overseeing the print fulfillment process, as well as training and supervising staff to ensure efficient operations that met production deadlines.
Cisco Systems, Inc | cisco.com
Production Intern, Jun ’00 – Aug ’00
4125 Highlander Pkwy, Richfield, OH 44286
At Cisco Systems, I was a dedicated production associate responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of product assembly. My responsibilities included conducting rigorous testing, coordinating production workflows, managing inventory, and training new team members.
Certifications
Licensed Remote Pilot and Google Certified professional with 5+ years of professional experience.
Brands
A look at some of the brands
I’ve worked with recently.
