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Creative Director & Design Strategist
ex-Walmart,
ex-Ralph Lauren,
ex-Stitch Fix,
ex-Coach
past clients
Through strategic concepts and creative collaborations, I bring 19+ years of creative leadership experience across industries to my work in brand, creative, and impact. My unique positioning as a creative leader has helped drive business objectives and impact at purpose-driven companies, award-winning nonprofits, Fortune 500 retailers, and breakthrough start-ups.
Explore Courtney's key skills, specialized expertise, and industry preferences below.
As creative leaders with a shared commitment to quality, collaboration, and creativity, we're proud to pursue out most meaningful work and deliver the best every time.
Creative Direction
I help brands create insight-driven creative strategies, seasonal and product campaigns, and design-driven solutions.
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A member of the Neol Creative Leaders community
I believe in Neol because I believe in the power of bringing together often disparate creative thinkers in a nimble environment to work across projects and industries and create paths forward for the evolving landscape of purpose-driven work.