The Work

Recent pieces that represent the diversity of my experience: AI strategy, digital transformation,  product design, service blueprints, and executive storytelling.

FOUR SELLING POINTS 

What I bring

01 Work that wins

Pitch campaigns, promo videos and decks that helped bring in more than $10 million in new business in a single year at Slalom.

02 Teams that produce

Built a studio of designers, copywriters, videographers and creative directors. Mentoring is part of the job, that I get to do ... not have to do.

03 Stories that deliver

Executive decks, video and change communications for North America's top-selling automaker. One example where the voice becomes value.

04 Brands that define

Creative direction, rebranding Celanese across print, standards and web. Later ran online creative for Tupperware across sites, email and a 14,000-SKU e-store.

About

Strategy in the thinking. Creativity in the execution.

Creative Direction for brands, businesses, and big ideas. Accomplished Creative Director with over 25 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in crafting impactful brand strategies, marketing campaigns, and immersive experiences. Proven ability to drive digital transformation, develop innovative CX strategies, and achieve significant business outcomes, including to help secure over $10 million in new business. Passionate about mentoring designers and leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to create intuitive, human-centered digital experiences.

"I turn complex ideas into compelling stories, distinctive visuals, and creative work that moves business forward."

In his personal time, he says, "I like wandering the world with my wife, laughing at my golden retriever, watching my kids try to adult and serving my community."

What I Bring

Capabilities

Photoshop / CanvaPowerPoint / KeynoteFigma / Axure / SketchIllustratorInDesignAfter EffectsPremiereMiroMicrosoft OfficeExperience StrategyUX/UI DesignClient Relationship BuildingCommsInfluencerCX StrategyBusiness StrategyContent StrategyCreative DirectionUser Centered DesignProduct DesignInteraction DesignLearning Experience DesignPresentation DesignCustomer Journey MapsService Design BlueprintsVisual DesignWorkshop FacilitationDiscovery ResearchDesign ThinkingCapabilities AssessmentStorytellingContent ManagementWordsmithRapid PrototypingPeople Manager/MentorStoryboardingVideo ProductionTeam LeadershipClaude DesignLovableAI-enabled Digital ExperiencesConsultingDigital ProductEnterprise Transformation

Testimonials

Kind Words

"Alan, during our time building the Brand Engagement Tour POC I relied heavily on your organization, attention to detail and creativity. When I became fully billable you stepped up to the plate and wrangled our loosely gathered team to deliver a very fun and engaging proof of concept. No small task for an all-volunteer team! Thank you for your dedication to this project… Now let's go build some more VR stuff (this is cool!)."

Justin T.

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Enterprise & Experience Transformation Strategist