Greetings. Hi. Hello. Welcome to another art director’s portfolio. Hopefully not full of grammatical errors! But at least I set you up for it? As a pixel-loving, motion-graphic aficionado, nothing pains me more than writing this bio, so I won’t blame you if you stop reading right about now. BUT if you’re still here, a few things about me:
I’m originally from Texas but have been designing and creative directing across New York City for more than a decade.
I pronounce my name Mooohñeeeka.
On the weekends, I shoot film (the really old kind), play the harmonica(s) (not your preferred neighbor), and curate early 70’s playlists.
My work has been acknowledged by some pretty notable human beings. But to be a little more specific: Cannes, The One Show, The Clios, The Andys, The Effies, The Caples Awards, WHPPD Awards, AdWeek, Ad Age, Creativity, Campaign, Shots, The New York Times, CNN, Forbes, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Mashable, GQ, Good Morning America, and even a U.S Senator!
And there we have it. You did it. Congrats! If any of the above sounds remotely interesting or you find some typos, please feel free to embarrass me with an email or subscription to Grammarly.
Associate Creative Director | SS+K NY | May 2021 - Present
Clients: Inspired By Iceland/Visit Iceland
Associate Creative Director | Ogilvy & Mather NY | May 2017 - April 2021
Clients: American Express, San Pellegrino, IKEA, Ad Council, Lenovo, The UPS Store, Jagermeister, Qualcomm
Senior Art Director | Ogilvy & Mather NY | May 2014 - April 2017
Art Director | McCann Erickson NY | April 201 1 - May 2014
Junior Art Director | McCann Erickson NY | June 2011 - April 2013
Clients: Weight Watchers, General Mills, Mastercard, Verizon, Macaroni Grill, Joes Crab Shack, Staples, USPS, Kohls
Junior Digital Designer | Fossil HQ TX | February 2011 - May 2011
(because listing these things is what you do?)
Cannes Lion, 2x Silver / 1x Bronze - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
The One Show, 1x Gold Pencil / 3x Shortlist / 1x Merit - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
The Andys, 2x Gold, Idea & Craft - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
The Clios, 1x Bronze 1x Shortlist (Craft) - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
Effies, 3x Silver / 1x Bronze 1x Finalist (David vs. Goliath) - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
NY Festival Advertising Awards 1x Grand / 3x Gold / 1x Silver - The Icelandverse, Inspired by Iceland
The One Show, 2x Shortlist - Sweatpant Boots, Visit Iceland
Cannes Lion, 3x Shortlist - Sweatpant Boots, Visit Iceland
D&AD 2x Shortlist - Sweatpant Boots, Visit Iceland
Effies, 1x Gold / 1x Silver / 2x Finalist - Sweatpant Boots, Visit Iceland
The One Show, Merit - Store in a Box, IKEA
Effies, 1x Silver - Store in a Box, IKEA
Effies, 1x Gold / 1x Silver- Sweatpant Boots, Visit Iceland
Cannes Bronze Lion - Prediabetes, Ad Council
Cannes Shortlist - Prediabetes, Ad Council
Effies 2018 Finalist - Prediabetes, Ad Council
Whpped Cream Awards - Prediabetes, Ad Council
Caples Awards - Prediabetes, Ad Council
AAF Mosaic Award - Multicultural Digital Media Usage - #LuckyToBe
Gold REGGIE Award - Outstanding Achievement in Multicultural Campaign - #LuckyToBe
ANA Multicultural Award - Grand Prize Digital - #LuckyToBe
ANA Multicultural Award - Grand Prize LGBT - #LuckyToBe
ANA Multicultural Award - Significant Results - #LuckyToBe
The Internationalist Award - Bronze - #LuckyToBe
ANA Multicultural Excellence Award - #LuckyToBe
The Internationalist Award for Innovative Media - Hello Cereal Lovers, General Mills
AdAge Rising Star Award in the Leading Women Awards, 2024 nominee
The One Club Leaders in the Industry, 2019
Grand Jury Judge at New York Festivals Advertising Awards, 2019
Women Who Create Leader, 2019
MAIP Finalist, 2009
Texas State University | 2006- 2010 | Magna Cum Laude
*Fun Fact - during my years at TX State I was nominated to be the face of the school (bless the human that made this happen) and appeared on our school site for a nice, full, embarrassing year. My first 15 minutes of fame some would say!
And to this day (as seen in my alumni emails) people are still helping my dreams come true. What a great time to be alive!