Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Turning Complexity Into Clarity. I have never been interested in making things pretty for the sake of decoration. My work has always been about making communication clearer, more meaningful, and more useful for the people on the receiving end. I am an award-winning visual storyteller, information designer, and creative lead with twenty years of newsroom experience and a background in translating complex corporate data into high-impact infographics, presentations, and narratives. Throughout my career, world-class organizations have trusted me to bridge the gap between dense data and audience understanding. My background includes directing fast-paced graphic operations for major media outlets like NPR, MSN News, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. I also drive visual strategy for highly technical corporate enterprises. A significant part of that work involves translating research, technical subject matter, and data-rich information into visuals that are clear, accurate, and engaging without flattening the meaning. As a Senior Visual Information Designer at SimSpace, I collaborated with engineers to turn abstract cybersecurity frameworks into intuitive infographics using precision pixel and vector-based illustrations. Previously, as a Senior Graphic Designer for GE Energy Management, I worked with cross-functional technical teams to build brand-compliant presentation frameworks that helped global sales teams close enterprise-level deals. Today, I lead ICJ Design, established in 2009. I bring this same empathy-driven, human-centered approach to corporate communications. By combining visual theory with modern, AI-augmented design workflows, I scale production speed and visual logic without losing the strategic human element. Whether I am shaping visual stories, improving communication systems, or guiding projects from concept to execution, my focus stays the same: make it clear, make it meaningful, and make it work. I care deeply about relevance, accessibility, and truth. I believe every interaction with media begins with a simple question: What does this mean to me? That belief continues to shape how I think, lead, and design. Core Capabilities: • Data Visualization & Presentation Architecture • Data-to-Design Synthesis (Extracting core insights from dense corporate reports) • Editorial-Grade Infographics & Technical Illustration • Rapid Prototyping & Live Logic Framing • Interactive Scrollytelling • AI-Augmented Design Pipelines & Workflow Automation
• Run a visual communication practice that translates complex data, proprietary corporate frameworks, and technical copy into clear marketing assets. • Build data platforms and Generative AI tools into the design pipeline to speed up discovery, live logic framing, and visual asset creation. • Partner with enterprise clients to map out the information architecture for complex presentation decks, reports, and digital campaigns.
Developed visual-information media for interactive cybersecurity training products in collaboration with instructional designers and subject-matter experts serving public- and private-sector clients. • Researched and translated complex technical content into clear, engaging visual communication for training experiences. • Partnered cross-functionally with instructional designers and SMEs to align message, structure, and learner understanding. • Built visual materials that supported clarity, consistency, and usability in technical training environments. • Spearheaded a monthly coaching initiative that helped strengthen team engagement and culture. • Proposed a cross-training program to improve role awareness, team efficiency, and collaboration.
Co-led the development and operation of an independent publishing business, guiding books from author intake through design, production, launch, and sales support. • Directed end-to-end book development, including author discovery, creative direction, design, production coordination, and final delivery. • Shaped each publication’s visual tone by interviewing authors, interpreting message and voice, and translating those insights into book design and cover concepts. • Managed publishing operations including ISBN acquisition, Library of Congress registration, vendor sourcing, print coordination, workflow improvement, and quality control. • Designed and launched the company website and retail portal, improving visibility, customer access, and book sales opportunities. • Published 10 books, with four featured at the National Book Club convention.
Held formal leadership responsibility for graphics and photo operations within MSN News, helping direct visual coverage, team workflow, and audience-facing content experiences across a distributed global team. • Led assignment planning and daily workflow for the photo and graphics departments across an international team, matching assignments to team strengths and coverage needs to improve execution across daily, breaking, and enterprise work. • Created and presented creative briefs in daily standups and enterprise planning meetings, aligning visual direction across teams. • Used story-performance analytics to guide content positioning and page updates, adjusting placement to reflect real-time audience behavior and engagement trends. • Contributed to mapping and visual interface approaches that gave users clearer geographic context around breaking news events. • Helped develop audience-facing features, contributing to naming, branding, interface design, and visual structure for recurring and enterprise content experiences. • Trained photo editors on SEO and metadata best practices within the CMS and oversaw rights-of-use review for images and branded content, helping protect performance and reduce legal risk.
Developed brand-aligned print and digital communication materials that helped marketing and sales teams present technical information more clearly and effectively. • Applied visual storytelling and information design principles to improve the clarity and impact of technical and sales materials. • Originated and led the development of GE’s Inside P&RS magazine, overseeing content planning, design, and photo editing. • Designed emails and internal microsites that supported communication and engagement goals. • Two-time recipient of GE’s Most Valuable Team Award: Best Collaboration, Unity, and Execution.