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Senior Manager – Global Marketing

Baker & McKenzie Global Services LLC  |  Chicago, IL

BRAND DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE (2020 – 2026)

Led global brand strategy and creative execution for one of the world’s largest international law firms, supporting more than 70 offices in 46 countries. I directed the firm’s global identity refresh, developed scalable brand and design systems, and launched storytelling initiatives across digital, video, and emerging platforms to modernize how the brand connected with clients. I also helped shape marketing strategy for innovation programs incorporating generative AI, partnered with business development to support growth, and worked closely with legal and research teams to ensure brand consistency and compliance worldwide.

DESIGN & PLANNING (2019 – 2020)

In this role, I directed the development and production of global thought leadership campaigns and high-value client initiatives, helping elevate the firm’s presence across international markets. I also led vendor strategy and negotiations with creative agencies, research partners, media providers, and production teams, while raising creative standards and driving greater differentiation across global campaigns.

GLOBAL MARKETING (2013 – 2019)

Guided the evolution of the firm’s global voice and visual identity, shaping how the brand communicated across websites, social media, email, internal platforms, and print. I oversaw the rollout of a unified visual system across 70+ offices worldwide, managing the development of thousands of branded assets to maintain consistency across regions and practices. Along the way, I helped grow digital engagement through new responsive web platforms, expanded social media programming, and the production of video, storytelling, and integrated campaigns supporting firm-wide strategy.

Creative Services Director

Compton Creative  |  Chicago, IL  |  2009 – 2013

Directed multiple teams in the creation and production of inspired communications solutions for healthcare, financial, education, legal, hospitality, and technology sectors. Products drove significant increases in brand awareness and engagement directly attributable to project work. 

Marketing/Sales Director

Baumeister Electronic Architects  |  Niles, IL  |  2004 – 2008

Directed multiple teams in the creation and production of inspired communications solutions for healthcare, financial, education, legal, hospitality, and technology sectors. Enhanced products drove significant increases in brand awareness and engagement directly attributable to project work.