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Director of Creative Operations & Project Leadership

18+ years leading creative projects from kickoff through launch, combining art direction, design, project management, and operational structure to keep teams aligned, clients confident, and work moving.

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❋ Creative & Art Direction

I lead creative direction for graphic design, branding, and web projects, making sure the work is clear, cohesive, and executable.

  • Art and creative direction for graphic design and digital work

  • Translating ideas into clear, buildable creative

  • Reviewing and refining work through launch

  • Mentoring designers and elevating creative standards

❋ Operations & Workflow Ownership

I design and run the workflows and processes behind the work so teams can operate efficiently and predictably.

  • Creative operations workflows and systems

  • Intake, scoping, and planning

  • Capacity planning and prioritization

  • QA frameworks and delivery standards

  • Design-to-development handoff processes

❋ Project Leadership

I lead projects from kickoff through launch, owning timelines, scope, and coordination so work moves forward with clarity and momentum.

  • Project planning and milestone definition

  • Timeline ownership and prioritization

  • Coordinating work across phases and teams

  • Identifying risks early and keeping projects on track

❋ Client Leadership & Communication

I’m the primary point of contact for clients and build strong, trusted relationships by keeping communication clear, thoughtful, and consistent throughout the project.

  • Client communication and relationship management

  • Setting expectations and aligning on goals

  • Facilitating feedback and approvals

  • Ensuring clients feel informed and supported

How I Think About Creative Work

Perspective

I create environments where teams feel supported and heard, and where clients stay informed, confident, and clearly aligned throughout the process.

I care deeply about strong creative work, but I’m equally focused on whether it can be delivered realistically. I prioritize clarity from the start, consistent communication throughout, and plans that hold up under real timelines, constraints, and changing conditions.

I operate at the intersection of creative direction, project leadership, and operations—making decisions, removing blockers, and keeping momentum high so teams can focus on the work and clients aren’t left guessing.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s thoughtful, well-executed work that ships on time, meets its objectives, and gets delivered without unnecessary stress for the people doing it.

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  • "Corey truly understood what we were looking for and delivered beyond our expectations. She worked hard to ensure our website functioned exactly as we needed and was consistently available throughout the process. Communication was excellent, and the overall experience was smooth and collaborative. We were very impressed with both the quality of work and the value provided, and would happily work with her again."

    Amazing Former Client

  • "Working with Corey was a wonderful experience. She led our website projects with clarity, professionalism, and care. We appreciated how manageable and well-guided the entire process felt. She kept the projects on schedule, was a pleasure to work with, and delivered results that exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend her."

    Amazing Former Client

  • "We worked with Corey on a project with a very tight turnaround, and she was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. She delivered high-quality work quickly and exceeded our expectations. A true pleasure to collaborate with."

    Amazing Former Client

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