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Hi, I’m Elyse!

I’m an award-winning Executive Creative Leader, Creative Director, and artist with 20+ years of experience across brand, content, digital, and e-commerce.

I’ve led creative for global and U.S. brands, built and mentored high-performing teams, and developed integrated campaigns and brand systems that blend storytelling, design, and customer experience.

I’m currently open to full-time creative leadership roles, consulting engagements, and select freelance projects, as well as commissioned artwork. Excited to connect!

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Experience

Direct Wines Inc. | CT

VP, Creative & E-commerce
2021 – 2026
Brands include: Wall Street Journal, Laithwaites, NPR, TCM, Fox News, Bon Appétit, Omaha Steaks, National Geographic, (RED), JETs, AARP, SOMM TV

Led creative and digital for a multi-brand U.S. portfolio and e-commerce channels, overseeing a 20+ person team across brand, content, and customer experience.

VaynerMedia | NYC

Creative Director
2015 – 2021
Selected clients: Dove, Dove Men+Care, Johnson’s Baby, Clean & Clear, Revlon, Almay, Comcast, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, AT&T, L’Occitane, CND, Acuvue, Neutrogena, Vaseline, Chase

Led integrated creative across social, digital, video, branding, and campaigns for global and national brands.

Ketchum | NYC

VP, Creative Director
2013 – 2014
Selected clients: MasterCard, HP, Kraft, Weight Watchers, Pfizer, Seneca Foods, Avocados from Mexico, Gillette

REQ (formerly RepEquity) | NYC

Creative Director / Associate Creative Director
2008 – 2013
Selected clients: Estée Lauder Companies, UNICEF, SiriusXM, eBay, WellPoint BCBS, MindSpark (IAC), Every Mother Counts, MTV Scratch, SmartBrief

CBS College Sports (formerly CSTV) | NYC

Senior Digital Art Director
2006 – 2008

Burson-Marsteller | NYC

Senior Art Director
2004 – 2006
Selected clients: Ford, Sirius XM Radio, IKEA, Old Navy, Numico, Timken

Pixels & Ink, Inc. | DC

Art Director

EDUCATION

James Madison University | VA
BFA, Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude

AWARDS

  • James E. Burke Marketing Award (North America Winner) — Clean & Clear Brand Launch

  • Cannes Lions Silver (2x) — Dove #SpeakBeautiful (Media: Digital & Social; PR: Social)

  • Effie Silver — Dove #SpeakBeautiful (Media)

  • Effie Bronze — Dove #LoveYourCurls (Engaged Community)

  • Shorty Award Bronze — Dove #SpeakBeautiful (Best Use of Twitter & Hashtag)

  • Telly Award Winner — Dove Men+Care “For Coach” (Online Video)

  • OMMA Winner — Dove #LoveYourCurls (Integrated Online Campaign)

  • W3 Awards (Gold & Silver) — UNICEF, MindSpark, WellPoint, TeachUNICEF

  • PR News Platinum PR Award — Every Mother Counts (Website Marketing)

CONSULTING

Creative Director for select projects including HBO documentary Madonna of the Mills, National Park Service’s Find Your Park campaign, RESY, BGQ Entertainment Group, and School Counselor Magazine.