My Creative Journey
Expertise Across Strategy, Tools & Teamwork
An experienced advertising, marketing & design leader with success in developing creative solutions for growing brands such as Vail Resorts, Breckenridge, Audi , T-Mobile and Axe.
Proven track record as a team leader through hard work and the ability to collaborate and inspire others.
Comprehensive experience in branding, web design, videography, digital marketing and social media. Experience in rolling out brands and campaigns across all digital platforms, from strategic communication to impactful design. Strong knowledge of information architecture, UI design, mobile standards best practices and a keen eye for the details that make it all come together.
Skill Set
Strategy, Execution & Leadership
Campaign Planning & Execution
Brand Positioning
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
SEO Strategy & Research
KPI Development & Tracking
HTML, CSS and eCommerce
Wordpress / Shopify
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Filming & Editing
Drone Pilot - FAA Cert.
Creative Direction
Cross-Function Team Collaboration
Managing Designers, Copywriters, and Developers
Presenting Creative Concepts to Clients
Building Positive, Creative Team Culture
Portfolio
Work History
2024-Current
Web Director
Mammoth Marketing // Bozeman, MT
2023-2024
Digital Account Manager
First Call Solutions // Missoula, MT
2020-2022
Owner/Operator
Red Rock Furniture // Las Vegas, NV
2018-2020
Creative Director
AAMP Agency // Las Vegas, NV
2016-2017
Creative Director
Mustang Marketing // Thousand oaks, Ca
2014-2017
Creative Director
HandleBrand Design // Denver, Co
2013-2014
Associate Creative Director
Spin Creative Studio // Denver, CO
2008-2010
Sr. Art Director
Peak Creative Media // Denver, CO
2005-2007
Marketing Director
OraLabs, Inc. // Denver, CO
Skill Set
Strategy, Execution & Leadership
Campaign Planning & Execution
Brand Positioning
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
SEO Strategy & Research
KPI Development & Tracking
HTML, CSS and eCommerce
Wordpress / Shopify
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Filming & Editing
Drone Pilot - FAA Cert.
Creative Direction
Cross-Function Team Collaboration
Team Management
Presenting Creative Concepts to Clients
Building Positive, Creative Team Culture
Education
2000-2004
Colorado State University
BFA Graphic Design // Fort Collins, CO.
Certifications
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot (sUAS) – Federal Aviation Administration
Valid Through Oct. 2026
Get IN touch
wardwoods1@gmail.com
Big Sky, MT 59730
Thanks for checking out my portfolio page. I look forward to hearing from you!