John

About John

I turned a one-person design function into a global creative operation spanning 11 countries, building the team, systems, and brand infrastructure that helped Partners In Health grow from $131M to $250M and drove digital fundraising from $11M to $16.7M.That\'s what I do: I build creative teams and systems that scale. Not just campaigns, but the operational backbone that lets mission-driven organizations punch above their weight. Design systems, DAMs, workflows, and the culture that holds it together.Over 9+ years, I\'ve partnered with C-suite leadership to evolve brand strategy, led integrated campaigns across healthcare, education, and social impact, and developed consent-first storytelling frameworks adopted across global teams. I\'ve managed $1M+ budgets, 20+ vendor relationships, and grown teams with 80% retention through mentorship and operational clarity.The work has been recognized by IDA, PINE, and the Shorty Awards. My photography of PIH\'s late co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer was featured on the U.S. Congress floor, in The New York Times, and PBS.I\'m now looking for my next leadership role—VP Creative, Head of Design, Creative Director—at organizations that hold integrity and equity at their core. Whether it\'s an established institution or a growing company ready to build out creative systems and teams, I want to be where creativity drives real change. Healthcare, education, arts and culture, purpose-driven technology: if the mission is good and the pace is ambitious, I\'m interested.Outside work: 35mm film, hi-fi listening, museum wandering. I\'m drawn to how things connect—when intention and form align in ways you feel before you can explain.Portfolio: genre.me

Experience

1. Director of Marketing and Communications

   East Boston Social Centers

   Feb 2026 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• Michigan State University

  Advertising

• Startup Institute

  UI/UX Designer

Skills

• Leadership
• Advertising
• Marketing
• User Experience Design
• User Experience
• Videography
• User Interface Design
• Analog Photography
• User-Centered Design
• Start-Ups
• Graphic Design
• Branding
• Photoshop
• Social Media
• Logo Design
• Digital Photography
• Color Management
• Corporate Branding
• Product Innovation
• Promotions
• Social Media Marketing
• Web Design
• Event Management
• User Experience Testing