Explorer
Founder, 2009 - 2024
Developed and launched 12 Small Things in 2009—an online collection of fair-trade goods supporting global artisans. Opened a retail store in Bernal Heights in 2016, featuring handmade items from local and international makers. Represented the brand wholesale to Cost Plus World Market and Whole Foods to expand artisan opportunities.
2025 - Present
Looking to restart my artwork after all these years and not sure what I’ll find. In the meantime I continue to stay involved with my Bernal Heights community and enjoy exploring San Francisco on bike or on foot with my daughter’s dog Ringo. Have my list of books to read, places to visit over the next decade and home projects that will keep me busy in between.
Keena Co.
Sales Representative, 2011 – 2025
Key accounts wholesale representative of multiple gift lines for sales to World Market, Williams-Sonoma, and Whole Foods California stores.
Vice President, Creative Director, 2007-2008
Responsible for the brand creative of direct mail catalogs, ecommerce website, marketing emails, banner ads, and public relations collateral. Cultivated a more personal, sophisticated brand aesthetic for both their catalog and marketing. Managed a staff of nine, including print and web designers, production manager and artists, copy editor, and photo producer.
Director of Creative Services, 1998 -2005
Supervised creative production for Williams-Sonoma’s catalog and website, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics, schedules, and budgets across design, photography, and copywriting. Managed a team of 16, negotiated vendor contracts, and oversaw printing and publishing. Led art direction for catalog photography, maintaining product accuracy and marketing effectiveness.
Senior Director, Creative Services 1988-1996
Directed graphic design and art production for Gap, GapKids, Baby Gap, and Old Navy across advertising and in-store marketing, including print, signage, packaging, and collateral. Managed the full creative process from merchandising briefs to final execution. Supervised a 17-person team of art directors, designers, and production managers.
Print Production Manager, 1984-1987
Worked closely with art director and company president to produce innovative direct mail catalogs, retail collateral, and packaging for wholesale clothing company. Supervised color separations and printing.
Education
USC, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1984-1987
School of Visual Arts, New York, 1984-1987