Hi, I’m Ben.
I connect vision to action through communication and creativity.
I’m a communicator with 15+ years of experience turning strategy into execution. I thrive in big-picture planning and the details that bring it to life—whether leading communication efforts, guiding executive strategy, or creating designs that inspire.
WHAT I DO
Big picture strategy, detailed and creative execution.
My work spans strategic planning, communication, and creative production. I bring vision and execution together—aligning leadership goals while designing the details that make them real.
Communication
I plan and deliver messaging that makes strategy clear, actionable, and understood.
Graphic Design
With 15+ years of experience, I use the Adobe Suite to create clear, compelling visuals.
PR & Advertising
I develop campaigns that communicate clearly, reach the right audiences, and deliver measurable results—whether for institutions or small businesses.
Strategy
I guide strategic planning processes and specialize in execution and reporting that keep leadership aligned and accountable.
Web Development
I design and develop user-friendly websites with strong attention to detail, accessibility, and storytelling.
University Teaching
I’ve spent a decade helping others grow—teaching in higher education, mentoring emerging professionals, and applying the same industry standards to my own work.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
Strategic planning & communication at WSU
At Washington State University, I led strategic planning and communication efforts across the system, working with the Board of Regents, executive leadership, and campus leaders to align vision with execution.
Strategic Planning
I facilitated systemwide strategic planning processes, guiding leadership in setting priorities and aligning goals across campuses and colleges.
Communication Leadership
I crafted communication plans and produced content that engaged internal stakeholders, built buy-in, and ensured clear and transparent communication.
Implementation & Reporting
I specialized in moving plans into action- developing objectives, dashboards, and reports that kept leadership accountable and progress visible.
Systemwide Collaboration
I worked with all levels of leadership to determine strategies, provided planning support, and partnered 1:1 with leaders to move initiatives forward.
CLIENT WORK
I work with clients to transform ideas into clear, creative projects that engage and achieve results.
Strategic Planning Support
Objective and Strategy: Models and Implementation
Strategic Plan Communication
Planning Platforms
Progress Dashboards and Reports
Strategic Plan Implementation
Alignment and Integration
Annual Planning Cycle
ABOUT ME
I’ve grown from designer to strategist, building skills that bridge both worlds.
I began my career as a graphic and web designer and later taught university courses in communication. As my career has progressed, I have learned how to communicate more strategically and lead planning efforts.
Today, I bring together strategy, planning, and production in a wide skillset that helps move ideas into action in a powerful way.