Brand | Marketing Designer

I’m a Brand and Marketing Designer who builds clear branding and coordinated marketing for people-focused organizations. I focus on consistency, execution, and real connection to community.

About Me

I help people-focused organizations bring clarity to their brand and communications. For over a decade, my work has lived mostly in real estate, community initiatives, and small businesses, where trust, consistency, and speed matter. I lead rebrands, build practical marketing systems, support agents and founders, and create work across print, digital, web, and events. At the core, I focus on turning complexity into clear, usable design that helps people move forward with confidence.

  • Education: BA Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Barton College

  • Roots: Born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina. Community and place shape how I work.

  • Influences: Hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and classic soul; video games; American history and art. All inform how I think about storytelling, systems, and culture.

  • How I’m wired: Motivated by solving real problems and creating work that’s genuinely useful, influenced by voices like Chris Do and Made By James.

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Experience

  • Freelance Brand & Marketing Designer | 2017 – Present

  • Marketing Advisor / Graphic Designer | Engel & Völkers Real Estate | 2023 – 2025

  • Marketing Director / Graphic Designer | GreenLine Real Estate | 2017 – 2023

  • Creative Production Designer | Team Velocity Marketing | 2015 – 2017

  • Production Designer | Homevisit | 2013 - 2015

Education

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design | Barton College, Wilson, NC | 2004 – 2006

  • Associate of Arts in Advertising | Johnston Community College, Smithfield, NC | 2002 – 2004

Skills
Brand Identity • Marketing Strategy • Social Media • Print & Digital Design • Event Marketing

Awards

  • Marketing Excellence Award | Engel & Völkers Washington DC | 2023

  • “Brian went beyond creating to developing a style guide and educating me on how to best use the materials created. I grew my business with his creative support from less than $500k to an average of $12M in sales volume.”

    Cheryl Shaw, Real Estate Agent

  • "Brian has helped me build the backbone of my business in EVERYTHING marketing. No request too big or too small, his attention to detail and holistic approach has been invaluable."

    Shirin Benamadi, Real Estate Agent

  • "He (Brian) consistently brings a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration to every project. His ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual and digital solutions is impressive, and he’s an exceptional team player who elevates the people around him."

    Rick Foster, CEO/Broker-Owner

  • Brian has always been a kind and clear communicator. He is a fast learner who also takes the time to listen. He is a go-getter, with a strong sense of initiative, as he has reached out to share his ideas to benefit my projects and company - without me even having to ask! Brian is not just a one-time collaborator, but an on-going connection who looks out for your best interest and genuinely cares about your success.

    Hannah Delgado, Sales Marketing Manager

  • Brian has a unique talent for turning abstract descriptions into compelling, accurate visuals. Brian excels at transforming image concepts into strong brand identities, often drawing out key details from conversations to create designs that capture the essence of a company, organization, or mission goals.

    Jonathan Bartlett, Associate Broker & Real Estate Advisor

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