I like finding creative ways to tell great stories.

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my site.

I’m a Washington, D.C.-based creative director and editorial leader with over 20 years of experience in the media industry known for producing engaging, impactful, and data-driven content across multiple platforms and channels. I founded and manage Makemake Media, a personal LLC through which I work an independent contractor for branding or advertising clients like Prophet and The Seattle Times. I can also quickly staff up to be an end-to-end production company, assembling teams to create video branded content as I have in the past for clients such as Marriott, Goop and Condé Nast.

Before restarting my own company in 2023, I led the ST Content Studio at The Seattle Times, where I built a thriving business that functioned as a full-service creative and editorial agency inside the PNW’s largest newspaper company. I developed and executed multimedia campaigns for clients such as Delta Air Lines, Amazon, Paul Allen’s AI2, Whatcom County, and oversaw the editorial operations of a new entertainment site (TheTicket) I developed and created.

From my previous positions at Condé Nast, Mustache, Ish Entertainment and MTV Networks, I have extensive experience in TV, OTT, and digital video content development, working with brands such as Bon Appétit, Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, Expedia, Viceland, The Travel Channel, Discovery and more.

In all my work. my aim is to create dynamic content that leverages intelligent approaches to programming, distribution, user experience, and responsible technology to achieve the desired objectives. I am also particularly proud of the many talented people I have hired, managed and mentored along the way.

My core competencies include creative direction, brand strategy, team management, content strategy, branded content development, video production, budget oversight, business development, writing and editing. I’m also currently working on my first feature-length documentary (Rubondo) which I plan to release in 2025.

For a full resume or bio, you can contact me via my email address below or via Linkedin.

On a personal note, I am married to Nathan Lump and we have an adorable, stubborn dog named Marco who can destroy a new toy in under five minutes.