Résumé
Christina Van Dyke
Brand Builder | Growth-Driven Creative Strategist | Myers Briggs: ENFJ
Executive Creative Director with 20+ years of experience shaping brands into category leaders through strategic storytelling, consumer-first design, and breakthrough creative. Passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams that drive engagement, acquisition, and revenue. Adept at balancing vision with execution, ensuring every creative touchpoint is both meaningful and results-driven.
Led brand transformations that fueled 98% revenue growth ($89MM) in a single year
Built & scaled creative teams, fostering high-impact, cross-functional collaboration
Award-winning brand & product launches across D2C, CPG, and lifestyle markets
Executive Creative
Big Little Bar
Jun 2022 - Present
Co-developed the brand strategy and creative vision for a functional nutrition startup, successfully launching a disruptive D2C product in a competitive CPG market. Built and led a high-performing creative team, overseeing copywriting, design, photography, and web development to craft a compelling and cohesive brand identity. Co-led the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy, positioning the brand for rapid consumer adoption and market differentiation. Drove cross-functional collaboration with Product, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to deliver a seamless digital-first brand experience, optimizing engagement, conversion, and retention. Directed creative for performance-driven growth marketing, ensuring brand storytelling translated into scalable revenue impact.
Senior Director, Creative
Purple Carrot
Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs
Led a full-scale visual brand transformation, elevating Purple Carrot’s market presence and driving revenue past $100MM. Directed and mentored a high-performing creative team, optimizing branding, campaign strategy, and visual storytelling across all marketing channels.
Led creative for product launches, directly contributing to:
98% YoY growth ($89MM in 2020) through performance-driven brand creative.
11% YoY growth ($100MM+ in 2021) via omnichannel brand storytelling and targeted marketing.
Redesigned creative operations, cutting production timelines by 40% while increasing creative output and efficiency.
Creative Director
Champ Internet Solutions
2011 - 2019 · 8 yrs
Led creative strategy for a diverse portfolio of 100+ brands, spanning CPG, SaaS, lifestyle, and hospitality, driving brand growth and market impact. Built and scaled a high-performing in-house creative team, establishing best practices in brand storytelling, content strategy, and digital marketing. Developed and executed GTM strategies, driving measurable increases in brand engagement and conversion rates across multiple industries. Revamped creative operations, increasing team efficiency and boosting agency output by 30% through optimized workflows and streamlined execution.
Art Director
Strategic Communications | Boston Publishing Co.
2008 - 2011 · 3 yrs
Led creative direction for a portfolio of independent books and magazines, overseeing all aspects of strategic planning, design development, and press production. Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary team of editorial staff, photo editors, and designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually compelling publications. Streamlined production workflows, optimizing processes to meet tight press deadlines while upholding design excellence and editorial integrity. Enhanced brand positioning by developing cohesive visual identities that strengthened audience engagement and market impact.
Senior Graphic Designer & Creative Services Manager
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
2003 - 2008 · 5 yrs
Partnered with the Global Marketing Team and Creative Director to develop and execute brand-aligned creative strategies, supporting high-value financial service offerings. Oversaw the production of 2,500+ marketing deliverables annually, ensuring brand consistency and visual storytelling cohesion across multiple business lines. Led a team of U.S. and international designers, optimizing creative workflows and reducing turnaround times without compromising quality. Directed concept-to-completion creative development for product launches, presentations, and digital assets, contributing to business growth and client acquisition.
Graphic Designer
Moskow Linn Architects
2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs
Collaborated directly with firm leadership to design strategic environmental graphics that enhanced corporate and commercial spaces. Developed and executed branding solutions, including corporate identities and marketing collateral, elevating client brand positioning. Created visually compelling pitch decks that effectively communicated architectural vision and design concepts to potential clients and investors.
Graphic Designer
VA Linux
2000 - 2001 · 1 yr
Designed award-winning creative for Open Magazine, shaping the publication’s visual identity and reader experience. Partnered with the Creative Director to establish a comprehensive suite of publication layouts for both print and digital distribution. Developed brand guidelines for omnichannel marketing, ensuring consistency across print, web, and digital platforms. Managed multiple high-priority projects, balancing design innovation with on-time and on-budget execution.
Clients & Consulting Work
Great creative isn’t industry-specific—it’s human-specific.
Great creative direction isn’t about fitting brands into a one-size-fits-all formula. It’s about understanding the people who buy, use, and love them. From CPG to tech, wellness to lifestyle, the industries may change, but the approach stays the same: listen to the consumer, analyze the insights, and craft a brand that speaks their language.
Architecture & Design
Boston Society of Architects
Moskow Linn Architects
Patti Bros. Lighting
Sasaki Associates, Inc.
Cannabis & Alternative Wellness
Blue Forest Farms
Cambio
Cannabis Creative Group
CannaMountain, Inc.
Fronto King
High Purity Extractions
Holos Botanica
National Cannabis Risk Management Assoc.
Nova Analytic Labs
Sweet Dirt Medicinals
Tricann Alternatives
Consumer Goods & Retail
Big Little Bar
Cellini Jewelers
Common Vines Wine Shop
Pet World
Pretty Rugged Gear
Purple Carrot
Silver Ribbon Jewelry
Spritzal Cookie Company, LLC.
The Clothing Center
Wayfair
Energy & Environmental Services
Acme Environmental
Atlas Glen-Mor
Barclay Water Management
Santa Fuel
Engineering & Manufacturing
Aero Fastener
AquaJet
Higher Precision
Nassau Electrical
Solecta, Inc.
Surplus Solutions
Tannin Energy Services
Topps Products
Financial Services & Consulting
Alliance Private Wealth
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
C3 Financial Partners
Goldman Sachs
Hastings Equity Partners
Legacy.com
Texas Financial Partners
The Strategic Wealth Advisor
Wise Gateway
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Anthem Kitchen & Bar
Brighton Bodega
Gather Boston
Geno’s Grille
Hurricane’s
Legal Sea Foods
Ned Devine’s Irish Pub
O’Connor’s Irish Pub
Solas Irish Pub
St. Thomas Restaurant Group
Supreme Pizza
The Green Briar Irish Pub
The Harp
Government & Public Services
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. National Parks Service
Healthcare & Biotech
Benu BioPharma
BetweenMD
Brighton Marine Health Center
ConforMIS
eXIthera Pharmaceuticals
Greater Boston Orthodontics
HouseWorks
Nanostone Water
Patient Safety USA
Higher Education & Nonprofits
Babson College
Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conservation Law Foundation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Metta Students Foundation
Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
ReelAbilities Boston
Lifestyle & Beauty
Lifestyle Place
Maria Ferry Salon
Waxing the City
Marketing & Branding Agencies
Bulldog Communications
Champ Internet Solutions
Publishing & Content
Boston Publishing
Glenn Litton Communications
Strategic Communications Inc.
The Content Guild
Publishing & Content
Boston Publishing
Glenn Litton Communications
The Content Guild
Real Estate & Development
Bierbrier Development Inc.
Century 21 Realty
Columbus & Over Group
Pinnacle Realty
Prudential Realty
The Residential Group
Turnstone Property, Inc.
Technology & Software
IBM
Payfactors
Rocket Farm Studios
Software Quality Associates
VA Linux
Z-Wave Products
Zeta Global
Misc. Consulting & B2B Services
Ask What Matters
Engaging Minds
RTConsulting