Hey there, I’m Max.

I’m a Creative Director, Marketing Strategist, and Visual Storyteller.

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ABOUT ME

I get the big picture and I sweat the details

With 15+ years of experience, I’ve worked across every level of the creative process—from defining the vision, shaping the strategy, to rolling up my sleeves and getting it done.

I love the process of zooming out, aligning teams, and getting into the weeds, when needed, all in service of helping brands show up smarter and stronger.

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FEATURED WORK

  
        I create impact for
        
            Healthcare
            Food & Beverage
            Nonprofit
            Technology
             Real Estate
        brands.

Scaling an in-home healthcare startup into a national brand

EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN + SCREENS & SIGNAGE + COLLATERAL + PRINT DESIGN
Activating the world’s largest tequila brand

ART DIRECTION + CAMPAIGNS + SOCIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY
Leading growth strategy for an advocacy nonprofit

CREATIVE DIRECTION + ACCOUNT LEADERSHIP + MARKETING STRATEGY
Telling authentic stories from the backcountry

SOCIAL MEDIA + CONTENT STRATEGY + PHOTOGRAPHY + ART DIRECTION
Building the world of the Kraken

CREATIVE + NARRATIVE STORY + SOCIAL MEDIA + PHOTOGRAPHY

SERVICES

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What can I do for you?

Creative Leadership

I lead creative teams with empathy, clarity, and vision. My goal is always the same: build trust, raise the bar, and deliver great work—together.
Marketing Strategy

I help organizations build smarter marketing systems. If I can’t do it myself, I know someone who can.
Pitches & Presentations

From investor decks to new business pitches, I help teams tell their story with clarity, structure, and design that makes an impression.
Content Production

I direct and produce brand photography and video content that feels fresh, intentional, and on-message—from campaigns to social content to evergreen assets.
Social & Ad Campaigns

I concept and produce digital campaigns that perform—from organic social storytelling to paid media strategy and creative execution.
Experiential Creative

With a background in live events and brand activations, I design experiences that connect—from immersive brand moments to large-scale corporate events.

MY APPROACH

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SERVICES

Strategy, story, and production – all under one roof.

From big-picture direction to boots-on-the-ground content production, I help teams get aligned, stay organized, and produce creative that actually delivers results.

I love the process of zooming out, aligning teams, and getting into the weeds, when needed, all in service of helping brands show up smarter and stronger.

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TESTIMONIALS

Don’t just take my word for it

"Kriya are more than partners, they are truly part of the Prospero family. They believe in our mission, they know our brand, and they seek solutions to the many challenges we have faced. I could not give them a more glowing recommendation."

Don Quinn
VP of Marketing, Prospero Health
“The Kriya team always has my back. They go above and beyond to deliver results, whether it’s climbing a mountain, developing a social strategy, or being a trusted confidant.”

Matt Walker
Owner, Matt Walker Adventure
“The Kriya team helped us develop a logo, branding and website that truly expresses our values, vision and mission. They’re professional, prompt and proactive in their communication, and took the time to understand our company to deliver optimal results.”

Catherine Zhou
Senior Communications Manager, BellaTerra Consulting
"Working with Max and the Kriya team has been nothing but a wonderful experience. This group is very knowledgeable about digital and social media, and were able to increase our digital footprint and social media presence exponentially. Kriya was also instrumental in helping us navigate a large shift in our business by putting together a well thought out plan and executing flawlessly on it."

Kim Gill
Director of Patient Marketing, Optum
"The video turned out great, the consumer interactions they captured were authentic, and the footage of the team riding and walking around NYC was exactly what we were looking for. We’re going to share the piece at our Year End company meeting."

Will Yandell
Regional Marketing Manager, Clif Bar