Darcy Novo is an experienced professional in creative operations and project management, currently serving as the Director of Creative Operations at Ariat International since March 2022. Prior roles include Director of Program/Project/Account Management and Creative Services at John McNeil Studio, overseeing global advertising and design efforts from January 2016 to March 2022, and Production Director at The M-Line, where responsibilities encompassed team leadership and vendor relationships from December 2000 to December 2015. Earlier experience includes managing project teams at McCann Erickson during the "Microsoft 2000" launch, production management at Matthews/Mark, and sales and buying operations at Nordstrom. Darcy Novo began a career in creative instruction with the National Cheerleaders Association in 1991. Educational credentials include a degree from California State University, Fresno.