Executive Profile

An Independent Creative Lead with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between high-fidelity design and interactive experiences. I specialize in developing visual narratives that transform complex concepts into elegant, high-impact deliverables. As a strategic partner to agencies and brands, I provide the agility of a freelancer & the comprehensive discipline of a production house.

Professional Experience

Principal Creative & Interactive Design Lead
Independent Consultancy
May 2010 – Present Jim Thorpe, PA

Operating as a high-level creative partner for diverse clientele, providing agency-quality deliverables in design, animation, and web development.

  • Strategic Direction: Consult directly with clients to identify growth opportunities, crafting visual strategies that maximize engagement and ROI.
  • Motion & VFX: Execute complex broadcast graphics, 3D animation, compositing, editing and typography for commercial and corporate sectors.
  • Web Architecture: Design and deploy responsive, interactive websites, tools & experiences handling everything from UI design to coding.
  • Full-Cycle Production: Manage projects from storyboard to final delivery, ensuring a stellar client experience that prioritizes quality
Creative Director
Timeless Earth Studios
Oct 2012 – Mar 2018

Spearheaded creative operations for a multimedia agency focused on business growth through premium design services.

  • Brand Leadership: Defined visual identities for client campaigns, ensuring consistency across print, digital, and video channels.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Delivery: Oversaw a panoply of services including corporate photography, digital marketing, and custom art installation design.
  • Client Success: Established a reputation for "going the extra mile on-site" resulting in high client retention and project expansion.
Motion Graphics Designer
Ameritech Media Corporation
Apr 2008 – May 2010
  • Designed high-volume motion graphics, compositing, and 3D renderings for corporate communications & tradeshow presentations.
  • Managed mass DVD authoring, Java coding and interactive media projects in a fast-paced production & delivery environment.
Early Career & Internships
Mr. Smalls Theatre | Pittsburgh Penguins
2007 – 2008

Foundational experience in live event & music production, Jumbotron graphics, camera operation, and broadcast editing for Comcast segments.