Design Philosophy.
Everything around us has been designed - from the road signs you pass on your way home to the chair you are sitting in - someone saw it in their mind and set about bringing it into reality. This aspect of our daily lives has always been fascinating and the weight of it all continues to excite me - there is much that can be achieved when you recognize the power that exists in the notion that we are actively shaping the world around us.
Background.
A professional Magician since age 12, I've been extremely fortunate to be able to live a lot of life in my 30 years. Through thousands of individual and group interactions as performer and speaker I've learned a great deal about people, what we respond to, and the way that we think. This experiential data blended with the hands-on, practical experience that I gained while working in Los Angeles gives me a unique perspective that informs my work.
of completed projects
Lines of lightweight Code
DAYS OF SUPPORT PER YEAR
Cups of Tea
Work Experience
Here are how all of my dots begin to connect.Freelance
2009-Present
I help create the digital assets that people need to start and grow their business. The Green Alley, Eat Street SMC, and Award Winning Entertainer Chris Randall are examples of the people and companies that have trusted me to help develop their brand aesthetic.
SCW Fitness Education / Les Mills Midwest / Water-in-Motion
September 2012 - October 2013
In-House Designer for the three brands under the SCW umbrella. Work included but was not limited to creating posters, flyers, brochures, business cards, coupons, event maps, marketing videos, branded microsites, monthly digital newsletters, and Regional/National email campaigns
Freelance
2011-Present
Animation was a natural progression from designing graphic assets. Blending the principles of cinematography with dynamic typography and functional, appealing visuals, I have been fortunate enough to work with some really great teams like Automaton Creative, CADRE Omnimedia, and JJACK Productions to bring life to new ideas.
Director of Photography "Two Days In February" Full Length Feature
Director of Photography "Coasting" Full Length Feature
Director of Photography "Fluffenhaus" Full Length Feature
Director of Photography "Cutting Room" Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner
1st Assistant Camera FX Plates for Print/Television - DRAFTFCB for SC Johnson
Assistant To The Director / Creative Assistant
American Idol Music Videos presented by Ford Motors Season 10
Panic! at the Disco "The Overture" Short Film
Panic! at the Disco "Ready To Go (Get Me Out of My Mind)" Music Video
Freelance
Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
Panic! at the Disco "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" Music Video
Mike Posner ft. Lil Wayne "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" Music Video
Drive A "Let's Have a Wreck (Trainwreck)" Music Video
Drive A "Revolt" Music Video
Production Assistant
Lollapalooza Red Bull Video Team Artist's Village
Avril Lavigne "Smile" Music Video
Kelly Clarkson "Dark Side" Music Video
Daughtry "Outta My Head" Music Video
Papa Roach "Kick In The Teeth" Music Video
Freelance
2011-Present
In addition to providing site upgrades, SEO enhancment, data backup, and code streamlining services I have had the opportunity to build out and maintain websites for multiple organizations including Celebrating Seniors, Bentron Financial, The Triple Community Medical Reserve Corps, and EAT STREET SMC.
SCW Fitness Education / Les Mills Midwest / Water-in-Motion
September 2012 - October 2013
In-House web designer for the three brands under the SCW umbrella. Work included but was not limited to creating branded microsites, monthly digital newsletters, regional and national email campaigns, interactive location maps, password protected vendor access points, and the development, construction, and implementation of a proprietary video upload system for continuing education credit certifications*.
*As a result of not having to license the pre-existing system, the company saved approximately $17,000/month.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRIBECA FLASHPOINT COLLEGE
Cinematography, Class of 2009
Graduate of the founding class of Tribeca Flashpoint.
Recipient of merit-based Partial Tuition Scholarship from McDonald's Marketing.
MASTER LIGHTING WORKSHOP
Master Cinematography Lighting Workshop conducted by Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC and James Chressanthis, ASC at Essanay Studio & Lighting.
Participation limited to invited attendees.
McCARTHY CERTIFICATION
I am Certified CORE Competent by McCarthy Technologies, Inc. This means I have demonstrated mastery of the CORE Protocols - standardized interpersonal behaviors and best practices for results-oriented teamwork.