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Columbus College of Art & Design 

Bachelor's Degree: Focus of Time Based Media with Solid Foundation of Fine Arts

• Columbus, Ohio Graduated May 2008
• Presidential Scholarship 
• Dean's List

Bedford Senior High 

• Temperance, Michigan Graduated May 2004

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer: 3D Real-time  // Launch by NTT Data, Remote Dec. 2022 - Present

Continued responsibility for creating cutting-edge digital experiences through video, animation, and real-time 3D content. Advanced focus on Unreal and Unity real-time space and elevated expertise in HMI design.

• Promotion to Senior Role: Recognized for outstanding contributions and expertise, earning a promotion to a senior position.
• Client Collaborations: Continued successful engagements with Epic, Stellantis, and Axon, showcasing expanded skills in conceptualization, storyboarding, and prototype design for advanced HMI and VR experiences.

Motion Graphics Designer: 3D Real-time  // Vectorform, Detroit, MI Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2022

 
Responsible for creating innovative and engaging digital experiences using a variety of mediums, including video, animation, and real-time 3D content. Work collaboratively with a diverse team of designers and engineers to conceptualize, storyboard, and prototype designs that push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of Unreal/Unity real-time space and HMI design.

• Client Engagement - Epic Games: Collaborated on the creation of the HMI Starter Kit for Unreal Engine 4, focusing on instrument clusters. Provided a solution for automotive teams to conduct realistic tests, validate ideas, and present concepts efficiently.
• Client Engagement - Mercedes Benz and Stellantis: Led the design and development of next-gen HMI concepts and design systems for Mercedes Benz and Stellantis, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in automotive interface experiences.
• Client Engagement - Axon: Contributed to Axon VR, a project revolutionizing immersive training scenarios for public safety. Utilized state-of-the-art technology and innovative training methods to deliver impactful outcomes, showcasing a commitment to excellence in design and functionality.

Evidence Room

Art Director

Cleveland, Ohio March 2009 - Oct. 2019

• Lead team of artists and interns through various projects from conception to finalization. 
• Provided accurate project estimates for sales and artist. 
• Maintained strict deadlines with ongoing revisions from clients.
• Facilitated daily communication between team and clients.
• Crime scene visits to collect evidence, measurements, photos, and drone video footage. 
• Evidence-based 3D exhibits created with Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, and After Effects. 
• Exhibits consisted of crime scenes, accident scenarios, and medical animations. 
• Tasked with creating marketing materials, flyers, banners, videos , etc.

Freelance

3D Artist, Graphic Designer, Painter

Cleveland, Ohio April 2010 - Present

• Architect visualization, logos, website design (CSS, HTML), SEO, package design, photography, VFX, video editing, t-shirt design, mural painting, fine art, book layout and cover art. 

Rebel Punch

3D Environment Artist

March 2018 - November 2018

• Level and Environment artist on upcoming Unreal 4 game "Star Blade" Q3 2019  *Canceled* 
• In charge of level design 
• Created props and modular assets.
• Lighting and post processing setup. 

Delta Video Games 

3D Environment Artist

February 2016 - July 2017

• 3D Environment Artist on Unreal 4 video game titled "War For Orion(2016)" Canceled* 
• Duties include, concepting, modeling, texturing (PBR), level design, and lighting environments within the Unreal game engine.

Custom Deco Inc

Artist

Toledo, Ohio October 2008 - February 2009

• Prepared customer-provided designs for screen printing (separating colors and ensuring correct amount of bleed for each layer). 
• Logo recreation and graphic touch ups. 
• Utilized CorelDRAW.

Graphic Signs 

Graphic Designer / Installer

Toledo, Ohio May 2004 - September 2008

• Manufactured and installed signs from yard, commercial business, residential, window graphics, car wraps, etc. 
• Sandblasting, spray painting, and power tool experience. 
• Assisted with graphic design of signs, business cards, flyers, banners, car wraps. 
• Tasked with running banner printer and vinyl cutting machines.

Sunrise Windows 

Manufacturing

Temperance, Michigan May 2004 - September 2004

• Assembled window frames, installed latches, locks, inserted windows and sealed framing. 
• Organized and cleaned up manufacturing floor. 
• Forklift and pallet jack use.

• PC, Mac, and Linux expertise 
• Blender
• Autodesk (Maya, Motionbuilder, Mudbox, Arnold) 
• Unreal Engine, Unity, World Machine, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush 
• Adobe CC (After Effects, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver) 
• Allegorithmic (Substance Painter & Designer) 
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Google (Drive, Docs, Analytics, Ads)
• Web Design (CSS, HTML) 
• Graphic Design and Branding
• Story boarding
• Photography 
• Video Editing 
• Painting, Sketching
• Team leadership
• Creative problem solving
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management and project budgeting
• Strong desire to learn and willingness to mentor

Dec 2018 – Feb 2019

Created several animations for O2 networks series "Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt For Justice".

Sept 2018

Created several animations, videos, and exhibits  for the feature documentary about the South African Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius. 

Apr 2017

Created several animations for CBS 48 Hours

Apr 2015

Created several animations for CBS 48 Hours