I love working with creative individuals who are motivated by sincerity, professionalism, and a drive to succeed as a team. My goal is to explore unique projects and solutions, while fostering a fun and genuine work environment.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve enjoyed a number of roles including hands-on design, management, and creative direction. While the heart of my work is driven by traditional graphic design cues, a devotion to engaging user experience helps to continually evolve my approach. As a digital media professional, I strive to stay on top of the latest technologies and bleeding edge experiences. When acting as a team lead or creative director, my passion for brainstorming and collaboration helps me to elevate those around me to their full potential.
I’ve made myself comfortable with multiple aspects of creative development. From high level ideation to rapid prototyping, and from wireframes to final asset production, I’m eager to be challenged by all aspects of a project. This also allows me to function closely with coworkers from multiple disciplines, fostering a strong team environment.
With over 20 years of experience, I’ve enjoyed a number of roles including hands-on design, management, and creative direction. While the heart of my work is driven by traditional graphic design cues, a devotion to engaging user experience helps to continually evolve my approach. As a digital media professional, I strive to stay on top of the latest technologies and bleeding edge experiences. When acting as a team lead or creative director, my passion for brainstorming and collaboration helps me to elevate those around me to their full potential.
I’ve made myself comfortable with multiple aspects of creative development. From high level ideation to rapid prototyping, and from wireframes to final asset production, I’m eager to be challenged by all aspects of a project. This also allows me to function closely with coworkers from multiple disciplines, fostering a strong team environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Creative Swiss Army Knife
Southfield, MI, USA
Nov 2015 – Present
Bluewater
Bluewater works with agencies, producers, exhibit houses, architects and consultants to create moving live event and technology experiences for strong brands.
Creative Director
Southfield, MI, USA
Jun 2013 – Nov 2015
Bluewater Technologies
BlueWater Technologies specializes in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology and experiential solutions.
Senior Designer
Southfield, MI, USA
Sep 2000 – Jun 2013
Bluewater Technologies
BlueWater Technologies specializes in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology and experiential solutions.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Jan 2002 – Apr 2002
Eastern Michigan University
Filled temporary teaching position for 300 level graphic design course. The course focused on developing graphic design students' abilities to communicate visually through the process of image-making.
Senior Designer, Office of Campus Life
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Feb 1997 – Aug 2000
Eastern Michigan University
Campus Life provides programming and marketing materials for a variety of EMU events including: new student orientation, campus arts & entertainment, leadership programs and campus community service.
EDUCATION + ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1993 – Apr 1998
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1998 – Apr 2000
Eastern Michigan University
Creative Swiss Army Knife
Southfield, MI, USA
Nov 2015 – Present
Bluewater
Bluewater works with agencies, producers, exhibit houses, architects and consultants to create moving live event and technology experiences for strong brands.
Creative Director
Southfield, MI, USA
Jun 2013 – Nov 2015
Bluewater Technologies
BlueWater Technologies specializes in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology and experiential solutions.
Senior Designer
Southfield, MI, USA
Sep 2000 – Jun 2013
Bluewater Technologies
BlueWater Technologies specializes in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology and experiential solutions.
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Jan 2002 – Apr 2002
Eastern Michigan University
Filled temporary teaching position for 300 level graphic design course. The course focused on developing graphic design students' abilities to communicate visually through the process of image-making.
Senior Designer, Office of Campus Life
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Feb 1997 – Aug 2000
Eastern Michigan University
Campus Life provides programming and marketing materials for a variety of EMU events including: new student orientation, campus arts & entertainment, leadership programs and campus community service.
EDUCATION + ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1993 – Apr 1998
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1998 – Apr 2000
Eastern Michigan University
Member of CloseUp Theater Troupe
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1998 – Apr 2000
Eastern Michigan University
AWARDS
2000
Eastern Michigan University
EMU Gold Medallion Award - Student Ambassador
2009
BlueWater Technologies
Horizon Award (Employee of the year)
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Animation, Collaboration, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Management, Meeting Facilitation, Microsoft Office, Rocking Out, Sound Design, User Experience, User Interface
Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Sep 1998 – Apr 2000
Eastern Michigan University
AWARDS
2000
Eastern Michigan University
EMU Gold Medallion Award - Student Ambassador
2009
BlueWater Technologies
Horizon Award (Employee of the year)
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Animation, Collaboration, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Management, Meeting Facilitation, Microsoft Office, Rocking Out, Sound Design, User Experience, User Interface