Web Developer - August 2008 - Present
Time Warner Cable: Cincinnati, OH
Currently employed as an Online Editor for Time Warner Cable Southwest Ohio. My primary role is to edit and maintain the Cincinnati and Dayton Time Warner Cable websites. Due to my extensive design background I also generate print and digital ads ranging from flyers, internal and external blast emails, brouchures, digital billboards, and premiums.
Graphic/Apparel Designer - April 2004 - August 2008
Ripple Junction: Cincinnati, OH
While working at Ripple Junction my primary function was to generate graphics and ideas for
licensed and original apparel. Subsequently I also took on several additional tasks including: company identity, catalogs, supplements, logo design, brochures, mailers, blast emails, web sites and just about any creative task imaginable. My contributions to RippleI Junction not only helped elevate the company into the top 75 licensers in the world, but also helped acrue new licenses and access to better retail locations.
Graphic Artist - February 2000 - March 2004
Volcanic Lab: Santa Monica, CA
Volcanic Lab was created by Kymberlee Weil, a great boss and excellent friend. I helped Kymberlee with several web projects from concept to completion. Even to this day I still work with Kymberlee whenever she needs creative assistance.
Creative Director - December 1999 - March 2001
HWB Promo Inc.: Irvine, CA
At HWB my duties included web, print, POP, premium and kiosk design. I also maintained and edited the company website. While at HWB I helped secure their largest contract to date, which involved designing a mobile kiosk in the form of a truck trailer that was used to travel across the country and Canada promoting an emerging Japanese cartoon/toy license.
Bachelor's Degree of Fine Art- August 1995 - May 1999
Ringling School of Art and Design: Sarasota, FL
Major in Graphic and Interactive Communication. Appeared in the Best of Ringling Student Show in 1997 and 1998.
Web Design Certification - 1999 - 2001
Lynda.com: Ojai, CA
Received certification using Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash web design software.
Animation Training - Fall 2002 - Spring 2003
Savannah College of Art and Design: Atlanta, GA
Focused on 3D Animation character design and modelling along with traditional animation practices with hands-on experience using Alias Maya.
3D Animation Training - Fall 2002 -Winter 2002
Cincinnati Art Academy, Cincinnati, OH
Continuing education with hands-on training using Alias Maya software.