Work is work.
Artwork is Art + Work.
"Work work work work work work" - Rihanna
If content can be created with a camera, in a computer, or with a combination of both, I have probably worked on a version of it.
Having restlessly evolved from Assistant VFX Artist to Motion Graphics Designer to Creative Director, I bring a keen eye for design, detail, craft, and composition to all that I do.
On a machine working alone or in supervision of a team, I stay positive to push through any creative constraints.
Selected Projects:
Reebok
We worked directly with the brand managers at Reebok on a series of in-store videos highlighting a new shoe and new CrossFit apparel. I consolidated the visual approach and maintained creative consistency with 5 editors working in two cities.
PRIMARY ROLES - Creative Director, Project Manager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - Animation, Tracking, Motion Graphics
Dove Chocolate
It started with the agency saying “We can’t fly to the Ivory Coast to shoot this. What about animation?” From there, we storyboarded, designed characters, and animated the story “From Bean to Bar.” I coordinated with freelance talent, created presentation decks, and maintained calendars. At the end, I joined in for additional animation, editing, and assembly for finish.
PRIMARY ROLES - Creative Director, Creative Resource Manager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - Animation, Edit Assemble
Jimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean (the man) was dead, but the agency wanted to bring his “spirit” back. So we did, by showing how his voice and stock photos could be just enough to help us reanimate a legend. I helped our artists create storyboards and a pitch deck that won the job. I later created the tabletop shooting boards, and worked on set with the food stylist to make sausage look delicious.
PRIMARY ROLES - Creative Director, Tabletop Director
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - Compositing
Shedd Aquarium
We shot footage of frogs that were smaller than our thumbnails in the underground bowels of Chicago’s famous Shedd Aquarium. This was the first time I worked with an amphibian “wrangler.” When we returned to the office, I was lead roto artist behind the scenes, and Producer for all communication with the client.
PRIMARY ROLES - Creative Director, Project Manager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT - Compositing