About me

CORE SKILLS
Motion Graphics Design & Broadcast Branding
AI-Generated Visuals & Animation
3D Animation & Cinematic Graphics
Creative Direction & Team Leadership
TV, Streaming & CTV Package Design & Concept Development
Adobe Creative Suite | After Effects | C4D | MidJourney | Runway | Kling
Music Production & Sound Design

EXPERIENCE
Senior Art Director - Nexstar Media | 8/2015 - Present
Lead designer for national and local broadcast branding packages
Manage complex projects from concept through delivery
Collaborate with producers, editors, and engineers across multiple markets
Oversee multiple projects and deadlines with efficiency and consistency

Freelance Creative Director / Animator | 10//2015
Delivered broadcast motion packages and concept development for streaming and digital media clients
Specialized in fast-turnaround, high-impact visual storytelling
Adobe content contributor - MOGRTs

Founder / Creative Director - Giant Octopus | 2//2011
Ran a successful design firm for 13 years, overseeing branding for networks and stations globally
Led design teams, managed clients, and delivered high-value campaigns
Developed award-winning visuals for TV, entertainment, and digital platforms

Senior Designer Roles
VDO Images | 5//1997
WTVJ NBC | 2//1996

RECOGNITION
5 Emmy Awards
2 Addy Awards
9 BDA Awards (3 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze)
Best AI Film of the Month, Retrospective of Jupiter - The Reset (Part One)

Skills

3D Animation, Art Direction, Brand / Logo Design, Branding, Broadcast, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, streaming graphics

Sector Experience

broadcast graphics, Broadcasting, CTV, National News, New Media, Online / Web, Show Packaging, Streaming