{SUMMARY}

I am a tech savvy creative director with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I have worked on internationally recognized brands and IP for Disney/Pixar, Hasbro, Warner Bros., etc., for a variety of entertainment-based projects.

I shepherd the development of design charettes, creative briefs, concept art, RFPs, storyboards, creative copy/scripts, animation, audio, character and master plans from pitch to implementation, while always supporting the narrative.

I oversee the development of construction documents, detailed design packages, site plans, blueprints and shop drawings to make sure they retain the property’s creative vision.

I provide field art direction during the construction phase, maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the themed elements of the project including rockwork, character façade design, water features, hardscape, interior spaces, etc. Manage design coordination effort between structural, creative, show, ride, architecture, MEP, and landscape. Excel at integrating creative intent with operational, engineering and safety requirements.

{SOFTWARE EXPERTISE}

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Character Animator & After Effects
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
Script writing software: Final Draft and Writer Duet
Project management software: MS Project, Asana and Jira
Web development software & languages: WordPress, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap
Architectural & 3D visualization software: CAD, Revit, SketchUp, Chief Architect, 3D Studio Max and Maya
Familiar with 3D, 2D platforming and mobile game engines including Unreal, Lithtech, JJ2 and Unity

{PRACTICAL EXPERTISE}

Master painter and sculpture. Experience with mold making, casting, vacuum forming, metalwork., carpentry and fiberglass.

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