About

I’m a illustrator/animator/developer with over two decades of experience in graphic arts, computer programming, and Internet/multimedia development.

  • Animation/Multimedia: Lightwave3D, ToonBoom, Flash, Premier, Quicktime, AfterEffects, Shockwave
  • Graphics: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDraw, Corel Painter, Acrobat
  • Visual Arts: Pencil, Ink, Acrylic and Oil Paint, Watercolor, Airbrush
  • Coding/Scripting: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, ActionScript 2/3, C++, and more

I recently worked for CS Creative as their Interactive Services Manager where I performed the following functions:

  • Multimedia Development – Web sites, Flash, CD-Roms, PowerPoint presentations, audio/video editing.
  • Tech Lead – Research, implement, and train co-workers on new technologies.
  • Project Management – Manage budgets, schedules, client expectations.
  • Manage external contractors, suppliers, and an intern.
  • Craft information architectures, wireframes, storyboards, tech specs.

Employment History

Independent Contractor (June 2009 – Present)

  • Create 2D and 3D animations
  • Illustrate for Internet and print
  • Interactive multimedia and Web sites
  • Bid on projects and write proposals and contracts
  • Subcontract services to other firms and agencies

CS Creative – Interactive Services Manager (January 2008 – June 2009)

  • Multimedia Developer – Web sites, Flash, CD-ROMs, PowerPoint presentations, audio/video editing.
  • Tech Lead – Research, implement, and train co-workers on new technologies. Make software purchases and policies.
  • Project Manager – Manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations. Manage external contractors, suppliers, and an intern. Craft information architectures, wireframes, storyboards, and tech specs.

Independent Contractor (1998 – 2008)

  • Create 2D and 3D animations, interactive multimedia CD-ROMs, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Illustrate for Internet and print.
  • Design company branding, print advertising campaigns, catalogs, packaging, Web sites, and more.
  • Storyboard, edit, and composite audio and video, and encode for online streaming.
  • Program software for Palm OS and Windows CE mobile devices.
  • Bid on projects and write proposals and contracts.
  • Provide clients with technical support and long-term customer care.
  • Subcontract services to other firms and agencies.

Caribiner Communications – Director of Graphic Services (1993 – 1998)

  • Design and create graphics for corporate events and corporate communications projects.
  • Consult producers and technical directors on multimedia and print requirements.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with short deadlines and tight budgets.
  • Manage a department of three graphic designers.
  • Develop new services and capabilities for the Graphic Services department.
  • Drive the implementation and use of new presentation and Internet technologies throughout the company.

Artist Statement

My work is my pleasure. Everything else seems to be a distraction from the opportunity to fall into that meditative trance that marks when I’m doing something I enjoy. My goal in each project is to develop something to a point where I can no longer recognize that my own hand was at work – that the strokes and edits are hidden from me. I aspire to build a body of work that I can reflecting upon and enjoy. I hope the work conveys a playfulness and sense of humor.

My favorite tools are vector based animation applications like Flash and Toon Boom. I love the work flow of Toon Boom for animation development and I love the power that Flash grants to interact with the viewer/user.

For the most part my projects have been commercial communication pieces but lately I’ve been working on creating more animations that tell stories that I hope will engage the imagination of the viewer.
I have a B.S. in Mathematics from UT Arlington as well as some extra skoolin’ at UNT where I did graduate studies in Biology.

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