I have just recently launched this new version of my website. This site has been built using almost nothing but CSS(no tables) other than the pop up windows in my portfolio which are JavaScript. I am still ironing out a few kinks but please enjoy and drop me a line.

For 13 years now I have been fortunate to have followed a career working in graphics, animation, and professional services. It is the correlation and interconnectivity of these disciplines that has given me the most rewards while at the same time allowing me an even broader spectrum of expertise and knowledge. This made it fairly easy to transition from roles as a designer to an animator to creative director to technical implementations and to business development. For the majority of my career I have been placed in a leadership position requiring me to manage creative and technical teams in order to deliver innovative, clever solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Considering that my career has focused on so many different areas that could stand alone or with any combination of the others, I decided to just break this website down in to individual principles. While all of these aspects of my career have involved managing client relationships, building partnerships and delivering high quality work they do stand on their own and therefore I felt it was beneficial to offer each their own identity.

Please enjoy the site and thanks for visiting. I am always interested in new opportunities so drop me a line if something here really interests you or you would like to pursue a working relationship. I can be reached through my contact page.

I recently completed work on a healthcare medical coding site. This included an identity package as well as the CSS site.
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Click here to see a few quick samples. You can also click here to go to my full web portfolio.

I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in graphic design which I have put to use designing logos, stationary, brochures and corporate identities. As a Creative Director I had the fortune of leading and developing teams of artists in designing both print work and web design. I have learned a lot from the people around me and have always believed in surrounding myself with the best. I strive to provide solid leadership by relying on my experience, gut instincts, and perhaps more importantly through continuous learning. I’ve never been afraid to get my hands dirty and have always found a thrill in working with my team rather than relying solely on delegation. This approach has also served me well in keeping up with the times by solidifying my grasp of design and learning to code the HTML, CSS, Flash and JavaScript necessary for designing websites. Over the years I have had so many clients with which to work, including some of the most recognizable names on the planet such as Disney, Microsoft and Universal, as well as various technology and healthcare firms. Graphic Design has proven an incredible outlet for my creativity and I look forward to continuing my education in this medium and expanding my portfolio.

Even before I had landed a “real” job, I had the opportunity to work on the Emmitt Smith Football game for the Super Nintendo. I did all the graphics and 2D animation of the players, and while it may not look so impressive compared to the technology of today, it was good for the time and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Later on in my “real” job I was in the new interactive market working on CDROMS and kiosks for clients such as Microsoft and MCI. Soon our growing reputation offered us the opportunity to branch in to my childhood passion of animation and gaming. It was here that I earned my first Creative Director position while working on the Disney MGM Studios lot. I learned 3D animation using 3DStudio Max, Alias PowerAnimator and Maya and put it to use animating for broadcast spots, live shows and commercials.

This logo was designed for a web content managment software company. Click image for enlargement.

To see the full corporate identity and website click here.

Click here to see more of my graphic design work.

Just as people develop with experience, so too can companies and that corporate change is what molded my career in business development. As the Director for New Media with a solid background in design and years of working on websites, I was a logical choice for a company becoming more focused on the technology field. I was placed in charge of not only the creative team, but also the project management and programming teams. Later when this company was acquired for its web content management product that my team was in charge of implementing, my services career developed even more. My role with the new company broadened to not only implementation but sales of both technical and creative services. Here I focused on business development and growing business becoming very successful and being named MVP of 2006 when I performed 178% of quota.

For years I have worked in the animation and gaming industry which both rely greatly on the visual aspects of design. I was also awarded opportunities to direct animated pieces for gaming and live action. Photography is another outlet for that creative energy that finds enjoyment in framing and composition of a shot that could alter completely simply by changing the point of view. I wish that I had more time to pursue this art form, but for now it remains a hobby that helps me sharpen my design aesthetics that I use professionally.

This photo was taken in Maui in 2007. Click image for enlargement.

Click here to check out more of my photography work including people, outdoors, and macro work.