VISUAL STORYTELLER, CREATIVE NOISE MAKER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EXPERIENCES
CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CONSULTANT
Mohawk Jones Creative Services – Reno, Nevada
(January 2011 to present)
• Creative designer specializing in unique design solutions for an array of individuals and businesses
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Peppermill Inc. – Reno, Nevada
Advertising Department (June 2016 to present)
• In-house designer catering to the creative needs of seven resort destination properties across Nevada
• Initiated year round special event and holiday event theme development and creative design
• Responsible for original creative direction for national headlining entertainers and DJs at EDGE Nightclub
• Design original creative collateral and digital art for regional musical entertainment series at Terrace Lounge
• Support Sales & Marketing departments with show stopping collateral
• Refined existing property collateral and signage into a comprehensive design and way finding system
GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
University of Nevada Reno – Reno, Nevada
College of Fine Arts (August 2019 To Present)
• Teaching introductory design courses preparing under-grad students for the Fine Arts Graphic Design track
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino – Reno, Nevada
Marketing and Advertising Department (December 2013 to June 2016)
• Graphic Artist for the creative needs of a world-class destination resort, convention center and casino
• Unified property marketing, print, outdoor advertising and signage into a cohesive brand system
• Executed Grand Theatre venue posters and digital marketing for national headlining entertainers
• Overhauled dining menus for property restaurants including two celebrity chef Charlie Palmer venues
• Venue signage and event design for LEX Nightclub featuring nationally acclaimed DJs and entertainers
• Assisted in development of property-wide environmental signage redesign and execution
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
BAD APPLE COMICS – Orlando, Florida
(February 2003 to November 2010)
• Conceptualized and executed the creation of an online and multi-store pop-culture focused retail chain operation
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
VCC Graphic Design Group – Orlando, Florida
(January 2002 to May 2003)
• Represented the Graphic Design Services Group in growing and developing new business
CREATIVE SERVICES GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Arnold Palmer Golf Management – Orlando, Florida
(January 2002 to November 2002)
• Intimate in-house design team handling the creative design needs of thirty three golf courses
GUEST RELATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND VIP TOUR GUIDE
Walt Disney World Company – Lake Buena Vista, Florida1996 to 2002)
• Liaison and Tour Guide for visiting celebrities, executives, VIP’s and corporate partners
• Provided immediate customer service in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Assisted in the development of the “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” event series
EDUCATION
Academy of Art University – San Francisco, California
Masters of Fine Art: School of Graphic Design – May 2018
University of Central Florida – Orlando, Florida
Bachelors of Arts, Graphic Design Specialization – August 2010
Valencia College – Orlando, Florida
Associates of Science, Graphic Design Technologies – May 2003
Associates of Arts, General Studies – May 2003
Awards and Achievements
Silver Addy Award – American Ad Federation
Bronze Addy Award – American Ad Federation
Valencia College – Annual Student Juried Exhibition Award
AIGA Reno-Tahoe Director of Communications
Creative Software Skills
Adobe Creative Suite:
• Illustrator CC
• Photoshop CC
• InDesign CC
Microsoft Office
Social Media Savvy
OSX and Windows platforms
Additional Skills
Copywriting
Photography
Customer Relations Pro
Avid Reader
Toy Junkie
Animation Aficionado
Comic Book Fanboy
Lacrosse Coach