Creative Director - Glass & Glazing Content, Education and Training

• Aug 2020 - Present

So, what's a Creative Director at Learn Glazing? Simple, I am responsible for content, education & training at LearnGlazing.I get to play, I get to teach and I get to learn while generating training for the Glass Industry. My day to day varies from spending part of my day on social media growing our brand and awareness, interviewing industry experts, attending conventions, writing new courses, and constantly trying to learn something new, to generating new content and even at times rolling up our sleeves to build something.My job is basically people, and, I love it. I am always connecting with and helping people train for their new careers using creativity and fun, yet focused on strong fundamentals.

Co-Founder + Creative Director

• Jun 2020 - Present

Illustrator / Artist

• Dec 2007 - Present

Licensed Star Wars/LucasFilm.Ltd artist. I create art based on properties like Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc.●Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 - Official licensed limited edition art print "Chewie"●Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 - Official licensed limited edition art print "Ghost"●Star Wars Celebration London 2016 - Official licensed limited edition art print "Rebels●Poster Illustration●Trading Card art through The Topps Co.●Print●How to Draw Star Wars -Web Drawing Tutorials

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2011 - Present

I teach two classes. The first is a hands on traditional drawing class that cover basic illustration concepts while building and introducing new processes focusing students to plan and execute finished illustrations. The second is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop.Illustration - Fundamentals●Anatomy, Perspective, Composition,●Value, Contrast and Lighting with various shading techniques●Project Time management, deadlines,●Thumbnail through Completion planning and execution●Layout and visual flow as an experience.Introduction to Photoshop●Basic tool understanding●Basic and advanced selections●Image manipulation, editing and creation●Into do digital painting●Composition design and print ready imagery

Creative Director - Content and Social Media

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2020

What I do:Make pretty things for print, web, social and glass...I pretty much have my hands in everything. I conceptualize, pitch, design, create, edit and manage all content for our company. I am in charge of our marketing, social media, web, and all around corporate image/voice.On a regular day you would find me deep into creating some banners, info graphics, presentations, logos, editing photos or in a meeting with our project managers, or decorative team brainstorming and generating a plan to meet a clients creative needs. My Job is simple, create custom client (B2B and B2C) project specific solutions. Help Architects and Designers and my company fulfill their vision and goal in any glass and metal or branding application.

Content/Design & Decorative Glass Manager

• Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

Designer and Drafting

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

Drafting - Design / Project Manager

• May 2007 - Dec 2013

●CAD Lead - project Manager. EngineeringDrafting - Blue prints, for new or altered constructionTemplates, Library and Details Customer/Dealer account handlingCommunications with dealers, municipalities, manufacturer and contractors.Research, adapt and implement innovative construction designs/materials●Customer Service Project ManagerAddress all complaints, create plan of action and resolve accounts.●GraphicsDesign corporate presentationsConcept illustrations for new projects Design brochures, logos, web images, posters, etc

Artist

• Dec 2007 - Nov 2013

Creating illustrations for properties including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Betty Page, and many more Creating illustrations for properties including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Betty Page, and many more

Artist - As you wish helmet project 2012

• 2012 - 2012

Modify a current collectible Clone Helmet into an original concept sculpture and prop for the 501st legion and the As You Wish foundation for charity auction. Modify a current collectible Clone Helmet into an original concept sculpture and prop for the 501st legion and the As You Wish foundation for charity auction.