Experience

Playco

• Japan
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Lead Artist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Playco is the world’s first instant gaming company, focused on building games that people can play together without any additional app downloads. As lead marketing artist, I create both animated and static ads for popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Zoom, and LINE. I also act as a liaison between the game development teams and the marketing team. Some of our popular games include Thug Life, Buru Buru Do-butsu, Spell Pals, Room Design, Tale of Sword and Puzzle, Archer Madness, Everwing, Heads Up, Ask Away, and many more. Show less



MahiGaming

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Game Technical Designer

  • Dec 2018 - Jun 2022

  MahiGaming is an independent game development studio that creates world-class online slot games for internet and mobile devices. Operating under four distinct brands; Triple Edge Studios, Gameburger Studios, Neon Valley Studios, and Fortune Factory Studios, they are partnered with Microgaming, a leading publisher of online casino games. As a lead technical designer, I bridged the gap between creative designers and game developers (programmers). In addition to leading and mentoring junior tech designers, my responsibilities included creating and animating game visuals such as symbols, characters, backgrounds, visual effects, and typography and implementing them into the game by writing game configuration code. I was also responsible for creating and optimizing spritesheets for efficiency and quick load times. In addition, I localized game strings for over 30 languages. Some major titles I have worked on include Jurassic World, 9 Masks of Fire, Ancient Fortunes Poseidon Megaways, Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs, Cash ’N Riches Megaways, African Quest, Attack on Retro, Augustus, 11 Champions, and Phantom of The Opera Link & Win. Show less



MIG (Multi Image Group)

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Animator

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2018

  Multi Image Group is a leading corporate event production company providing audio, lighting, staging, and creative technology solutions. As lead 2D/3D animator, I create visually appealing content for use at corporate events and meetings, corporate videos, tradeshow booths, kiosks, and interactive presentations. I have worked on projects for many notable clients such as Chase, Bank of America, BNY Mellon, TD Bank, Advocare, Nissan, Mastercard, Dominos, California Pizza Kitchen, National Instruments, GSK, Pfizer, Honeywell, Sprint, Mary Kay, and DraftKings. Show less



bfw Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Video Editor - Motion Graphics Artist

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  BFW is a small advertising agency tailoring mostly to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. Some of our clients included Interim Healthcare, Chromalloy, and Bethesda Hospital. My job duties included creating 30 and 60 second television spots and radio ads, as well as long format corporate videos and animations. BFW is a small advertising agency tailoring mostly to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries. Some of our clients included Interim Healthcare, Chromalloy, and Bethesda Hospital. My job duties included creating 30 and 60 second television spots and radio ads, as well as long format corporate videos and animations.



Zimmerman Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Motion Graphic Artist / 3D Computer Animator / Video Editor

  • Mar 2006 - Jan 2011

  Studio Z Productions, a subsidiary of Zimmerman Advertising is a post production house that produces 30-second local and national commercials for both radio and television. Some of our clients included Nissan, Papa Johns, HHGregg, Party City, Ashley Furniture, Carfax, and many more. My responsibility as a Motion Graphic Artist / 3D Computer Animator / Video Editor is to create the overall graphic look of television commercials. Some of my specific duties were: creating and animating logos, bumpers, lower thirds, intros, end pages, transitions, compositing, 3D animation, color keying, superimposed text treatments, video editing, etc. I worked closely with account executives and producers in order to achieve the needs of our clients. Show less



National Digital Systems & Graphics

• Project Manager / Artist / 2D-3D Computer Animator

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

  National Digital Systems and Graphics (NDSG) is a multi-faceted graphic design agency that offers a variety of services including signage, logo design, brochures, corporate identity packages, multimedia presentations, animation, video production, and website design. As a project manager, my work responsibilities included art direction, job delegation, creating job task lists, overseeing billing, meeting with clients, and making sure the department ran smoothly. In addition to my managerial duties, I also worked on animation and video compositing projects, as well as print design projects. Show less



Legal-eze Litigation Consulting & Graphics

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer / 3D Animator

  • Aug 2001 - Oct 2005

  Legal-eze Graphics is a litigation support company catering to the needs of South Florida attorneys. As a senior graphic designer/animator, my job duties were as follows: Responsible for aiding attorneys by creating demonstrative exhibits, animations, and multimedia presentations for jury trials, mediations, and arbitrations. Involved in the start-to-finish process from consulting with lawyers to discuss an upcoming case, conceptualizing ideas, creating proofs, making revisions, and final production. As well as working hand-in-hand with clients, I worked closely with a team of artists, and was responsible for delegating work to ensure that all deadlines were met no matter the size or time constraint. I was also entrusted with coordinating deliveries with the company's drivers to make certain that all clients received their product on time. Company: Global Solutions Network Position: 2D-3D Computer Animator Show less



Global Solutions Network

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2D-3D Computer Animator

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

  Global Solutions Network (now out of business) was a production company that produced their own in-house television programs. Their most recognized program, called "Technology Today", was a thirty-minute magazine-style program that featured new and innovative consumer products. Various companies purchased five minute time slots to demonstrate their new product. My job was to create short animations to visualize how a particular product functioned. I was also responsible for creating animated logos for all segment sponsors. Show less



Five Star Productions USA Inc

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• 2D-3D Computer Animator

  • Jul 1999 - Jan 2001

  As well as creating intros for in-house television programs, such as "Today's Health", "Parenting Today", and "The Balancing Act", my primary work was creating animations for sporting events. It was my responsibility to storyboard ideas for animations. After the concepts were finally approved, production on the animation began. My animations were displayed on "Jumbo-trons" at major sporting events. Some of our clients included the As well as creating intros for in-house television programs, such as "Today's Health", "Parenting Today", and "The Balancing Act", my primary work was creating animations for sporting events. It was my responsibility to storyboard ideas for animations. After the concepts were finally approved, production on the animation began. My animations were displayed on "Jumbo-trons" at major sporting events. Some of our clients included the