ABOUT ME
Writer, Illustrator and Art Director with 30 years of experience in the art, design and entertainment industries. Two weeks after high-school, I started working nights at an animation studio while taking college art classes during the day. At age 19, I started my own independent comic book company with my two best friends while learning layout and design on the job at a sports newspaper. Eventually leading to a full-time career in design and illustration working with some of the world's top brands and clients.
Writing:
I write copy and concepts for social campaigns, talent shoots and pitches. As a comic book creator, I wrote my own stories, including work on "The Ghouly Boys", "Disney's Haunted Mansion", and more. I've also written film and television treatments for Benderspink, Film Colony, and Nickelodeon.
Design:
I am experienced in design for both digital and print. Including art direction, design, illustration for digital marketing campaigns, social media, site content, pitch decks, web design, motion storyboards and publication layout and design.
Illustration:
I cut my teeth in animation but my true love has always been comic books. I'm the writer, artist and creator of "The Ghouly Boys" comic books series. My illustration portfolio includes work on social campaigns for films such as "The Shape of Water", "Maleficent", "Isle of Dogs", "Panic" and more. My comic book work includes "Disney's Haunted Mansion", Marvel sketch cards, and more.
SKILLS (Mac/PC)
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Clip Studio Pro, CeltX, Final Draft
WORK EXPERIENCE
Watson Design Group
Associate Creative Director, 2021-Present
Concepting, copywriting, strategy and creative direction.
Watson DG is an award winning creative agency, specializing in innovative creative and online development.
Clients include: A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Fox Searchlight, Focus Features, FX, Hulu, Lionsgate, Magnolia Pictures, NatGeoTV, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal, Warner Bros and others.
Unfold Agency
Copywriter & Art Director, 2016-2021
Art direction, design, illustration, copywriting, and strategy.
Unfold is a digital agency that specializes in social campaigns, banner ads, digital content and web design for top tier companies
Clients include: ABC, Activision, Amazon Studios, DC Comics, Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, FX, Goldenvoice, HBO/HBO Max, Hulu, Lionsgate, MGM Studios, Netflix, Paramount, Showtime, Sony, Square Enix, Spotify, Starz, STX Films, Ubisoft, United Artists, Universal, Warner Bros and others.
STAPLES Center & Microsoft Theater
Web & Graphics Manager, 2013-2016
Provided web and graphic design services for print and digital: Website management, creating and manipulating graphic elements/key art for various marketing purposes, creating content for social media platforms and email marketing for STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE)
Other duties included providing on-demand social content for award shows and concerts, as well as escorting media/press during live events.
AEG Worldwide
Web Producer, 2008-2013
Website management and design. Maintained websites via CMS and HTML as well as front-end graphic design. Also provided graphic design services for web banners, sweepstakes, social media, enewsletters/eblasts and campaign key art.
Primary web and design responsibilities for: Amgen Tour of California, Citizens Business Bank Arena, The GRAMMY Museum, StubHub Center
Other projects included: AEG Worldwide, AXS.com, Bay to Breakers, L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles Sol, Nike 3on3, Ritz-Carlton Residences, and others.
Invincible Studios (Freelance)
Owner, Designer, Illustrator, Writer, 1992-present
Formerly a comic book publishing company, now the design and illustration studio for my freelance projects.
- Writer for projects with Nickelodeon, Sideshow Collectibles and Film Colony
- Comic Book Writer/Artist for "The Ghouly Boys", Three","Tales of Hot Rod Horror", "One Night Stand" and others.
- Graphic Design and illustration for Anthony Robbins Foundation, National University, Let's Play Sports, SLG Publishing, Upper Deck/Marvel Comics, U.S. Soccer, and others.
Sports Press
Graphic Designer/Production Artist, 1993-1998
Graphic design agency specializing in the sports industry, specifically soccer.
Clients included: U.S. Soccer, MLS (Major League Soccer), LA Galaxy, FIFA Women's World Cup, Anaheim Splash, Alexi Lalas, Eric Wynalda, International Soccer-Net
American Film Technologies
Inbetweener/Final Line Animator, 1991-1992
Animation studio for film and television.
Projects: Animated television special for CBS and Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Marvel Productions for FOX.
