More about me.

With over 20 years of diverse experience in the creative industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most iconic brands, helping bring their visions to life through graphic design, typography, creative direction and compelling concepts. My passion for design continues to fuel my journey, blending creativity with execution to make something truly impactful wherever I land.

At my core, I'm a passionate graphic designer, shaped by the best in the field. My time at ArtCenter was nothing short of transformative, and I’m incredibly grateful for the world-class education that led me to my real world professional work experiences that helped shape who I am today. I thrive in a creative team environment where everyone challenges and inspires each other to grow. There’s no room for ego—collaboration is everything.

Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working across a wide range of industries—from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, in fields such as music and entertainment to action sports and film. I've even contributed to some of the highest-grossing films of all time.

A few of the exciting projects I've had the honor of working on in film include:

- Star Trek Franchise

- Interstellar

- 10 Cloverfield Lane

- Transformers Franchise

- G.I. Joe: Retaliation

- Ghost in the Shell

- Mission: Impossible Franchise

- Terminator Franchise

- Paranormal Activity Franchise

- Zoolander Franchise

- Anchorman Franchise

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise

- SpongeBob Squarepants

- Hot Tub Time Machine Franchise

- The Big Short

- Worlds War Z

- The Wolf of Wall Street

- The Dictator


EDUCATION:

B.F.A., GRAPHIC DESIGN, 
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN — CLASS OF 2005

A.A., GRAPHIC DESIGN/FINE ART, 
EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE — CLASS OF 2001

WORK EXPERIENCE:

PELICAN – CREATIVE DIRECTOR / LEADERSHIP TEAM — 2023-CURRENT
VANS – SENIOR GLOBAL CREATIVE — 2017-2023
PARAMOUNT PICTURES – CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DIGITAL MARKETING— 2011-2017
MYSPACE – ART DIRECTOR / MUSIC — 2008-2011
NAPSTER – SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER — 2006-2008

SPECIALTIES:
Creative direction. Graphic design. Typography. Conceptualization. Thought provoker. Music composer. Team builder. Well versed in culture and how brands fit within it.

HOBBIES:
Working with my hands. Garage stuff. Reading shop manuals. Star gazing. Vintage things. Analog synthesizers. Street photography. The deconstructing and building of things. Camping off the grid. The re-collecting of band shirts I used to own as a kid. Making my dog as happy as possible.


 

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