The Quick Version….
I am a graphic designer and animator working in the Washington D.C. metro area. I currently pay my bills as the resident VP of Creative for AvePoint, a B2B SaaS company specializing in all things digital workspace management. I manage a global team of passionate creatives and oversee the production of all things brand including corporate design, video, animation, live production, and content.
Get to Know Me…
My early professional life was focused on foundational skills like layout design and print production, but in my 10+ years of experience since I have been a ‘yes man’ to all things new and creative. My career has taken me around the world, introduced me to new skills (hello live production), and ultimately brought me to a place where I get to help cultivate the next wave of creative talent. Whether I’m sourcing budget and resources for a brand campaign, illustrating story boards for an animation, or delivering a creative brief for the next round of projects - I lean on those early years that built the foundation of who I am as a designer and leader. Stick to the process, keep it clean, make it beautiful.
I hold certifications in The Foundations of Design Thinking from IDEO U as well as Brand Strategy from Section4.
I live in the D.C. area with my wife, cat, and 2 dogs. I enjoy critiquing metro signage in my free time and running through the city. I am an Apple Pencil illustrator and plan to spend the rest of my life searching for a decent flat white.