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Qualifications

Experience

Creative Director, Wells Fargo

2002-Present

Created and evolved visual design for flagship corporate online banking portal. Managed a team of designers responsible for Flash-based marketing, training, and executive presentations. Built an on-site video and voice-over studio with green screen and HD video capabilities. Designed and developed visual standards for interaction and multimedia design. Created concept visualizations for executive strategic planning.

Independent Contracts

2001-2010

Contract design and development through design firms (Maus Haus, Tractor, Digital Frog) and directly for clients. Projects have included design, branding, animation and development for a wide array of delivery types: print, web, CD-ROM, Pocket PC, video and set-top box. Clients include Cisco, HP, Discovery Channel, KQED, Wells Fargo, Moxi, Visionary Vehicles, Clorox, RCA Records, Penumbra and Inertia Beverage Group.

Adobe After Effects Instructor, SFSU

2008-2009

Designed curriculum and taught classes for After Effects courses in San Francisco State University's Multimedia Studies Program. Created custom course materials for student exercises.

Designer/Technologist, Maus Haus

2000-2002

Responsible for design and technical development for several project types including Flash websites, CD-ROMs, kiosks and video. Clients included Sprint, Cisco, Aspect and Placeware.

Graphic Designer, Stormm Graphicworks

1998-2000

Designed and produced a variety of print projects including brochures, business cards, product sheets and conference collateral. Clients included Wells Fargo, U.S. Green Building Council, iFilm.com, Campton Place Hotel and Metreon.

Education

California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA

2009-Current

In progress: MFA Design + MBA Design Strategy

Dual degree program with interdisciplinary approach. Primary studies include design process, design research and interaction design.

Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA

1997-2000

BFA in Computer Arts

Emphasis on graphic design and new media. Additional studies in motion graphics, interface design, and multimedia programming.

Everett Community College, Everett, WA

1994-1997

AFA in Graphic Arts

Additional studies in photography and video. Selected as the Outstanding Graduate of 1997 for Graphic Arts.

Awards

May 2000 Academy of Art Spring Show:

Key Technical Skills

References available upon request.