Founded StuttArt (stutt.art), an eCommerce website blending automotive-themed art with the latest in Generative AI Platforms and Print-on-Demand Technologies. Earned recognition as Featured Artist in the “Speed Lines” section of Porsche Panorama Magazine’s September 2023 issue, the official publication of the Porsche Club of America.

Kustom Caps LLC began as a passion project focused on the launch of a DTC e-commerce experience delivering customized bicycle parts to passionate cyclists worldwide. It has since grown into a multi-brand website (kustomventures.com) focused on unique, custom products for a variety of niche interest groups including cyclists, golfers and lacrosse players.I am personally involved in all aspects of the business including product design and development, marketing, site design, e-commerce platform selection and customization, social media strategy, workflow logistics, domestic and overseas vendor relations, etc.

Served on the r:BC advisory board with a focus on ecommerce strategy, social media strategy and product development for the launch of a new line of quality, affordable bicycles.

Spearheaded the integration of the Innovation Lab, innovation framework, and digital trends into the IBM iX ecosystem, enhancing the company’s capabilities in experience innovation and its application to critical projects and pitches.Contributed to the development of IBM’s Extended Reality (XR) offering, playing a key role in expanding the company’s technology portfolio and generating new business revenue.Originated the concept for the SIGNALS Platform, an AI-powered tool for trend discovery, demonstrating innovative thinking and leadership in product development.

Directed the company’s strategic positioning and investments in emerging technologies and tools, leading to significant advancements and growth.Oversaw the Innovation Lab team, achieving recognition with a patent for the Nike Dynamic Music Engine, demonstrating leadership in innovation and product development.Integral member of the executive team that successfully negotiated and executed the sale of Resource/Ammirati to IBM.

Led the technology team, overseeing project management, development and help desk functions, ensuring efficient operations and revenue generation.Fostered a culture of innovation encouraging wider experimentation with new technologies leading to creation of cutting-edge solutions that set the agency apart from competitors.Oversaw the selection and management of technology vendors and partnerships, ensuring access to best-in-class digital tools and services while maintaining cost efficiency and supporting the agency’s strategic objectives.Enhanced the Innovation Lab’s capabilities by launching a comprehensive digital trends offering, featuring an annual trend presentation with quarterly updates, establishing Resource/Ammirati as a key thought leader in the industry.

Founded and led the Innovation Lab, focusing experience innovation and the development of cutting-edge digital and physical user experiences through emerging technologies like XR, AR, AI, wearables, and computer vision.Leveraged the above experiences as a catalyst for business development and revenue growth with new and existing clients.Achieved a patent for the innovative “Off the Wall” Distributed Shopping Technology, demonstrating significant contributions to the field of retail technology.

Responsible for the day to day operations and management of the Interactive Communications Group. Oversee development and production of all interactive media projects. Assign teams, set schedules and budgets, direct, design, program, etc. Establish technology guidelines for entire company. Educate employees on various hardware and software packages. Maintain corporate computer network and web servers. Perform technical support and maintenance. Keep principals informed on informational and technological trends that will impact our business. Clients: The Medicine Shoppe, Swapman.com, Red Corporation, (a division of Burton Snowboards) Shadowpack, Flexible Footwear, Altus Medical, The Columbus College of Art and Design.

Led a group of designers and programmers in the development of Internet applications specifically designed for handheld mobile devices and mobile phones.

Responsible for the day to day operations and management of the Interactive Communications Group. Oversee development and production of all interactive media projects. Assign teams, set schedules and budgets, direct, design, program, etc. Establish technology guidelines for entire company. Educate employees on various hardware and software packages. Maintain corporate computer network and web servers. Perform technical support and maintenance. Keep principals informed on informational and technological trends that will impact our business. Clients: The Medicine Shoppe, Swapman.com, Red Corporation, (a division of Burton Snowboards) Shadowpack, Flexible Footwear, Altus Medical, The Columbus College of Art and Design.

Responsible for the art direction, design and production of web and cd-rom based interactive projects. Clients: Hush Puppies, Bank One, Vidal Sasoon, Webvan, Pensare.

Responsible for maintaining a consistent high level of creativity and technical excellence across all studio projects. Managed a variety of integrated project teams, set schedules, budgets, art directed, designed, managed programming staff, etc. Clients: Quest, Burton Snowboards, The Ohio State University, Sterling Commerce, The Learning Company, Ohio Schoolnet.

Responsible for the formation, management, growth and direction of the Interactive Media Group. Art directed and designed interactive and web-based projects. Created project teams, established group and project budgets, consulted on technological trends, conducted educational classes and seminars, etc. Clients: Apple Computer, Burton Snowboards, Compuserve, The Wexner Center for the Arts, Huntington National Bank, Cutler Hammer, Bay Networks, Netscape Communications.