Staying ahead of tech trends, I spot opportunities for competitive advantage. I design, implement, and optimize systems, tools, and infrastructure. Collaborating with CEOs and engineers, I create exceptional products. Architecting jetpack tech, I ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. Managing cloud services, I keep our engines firing.

Lead the design of multiple products, working closely with the co-founders. Provided business solutions that scaled MRR 500% after brand, web and SEO initiatives.Working with SME DDS to create engaging dental educational materials for children. Create in-clinic motion graphics and prototype product design for workspace management.• Ozark's Holistic Dental : Design, Logo and Web Development, SRE, DNS, SEO, Google Ads• Patient Betterment Portal : Design and Web Development• Childrens Portal - Dental education portal : Design and Web Development

Product Designer & Motion Graphic ArtistI excel in creating visual designs that authentically represent a company's voice and direction. My expertise encompasses:Key Skills:- Product Design- Motion Graphics- Film and Photography- Visual and Motion Language- Design Guidelines and Principles- Visual and Motion Library- Video Prototyping- Vision Videos- Project Management- Research and Development- UI/UX DesignProfessional Experience:Specializing in motion graphic design, broadcast animation, rotoscoping, logo and brand development, design and print layout execution, web, and UI design, as well as creative photography, compositing, and manipulation.Notable Collaborations:- Stanford University- Fort Hays State University- Cincinnati Reds- Autotrader- Visa- LinkedIn- Facebook- Salesforce- Bank of Oklahoma- Eagle Communications- The Hadley Foundation Art Collection- Build-A-Bear- AllStarFundraiser.com- Montana Mikes

Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and Network Administrator- Manage and set up the Wide Area Network (WAN) for Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation, covering 7 buildings across 2 square miles using Ubiquiti hardware, ensuring 99% uptime.- Specialized in Ubiquiti hardware and software for network deployment, remote management, and ongoing support.- Responsibilities included troubleshooting, technology installation, network maintenance, and multimedia implementation.- Experience with Windows Server, data infrastructure, classroom technology design, project management, DNS, TCP/IP, and SonicWall firewall administration.Future Plans:- Procurement of new computers for the tech bay, 3D printers, and expanding network coverage across the entire property.- Developing NFC wristband technology to streamline the check-in process and enable Scout leaders to track Scouts' locations throughout the day.

Product Designer | Art Director- Spearheaded the product design and art direction for LinkedIn Sales Solutions Learning Center,Community, enhancing user engagement by 400% through innovative UX/UI, film, motion graphics, andpromotional content.- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with Instructional Designers, CSMs, UED, Product,Engineering, Marketing, Systems, ensuring project alignment with LinkedIn's brand and reducingproject delivery timelines up to 80%. Utilizing automation and JSON capable design templates for use invideo(e.g. Coach), motion graphics and web.- Pioneered content analytics dashboards and best practices, improving content delivery efficiency by20% and onboarding new designers to foster innovation.- Supported Sales Navigator product features internally and externally (Coach, MFE, Merlin)Propose and implement business system technology solutions within LinkedIn:- Link Shortener(s) - https://salesnav.in created and launched a custom link shortener to replace tiny.cc to multiply brand exposure and recognition, and boost click-through rates - http://inday.in - 'Investment Day' internal communications domain acquisition.- Vidyard - research and acquired platform use for LSS video projects in partnership with Marketing- Skilljar - Initial testing and vetting of LMS platforms, product design, limitations/functionality- InSided - LinkedIn Sales Solutions new Community platform, product design and implementation- Project Max Headroom - Sales video enablement tools and training through the use of Soapbox.- Video Template Structures - custom programmatic templates for video and motion graphics creation with integrated Creative Brief, dynamically linked brand color palette, design elements, and characters. Built for scaling localization.- Custom Video/Photo Booths - setup and created various automated templates for company events- EquipIn - internal production equipment check-in/out and tracking for LSS Customer Programs

As a Culture Champion I had the privilege of being on an amazing cross-departmental team hosting, brainstorming and creating events to engage and connect employees. At LinkedIn we feel we're better together, what better way to foster such a thing than to do fun things together!Along with leading Photography, Design and other various Art workshops. I also designed and created print, motion graphics and custom photo booths. As a Designer I feel there is always an opportunity to immerse yourself in Design Thinking and apply those principles wherever possible.Acquired and deployed the inday.in ccTLD as a link shortener for employees to more easily remember, share, get information and sign up for events. This also allowed us to easily track link clicks to gauge interest.'One day a month, LinkedIn gives us time to focus on ourselves, the company and the world. InDay is the common thread linking our global culture, bringing together employees from around the world for a common purpose: to invest, ​​​​​​​inspire and innovate.'"Culture Champion - InDay Committee member. Lead, host and champion events that develop LinkedIn's culture. Each month LinkedIn sets aside one day a month for employees to invest in themselves."

Art Direction and production of materials in multiple mediums for LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Solutions. Including film, motion graphics, photography(events, portraits), interviews, learning plans, tip sheets, promotional demos, walk-throughs, self-contained conference packages.I work closely with Instructional Designers, CSMs, UED, Product, Eng, and Marketing to manage corporate collateral design projects from conception through successful execution reflecting the LinkedIn brand. I also assist in special Eng. projects/product features related to Sales Navigator -Coach, MFE.Also, create best practices, project tracking, content analytics dashboards, on-board new designers, seek out and pilot new tools and experiment with new ways of delivering our content.Propose and implement solutions within LinkedIn:- Link Shortener(s) - https://salesnav.in created and launched a custom link shortener to replace tiny.cc to multiply brand exposure and recognition, and boost click-through rates - http://inday.in - 'Investment Day' internal communications domain acquisition.- Video Template Structures - custom programmatic templates for video and motion graphics creation with integrated Creative Brief, dynamically linked brand color palette, design elements, and characters. Built for scaling localization.- Custom Video/Photo Booths - setup and created various automated templates for company events- EquipIn - internal production equipment check-in/out and tracking for LSS Customer ProgramsCulture Champion - InDay Committee member. Lead, host and champion events that develop LinkedIn's culture. Each month LinkedIn sets aside one day a month for employees to invest in themselves.

Employee of the Year FinalistEmployee of the Quarter FinalistCollaborated with VP of Product and VP of Engineering to strategically consult, design, and develop prototypes and MVPs, leading to a comprehensive product pivot. This initiative added millions in value and created significant opportunities for sustainable growth.- Visual and Motion Language- Design Guidelines and Principles for Features- Visual and Motion Library - Video Prototyping- Vision Videos- Project Management- Research and Development (design+javascript)- UI/UX- Audio Engineering- Video Compression- Mitigate ChurnArt Director on Premium Plus accounts, provided leadership to creative teams ranging from 2-10 designers. As well as provided on-site After Effects training.• Incorporate client feedback, edits, and stylistic direction into revisions.• Ensure the timely delivery of individual projects and tasks under quick deadlines and schedules.• Reduce process inefficiencies, manage team workloads, prioritize and allocate time to maximize productivity while maintaining standards of creativity and quality.Implemented strategies and increased productivity of on-boarding of After Effects artists. Creation of on-boarding plan, including training regimen and 1-on-1 session for personal growth and empowerment. Motion design best practices and creation of new tools.Consult directly with Fortune 500 customers on implementation of HR-employee video communications. Creative direction and consultation that lead to more engaging, immersive experiences for Facebook, Kohl's, TJX, Activision Blizzard and ADP.Lead, empowered and inspired fellow designers (Managers and Directors) in Adobe After Effects. Provide technology assimilation data to assist in business development. Consult with upper management about design software and hardware best practices and standards.

Design, animation, rotoscoping, story boarding, composite imaging. Clients include Dell, Cincinnati Reds, Two West, Build-A-Bear, Bank of Oklahoma, Kansas City Power and Light