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- Design products, services, brand identities, strategies, and various other solutions forstartups and entrepreneurs. Client list includes but not limited to:- Detect, a new-to-market home Covid test kit- Packaging design, focus on clean and clear communication of instructions- House of Lobkowicz, museum organization in Czech Republic- Creative director, head curator, exhibition designer for second installment of “Non-Fungible Castle” 2022, a conference including panel discussions and lectures from over 30speakers, and exhibition featuring over 40 works of art from 30 artists- King Princess, singer/songwriter- Designed costume for their performance and merchandise at Governors Ball 2019- Ourness, an Australian record label- Developed brand identity and design

- Co-founded an innovation and design consultancy, Provenance, focused on using Web3technology and other technology to support artists, museums, startups and entrepreneurs- Co-created “Non-Fungible Castle” (NFC); an exhibition culminating in a day of paneldiscussions about technology, and a gala dinner/fundraiser auction that served as a vehicle forthe sale of artwork and products Provenance created for House of Lobkowicz- Pioneered the “Proof of Patronage” model where a specific restoration project is fundedthrough the creation and sale of an NFT. Raised a significant amount of money to maintain thecollections, and fund over 50 restoration projects- Creative director and lead designer for the exhibition; co-coordinator of the event; leaddesigner of the NFTs; design lead for the branding of the event; and head curator of theexhibition. Managed multiple small teams to accomplish each aspect of the exhibition,conference, and NFT creation

- Utilized comprehensive training from Johns Hopkins’ online public health course to conducteffective contact tracing within university populations during the pandemic- Employed strong communication skills to interview individuals potentially exposed toCOVID-19, gathering crucial information to identify and notify contacts at risk- Demonstrated empathy and professionalism in delivering health recommendations,resources, and guidance to impacted individuals, contributing to the containment andmitigation of COVID-19 transmission within university settings

- Brought the visual aspects of a production to life by overseeing the creation, execution, andmanagement of the physical sets needed for fashion and art photoshoots- Worked with top fashion photographers, stylists, and art directors for a range of fashion andart photography projects.- Executed creative ideas for sets, props, and backdrops for fashion and art shoots- Client list includes: Vaquera, Luar, Grace Ahlbom, Emma Wyman, Thistle Brown, JacquelineLandvik

- Monitored student progress, graded tests and homework, provided feedback as needed

- Taught fundamentals of laser cutting including safety protocols and software, designedprojects and lessons, monitored student progress, and provided individualized assistance

- Assisted in the creation of artworks, actively contributing to the production process andensuring adherence to the artist’s vision and style

- Executed refurbishment and upcycling processes on diverse materials, objects and furniture,contributing to the studio’s unique collection for sale and staging purposes- Assisted head fabricator in maintenance initiatives to ensure a functional workspace

- Learned engine anatomy and troubleshooting, assisted in diagnosing and repairing mopeds

- Window Design team member, Bergdorf Goodman – Fashion Week Windows, 2014.- Solo, designed headwear from WXYZ tube components; featured in international magazines and worn by Beyoncé in her "7/11” music video. Sold on WXYZ website as the "Gio Baseball Hat.”- Solo, designed a arm-sleeve jewelry piece for Chanel runway show. Sold on WXYZ website as the "Tetra Opera Glove.”

- Aided in the design and prototyping of products, responsible for production- Learned traditional leather craftsmanship and design techniques- Introduced use of digital tools to production process

- Member, UN Millennium Project Team in conjunction with Columbia University, to modernize Ghana´s capital city, Accra. - Created environments for planned buildings and helped with rendering views using Rhino 3D and Photoshop- Conducted ethnographic research of the Ga-Mashie people in Accra- Developed renderings of different project views using Photoshop/Illustrator