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Founded Blackthorn as a sculpture and furniture design/build studio, transitioning it in 2016 to a multidisciplinary freelance firm specializing in digital design, photography, post-production, and 3D modeling.Leadership & Management• Lead creative direction and operations, collaborating with interior designers, production crews, and client teams to execute custom designs and visual projects.• Directed design projects from concept to completion, producing high-quality outcomes for luxury, residential, and commercial clients.Photography, Videography & Post-Production (Current)• Provide photography services for sporting events and fashion projects.• Offer behind-the-scenes videography/photography for brand campaigns, photoshoots, and film sets.Set Design & Construction• Designed and built sets for short films, overseeing creative direction and set construction.• Led prop design, construction and management to create visually impactful environments.3D Design, Modeling & Rendering• Developed 3D models, prototypes, and renderings for custom furniture and product design using Sketchup and Cinema 4D.• Produced interior architectural renderings for client presentations.Custom Furniture, Jewelry & Sculpture• Designed and fabricated custom furniture, jewelry, and sculptures for interior designers and high-net-worth clients, blending artistic craftsmanship with functional design.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

• Solved a significant design problem surrounding the registration of multiple patients through a single account at sporting events. By reimagining traditional cart checkout workflows, I enhanced user experience and system efficiency during high-volume registrations.• Independently conceptualized and led the design of a new mobile/web application, delivering engaging demos and prototypes that secured executive buy-in.• Partnered with a diverse, cross-functional team to refine and produce high-quality prototype iterations. • Produced detailed and accessible documentation for overseas development teams, enabling precise implementation and adherence to project timelines.• Utilized advanced presentation techniques, including color studies, mood boards, sitemaps, and sketches, to articulate design changes and win stakeholder approval. • Addressed and resolved scheduling challenges by quickly redesigning existing mobile app screens and transitioning design assets from Photoshop to Figma. This expedited the development processes and restored project timelines.

• Collaborated with a team of 10 Software Engineers, UX Designers, and Data Scientists to build a high impact application focused on reducing single use plastics using open source federal government data.• Developed a gaming inspired user interface and ideated the original application concept• Led a team of four through visual design while providing quality assurance for deliverables leading to deployment of the web-optimized mobile app MVP• Created style guides, components, wireframes and vector graphics through Figma, Illustrator and Photoshop• Conducted data research through the US Census Bureau Open Data system

New York, Ny, Us

Successfully completed 500+ hours of expert led instruction and hands on learning of user experience design fundamentals and the industry's most in demand technologies.• Hoppr: Visual Design Lead - Collaborated with a 4 person team through visual design of 3 lo-fi to mid-fi iterations of a mobile app directed at special educators. Translated user research and analyzed a previous concept to create a features list. Built wireframes and prototypes with Adobe XD and presented to clients through google slides.• Tatwoo: Lead Interaction Designer - Using Agile methodology, led a 3 person team through visual design and implementation of a web-app directed at Tattoo customers and studios. Created competitive features list, affinity maps, personas, conducted user interviews and usability tests. Constructed lo-fi to mid-fi iterations using Adobe XD, Axure, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Collaborated with the owner to develop and implement a comprehensive rebranding strategy, including the creation of cohesive branding for the website, logo, and social media.• Brand Development: Led the rebranding efforts by designing a cohesive visual identity across all platforms, enhancing brand recognition and appeal.• Marketing Campaigns: Developed and executed multi-dimensional marketing campaigns that drove customer engagement and increased sales, leveraging both digital and print media.• Content Creation: Created all marketing materials and collateral, including social media content, digital advertisements, and print materials, ensuring consistency and high quality.• Digital Strategy: Strategized and managed social media presence, increasing customer interaction and brand loyalty through engaging and visually appealing content.

New York, Us

Led the design of a new website tracking business app, ensuring engaging and user-friendly interactions and interfaces.• User-Centered Design: Created conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and prototypes, focusing on usability and seamless user experiences.• Project Leadership: Directed the technical team in India throughout the production process, from design and build to testing, ensuring clear communication and successful project delivery.• Visual and Interaction Design: Provided graphical design support, crafting and updating workflows, storyboards, and mockups to align with project goals and user needs.• Quality Assurance: Troubleshot production issues and ensured that user-interface specifications and design patterns were accurate, intuitive, and met end-user requirements.

Produced high-quality graphics, architectural drawings, 2D/3D renderings, and presentation boards to articulate design concepts and demonstrate layout options using Sketchup with Vray.• 3D Visualization: Created detailed 3D architectural renderings for design presentations, including before-and-after visualizations of proposed projects, enhancing client understanding and engagement.• Client Collaboration: Conducted on-site measurements and met with potential clients to gather requirements and support the sales team, ensuring accurate project details and strong client relationships.• Sales and Account Management Support: Provided visualization expertise to drive sales and manage ongoing accounts, effectively communicating design intent and project outcomes.

User Experience Design

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fine/Studio Arts, General