I oversee all creative visions for our products for our environments and games trains and keep leadership members in the loop with consistent, open communication.I also attend team meetings to stay aware of what teams are doing what.Interviewing prospective creative candidates is another facet I serve the company.I compose guidelines for the teams to follow regarding art direction and brand representation. The teams decide at their level how they will answer the guidelines so we preserve creative liberty and innovation. I also guide/train artists in new skills as needs for those skills come up.

I was honored with an invitation to have a seat on the board of directors for Alter Learning!Now, I serve the company from a financial and operations standpoint in addition to leading the 2D art team and producing for our games and XR experiences.

I oversee all creative visions for our products on this train and keep leadership members in the loop with consistent, open communication.I also attend team meetings to stay aware of what teams are doing what.Interviewing prospective creative candidates is another facet I serve the company.I compose guidelines for the teams to follow regarding art direction and brand representation. The teams decide at their level how they will answer the guidelines so we preserve creative liberty and innovation. I also guide/train artists in new skills as needs for those skills come up.

KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN, DRAWING, ORGANIZATION, TRELLOI help the game developers at Alter Learning to make fun and visually appealing educational games!My art tasks range from sprite art to concept art to storyboards, character design, background design, prop design and UI graphics for games and web.Other tasks involve meeting with product owners, team members and working directly with our CTO and CEO. I delegate tasks to the various team developers and artists and provide feedback on their work. I help test the games out for stability and functionality. I also train/build my junior artists as needs arise.

I journey to different high school sites to administer various types of academic assessment tests from AP, CAASPP, PSAT, ACT and SAT. I ensure a fair, quiet, secure testing environment for all test takers and count all materials before and after testing ends. I help equip the students with necessary supplies and answer whatever concerns arise. Also keep a steady stream of communications between myself and school admin as needed.

KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, COVER ART, ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN, DRAWINGIncreased book visual impact by conceptualizing and designing fantasy/adventure cover and chapter illustrations● Conducted research on book content and target audience to produce design concepts● Produced concept drawings in collaboration with client on overall creative vision● Implemented updates according to changes in client brief and delivered final designs on scheduleKEY COMPETENCIES: WEBSITE DESIGN, SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTENT CREATION, COMMUNICATIONImproved book exposure and profitability by developing website, social media channels, and creative content● Investigated website hosting options and optimal social media platforms for authors● Designed and developed website implementing original asset designs to align with book aesthetic● Generated original banner and background asset designs in consultation with clientHOWLING WOLF PROJECTSUNIQUEPUBLICATIONS, LLC 2D CONCEPT ARTIST 2017OCTOPIE STUDIOS BACKGROUND ARTIST 2016UNIQUEPUBLICATIONS, LLC 2D CONCEPT ARTIST 2015GAMESICLE COLOR STYLIST 201510 FORWARD PRODUCTIONS COLOR STYLIST 2014-2015

Duties vary between checking in voters via computer lookup, greeting voters, accepting vote-by-mail ballots, answering questions about voting and using our tablets to vote, transporting ballots to Ventura County govt center and registering new voters. I also help ensure the vote center and our ballots are secure from theft or any form of electioneering.

GCR is a community of gaming enthusiasts. Some have already broken into the industry and others are still trying. A small group of us came together from all over the world, working remotely, to create a game concept, bring it to mvp status and offer it on Steam for all to enjoy for free.My role, as 2D artist, varied from designing props to comic layout for our cut scenes and comic final color/polish. (the final color of the comic pages are what work of mine actually made it into the final build of the game.)Follow this link to learn more and play it!

2D CONCEPT ARTIST: Illustrate character concepts for multiplayer brawl-style fighting game on PC, set in feudal Asia with futuristic twist. Collaborate with 3D design team. Create mockup sketches, model packs, and promotional artwork. KEY COMPETENCIES: HUMAN & ANIMAL ANATOMY, CHARACTER & PROP DESIGN, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONRealized client vision by designing character assets for PC game according to client brief● Researched feudal Asia and futuristic concepts to align character designs with game world● Created mockups for each character in accordance with descriptions and vision● Coordinated with client to revise and finalize selected rough designsKEY COMPETENCIES: FORM & GESTURE, COLOR THEORY, FX, COLLABORATION, TEAMWORKEnabled 3D team to construct game characters by directing on modeling, texturing, and rigging● Illustrated model sheets and performed 3D computer graphics (CG) rotation to assist 3D team● Designed texture, color, and illustrate special effects (FX) samples to ensure adherence to client vision● Detailed character locomotion and expressions to enhance realism in final productKEY COMPETENCIES: LIGHTING, RENDERING, COMPOSITION, LAYOUT, DRAWING, DIGITAL PAINTINGFacilitated marketing efforts by delivering key art pieces for promotional materials● Drafted compositions for each character to highlight personality and traits● Utilized color theory to hone design for optimum audience readability● Finalized and delivered artwork for publishing on website and social media

KEY COMPETENCIES: LIGHTING, RENDERING, COMPOSITION, LAYOUT, COLOR THEORY, DRAWING, DIGITAL PAINTINGGrew cannabis brand audience by developing story-driven app/website UI to appeal to target market● Developed additional assets including characters, props, scenes, banners, and icons from sketch to website-ready.● Corresponded with client to implement requested updates and delivered assets within deadline.

KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN, DRAWING, COLOR THEORY, TIME MANAGEMENTVisually portrayed golden retriever cartoon characters in entertaining situations● Conducted research on anatomy of golden retriever dogs so I could develop a clear design for them.● Produced illustrations of characters following prompts provided by client● Implemented and design changes as asked by client

KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, ILLUSTRATION, DESIGN, DRAWING, COLOR THEORY, TIME MANAGEMENTVisually portrayed beagle cartoon characters in a holiday photo setting● Conducted research on anatomy of beagle dogs so I could develop a clear design for them.● Conducted research on a design style reminiscent of classic Disney movies.● Conducted research on classic holiday costumes and then fitted them into the chosen design style.● Produced illustrations of characters following reference materials provided by client

KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, DESIGN, COLOR THEORY, TIME MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, TEACHING, PATIENCEEnsure volunteer safety and fun in decorating the massive sandcastle on the float● Thoroughly instructed all volunteers regarding safety protocols if they were going to be climbing the ladders or staying on the ground.● Kept a sharp eye on all volunteers as they moved about the castle.● Coordinated with other foreman and decoration teams so that volunteers could work fluidly and safely.KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION, CONCEPTUALIZING, DESIGN, COLOR THEORY, TIME MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, TEACHING, PATIENCESuccessfully made certain that the sandcastle was fully decorated on time.● Instructed all volunteers regarding what decoration materials to use where on the castle and how to apply them.● Kept decoration materials filled/stocked as volunteers needed more.● Ordered roses for the sandcastle when the time called for it and made sure we had the time necessary to put them on the castle.

KEY COMPETENCIES: ANIMAL ANATOMY, CHARACTER DESIGN, COMMUNICATION, ADOBE PHOTOHSOPRealized client's new vision.● Go into key art pieces and make small changes to indicated character to reflect new art direction.● Ensure that changes were implemented seamlessly via use of color, design, rendering and lighting.

KEY COMPETENCIES: LIGHTING, RENDERING, COMPOSITION, LAYOUT, COLOR THEORY, DRAWING, DIGITAL PAINTINGGrew cannabis brand audience by developing story-driven app/website UI to appeal to target market● Identified design strategy and elements by researching cannabis plants and community.● Developed assets including characters, props, scenes, banners, and icons from sketch to website-ready.● Corresponded with client to implement requested updates and delivered project within deadline.KEY COMPETENCIES: WIREFRAMING, UI/UX DESIGN, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR, COLLABORATION, TIME MANAGEMENTExpediated website build process by wireframing full stack for graphics and coding teams● Established build and design requirements in coordination with client.● Drafted master plan sketch of full stack of progression from page to page and flow to flow.● Constructed wireframe with Adobe Illustrator and delivered to coding team for implementation.KEY COMPETENCIES: LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, COMMUNICATION, EXECUTIONEnsured execution of website and app development by acting as liaison to India coding team● Chaired meetings with India coding team representative to clarify UI requirements for each page.● Mentored team throughout process by answering questions and overcoming language barrier .● Reviewed submitted work and provided feedback to ensure all UI requirements met.

KEY COMPETENCIES: BACKGROUND & PROP DESIGN, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, ADOBE PHOTOHSOP, ADOBE ILLUSTRATORDeveloped background designs for show● Researched into design style for "Paranormal Action Squad".● Created rough mockups for each background design needed using said show design style.● Revised background designs until client is satisfied.● Made final, show ready, backgrounds via Adobe Illustrator within deadline.● Ensured various design elements can be easily moved or posed by animation team as needed.

KEY COMPETENCIES: GRAPHIC DESIGN, COMPOSITION, LAYOUT, COLOR THEORY, DRAWING, LOGO DESIGN, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE ILLUSTRATORDesigned beautiful logo for animated full-length feature film that fit for the intended audience and followed production's art style● Identified design strategy and elements by researching rocks, ancient writings and crystals● Developed rough sketches of forms logo could take● Generated logo in Adobe Illustrator in full color● Delivered logo in indicated formats before pre-agreed deadline

KEY COMPETENCIES: ANIMATION, ANIMAL LOCOMOTION, LIPSYNC, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE AFTER EFFECTSMade a chick seem like it's singing "The Star Spangled Banner".● Remove chick's real life beak from all frames of provided footage● Drew in a cartoon beak and lipsynced it to "The Star Spangled Banner"● Strung all frames together to make one cohesive video● Delivered animation to client before agreed deadline.

KEY COMPETENCIES: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, DRAWING, CHARACTER DESIGN, LIGHTING, RENDERING, COLOR THEORY, COMPOSITION, ANIMAL ANATOMYMade a colorful piece of key art for client's promotional needs● Research into animal anatomy as inspiration for character designs● Research into the behavior of light as it streams through water

- Research and development- Storyboard commercial's script to put emphasis on the pain/suffering of the poor/homeless of the city and how the Samaritan Center can help.- Draw various scenes live on camera

- Research and development - Sketch rough compositions- Render out compositions in beautiful color, complete with lighting

- Research and development for "Tales of Lyla"- Use gorgeous color/lighting to help establish mood and time of day- Place text and onomatopoeia where needed

- Prepare files for color.- Use color theory to establish mood, environment and time of day.- Handle revisions when necessary.

- Research and development- Design rough layout, characters, environments, props and FX for story- Use gorgeous color/lighting to help establish mood and time of day- Prep files for print or media