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Burbank, Ca

Design Management for The Clock of the Long Now in collaboration with Danny Hillis, Jeff Bezos and the Long Now Foundation. Design Management for commercial Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) project in development.

Los Angeles, California

Founder and designer Atelier MM. Maker of unique and custom apparel, jewelry, accessories and home goods.

Los Angeles, Ca

Founder and designer of Janus Design, Inc. handling design and marketing needs for select projects. Projects include interior design, product design and development, prototyping, brand identity and marketing for consumer goods including luxury beauty and accessories companies, among others.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Art Director and Design Manager from conceptual design through to CDs and installation phases of design including brands, products, environments and experiences for experiential design and brand studio. Leveraging innovation and creativity in emotive entertainment design into "personal brand development" through bespoke private aircraft, automotive, and residential. Also experiential retail, hospitality, brand development, and marketing. - Highly experienced in digital and physical processes across many disciplines - from 3D printing to the vanishing arts- Art direction (design intent, samples programs, etc.)- Procurement & asset management, design and fabrication oversight for custom finishes, materials, furniture, lighting, original art, sculpture, carving, and more- Sub-contractor and vendor sourcing, negotiation and oversight including domestic and international- Client interfacing, presentation, and project communications and reporting- Project budget and schedule development and management; strategic planning- Management of small and large scale project teams and budgets to $100m+; quick turn to multi-year duration projectsClients have included Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney World, The Irvine Co., UCLA, Blue Origin, Cedar Fair Inc., Embraer Executive Aircraft, Miami College of Design, Nestlé and the Roald Dahl Estate, Procter & Gamble, Rivera Restaurant, Galpin Motors, and Jeff Bezos (in association with Applied Minds, The Long Now Foundation and Danny Hillis, et al.) for the 10,000-Year-Clock, among others.

United States

Production and design on a number of feature films, commercials, radio spots, television series, short films and documentaries. Roles included Producer, Production Designer, Art Director, Set Dresser, and Locations, among others. Includes pre- through post- phases of production.Productions have included, The Hammer (feature), Life, Or Something Like It (feature), American Idol (TV), The Fugitive (TV), Stephen King's Rose Red (TV Mini-Series), and others.

Greater Seattle Area

Production and Production Design for live events including concerts, fashion shows, music festivals and theatrical productions. Events have included EMP, Freak Night, USC (United States of Consciousness), KISS FM Jingle Bell Bash, KISS FM Big Freakin' Deal, CountryFest, Groundwork, Arena Fashion show, and others.

New York City, Ny

Freelance Production Manager and Art Director for boutique production company servicing sports, fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. Art Director and Designer for various projects including environmental design and creative services. Production Manager for beauty brand photo shoots.Clients/Projects included Nike, Cover Girl, and Beats By Dre.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Production & Fabrication Manager for Zappos sponsored back to school family crafting event in Austin, TX. A portion of the event benefited the jk livin foundation for at-risk and under-privileged youth in the community. Sponsorship partners included the JK Livin’ Foundation, Converse, Dakine, Keds, Levi’s and Whole Foods.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Freelance layout and design for publications for Dion Neutra and the Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Art Direction and Design for a design/build company specializing in thematic construction and scenic fabrication. Acted as a collaborative member of project teams, providing support, input and direction to multiple departments, including Design + Engineering, Project Management, and Fabrication. Also provided suppport to the Marketing Department to develop marketing materials, including the design and launch of a new company website. Projects included facades, interiors, furniture, commercial art, interactive environments, marquees, displays, and more.Clients included The Cheesecake Factory, BRC Imagination Arts, Claro Group, and SottoStudios/Rivera Restaurant, among others.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Acted in dual roles for an experiential marketing agency working closely with the Director of Client Services and the President to develop and maintain client relations, communicating and interfacing with clients on a daily basis.Responsibilities included the conception, pitch and execution of marketing campaigns and promotions for clients, including special events, broadcast, online, brand identity, print and more. Responsible for developing budgets, schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors, media partners, venues and managing internal resources including designers, coordinators and national street teams and event staff.Clients included 20th Century Fox, Cricket Communications, Xbox, Zune, Saleen, and others.

Greater Seattle Area

Produced advertising campaigns, including pre- and post-production including original TV and radio spots, print advertising and collateral, as well as a short-form documentary for a boutique advertising agency.Collaborated on concepts, pitch materials and presentations for potential and existing accounts. Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level), developing and maintaining budgets and schedules, maintaining and coordinating relationships with vendors and media partners, and overseeing internal resources including designers, coordinators, and creative professionals. Client accounts included the Seattle Seahawks, Highline West Seattle Mental Health, Seattle Public Library, Taco del Mar, and others.

Greater Seattle Area

Lead Event Producer and Account Manager for advertising agency. Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level); planning and execution of national conferences and special events for the Microsoft North America Leadership Team; developing and managing budgets and schedules; hiring and oversight of staff, sub-contractors, vendors; managing partner relationships; and oversight of internal resources. Collaborated on concepts and creative development of client marketing efforts and brand identity, including print and online.Client accounts included Microsoft, The Seattle Public Library, Environmental Science Associates, and others.

Greater Seattle Area

Acted in dual roles for a boutique experiential marketing agency. Role included developing and maintaining client relations (C-level); planning and execution of national events and experiential marketing initiatives; production design; installations; promotions; artist relations; budget and schedule development and management; hiring and oversight of internal and external staff, industry professionals, vendors, teams, artists, and partners. Collaborated on concepts and pitches for new and existing business development.Clients included Microsoft, MSN Music, Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Mexx Clothing, Armani Exchange, Song Airlines, Sci-Fi Channel, Nike and others.

Greater Seattle Area

Technical Director, including lighting, sound, stage management, and minor pyrotechnics.Member of the scene shop staff for set construction for national theatrical revues and productions.

Seattle, Wa

Managed apparel manufacture including cutters & sewers, pattern makers, ordering raw materials and fulfillment for authentic reproduction vintage sportswear company.

Aa, English, Theatre, 3.7

Activities and Societies: TheatreEnglish and Theatre

Aa, English, 3.8

English

4.0

Continuing education