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Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Lead hiring, team management, and resource allocation for production.• Oversee all design tasks and ensure project quality.• Support business development and marketing initiatives.• Develop strategies for key projects and implement efficient workflows.Key Achievements:• Delivered mission planning software prototype, resulting in a $95 million contract award from US Special Operations Command.• Created Digital Engineering Augmented Reality (AR) experience for Samsung using Unity Game Engine and Microsoft HoloLens.• Developed interactive 5G network simulation for Samsung, enabling real-time control of network load-balancing, network provisioning, and bandwidth slicing.• Designed prototype control system for US Air Force Combat Systems Officers (CSOs) aimed at enhancing situational awareness and reduce cognitive workload.• Produced gamified data gathering environment to aid in decision-making for the next generation of Submarine Combat Systems Advanced Processor Build (APB).• Delivered AI prototype for US Customs and Border Protection to enable agents to plan for future threats.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led the hiring of contractor services for motion graphics and animation projects.• Spearheaded the creative vision for the design department.• Collaborated closely with the development team to deliver interactive projects for museums and events.• Produced, edited, and created motion graphics for broadcast and digital delivery.Key Achievements:• Produced multimedia work for the exhibit "Burma's Path to Genocide" at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, in close partnership with guest curator and photographer Greg Constantine.• Designed and animated graphics packages for National Geographic Channel shows: Killer Animal Tactics, Secrets of The Zoo, Game of Sharks, and Pop Goes the Vet.• Created series of explainer videos for The World Bank, illustrating their Climate Change Action Plan measures, impacts, and proposed initiatives.• Designed and delivered interactive media projects for US Defense Intelligence Agency.• Created 100+ campaign ads for major political parties and candidates.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Produced, edited, and created motion graphics for broadcast and digital delivery.• Supported live shoots with setup, lighting, direction, and camera work.• Maintained hardware and software infrastructure for media production.Key Achievements:• Delivered the Martha's Table 35th-anniversary video, contributing to a successful fundraising campaign.• Created motion graphics for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.• Designed and animated the introduction video for Microsoft Pulse.• Produced campaign ads for multiple Democrat campaigns and candidates.

Bethesda, Maryland

• Created motion graphics and visual effects for broadcast.• Produced accurate digital reconstructions of historical events.Key Achievements:• Designed title sequences, lower thirds, and maps for the Discovery Channel show Expedition Unknown with Josh Gates.• Produced multiple digital reconstruction shots for the Curiosity Stream series.• Converted GIS data to visual representation of human population growth across centuries.

Queijas, Portugal

• Created concepts and storyboards for production.• Designed and animated motion graphics projects.• Led motion design team on large projects.• Direct point of contact for client feedback.Key Achievements:• Created animated explainers for the National Bank of Portugal.• Designed and animated multiple explainers and ads for Vorwerk Portugal, Spain, and Germany.• Directed blue and green screen shoots for VFX compositing.

Santos-O-Velho, Lisboa, Portugal

• Created illustrations and prepared character rigs for animation.• Led animation team for Tchaboom! series.• Responsible for encoding Nutri-Ventures series for broadcast.Key Achievements:• Developed illustration and animation style for Tchaboom! series.• Created animation workflows and led animation in the Tchaboom! series.

• 3D Character animator on Gombby’s Green Island TV series.• Created and modeled various props for animation.• Lead technical artist for physics simulations.• Responsible for workflow improvements and server configuration.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

• Lead animator and motion designer.• Created interactives for live events and websites.• Maintained and updated websites for multiple clients.

Program, Graphic Design And Multimedia Program – Specialization In 2D And 3D Animation

High School, Design And Applied Arts

Workshop, Motion Graphics - Adobe After Effects

Workshop, Digital Visual Effects

Digital Frame-By-Frame Animation Workshop, Frame-By-Frame Animation And Vector Graphics

Workshop, Storyboarding And Shot Planning For Animation Workshop.