After 35+ years in the creative field I've decided it's time to start my own business. It took months of early mornings and late nights working harder than I ever have in my life but I am finally ready to announce the opening of https://BongoBeachwear.com.

Currently, I am leading the launch of Rayana Coffees™ a new Coffee Import company based in the Netherlands, and distributing green coffee beans to roasters throughout Europe.

Creative Director for Global Swibco in Orlando Florida, a subsidiary of SRP (Strategic Retail Partners) Responsible for the design and development of marketing materials, corporate branding, and advertising as well as product development for our more creative endeavors in the theme park souvenir industry.

Creative Director for Global Enterprises, a multinational conglomerate of companies including Global Eyewear, Solaray, Global Promo, and Global Sun Merchandising, Responsible for design and development of marketing materials, corporate branding, and advertising for all companies as well as Illustrations and designs to be printed on a vast variety of Products.

MoMoney Associates. Initially brought on as Assistant Art Director to modernize a 12-member art department, I soon became responsible for the company’s hardware and software acquisitions and for training the team to use the new technology. Over time, I was given oversight of the art production, creative development, and catalog marketing departments as well as monitoring quality assurance of a large screen-printing operation.

Responsible for the Start-up of a new company art department and training of new staff members inGraphic Design & Illustration on Macintosh computers using PhotoShop, FreeHand, and Illustrator as well as a Unix-based Sytex image setting system. I was also responsible for the research and acquisition of all these systems. RAM Enterprises was a decoration facility for ceramic and glass souvenirs. Our main clientele included: Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Anheuser Busch, Planet Hollywood, Six Flags Theme Parks, and a host of other souvenir shops throughout the United States.

Responsible for creation, layout and design of all printed material; (brochures, newsletters, ads, etc.)Other responsibilities included photography and corporate identity logo design as well as creating new ideas and writing copy for television and radio advertisements for local companies. I also directed and in some cases acted in the commercial shoots.

Responsible for configuration, installation and technical support of desktop publishing and studio production systems, Programs included Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, FreeHand PageMaker, Quark Express, Director, Screen Writer and Casting Call, I was also responsible for the creation of all in house advertising including display ads, direct mail marketing, and logo design for new and existing products. Primary clientele included Walt Disney World, MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Blue Wave Productions / The Mickey Mouse Club, The Post Group and an a plethora of other production companies.

Responsible for Configuration, delivery, installation, and maintenance of rented computer equipment as well as 24 hour on sight technical support. Including Macintosh and Novel networks. I was also responsible for Maintaining and tracking inventory levels and producing end of month inventory reports.

Search and Rescue Swimmer (Honor Man Class 85030, 3.82) Boatswansmate Responsible for Supervision of a 30+ team member maintenance crew as well as a 7-member bridge watch team. Other duties included Master helmsman for special operations and nuclear weapons security watch.{Honorable Discharge}