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• Orchestrated 300+ successful projects over 8 years, consistently delivering high-quality results that exceeded client expectations.• Led creative direction and collaborated with clients, copywriters, and producers to transform creative visions into compelling visual content, aligning with brand objectives and audience engagement strategies.• Pitched and designed innovative art concepts that inspired clients while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, budgets, and tight timelines.• Conducted in-depth consumer research and data analysis, uncovering key insights into demographics, preferences, and purchasing trends, which informed strategic decision-making for clients and project managers.• Elevated client marketplace positioning and brand identity, providing tailored solutions that enhanced brand recognition and market impact.• Resolved complex artistic development challenges, delivering customized solutions to meet the unique needs of each client and project.• Directed subcontractor kickoff meetings, ensuring clear communication of project requirements, schedules, and compliance standards to maintain alignment across all stakeholders.• Defined and managed comprehensive project plans, including timelines, workflows, and team coordination, to consistently achieve on-time project completion.• Assessed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies, closely monitoring contracts and service level agreements with subcontractors and vendors to address potential dependencies and roadblocks proactively.• Trained and mentored artists on advanced software platforms, quality standards, and design enhancements, empowering them to take on key roles and maximize productivity.• Produced and distributed instructional content, including scripting, recording, and uploading training videos for remote learning, expanding educational opportunities for aspiring designers.

United States

Blue Sun Animation is a 3D animation studio specializing in the STEM and media industries.By creating high-quality, bespoke animations, we help our clients make their high-tech and complex concepts accessible and exciting, allowing them to engage stakeholders, investors, policymakers, and/or the general public with a clear and thoughtful message.

• Drove record-breaking profits by optimizing the production pipeline, maximizing in-house production efficiency, and strategically outsourcing overflow, resulting in significant cost savings and increased project output.• Led and managed over 20 projects per month, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 9 expert artists across various art disciplines, ensuring the seamless execution of team-oriented projects.• Provided strategic art direction and critical feedback to artists, technical consultants, sales teams, and external vendors, aligning creative efforts with business objectives.• Mentored and developed the technical skills of artists, conducting regular reviews and one-on-one meetings to offer guidance, motivation, and support for their overall well-being, fostering a positive and productive work environment.• Identified and addressed potential bottlenecks in the creative pipeline, implementing preventative solutions to streamline processes and enhance overall productivity.• Developed visual touchstone assets that established the visual direction for the team, including concepts, models, and other key creative elements.• Stayed ahead of industry and market trends, making informed recommendations that contributed to the advancement of both the department and the company.• Enhanced company branding and web presence, collaborating with company leadership and the marketing director to revitalize the company image, increasing brand visibility and market positioning.• Collaborated closely with the 2D Director, taking ownership of project requirements as defined by sales consultants, ensuring alignment with client expectations and business goals.• Facilitated client communication, presenting projects with clarity and confidence, securing client approvals, driving sales, and fostering long-term client relationships.

Designer - Architectural & Interiors Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and Retail. 2.5 Billion in Projects , 250 Million+ SF of Space Designed• Designed floor plans, interior elevations, 3d visualizations and material boards for both in-house review and client presentations to communicate design intent and direction.• Spearheaded transition of projects from pre-development and design through construction phases.• Selected furniture, light fixtures, accessories and finishes to create unique and inviting spaces to meet overall design direction and environmental vision.• Collaborated closely with resort operations (where applicable), adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.• Expertly sourced FF&E to meet customers expectations, installations and budgets.• Visited project sites when necessary to assess and inspect final design intent.• Utilized project schematics, drawings and specifications to complete detailed and highly accurate project take-offs.• Pitched and designed architectural concepts and creative content while maintaining client guidelines, budgets and time constraints.• Mentored designers on various software platforms, quality standards and design improvements.• Scripted, recorded and uploaded instructional videos for remote learning students.• Maintained strong knowledge of 3d Visualization by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.• Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to firm.• Established organizational vision and developed strategies to implement in-house visualization department.• Leveraged 3ds Max and V-Ray to assist technical operations department with project designs.

Certificate, Unreal Engine For Archviz

Individual Courses, 3D Design

B.A Interior Design

A.A.S, Drafting Technology

Emphasizing interior design, architecture, and 3D visualization.