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• Created the corporate identity, as well as design standards and usage guidelines • Executed a comprehensive corporate re-brand from Glue Networks to Gluware; which generated a multitude of press, write-ups, blogging (including: tech field day, Bloomberg, SDX Central, Forbes) • Create and managed product aesthetic and function (UI design, UX design and Interaction Design) during the product engineering and development process • Collaborate with the Vice President (VP) of Engineering, VP of Product Strategy, Lead Software Architect and key stakeholders through the requirements gathering process• Create comprehensive mock-up’s from whiteboard to high resolution interactive click-thru’s• Collaborate with the Lead Software Architect to conceptualize futures and to devise and present creative solutions to complex problems• Developed a catalog of 100’s of custom networking icons, diagrams and assets for use throughout all marketing, sales and internal collateral• Work directly with the VP of Marketing and the Director of Technical Marketing to define marketing strategy, key messaging and associated collateral for the company and all segments of the product line• Designed and managed the implementation and launch of 3 unique iterations of the corporate website• Created 5 unique trade show displays with supporting physical and digital collateral for industry leading trade shows including Cisco Live (San Francisco and Milan), VM World (Las Vegas)

• Served as the key point of contact for 40+ clients spanning television, professional sports, fashion, restaurant, software, and financial industries• Managed 5 contract employees • Animated 80+ digital banner ads, designed and developed 2 full websites and 2 sweepstakes sites for Warner Bros. Domestic Television/Planet365; shows included: Big Bang Theory, Two & a Half Men, Ellen, Bethenny, Mike & Molly, and The Middle• Executed 2 print ads highlighting MSG Soccer and the Washington Red Bulls upcoming bout with Real Salt Lake• Created branding for Intel’s RME project, “Relocation Model Evolution” and collateral for special events• Created explainer animation to support ophthalmic practices and partners, also designed a trifold brochure and micro site for VSP/Eyefinity/ZEISS• Reworked the corporate identity, created additional branding and a supporting collateral for 5 non-profit programs within Remi Vista • Created a 2 part animation series featured in videos that were distributed and sold internationally for Hyperlite Wake Boards and Byerly Boards• Created and implemented 20+ comprehensive brand identities and 6 web sites for local, small to medium sized companies• Designed 10+ custom t-shirt graphics for action sports and lifestyle brands Jedidiah Clothing, Skull Candy and Liquid Force

• Responsible for the product development from concept up to production scheduling• Designed 100’s of unique graphic TEE’S, luggage, accessories, and cut-and-sew apparel, as well as, all accompanying tags and labels for Icon internal brands; Artifacts and Tank Theory Original Artifacts• Designed custom art for Icon’s contracted clients including: Budweiser, Bud Lite, Natural Lite, Michelob, Busch and Goodyear, Tuaca, Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort, Cisco, Rubio’s Mexican Restaurants, and many others• Selected, and managed up to 7 contracted designers/artists per season, building relationships and negotiating licensing agreements• Created 100’s of tech-packs for garments, accessories, embellishments, tags, labels and promotional items• Responsible for the layout, design, production of 8 catalogs and associated advertising collateral• Served as the Primary director, photographer and designer for 8 catalogs, 3 web sites and the majority of print advertising• Delivered web design for all internal product web sites while managing and designing monthly promotional events, trade shows, and Icon in-store promotions

• Designed 20+ graphics Tee’s over 3 seasons• Created tech-packs for garments, accessories, embellishments, tags, labels and promotional items• Contributing designer for cut and sew garments and luggage• 3D modeled garment embellishments• Primary photographer for all photo shoots and product shots• Presented multiple seasons of the line at industry trade shows including Magic (Las Vegas)Store Fronts/Gallery• Primary photographer for all photo shoots and product shots• Designed and produced both physical and digital marketing material to support gallery shows, fashion shows, and in-store promotions

• Designed over 100 graphics Tee’s over 6 seasons under the alias “Bad Thing” sold domestically and internationally at Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom’s and others• Had both designs and garments featured in industry publications including Nylon Magazine, Skinny Magazine, and Street wear Magazine• Multiple designs worn by celebrities including Vienna Girardi (ABC’s The Bachelor, season 14), Siobhan Magnus (FOX’s American Idol, season 9), Quest Crew (MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, season 3), and James Kyson (NBC’s Hero’s, Season 4), Gerald Casale (Musician, DEVO)• Contributing designer for cut and sew garments and luggage• Created tech-packs for garments, accessories, embellishments, tags, labels and promotional items• Primary photographer for all photo shoots and product shots• Managed upwards of 45 accounts in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington; which resulted in $200K in sales in 2008, a 200% increase from the year prior along with a 25% increase in customer accounts• Presented multiple seasons of the line at industry trade shows including Magic (Las Vegas) ASR (San Diego) and Agenda (Long Beach)

• Responsible for sales of sun ware and ophthalmic eyewear throughout Northern California• Serviced 78 accounts selling all 3 brands offered by Baum Vision: Penguin, Modern Amusement, Paul Frank• Presented multiple seasons of the line at industry trade shows including Vision Expo (Las Vegas)

• Helped pioneer the territory along with business partner, grew portfolio from 6 accounts to 30 accounts in 16 months in the Northern California territory (HWY 110 North, through Oregon And Washington)• Helped opened the Zumiez account and created relationships with REI, Sports Chalet, and Nordstrom’s

• Minority-owner and partner in start-up team from planning phase to store opening• Developed Heritage branding, packaging, advertising campaigns and initial web site• Contributed to the store build out, space design, layout and fixtures• Helped organize quarterly events, art exhibits, and fashion shows (400-500+ patrons)

“The Dirtball Rally is a six day 2700 mile flat out burn from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Twenty 2-man teams from across the United States gather at the starting line in Southern California before zigzagging across the lower half the US. Unlike the Rally's predecessors, the 2007 Dirtball Rally embraces cheap cars, dirty clothes and even dirtier dudes. Teams are allowed only a $1000 vehicle purchase budget. No soap, no shave, no shower. All team cars must adhere to the mandatory no roof clause. That's right, if it has a roof, it’s cut off. The final celebration is at the car crusher. http://www.dirtballrally.com”• Developed, promoted, and participated in the Dirt Ball Rally, a week-long coast-to-coast car rally, receiving national press and more than 20,000 unique site visits for each day of the rally

• Exceeded annual revenue goals of $1.0M between 20%-30% 3 consecutive years• Manage day-to-day operations including reporting, buying, ordering and receiving• Hired, trained and managed 8 sales associate’s with a strong focus on product knowledge and customer service• Introduced first-time-ever sale of soft goods and product for women resulting in a 30% year-over-year revenue increase and notable increase in foot traffic• Designed and produced Boarders Paradise in-house logo-wear brand for employees and for sale to expand store identity both in-store and for external promotions and events resulting in $50K revenue per year• Supported online store with both design and content

• Filmed, edited and produced a feature length action sports video and 50+ additional customer projects • National distribution of 40 minute DVD, STATIC featuring the Sacramento-based professional street bikers, SacNuts• Filmed for and contributed footage to “Under Pressure” (diary of a cage fighter’s wife); MMA Sports magazine gave the film 5 stars, “INTENSE” said the New York Times

• Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations including reporting, ordering, receiving and merchandising• Hired, trained and managed 20 sales associates with a strong focus on product knowledge and customer service• Supported special in-store events as well as industry sponsored shows and events

• Developed the concept and launched Wakeup Clothing line geared toward action sports• Identified as “best-selling line” by one retailer in summer of 2003 • Grassroots brand marketing effort resulted in Wakeup stickers going viral on a local level; Over 5000 Wakeup branded stickers in between 2003 and 2004• Sponsored the Jackson University (FL) wakeboard team• Sponsored 5 athletes who were featured in a number of magazines and videos including (cover of Super Street Bike Magazine)