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Baltimore/Richmond

A multidisciplinary graphic design studio based focused on content-driven branding and digital design solutions for businesses, cultural institutions and non-profits. We believe design is a driving force behind every successful brand and business, and most effective when we understand a client's goals through both content and context, always considering the end-user's experience and expectations.National and international client roster includes Children's National, Florida International University, Hilton Hotels, JoS A. Bank Clothiers, Laureate Education, Marriott Hotels, The Baltimore Orioles/MASN, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, The Baltimore Development Corporation and Prometric.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Designed and developed one of the first sports apps solely dedicated to the digitization of legacy printed playbooks and documents, converting them to interactive, video-rich experiences. Commissioned and created a proprietary platform for professional sports teams in the U.S. and abroad. Developed native iOS and web app, including UI/UX design for a suite of applications. Worked to patent and trademark product lines including PlayAction® Pro, Pack 'n Play® and SleepSync®. Launched the PlayAction App via Apple's App Store in 2011. Built relationships with Apple Education and AirWatch for bundles targeting college and amateur sports organizations. Secured notable mentions in online pubs, including c|net, CNN and the Washington Post. Prepared products for acquisition by leading competitor in sports technology space.

Towson, Maryland, United States

Taught an introductory to Graphic Design (ART321) class to first-year students primarily focused on using Adobe suite of products to develop "real-world" projects ranging from logo designs for startups to producing full-scale brand initiatives. Students were taught to work in groups, develop concepts, present and pitch ideas and be subject to critiques and peer evaluation.

Baltimore, Md

(formerly Round2 Communications, acquired by Protiviti in 2022)Responsible for concept development, brand identity and full-scale design and art direction across all clients as the design studio quickly grew from a 2-person boutique-style startup to a full-service digital/interactive agency. High profile clients included regional/national brands and businesses in real estate, communications, tech and retail.

Washington, Dc

Working as a team of 4 in the pre-mobile era of 2001, I was the sole designer and art director designing and building multimedia interactive kiosks, websites and online digital experiences for cultural and educational institutions such as The Phillips Collection, Princeton University's Art Museum, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and The National Museum of the American Indian. From concept to code, I collaborated with one back-end developer and two studio owners to visualize, present and deliver web applications and interactive ADA compliant digital experiences for the nation's most popular museums.

New York City

Worked as a junior designer in collaboration with a team of 3 to design and develop print and identity campaigns, including brand concepts for what is now known as West Elm. Studio clients included Banana Republic, Takashimaya NY, Sotheby's, Mohawk Paper, Chronicle Books, Marta Stewart, SONY and Saks Fifth Avenue.