I have over 23 years of experience in the corporate communications arena where upon my printing and publishing foundation had gained expertise in a multitude of skill sets, which include: corporate branding, graphic design, website development, email marketing and architecture and visual engineering. From humble beginnings as a small businessman developing signage, letterhead and business cards, I became the University of South Florida’s (USF) campus printer liaison. After two years of professional service to USF, USF recruited me to become a key figure in the success of the University of South Florida’s Virtual Instructional Team for the Advancement of Learning, where I rose to become a Webmaster for USF’s College of Education and the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. In 2004, I co-founded Ciao Design Studios (CDS), a graphics company focused on developing company branding and web development. Currently, I assume the role of Communications Coordinator for The Highstreet Group. I oversee a portfolio of advanced, dynamic websites that creatively combine video, email marketing and financial modeling elements that focus on proactive client communication.Along with Highstreet, I am part of the original team developing the next generation of social media, called UNATION. An event and branding network, where for the first year and a half I was the sole graphics/UI developer. Here, from conception to implementation, I designed the original look and feel of the site and was a large part of the functionality and user experience.