Experience
1998-Present Flying Car, LLC Sarasota, FL
President
Raised readership of web comic to 65,000 monthly
Publication Production and Marketing, Production Artist,
Visual and Intellectual Property Development
Advertising and Web Design
2019-Present New Florida Cinema Sarasota, FL
Vice President
Served as volunteer on board of non-profit local filmmaking organization
Worked with the board to create programming and fundraising campaigns
Secured space for education and networking events
Helped pivot the organization to Covid-friendly livestream screenings
Vice President
Served as volunteer on board of non-profit local filmmaking organization
Worked with the board to create programming and fundraising campaigns
Secured space for education and networking events
Helped pivot the organization to Covid-friendly livestream screenings
2014-Present The New 8-Bit Heroes, LLC Sarasota, FL
Producer / Artist
Developed concept and production art for game / documentary project
Travelled Across the US and internationally to film segments for documentary
Played role in developing and producing key sequences in the film
2011-2012 Mob Rules Games Sarasota, FL
Concept / Production Artist
Developed Style, assets and promotional art for three different game concepts
Created all in-game textures and animation
Directed, filmed and edited promo videos for Kickstarter campaigns
2007-2010 Big Daddy's Chicks Productions Dallas, TX
Writer / Editor / Production Artist
Assisted in development of "Cold War Clambake" property.
Created hundreds of icons and missions for text-based RPG
Story edited Blog / Twitter story campaign
Directed animated Game Trailer
2008-2009 Blab TV / Channel 21 Sarasota, FL
Camera Operator / Editor
Floor director for numerous daily live and taped studio television shows
Directed, filmed and edited 30 minute programs on location
Directed, filmed and edited commercials for local advertisers
Designed and implemented motion graphics
2005-2009 Blue King Studios Sarasota, FL
Artist
Collaborated with other artists, writers
Produced final print ready files for 25 comic books
Provided story feedback and copy editing
Met with clients to discuss major contracts
1998-Present Flying Car, LLC Sarasota, FL
President
Raised readership of web comic to 65,000 monthly
Publication Production and Marketing, Production Artist,
Visual and Intellectual Property Development
Advertising and Web Design
1998-Present Freelance Artist Sarasota, FL
Selected Clients:
LexJet, Miles Media, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Berkely Human Rights Center, Sarasota Orchestra, The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Dreams Into Motion, Big Daddy's Chicks Productions, Permuted Press, APE Entertainment, Medina River Records, Intermedia Productions, US Army, Avatar Press, Alias Enterprises, The Longboat Observer, Comcast@home, Nickelodeon Game Lab, Source Point Press
Education
2021 Centennial College Toronto, ON
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management
(Completing Winter 2021)
Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management
(Completing Winter 2021)
1995-1997 Ringling School of Art & Design Sarasota, FL
Classes in Illustration, Graphic Design & Photography
Awards
2018 Zed Fest Film Festival Burbank, CA
Honorable Mention, Feature Screenplay "Burning Down"
2017 Southern Fried Film Festival Atlanta, GA
Winner, Best Feature, "The New 8-Bit Heroes"
2017 Gen Con Film Festival Indianapolis, IN
Winner, Best Documentary, "The New 8-Bit Heroes"
2017 Origins Film Festival Columbus, OH
Winner, Best Gaming Film, "The New 8-Bit Heroes"
2017 Boston Science Fiction Film Festival Boston, MA
Honorable Mention, "Life in a Glass House"
2012 Operation: Logline Contest Tampa, FL
Grand Prize Winner, "Quicklime"
2011 TVMe! Television Pitch Competition Sarasota, FL
Grand Prize, "Quixotic" Series Bible
1st Prize (scripted series), "Local Access"
3rd Prize (Mini-series) "Quintessence"