As a senior art director/animator/editor, I bring to the table a wide range of skills that make me an asset to any creative team. With my extensive experience and expertise, I am able to conceptualize and execute visually creative ideas into life. My attention to detail and comprehensive knowledge of design principles enable me to create compelling visuals that resonate with audiences.  I also have years of experience in working on TV productions, photo shoots, telling a story through 2D animation, working on large scale projects to the tiniest of detail. My coworkers appreciate my open communication, willingness to jump in and help whenever needed and taking the time to review project needs and direction. I also love sharing my knowledge with others and have recently started teaching an Advanced Design class at Grand Canyon University.

PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL ASSETS

  • Ability to stay focused and deliver a quality product under stressful conditions

  • Detail oriented, team player with high-quality standards and a positive, productive work ethic

  • Good communication and people skills

  • Knowledge of traditional, electronic, and print production methods

  • Possesses “big picture” thinking that can help build an effective team with a positive working attitude

EXPERIENCE
Concepting • Design • Art Direction • TV Production & Photoshoots • Adobe Creative Suite • Video Editing • Animation • Google Apps

RIESTER, Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Art Director and Senior Animator  •  2012 - Present
Touches everything - print, television, animation, digital, point of sale - and is especially adept at maintaining strict brand standards across multiple media platforms and managing large-scale products. Team player who jumps in to help whenever and wherever needed. Team leader and mentor.

Olive Street Productions, Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ
Owner/Art Director • 2000 - 2012
Incorporated Olive Street Productions as a web, video, motion graphics and multimedia agency. Our Chicago client roster has included Ogilvy & Mather, Bozell, Leo Burnett, Grafcor Packaging, Graphic Access, Wunderman and Clever Ideas, Inc.

In Arizona, our client list included The Leadership and Learning Center (Denver, CO), SkyMall, Hunter Douglas Shutters, Pulte Homes, Meritage Homes, PetSmart, Intel, CVS, as well as partnerships with Cramer-Krasselt, McMurry, Park & Co. and several other local agencies.

PETSMART, Phoenix, AZ   
Freelance Designer • 2003-2006  
Hired as a senior designer to design and manage large scale projects, such as in-store signage for stores nationwide, art direct photoshoots and create web banners for the PetSmart Web site and email blasts.

THE EARLY YEARS
Freelancer at Ogilvy & Mather • Capps Studio • Leo Burnett • Bozell

LOVE
Camping • Hiking • Travel • Nature • Dogs • Art • Design • Friendships • Family • The little things

EDUCATION
After Effects Training 2011, 2015, 2022
Premiere Training 2011
Certificate in Design and Illustration, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

TEACHING
Design Studio 2 at Grand Canyon University (starting January 2024)
Children's Art Class at Scottsdale Artists’ School 2011

REFERENCES
Tom Ortega
602-02-9354

Vicky Gross
480-433-8634

Brad Goodman
602-410-9717

Peter Juergens
602-697-4588