Motion graphics and time-based media artist and designer with over two decades of experience in video, sound, animation, and visual storytelling. Grounded in traditional drawing, painting, and cel animation, with the ability to move fluidly between analog and digital approaches depending on the needs of the project.Technical Skills
SOFTWARE — After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Procreate, Dragonframe, Nomad Sculpt, Cavalry, Affinity Suite, Figma
PRODUCTION — Video and audio recording and editing, flatbed scanning, MIDI, videoplayback and projection systems
TRADITIONAL MEDIA — Drawing, painting, cel and frame-by-frame animation, analog-to-digital integration
Selected Experience
MOTION GRAPHICS AND VIDEO DESIGN PROGRAM DIRECTOR, THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN, KETTERING, OH — 2024-2026
Directed curriculum and faculty for a professional motion design program. Maintained active industry connections and mentored students toward careers in motion and visual media.
INSTRUCTOR, MOTION DESIGN, THE MODERN COLLEGE OF DESIGN, KETTERING, OH — 2018-2026
Developed and taught Introduction to Video and Motion Design, Motion Design I–II, and Motion Elective for Portfolio.
INDEPENDENT STUDIO AND DESIGN PRACTICE — 2017-PRESENT
Video and sound production and editing, motion design, graphic design, and illustration for independent and commissioned projects.
SOUND EDITOR AND PRODUCER, WYSO PUBLIC RADIO, YELLOW SPRINGS, OH — 2017-2018
Produced and edited audio content for broadcast on WYSO (91.3 FM, NPR affiliate).
GALLERY COORDINATOR, ROBERT & ELAINE STEIN GALLERIES, WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY, DAYTON, OH — 2003-2017
Designed and produced all exhibition, marketing and digital content, including exhibition catalogues. Principal Investigator on grants totaling over $40,000.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION ARTIST, SANGER & EBY DESIGN, CINCINNATI, OH — 2000-2001
Designed print and web materials for Federated Department Stores, Roto-Rooter, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
Selected Screenings and Exhibitions
Fisura: International Festival of Experimental Film & Video, México City — 2021
Vastlab Experimental Festival, Los Angeles, CA — 2020
KinoDrome International Motion Picture Festival, Cleveland, OH — 2020 (First Place, Micro-Short)
Twin Rivers Media Festival, Asheville, NC — 2020
Motion Capture, Dayton Art Institute Experience Center, Dayton, OH — 2017
TEDxDayton, Victoria Theatre, Dayton, OH — 2016
The Women and Money Project, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN — 2016
Recognition
NEA Dayton Region Arts Renewal Grant — 2022
Artist Opportunity Grant, Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District — 2019
First Place, KinoDrome Festival, Made in Ohio Category — 2020
Education
M.F.A., Electronic Arts, University of Cincinnati
B.F.A., Drawing and Painting, Wright State University