HQ in Michigan
UpShot, Inc. -
ConformanceWare®
Partner
Creative Director
Dir. of Project Admin
1/2014 - present
Upshot, Inc. is the maker of ConformanceWare® which delivers ISO based Management Systems and consulting services to businesses seeking quality and compliance solutions to meet the regulatory requirements of multiple industries. Some of the industries serviced include Recycling, Translation, Hemp/Cannabis, Laboratory, Medical Device, Food Safety, Dietary Supplements and Pharmacuetical.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- CORPORATE BRAND DEVELOPMENT
- PRODUCT BRAND DEVELOPMENT
- CREATIVE / ART DIRECTION
- MARKETING CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
- PROJECT ADMINISTRATION / ONBOARDING
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION
- WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT / IT
- CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECH SUPPORT
Asheville, NC
Trivesica LLC
PARTNER / CFO
Consultant
Designer
Product Designer
7/2015 - 9/2019
Although focused on developing long-lasting, creative and strategic brand solutions, Trivesica offered a full line-up of services including content creation and management, social media management, strategic planning, product design, 2D/3D design and animation and web design and development to small businesses and startups.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
Whatever was needed...
- BOOKKEEPING & RECORDS MANAGEMENT
- PRODUCT DESIGN (3D)
- CREATIVE & ART DIRECTION
- PRINT DESIGN
- WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- CREATIVE & BUSINESS CONSULTING
- BRANDING & COLLATERAL DESIGN
- TECHNICAL DIRECTION
- PROCESS DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION
Asheville, NC
Starseed International
& Sacred Fashion
Dir. of Media Prod
[CONTRACT]
6/2013 - 9/2013
A progressive international networking platform supporting conscious living, sustainable lifestyles, new technologies, health & nutrition, spiritual and esoteric topics. Initially hired as an Account Executive, it quickly became apparent the more pressing need to develop cohesive marketing and sales materials, as well as standardize the internal documentation for both companies.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- SALES MATERIAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
- MARKETING CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
- PROPOSALS, SAMPLES & LOOKBOOKS
- ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS
- CREATIVE / TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Campton, NH
EVP Marketing & Media
Graphics Coordinator
[CONTRACT]
11/2011 - 5/2012
Located in Campton, NH, EVP is a full-service marketing firm offering 25 years of expertise in advertising, design, digital outreach, project management, media and video services.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- GRAPHIC DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- TV STATION BRAND & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
- WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- 2D/3D ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS
- VIRTUAL SET DESIGN / GREEN SCREENING
- CREATIVE / TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Holderness, NH
Holderness General Store
Retail & Deli Manager
6/2010 - 9/2011
Now Squam Lake Market Place with new owners, Holderness General Store was a staple of Holderness for several years. HGS provided carefully curated provisions and gifts as well as a full-service deli and catering for locals and visitors of the Squam Lakes region. A specialty line of granola products was produced, packaged and distributed by HGS.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- STAFFING / SCHEDULING
- DRAWER / BANK MANAGEMENT
- RETAIL & DELI PURCHASING
- MERCHANDISING & STORE SIGNAGE
- KITCHEN MANAGEMENT / PREP-LINE-EXPEDITE
- PRODUCT LINE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
- CATERING / SALES-PREP-SETUP
Indianapolis, IN
Scofield Editorial
Senior Designer
VFX / Motionogapher
Animator
7/2004 - 9/2009
Scofield Editorial is a small, award-winning boutique specializing in video and film post production for broadcast and corporate communications. Clients included advertising agencies and corporations, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller start-ups, and non-profits.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- DEVELOPED GRAPHICS DEPT
- MOTIONOGRAPHY / 2D-3D ANIMATION
- VFX / COMPOSITING / ROTOSCOPING
- WEB & DVD UI/UX
- TECHNICAL & CREATIVE DIRECTION
- TECHNICAL WRITING & SPECIFICATION
- PROJECT / PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
- SERVER MANAGEMENT
- WEBMASTER
Indianapolis, IN
The Sanders Group
Lead Artist / Animator
6/1999 - 12/2002
The Sanders Group was a corporate communications company providing media and communication services to the healthcare, educational and private industries with a large focus on live event preparation and content. They now focus on live events and streaming media.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- 2D / 3D DESIGNER
- LOGO DESIGN / VIDEO & MOTION GRAPHICS
- INTERFACE DESIGN FOR WEB & DVD/CDROM
- PRINT / PACKACING / STORYBOARDING
- LIVE EVENT STAGE DESIGN
- PROP DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION
- SCHEDULING & TASK ASSIGNMENT
- CREATIVE & TECHNICAL CONSULTING
- QUALITY CONTROL
- CDROM DEVELOPMENT / CODING
Carmel, IN
Omni Productions
Multimedia Desginer
[CONTRACT]
3/1998 - 5/1999
Omni Productions was a small creative and production facility in Carmel, IN focusing on video and interactive development.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- GRAPHIC DESIGN
- CD-ROM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- PRINT DESIGN
- WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Carmel, IN
Office Max
CopyMax Supervisor
Desktop Publisher
6/1998 - 5/1999
OfficeMax in Carmel, IN opened in 1998 and provides office products, business solutions and printing services for the community.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- DESKTOP PUBLISHING
- CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES
- ORDERING & RECONCILIATION
Winter Park, FL
Full Sail
Multiple roles
1/1996 - 10/1997
A technical school at the time, now a University, providing a comprehensive study of digital media consisting of intense hands-on computer training in 2D and 3D graphics, animation, special effects and virtual reality as well as the fundamentals in video production, post production and audio engineering.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- VIRTUAL REALITY LAB INSTRUCTOR
- COMPUTER ANIMATION LAB INSTRUCTOR
- ASSISTANT UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
- RECEPTIONIST / GENERAL ASSISTANT
- STUDIO MAINTENANCE
- GUEST & STUDENT RELATIONS
Longwood, FL
Tri-City Cabinets
Display Supervisor
11/1994 - 5/1995
Tri-City Cabinets was a small custom cabinet shop with a focus on custom retail displays for various product manufacturers including Dewalt. They were just beginning to use CAD software for which I was being trained inspiring me to return to school.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- LAMINATION / VINYL INSTALLATION
- TECHNICAL WRITING / ILLUSTRATION
- PROJECT SUPERVISOR
- SHIPPING INVOICES
- ORDERING REQUIRED MATERIALS
Longwood, FL
Pine & Design Imports
Finishing Supervisor
9/1992 - 9/1994
Headquarted in Longwood, FL with stores in Altanta, New York City and Chicago, Pine & Design Imports specialized in old world, hand-picked European and Russian antiques and reproductions.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- WAX & SPRAY FINISH TECHNIQUES
- SUPERVISED 14 EMPLOYEES
- HIRING / FIRING / REVIEWS
- TRAINING / COMPETENCY EVALUATIONS
- QUALITY CONTROL
- INVENTORY / QUOTAS / FULFILLMENT
Arcadia, IN
Moore's Country
Woodcrafting, Inc.
Multiple Roles
5/1988 - 8/1992
Moore's Country Woodcrafting, located in central Indiana, is a family-owned business specializing in supplying aquarium stands to a large aqaurium manufacturer as well as Petsmart and other retailers. Kempton Lumber Co. was, at one time, a division of Moore’s Country Woodcrafting.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
- SUPERVISOR
- LINE INSPECTOR / QUALITY CONTROL
- SHIPPING
- FORK LIFT / TRUCK DRIVER
- CUSTOM WOODWORKING / FINISHING
- ASSISTANT MANAGER (KEMPTON LUMBER Co.)
- CUSTOMER SERVICE