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Concepting
Includes the foundational creative stages: brand exploration, development of mood boards, detailed style exploration, and creation of quick visualization concepts
Includes the foundational creative stages: brand exploration, development of mood boards, detailed style exploration, and creation of quick visualization concepts
Branding
Includes developing essential brand identity assets: logo design, creation of branding elements (e.g., color palettes, typography), selecting key imagery, and compiling comprehensive brand books for guideline management.
Includes developing essential brand identity assets: logo design, creation of branding elements (e.g., color palettes, typography), selecting key imagery, and compiling comprehensive brand books for guideline management.
Digital Design
Deliverables include a wide range of digital marketing assets: digital advertisements, specialized banner designs, and a full suite of social media content, including standard posts, Carousels, Reels, and monthly newsletters.
Deliverables include a wide range of digital marketing assets: digital advertisements, specialized banner designs, and a full suite of social media content, including standard posts, Carousels, Reels, and monthly newsletters.
Website Design
Includes the development of Responsive Website Design across various platforms, utilizing the Framer CMS, WordPress, and custom solutions with HTML/CSS.
Includes the development of Responsive Website Design across various platforms, utilizing the Framer CMS, WordPress, and custom solutions with HTML/CSS.
Print Design
Deliverables include traditional print and out-of-home assets: Magazine Layouts, various Magazine Advertisements, large-scale OOH (Out-of-Home) Signs & Media, and promotional flyers.
Deliverables include traditional print and out-of-home assets: Magazine Layouts, various Magazine Advertisements, large-scale OOH (Out-of-Home) Signs & Media, and promotional flyers.
Video Editing
Includes a range of video and post-production services: Motion Graphics design, creation of static and animated Video End Cards, full-service Video Editing, and professional Color Grading.
Includes a range of video and post-production services: Motion Graphics design, creation of static and animated Video End Cards, full-service Video Editing, and professional Color Grading.
“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,
but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”
“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,
but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”
“Jack of all trades is
a master of none,
but oftentimes better
than a master of one.”
People get this quote wrong... They tend to miss out the end of the quote. this is probbaly the best way to describe me and how I work
Product Photography
Product
Photography
Product
Photography
Includes digital product photography optimized for various uses: high-impact advertisements, large-scale campaigns, and the delivery of AI-ready images for future generative or training purposes.
Includes digital product photography optimized for various uses: high-impact advertisements, large-scale campaigns, and the delivery of AI-ready images for future generative or training purposes.
I am a highly versatile T-shaped creative professional, operating effectively as a Generalist-Specialist. For over 12 years, I successfully worked on cross-channel campaigns for a high-volume New York City advertising agency while working remotely.
My core expertise is providing end-to-end creative lifecycle management. This broad general knowledge allows me to ensure seamless execution from initial concept generation all the way through final production across digital, print, and video platforms.
The deep vertical of my expertise is rooted in advanced technical craft: digital design, precision artworking, product photography, and high-level photo retouching. This hands on capability guarantees that every final deliverable is technically flawless and maximizes brand impact. For example, I have experience designing advertisements for The Wall Street Journal and providing high-level visuals for major events.
I am driven by a proactive commitment to innovation. I consistently future-proof my skills, integrating new design methodologies and emerging technologies, including cutting edge AI, into my professional development. This ensures I always deliver market-leading and impactful results.
I am a highly versatile T-shaped creative professional, operating effectively as a Generalist-Specialist. For over 12 years, I successfully worked on cross-channel campaigns for a high-volume New York City advertising agency while working remotely.
My core expertise is providing end-to-end creative lifecycle management. This broad general knowledge allows me to ensure seamless execution from initial concept generation all the way through final production across digital, print, and video platforms.
The deep vertical of my expertise is rooted in advanced technical craft: digital design, precision artworking, product photography, and high-level photo retouching. This hands on capability guarantees that every final deliverable is technically flawless and maximizes brand impact. For example, I have experience designing advertisements for The Wall Street Journal and providing high-level visuals for major events.
I am driven by a proactive commitment to innovation. I consistently future-proof my skills, integrating new design methodologies and emerging technologies, including cutting edge AI, into my professional development. This ensures I always deliver market-leading and impactful results.
Artworking
Includes high-level digital composites, comprehensive Photoshop manipulation for both print and digital outputs, and expertise in advanced blending techniques to achieve seamless visual integration.
Includes high-level digital composites, comprehensive Photoshop manipulation for both print and digital outputs, and expertise in advanced blending techniques to achieve seamless visual integration.
Advanced Photo
Retouching
Advanced
Photo
Retouching
Advanced Photo Retouching
Includes advanced, high-end retouching specifically executed to meet the exacting standards of major marketing campaigns.
Includes advanced, high-end retouching specifically executed to meet the exacting standards of major marketing campaigns.
2021 - 2025
Designer / Retoucher
Designer / Retoucher
Method1 / Xenopsi
Method1 / Xenopsi
As a full-service designer at Method1, I managed creative execution across all campaign touchpoints: print, digital, video, animation, photography, and advanced retouching. I was a key member of the creative team responsible for campaigns across the entire Heaven Hill Distillery portfolio, including flagship brands like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and others.
As a full-service designer at Method1, I managed creative execution across all campaign touchpoints: print, digital, video, animation, photography, and advanced retouching. I was a key member of the creative team responsible for campaigns across the entire Heaven Hill Distillery portfolio, including flagship brands like Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and others.
2018 - 2020
Creative Services Specialist
Creative Services Specialist
Freelance
Freelance
As a creative partner to brands and agencies, I deliver impactful creative solutions from initial concept through final execution across all media. My core expertise includes Art Direction, Graphic Design, and Animation. I focus on key deliverables like Website Design and high-performing Social Media Advertisements to drive successful outcomes for every client project.
As a creative partner to brands and agencies, I deliver impactful creative solutions from initial concept through final execution across all media. My core expertise includes Art Direction, Graphic Design, and Animation. I focus on key deliverables like Website Design and high-performing Social Media Advertisements to drive successful outcomes for every client project.
2013 - 2018
Art Director / Retoucher
Art Director / Retoucher
Xenopsi
Xenopsi
As a key creative contributor, I collaborated on and executed extensive marketing campaigns for a diverse and prominent client roster. This included hands-on involvement with Heaven Hill Distillery and its top-tier brands: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny.
As a key creative contributor, I collaborated on and executed extensive marketing campaigns for a diverse and prominent client roster. This included hands-on involvement with Heaven Hill Distillery and its top-tier brands: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, and Larceny.
2010 - 2013
2010 - 2013
Freelance Art Director
Freelance Art Director
Freelance
Freelance
2011 - 2011
2011 - 2011
Designer
Designer
Unit Interactive
Unit Interactive
2010 - 2013
2010 - 2013
Web Designer
Web Designer
Armitage Online
Armitage Online
2009- 2010
2009- 2010
Lead Designer
Lead Designer
Carrot Media
Carrot Media
2008- 2019
2008- 2019
Website Designer
Website Designer
BF Internet
BF Internet
2007 - 2008
2007 - 2008
Website Designer
Website Designer
Freelance
Freelance
Some of the brands I have worked on
Programs I can use
Expert Level
Photoshop, Figma, Lightroom, Capture One
Advanced Level
Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, MidJourney,
Google Gemani, HTML + CSS, HTML Email building
(table based)
Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, MidJourney,
Google Gemani, HTML + CSS,
HTML Email building (table based)
Competent in
Premier pro, Google Slides, Microsoft Power Point,
Da Vanchi Resolve, wordpress,
Framer, Webflow
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Print Design
Art Direction, Digital Design, Print Design
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Art Direction, Digital Design, Social Media
Photo Retouching
Photo Retouching
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Outside of work
My personal practice centers on photography and drone cinematography, allowing me to maintain creative sharpness through exploration without the constraints of client briefs.
Photography provides my travels with intention. I don't just visit places; I actively analyze light refraction, shifting textures, and the overall composition of a scene. This mindful approach ensures every outing is an opportunity to see the world differently. Furthermore, flying the drone introduces a crucial perspective shift, compelling me to master aerial composition, symmetry, and scale, which translates directly back into my ground-level work.
The technical and creative balance of this work is deeply engaging. I value the process for the deep focus it requires, effectively shutting out daily noise. The subsequent editing phase is where the raw capture is finalized, allowing me to distill the original emotion into the final visual output. My personal work is a commitment to staying curious, inspired, and dedicated to constantly improving my craft and visual storytelling capabilities.
My personal practice centers on photography and drone cinematography, allowing me to maintain creative sharpness through exploration without the constraints of client briefs.
Photography provides my travels with intention. I don't just visit places; I actively analyze light refraction, shifting textures, and the overall composition of a scene. This mindful approach ensures every outing is an opportunity to see the world differently. Furthermore, flying the drone introduces a crucial perspective shift, compelling me to master aerial composition, symmetry, and scale, which translates directly back into my ground-level work.
The technical and creative balance of this work is deeply engaging. I value the process for the deep focus it requires, effectively shutting out daily noise. The subsequent editing phase is where the raw capture is finalized, allowing me to distill the original emotion into the final visual output. My personal work is a commitment to staying curious, inspired, and dedicated to constantly improving my craft and visual storytelling capabilities.
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