CV
October 2023 - Present
FOUNDER & LEAD DESIGNER
7ER0, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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Founded a sustainable company focused on fabricating AI-generated designs into physical products, using cutting-edge generative AI tools and sustainable materials.
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Leveraged over a decade of experience in animation, UI/UX, 3D visualization, and VR to create environmentally responsible designs.
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Integrated game engine technology (Unity and Unreal Engine) and VR tools to prototype, visualize, and simulate design concepts, ensuring a seamless user experience.
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Developed generative AI workflows for concept ideation, rapidly iterating designs based on AI input and user feedback.
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Managed all aspects of production, including 3D modeling, prototyping, and material sourcing.
July 2009 - Present
VISUAL, MOTION, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Freelance, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
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Delivered comprehensive design services, including video production, post-production, motion graphics, and animation for online marketing promotions.
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Created 3D graphics and animations driven by sound input, developed 3D character rigs, and produced wireframes and UI/UX prototypes for proprietary mobile and touchscreen applications.
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Specialized in game engine UI design and VR, leveraging Unreal Engine, Unity, and VR tools for interactive and immersive real-time projects.
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Integrated generative AI (GenAI) tools into design workflows, producing AI-enhanced visuals and assets for cutting-edge projects.
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Produced original CG characters and animated shorts using tools such as Maya, Blender, and Cinema 4D.
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Developed and managed branding and visual content for various clients, including album covers, music videos, and corporate presentations.
December 2013 - November 2016
SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, Sunnyvale, California
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Developed 3D real-time OpenGL workflows for vehicle UI design, using proprietary rendering engines for future Mercedes-Benz head units.
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Designed and produced motion graphics for promotional content, including social media, presentations, and in-vehicle UI systems.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce innovative visual content that elevated the company’s digital strategy.
July 2011 - December 2013
VISUAL DESIGNER
​Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, Palo Alto, California​
Design, develop motion graphics and multimedia assets for UI concepts and promotional videos.
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Edited and produced promotional videos integrating 3D and motion graphics to enhance user engagement with mobile apps.
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Created and managed motion graphics assets for company marketing materials and presentation content.
June 2008 - Â July 2009
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
KMTP - TV, Palo Alto, California
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Produced over 30 aired shorts including writing, directing, storyboarding, filming, editing, audio, motion graphics, and effects
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Produced and edited motion graphics, special effects, and video content for Bay Area Minority TV station.
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Composed, curated, and incorporated music soundtracks.
January 2005 - June 2008
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION ARTIST
Alpha Graphics, San Francisco, California
Lead multimedia producer for the top-performing branch of SFO-based print and multimedia chain.
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Advanced digital photo retouching, color corrected, audio enhanced, and authored DVD products
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Recorded, normalized, and equalized audio tracks for legal deposition video and audio recordings
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Performed graphic design and layout including original logo creation and info-graphics
January 2005 - December 2006
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCER (VOLUNTEER)
D7TV, San Francisco, California
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Co-created and produced a movie review series
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HD Camera operation, editing, and video board operation
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Sound design, record, normalize, and equalize audio tracks
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Compose, select, and incorporate music soundtracks
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Produced and rendered dozens of final video productions
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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Modo 3D Training, MBRDNA, July and September 2014
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Siemens NX Basics Training, MBRDNA, May 2014
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Python Programming, UCSC Extension Silicon Valley, Summer 2012
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3D Animation and Special Effects Certificate, BAVC, San Francisco, California, January 2011
SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING
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Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe After Effects
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Motion Graphics & Animation: Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Adobe After Effects
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Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma 3D
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Design & Animation: Maya, Cinema 4D, Blender
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UI/UX Prototyping: Sketch, Flinto, InVision
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Programming & Development: Python, Javascript, Unity, Unreal Engine
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Generative AI: MidJourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, OpenAI GPT integration
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VR & Immersive Design: Unity, Unreal Engine, Oculus, and HTC Vive platforms