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CV

October 2023 - Present

FOUNDER & LEAD DESIGNER

7ER0, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 

  • Founded a sustainable company focused on fabricating AI-generated designs into physical products, using cutting-edge generative AI tools and sustainable materials.

  • Leveraged over a decade of experience in animation, UI/UX, 3D visualization, and VR to create environmentally responsible designs.

  • Integrated game engine technology (Unity and Unreal Engine) and VR tools to prototype, visualize, and simulate design concepts, ensuring a seamless user experience.

  • Developed generative AI workflows for concept ideation, rapidly iterating designs based on AI input and user feedback.

  • Managed all aspects of production, including 3D modeling, prototyping, and material sourcing.

July 2009 - Present

VISUAL, MOTION, GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Freelance, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

  • Delivered comprehensive design services, including video production, post-production, motion graphics, and animation for online marketing promotions.

  • 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.

  • Specialized in game engine UI design and VR, leveraging Unreal Engine, Unity, and VR tools for interactive and immersive real-time projects.

  • Integrated generative AI (GenAI) tools into design workflows, producing AI-enhanced visuals and assets for cutting-edge projects.

  • Produced original CG characters and animated shorts using tools such as Maya, Blender, and Cinema 4D.

  • 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

  • Developed 3D real-time OpenGL workflows for vehicle UI design, using proprietary rendering engines for future Mercedes-Benz head units.

  • Designed and produced motion graphics for promotional content, including social media, presentations, and in-vehicle UI systems.

  • 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.

  • Edited and produced promotional videos integrating 3D and motion graphics to enhance user engagement with mobile apps.

  • Created and managed motion graphics assets for company marketing materials and presentation content.

June 2008 -  July 2009

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

KMTP - TV, Palo Alto, California

  • Produced over 30 aired shorts including writing, directing, storyboarding, filming, editing, audio, motion graphics, and effects

  • Produced and edited motion graphics, special effects, and video content for Bay Area Minority TV station.

  • 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.

  • Advanced digital photo retouching, color corrected, audio enhanced, and authored DVD products

  • Recorded, normalized, and equalized audio tracks for legal deposition video and audio recordings

  • Performed graphic design and layout including original logo creation and info-graphics

January 2005 - December 2006

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCER (VOLUNTEER)

D7TV, San Francisco, California

  • Co-created and produced a movie review series

  • HD Camera operation, editing, and video board operation

  • Sound design, record, normalize, and equalize audio tracks

  • Compose, select, and incorporate music soundtracks

  • Produced and rendered dozens of final video productions

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Modo 3D Training, MBRDNA, July and September 2014

  • Siemens NX Basics Training, MBRDNA, May 2014

  • Python Programming, UCSC Extension Silicon Valley, Summer 2012

  • 3D Animation and Special Effects Certificate, BAVC, San Francisco, California, January 2011

SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING

  • Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe After Effects

  • Motion Graphics & Animation: Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Adobe After Effects

  • Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma 3D

  • Design & Animation: Maya, Cinema 4D, Blender

  • UI/UX Prototyping: Sketch, Flinto, InVision

  • Programming & Development: Python, Javascript, Unity, Unreal Engine

  • Generative AI: MidJourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, OpenAI GPT integration

  • VR & Immersive Design: Unity, Unreal Engine, Oculus, and HTC Vive platforms

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