Professional Bio
I‘m a Florida-based Photographer & Graphic Designer who loves to create unique story telling, and eye-catching media. I’m a Full Sail University Graduate, with two (2) Associates Degrees in Film/Video Production and Digital Media, Arts & Design. I’ve been passionately working as a freelance Photographer, Web Designer, XHTML/CSS Coder for over 6 years. I’ve had the pleasure to work with numerous clients and enjoy working on all kinds of projects varying from Photography, Film & TV, to websites and print media. My hobbies are as broad as my experiences. They include cruising the countryside in vintage BMW side-car motorcycle, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, canoeing, Geocaching, and adrenaline sports. I love exploring and further pushing the boundaries of gravity with activities like parasailing, bungee jumping, and skydiving.
My teaching philosophy is being able to give the students the autonomy of making their own choices with respect to reaching the course goals. I will provide an overview, and through hands-on learning and exploring, help each student to excel to the finish. Through examples of both existing work and work provided by the class, progress is made through critique and instruction; short-term goals help keep students on task. Flexibility in teaching methods is critical, each group of students is as unique as the individuals.
My own goal has simply been to continue to explore the possibilities of furthering myself in the entertainment industry. A position within Full Sail affords me the opportunity to share my knowledge through teaching, hoping to drive the next set of students to new unlimited heights.
I'm currently available for freelance work and would love to take part in new interesting projects! So please don't hesitate to Contact Me!
See also
Photography Gallery
Portfolio
Complete Resume & Work Experience
| Photography Lab Instructor | 1/10 - Present | Full Sail University, FL |
| Web / Graphic Designer | 12/06 - Present | Swany Design, FL |
| Traveling Freelance Photographer | 2000 - Present | Orlando/Cincinnati Based |
| 2nd Assistant Camera | 12/09 | 2010 Florida Film Festival Commercial Full Sail University |
| Photographer | 12/09 | Product Photography Pacific Enterprise |
| Representative for Full Sail University Photography Department | 12/09 | Volunteer Christmas at Sanford Community Center |
| 2nd Assistant Camera / Dolly Grip Electric Grip |
7/09 | "Believe" Music Video Shoot In Violent Times |
| Assistant Director / Set Photographer | 7/09 | "Nights" Music Video Shoot 7 Blue Skies |
| Web / Graphic Designer & Photographer | 4/08 - 4/09 | Blue Earth Solutions, FL |
| Night Editor | 2/08 - 3/08 | "Bridal Bootcamp" for CMT Leftfield Pictures, NY |
| Still Photographer / Graphic Designer | 12/07 | Basketball & Wrestling Tournament Disney Wide World of Sports Roycom Communications, FL |
| 1st Assistant Camera | 11/07 | "The Message" HD Feature Film Castle Films, FL |
| Still Photographer / Graphic Designer | 8/07 | Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Roycom Communications, FL |
| Scenic Painter | 8/07 - 10/07 | Scenic Works, FL |
| Lead Web / Graphic Designer | 4/07 - 8/07 | Next Horizon, FL |
| Graphic Designer | 4/07 | Doug Jack Press Packet Roycom Communications,FL |
| 2nd Assistant Camera | 3/07 | "Contract Killers" HD Feature Film Tritan Northstar Entertainment |
| Still Photographer / Graphic Designer | 2/07 | "Mardi Gra & Taylor Hicks @ Universal Studios" Roycom Communications, FL |
| Still Photographer / Graphic Designer | 10/06 | "Halloween Horror Night @ Universal Studios" Roycom Communications, FL |
| Editing PA | 1/06 | "Kid's Free Day @ Universal Studios" Roycom Communications, FL |
| Set Photographer | 10/05 | "Trail of the Screaming Foreheads" HD Feature Film Chanceuse Productions, CA |
| Set Photographer | 9/05 | "Day's Of Darkness" 16mm Feature Film Swag Entertainment, CA |
| Set Photographer | 7/05 | "Automaton Transfusion" HD Feature Film Through The Heart Productions, CA |
| Art Department, Set Photographer, Crafty | 6/05 | "Mort's Bell" 35mm Short Film Full Sail Films, FL |
| UPM, Set Decorator, Set Photographer | 3/05 | "Linville" 16mm Short Film Full Sail Productions, FL |
| Prop Development | 3/05 | Latex Head Dressing 2nd Nature Studio, FL |
| Director of Photography | 1/05 | "I'm an American" Digital Video Short Film Full Sail Films, FL |
| Acting / Art Dog | 9/04 | "Shakol" Digital Video Short Film Full Sail Films, FL |
| Marketing & Promotions Local/National Touring Bands |
1/02 - 1/04 | Step Out Productions Cincinnati, OH |
| Customer Service | 2003 - 2004 | Citi Bank, KY |
| Waitress / Bartender | 2002 - 2003 | Carol's On Main, OH |
| Horse Care Giver | 2002 - 2003 | Teal Lake Farm, OH |
| Camp Counselor | 8/03 | Girls Rhythm/Rock Camp - Columbus, OH |
Click the sections below to learn more.
» Education
- Associate Of Digital Arts & Design
- Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL, 4/07
- Associate Of Science in Film & Video Production
- Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL, 9/05
- General Studies
- Northern Kentucky University 2001-2002
- General Studies
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside 2000-2001
» Awards
- Course Directors Award
- Class: Digital Media Assembly
- Full Sail University, 4/07
- Course Directors Award
- Class: Photography
- Full Sail University, 9/05
- Perfect Attendance During Film Program
- Full Sail University, 9/05
» Skills
- Website Interface & User Interface Design
- XHTML, CSS, & Javascript
- I've Designed & Coded Dynamic Websites in Flash using Action Script
- Understanding of 3 Tier Web Applications Able to Create Standards Compliant Dynamic Web Content, Communicate with Databases using MySql, & Display PHP as Server Side Scripting Language
- Knowledgeable in Search Engine Optimization Strategies, Google Page Ranking, Social Bookmarking & Web 2.0 Technologies
- Designed Artwork, Posters, CD Layouts, T-shirts, & On-line Games, with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash & Director
- Created Commercial & Media Shorts, Bumpers & Motion Graphics in After Effects
- Developed Projects in 3D Studio Max
- Trained on JVC 5000, Arri SR-3 16mm, Canon GL2 & Sony CineAlta F900 HDCAM, & Panasonic DVX 100
- I've shot footage for TV & Film
- Edited movies with Avid & Final Express HD
- Knowledge of Arri Lights, HMI's, Studio Lights & Greenscreen Lighting
- Directed Photoshoots for Portraits, Headshots, Products, Stock Images & Live Events
- Have used Microsoft Excel & Word Extensively
- Team Player & Dedicated Worker
- Fluent in American Sign Language
» Fun Travel Facts
- Malaysia - Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands, Singapore, & South China Sea
- Brazil - Rio De Janeiro, Brazilia, Manaus, Sao Paulo, & Amazon Jungle
- California - Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Yosemite, Joshua Tree National Park, & HWY 101
- Oregon - Portland
- Hawaii - Honolulu, Oahu, Maui
- Grand Canyon & Niagara Falls
- Sky Dived Twice (Oregon/New Jersey)
- Bungee Jumped off North America's Largest Platform in Wakefield, Quebec
- Hand glided in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
