I'm an Orlando-based Art Director and creative leader passionate about transforming brand stories into memorable guest experiences. Over the past 20+ years, I've helped develop licensed consumer products, branded retail experiences, environmental graphics, and immersive design solutions for some of the biggest names in themed entertainment including The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios. My experience spans creative leadership, merchandise planning, retail personalization programs, environmental graphics, and production, with work appearing throughout Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Orlando International Airport. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transform ideas into immersive guest experiences that connect storytelling, retail, and design.

My creative career spans more than 20 years and has evolved from graphic design and print production into creative leadership, licensed consumer products, immersive retail experiences, and environmental graphics. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with globally recognized brands including Disney, Universal Orlando Resort, Netflix, and SeaWorld, helping bring branded experiences to life through creative strategy, product development, and themed design.

  • 2003 – C&C Shirtworks – Graphic Designer

    I began my career designing custom apparel, decals, vehicle graphics, and promotional materials, building a strong foundation in print production, branding, and client-focused design.

  • 2008 – Duncan Toys Company – Marketing Coordinator

    I joined the sales and marketing team, supporting licensed product development, packaging, advertising, retail displays, and promotional campaigns. During my time at Duncan Toys, I helped establish the company's corporate alliance partnership with The Walt Disney Company, contributing to licensed consumer products, promotional initiatives, and retail experiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

  • 2015 – Midcoast Marketing Solutions – Lead Graphic Designer

    I led the creative development and production of environmental graphics, vehicle wraps, branded interiors, signage, and large-format graphics for clients across a wide range of industries, guiding projects from concept through fabrication and installation.

  • 2017 – Real Simple Ideas – Graphic Designer (Promoted to Art Director)

    After being promoted to Art Director, I led the Art Department while managing a team of designers and collaborating with Disney Merchandise and Universal Studios on licensed retail programs. My responsibilities included merchandise planning, product development, themed retail displays, design and development of guest-facing ordering stations, and experiential projects such as Disney's MaDe retail personalization program (Formerly D-Tech On Demand), TRON Identity Program, and ACE Avatar Maker.

  • 2023 – MicroPuzzles – Art Director

    Today, I lead the creative direction of licensed and proprietary retail products from concept through production. My work includes product design, packaging, marketing assets, and production-ready artwork while overseeing custom licensed programs for clients including Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, Netflix, and Ron Jon Surf Shop. I also support branded displays, environmental graphics, trade show experiences, and e-commerce initiatives.

I'm passionate about creating experiences that connect people with the brands they love. Whether leading creative teams, developing licensed consumer products, or designing immersive retail environments, I enjoy collaborating with talented people to solve creative challenges and bring memorable guest experiences to life.

Software Experience & Skills

·       Adobe Creative Suite ( Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro ), Flexisign Pro, Onyx Thrive RIP Software

·       Microsoft Office ( Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint )

·       Asana, & Trello Project Management

·       Virtual Communication via Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

·       Small Format UV Printing using Logojet and Direct Color Systems printers

·       Large Format UV Printing using Canon Oce Arizona 360GT, 480GT, 2280GT, 2260XT, and Canon Colorado 1650 printers

·       CNC routing and cutting of substrates using Summa F-Series flatbed cutter

·       Laser cutting of substrates using Kern Optiflex, Universal PLS and VLS laser cutters

·       Social Media Management (Facebook, Instagram, X, Youtube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn)

·       Digital Photography and Video Editing

·       Wordpress blog creation and content management

·       Woocommerce Ecommerce platform creation and management

·       Shopify Ecommerce platform creation and management