White Unicorn Agency

Video Department Director

October 2017 - Current

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Freelance Illustrator / Comic Artist

Mar 2012 - Current

Skills

• Portfolio

• Created art for Capcom, IDW, Sega, Heavy Metal, Behemoth, Sumerian, Lion Forge, Kotaku, Udon, Fan Gamer, Bam!, SuperUnofficial, Hero Projects, Literati Press,

• Top 2% Etsy Sales Worldwide

• Published 18 issues of comics distributed worldwide

• Written, drawn, designed and pre-pressed four graphic novels

• Created and designed hundreds of posters

• Written, penciled, inked, colored, promoted and shipped over 24 titles

• Successfully promoted and crowdfunded 9 different projects, mentored more

• Sold 1000s of prints, pins and patches at over 100+ trade shows

Notable Projects

Comics: Neverender (Sumerian Comics), Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW), Heavy Metal, Yung Bae (Hero Projects), Samurai Odyssey (Client Work), Silence (Self-Published), Dragon Slayer (Self-Published), 

Kickstarter Campaign Building: Neverender x2, Silence x3, Dragon Slayer x3, Campaign Total = $55k

 

Motion Graphics Artist

May 2012 - Current

Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud. Mastery of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator 

• Advance knowledge of typography, graphic design and color theory

• 10 years of experience in commercial editorial work.

• BA degree in communications, film + TV production or graphic design.

• Great communication skills and deadline oriented attitude

• 3D experience (Blender, C4D)

• Passionate, positive, and solution-oriented.

 

 

Senior Copywriter

2016 - 2021

Skills

• Created a variety of ad campaigns to achieve client goals with efficiency and style

• Created copy for multiple campaigns to aid our social/digital ad team

• Named a variety of businesses based on client-provided criteria

• Pitched creative concepts to client with self-built presentations that supported the rationale behind each creative choice

• Built presentations to communicate creative concepts effectively and efficiently

• Researched to deeply understand our clients, their markets, their goals, and how to communicate to their target audiences

• Worked with teams of copywriters to achieve our client’s goals

Notable Projects

Companies Named: Crowdsurf, Cardboard Spaceship (formerly Tribe Film), Catbird, Residences at East Quarter, Vitalyc, d.RT, Mentoro, Switchchord, Altruist, Enlighten, County Road, Canopy Upside by Hilton, Society Catering, Leviate Air Group

 

Ad Concepts: Mango, Texaclear, LalaMove, Diamond Health, Bestow Insurance, D2W (Demarcus Ware Workout App), Modwash, Tree3

Art Director / White Unicorn Agency

2016 - 2019

Skills

• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.

• Achieved client’s goals through clear communication and creative iteration.

• Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.

• Created storyboards, 3D models, animation and visual effects to meet design goals.

• Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.

• Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors.

• Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.

• Oversaw hiring, training and direction of creative personnel to achieve optimal results.

• Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.

• Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.

• Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.

• Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.

• Supported the Creative Director with creative brief conceptualization, iteration, and drive execution for fully integrated digital, in-store, and wholesale brand campaigns

• Translated strategic ideas into compelling and innovative creative concepts that engage the customer and promote brand relevance and desirability across multiple channels (site, email, digital ads, etc.)

• Built understanding of seasonal messaging strategies to develop concepts, designs, and art direction that support channel owners business strategies.

• Worked in tandem with marketing to deliver brand-building and traffic-driving stories to customers

• Worked closely with the production team on all shoot preparation, ensure execution aligns with the concept, and manage the completion of final assets.

• Maintained knowledge of, and stays up to date on, latest industry technology, trends, and techniques

• Managed a direct team of production assistants, photographer, and copywriter. Mentor and empower cross-functional team; inspire and develop the ability to work within the brand voice.

Notable Projects

• Michael Kors Access Watches via Fossil - 

  • App Concepting/Pitching/UI/UX

  • (My Calendar) (My Social) (My Next)

• Diesel Axel App via Fossil

  • Design / Pitching/ Writing