UNUSUAL AS USUAL Do you need to add a creative spark to your project? Need to add an unusual twist to your product? Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review my profile . I have worked as a Character/Creature designer, illustrator, concept artist, editor and animator for over twenty-five years. I’m fully versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush and a variety of other software for video, animation and print-related projects. Most recently, my illustrated children’s book The Gift Goblins won the 2025 Golden Wizard Book award. I have also produced my own creature sci-fi TV series that included my character and creature designs as well as digital and physical fabrication of props, sets and vehicles. These characters and creatures are all now being turned into toy lines with a new toy company that has taken a shine to my designs. For the past several years, I have been working for Hyperactive Productions Inc. My duties include meeting a broad range of client needs with design criteria; including using/matching a variety of art/design styles. I work with an amazing collaborative team to create a variety of video, art, illustrated media and projects for diverse clientele. My works span from print and storyboard work to editing, motion graphics and multimedia design. My work has been central to some of HyperActive’s most successful national and international campaigns for government, business, and the voluntary sector. I am imaginative, a respectful team player, a gamer, thorough and passionate about my work, and I care deeply about people. I would be honoured to apply my talents to your team.

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UNUSUAL AS USUAL Do you need to add a creative spark to your project? Need to add an unusual twist to your product? Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review my profile . I have worked as a Character/Creature designer, illustrator, concept artist, editor and animator for over twenty-five years. I’m fully versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush and a variety of other software for video, animation and print-related projects. Most recently, my illustrated children’s book The Gift Goblins won the 2025 Golden Wizard Book award. I have also produced my own creature sci-fi TV series that included my character and creature designs as well as digital and physical fabrication of props, sets and vehicles. These characters and creatures are all now being turned into toy lines with a new toy company that has taken a shine to my designs. For the past several years, I have been working for Hyperactive Productions Inc. My duties include meeting a broad range of client needs with design criteria; including using/matching a variety of art/design styles. I work with an amazing collaborative team to create a variety of video, art, illustrated media and projects for diverse clientele. My works span from print and storyboard work to editing, motion graphics and multimedia design. My work has been central to some of HyperActive’s most successful national and international campaigns for government, business, and the voluntary sector. I am imaginative, a respectful team player, a gamer, thorough and passionate about my work, and I care deeply about people. I would be honoured to apply my talents to your team.

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UNUSUAL AS USUAL

Do you need to add a creative spark to your project? Need to add an unusual twist to your product?

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to review my profile . I have worked as a Character/Creature designer, illustrator, concept artist, editor and animator for over twenty-five years. I’m fully versed in the Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush and a variety of other software for video, animation and print-related projects.

Most recently, my illustrated children’s book The Gift Goblins won the 2025 Golden Wizard Book award. I have also produced my own creature sci-fi TV series that included my character and creature designs as well as digital and physical fabrication of props, sets and vehicles. These characters and creatures are all now being turned into toy lines with a new toy company that has taken a shine to my designs. For the past several years, I have been working for Hyperactive Productions Inc. My duties include meeting a broad range of client needs with design criteria; including using/matching a variety of art/design styles. I work with an amazing collaborative team to create a variety of video, art, illustrated media and projects for diverse clientele. My works span from print and storyboard work to editing, motion graphics and multimedia design. My work has been central to some of HyperActive’s most successful national and international campaigns for government, business, and the voluntary sector. I am imaginative, a respectful team player, a gamer, thorough and passionate about my work, and I care deeply about people. I would be honoured to apply my talents to your team.

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Project Director / Product Designer / Creator at U.F.O.S. Toys and Games
January 1, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Design of digital and physical toy products. Media production and advertising.
Director / Creator at Fernsby's Cryptid Critter Control (TV Series)
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Media production, direction and editing of streaming TV series.
Creative Content / Concept Artist / FX Creator / Storyboards / Animator / Editor / Illustrator at Hyperactive Media Inc.
January 1, 2013 - November 21, 2025
Creating visual assets and After Effects animations for creative corporate videos, Government of Canada video productions, PSAs, e-learning and commercials.
FX Puppeteer / FX Crew at "Here Be Monsters"
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Puppeteering and FX work as part of the Studio ADI team for a movie production.
Director of Creativity (part time) at Wambu Media Corp.
March 31, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Management of a core creative team; building visual content including puppet characters and videos, motion graphics, animation and media illustration.
Creator / Writer / Director / Videographer / Concept Artist / Editor at The Creepy Puppet Project
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Web series; directed, recorded and edited; 10-year following.
Character Designer / Lead Puppeteer at Kohberg Denmark
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Lead puppet characters for a television commercial.
Director of Creativity / Conceptual Art at inMotion DVS Inc.
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Production design, IP development, editor, project director, animation and graphic works.
FX Puppeteer / FX Crew at The Thing
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
FX puppeteer; part of Studio ADI team for movie production.
FX Technician / Prop Builder at Falling Skies (Season 1)
January 31, 2011 - January 31, 2011
Designed, built and provided props; FX puppeteer.
Character Designer / Character Manufacturer / Head Puppeteer at Family Chanel/ Wingin' it
August 31, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Built and performed Dennis, main character puppet for live action series.
Concept Artist / Art Director / Puppeteer at Robinson Park Studios
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Lead puppeteer and art director for pilot TV series.
Puppeteer at Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Puppeteer crew for feature film.
Lead Puppeteer at Wilbur Productions
August 31, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Multiple character puppeteer for TV series (2 seasons).
Concept Artist / Designer / Builder / Puppeteer at Planet Bizzaro (Malaysia)
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Designed, built and performed over 20 original puppet characters for Singapore/Malaysia TV series.
Founder / Designer / Concept Artist / Performer / FX Designer at Smith & Quick Inc.
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Starring member of theatrical magic show; created content for live theatres and casinos.
Ghoul Master / Environment Designer / Creature Performer at Saunders Farm & Theme Park
November 30, 2005 - November 30, 2005
Designed, built and performed haunted creatures for Haunt attraction.
Principal Puppeteer at Imagination Productions Copenhagen
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Puppeteer for Danish Rail commercials; 90+ commercials; awards.
Concept Artist / Designer / Animator / Illustrator / Puppeteer at BBC Worldwide Americas / PBS
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Designed and performed characters for Noddy; multiple roles.
Principal Puppeteer at Four M Productions/Cinar/PBS
July 31, 2000 - July 31, 2000
Performed principal puppet character for Caillou; 2 seasons.
Mascot Designer / Performer at Bell Nexxia
October 31, 1999 - October 31, 1999
Built and performed mascot for international service provider.
Concept Artist / Character Designer / Head Puppet Director / Designer / Builder / Prop Master / Puppeteer at BBC Worldwide Americas / PBS
May 31, 1999 - May 31, 1999
Designed, built and performed multiple characters; lead creative roles.
Lead Puppeteer at Jim Henson Associates / Warner Bros.
September 30, 1998 - September 30, 1998
Performed principal puppet characters for Brats of the Lost Nebula; 1 season.
Puppeteer at Portfolio Productions
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Performed a variety of supporting characters for Groundling Marsh.
Principal Puppeteer at CherryWinkle Productions
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Lead character performer Hello Mrs. Cherrywinkle.
Concept Designer / Puppeteer / Puppet Crew / Media Relations at CBC / Under the Umbrella Tree
December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Built, maintained and puppeteered characters for TV series.

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Qualifications

Golden Wizard Book Award 2025
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025
GOLD -Media Production- 2025 Telly Awards
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025
SILVER- Media Production - 2025 Telly Awards
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025
GOLD- Media Production _ 2025 Collision Awards
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025
SILVER_ Media Production - 2025 Collision Awards
November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services