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I’m an experienced illustrator, cartoonist and creative writer with a strong track record in Adobe Creative Suite (Animate, Illustrator, Photoshop) across Mac and Windows. I collaborate with clients and art directors to create illustrations for children’s and young adult storybooks, workbooks and educational publications, and I’ve produced visuals for SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Post. I developed Bite Buster for Fairfax County Health Department - an ongoing character used in mosquito prevention education - and I’ve written and illustrated field guides and interactive programs. I’m looking for opportunities to share my skills as a cartoonist, illustrator and writer.
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Work Experience
Animation Designer at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2026Creating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Animation Developer/Animator at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026Creating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Animator / Illustrator at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - PresentCreating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Animation Specialist / Multimedia Developer at Cambium Assessments Inc / American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - PresentCreating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Animator / Visual Communications Specialist at Cambium Assessments Inc / American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - PresentCreating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Visual Communications Manager at Crawdad Communications
December 31, 2016 - September 8, 2025Founded a web design company servicing government, commercial and fine art clients. Responsible for sales, purchases and vendors, project management, visual design, site ergonomics, layout and architecture of web sites.
Animator at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
December 31, 2016 - PresentCreated animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpreted written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and developed storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Art Director at Picture Professional Magazine
December 31, 2010 - September 8, 2025Responsible for the design and production of a full-color association magazine for the American Society of Picture Professionals.
Project Manager/Art Director at Veda Incorporated
December 31, 1998 - September 8, 2025Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients.
Art Director at Picture Professional Magazine
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2010Responsible for the design and production of a full color association magazine for the American Society of Picture Professionals.
Visual Communications Manager at Crawdad Communications
January 1, 1997 - PresentFounded a web design company servicing government, commercial and fine art clients. Responsible for sales and working with clients, project management, visual design, layout and architecture of web sites.
Instructor at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.
Instructor at Maryland Institute of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.
Instructor at Maryland Institute of Art
December 29, 1992 - September 6, 1998Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.
Art Director at Coastal and Offshore Plant Systems, Inc.
December 31, 1980 - September 8, 2025Responsible for the illustration and presentation of various theoretical industrial production processes for video, print, advertising, and annual reports.
Project Manager / Art Director at Veda Incorporated
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1998Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients.
Project Manager/Art Director at Veda Incorporated
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1998Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients. Transitioned graphics department from traditional media to desktop publishing and presentation on multiple platforms. Projects included interactive multimedia presentations, integration of graphics into various electronic documents, web sites, electronic training manuals, exhibit design, storyboarding, packaging, illustration, and the management of a staff of graphic and production artists.
Freelance/Commercial Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1979 - PresentIllustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications. Clients included SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, The Kennedy Center, The Washington Post.
Illustrator at Commercial Illustration
January 1, 1979 - PresentIllustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications.
Commercial Illustrator at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 1979 - PresentIllustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications (e.g., SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Washington Post).
Commercial Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1979 - PresentIllustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications. A partial list of clients includes SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Post.
Art Director at Coastal and Offshore Plant Systems, Inc.
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980Responsible for the illustration and presentation of various theoretical industrial production processes for video, print, advertising, and annual reports.
Commercial Illustration at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1979 - PresentIllustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications. A partial list of clients includes SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Post.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
September 11, 1974 - May 28, 1978Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026Qualifications
National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Hermes Gold
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Hermes Platinum
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Healthcare
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