I am an experienced graphic designer specializing in product development, with a diverse art portfolio and a proven track record of creating top-selling items for merchandising clients such as Hot Topic, BoxLunch, Spencer’s, Hobby Lobby, and Tractor Supply. I'm skilled in working across multiple IPs and franchises, adept at concept design, illustration, brand consistency, and delivering high-quality original product lines for the North American market. I have also published my own comic art, focusing on character design, storyboarding, and marketing strategies to grow audience engagement. Furthermore, I have freelanced as a storyboard artist and illustrator for game development projects, where I efficiently utilize agile methodology to meet strict deadlines and collaborate effectively with teams to bring concepts to life.

I am an experienced graphic designer specializing in product development, with a diverse art portfolio and a proven track record of creating top-selling items for merchandising clients such as Hot Topic, BoxLunch, Spencer’s, Hobby Lobby, and Tractor Supply. I'm skilled in working across multiple IPs and franchises, adept at concept design, illustration, brand consistency, and delivering high-quality original product lines for the North American market. I have also published my own comic art, focusing on character design, storyboarding, and marketing strategies to grow audience engagement. Furthermore, I have freelanced as a storyboard artist and illustrator for game development projects, where I efficiently utilize agile methodology to meet strict deadlines and collaborate effectively with teams to bring concepts to life.

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I am an experienced graphic designer specializing in product development, with a diverse art portfolio and a proven track record of creating top-selling items for merchandising clients such as Hot Topic, BoxLunch, Spencer’s, Hobby Lobby, and Tractor Supply. I’m skilled in working across multiple IPs and franchises, adept at concept design, illustration, brand consistency, and delivering high-quality original product lines for the North American market.

I have also published my own comic art, focusing on character design, storyboarding, and marketing strategies to grow audience engagement. Furthermore, I have freelanced as a storyboard artist and illustrator for game development projects, where I efficiently utilize agile methodology to meet strict deadlines and collaborate effectively with teams to bring concepts to life.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Whatever Company, LLC
January 31, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Conceptualized key client concepts (Hot Topic, BoxLunch) into final products from end-to-end development and created multiple top-selling enamel pin and figure items, generating profits of at least $9,900+ per line order with repeat sales. Developed vector designs adhering to foreign manufacturer templates, meeting tight deadlines and increasing production capacity by 20%. Collaborated closely with Art Lead to ensure production quality, contributing to a 33% increase in repeat client contacts and retention.
Publisher/Comic Artist at Nalem Art
May 1, 2011 - Present
Created initial character designs and storyboards, enrolled in college writing classes to enhance storytelling, and hired a co-writer to improve comic dialogue. Developed marketing strategies that increased social media presence and partnered with The Hive works comic collective, successfully crowdfunding additional volumes. Utilized retroactive story fixes to address inconsistencies and plot holes, smoothing narrative rollout for readers.
Freelance Storyboard Artist/Illustrator at Barebottom Games
February 28, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Assisted in conceptual development for a new game by closely collaborating with the team to provide clear project direction and illustrated user interface elements like HUD and emotes. Converted writer scripts into animatics efficiently and met strict deadlines by applying AGILE methodology and task prioritization.

Education

BA, Fine Arts at Thomas More University
August 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Retail, Professional Services
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