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I am a creative professional with a passion for crafting engaging, user-centered digital experiences. I specialize in UX/UI design, photography, animation, and front-end development, constantly balancing visual storytelling with practical function to deliver meaningful results.
I thrive in education-focused design, prototyping rapidly, building scalable design systems, and leading cross-functional teams. I am motivated by leadership, innovation, and delivering digital solutions that inspire, engage, and drive measurable impact.
Work Experience
Senior Interactive Designer at Stride/K12 Learning
January 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025Led the design and development of interactive digital learning experiences—including award-winning virtual labs, games, activities, and animations—for K–12 students. Focused on accessibility, engagement, and age-appropriate visual storytelling to enhance learning outcomes and user experience. Directed UI/UX design for nationally distributed tools used by thousands of students and served as lead visual designer/developer for Stevie Award-winning virtual science labs. Designed and developed 100+ animated games and interactive modules across core subjects, collaborated on LMS integrations, created AR-ready assets, and integrated AI-assisted workflows. Authored and maintained comprehensive design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across teams and platforms.
Photographer at Tommy DiGiovanni Design
January 1, 2005 - PresentProvide professional photography services for a range of individual and commercial clients, combining creative vision with technical expertise. Specialize in portrait, sports, landscape, and event photography with an emphasis on storytelling and mood. Produce award-winning landscape imagery for commercial use, fine art prints, and social media campaigns. Manage end-to-end production, including client relations, scheduling, shooting, and post-processing.
Visual Designer at Cardean Learning Group
January 1, 2010 - September 18, 2025Produced interactive educational content and media assets as part of a small design team. Designed Flash-based animations, learning games, and course videos; acted as lead videographer and photographer for internal/educational content; collaborated with subject matter experts to create graphics and illustrations; supported redesign of website and marketing materials; managed freelance contributors for media production and asset delivery.
Creative Partner at Launch Interactive
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025Co-founded boutique digital agency delivering interactive media solutions for major brands and cultural institutions. Directed UX/UI design for Brookfield Zoo’s interactive map and digital experiences; developed CD-ROMs and web projects for Kraft, Allstate, and Jones Lang LaSalle; oversaw project management, business operations, and client communication; collaborated with agencies on high-impact multimedia installations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art with Honors at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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