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Work Experience
Illustrator and Digital Sculptor at Hallmark Cards, Inc.
May 20, 2021 - PresentIllustrator and Digital Sculptor for Hallmark Cards. Invented a hybrid position bridging two departments to design 3D digitally sculpted ornaments for Keepsakes and create character sculptures for licensors (e.g., Marvel, Lucasfilm, Universal Studios, Disney). Produced traditional and digital illustrations for the Visual Studio team; created original ornament concepts and greeting card designs using process, format, and trends research to deliver innovative, memorable products.
Art Coach at New Masters Academy
June 20, 2024 - October 1, 2025Interviewed one-on-one to assess and improve each student’s skills; developed curricula tailored to individual goals; conducted group critique sessions to improve art abilities; taught software literacy for the Adobe Creative Suite and encouraged accurate self-assessment.
2D Design Tutor at Ringling College of Art and Design
March 20, 2021 - October 1, 2025Aided underclassmen struggling with 2D design and composition by answering questions, demos, and providing relevant examples; gave additional time and attention to students with disabilities; taught supplementary lessons in Adobe Creative Suite and IT troubleshooting.
Independent Artist at Florida Bar Association (commission)
January 20, 2016 - PresentCommissioned to create a 24”x36” oil portrait to be displayed at eight courthouses across the state; final resting place at Florida Bar offices in Tallahassee. Exhibited at over 10 exhibitions in Central and South Florida and featured in Herald Tribune's Top 10 arts events for Sarasota-Manatee (May 27–June 2).
Illustrator and Digital Sculptor at Hallmark Cards, Inc.
May 1, 2021 - PresentInvented a hybrid position to engage more of my unique capabilities as both an illustrator and a sculptor. Operates jointly between two departments, facilitating communication across previously distant groups. 3D digitally sculpted keepsakes for licensing partners; creates screen-accurate character sculptures for licensors including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Universal Studios, and Disney; illustrates traditionally and digitally for the Visual Studio team; develops ornament and greeting card concepts using process, format, and trend research to produce innovative and memorable products.
Independent Artist at Florida Bar Association
January 1, 2016 - PresentCommissioned to create a 24”x36” oil portrait to be displayed at eight courthouses across the state; exhibited at over 10 exhibitions in Central and South Florida; featured in Herald Tribune’s Top 10 arts events for Sarasota-Manatee (2016-2021).
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 20252D Design Tutor at Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Art Coach at New Masters Academy, Remote from FL
June 20, 2023 - June 20, 2024Qualifications
Dean's Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025President’s List
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Bronze Jury's Award – Best of Ringling
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025Best of Ringling Exhibition
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025Illest of Illustration Exhibition
January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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