Adjunct Professor/College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University

Professor teaching 2D motion design and animation production, incorporating the 12 Principles of Animation, advanced production pipelines, and industry trend research to enhance student portfolios.

Career Advisor/Animation School at Full Sail University

Mentored students for careers in animation production; delivered lectures and created video content on core animation principles and production practices; developed the Sweat Box program and expanded schedule to meet demand.

Animation Director - Disney Jr - P. King Duckling Series at Little Airplane Productions

Directed all phases of animation production from concept through episode delivery; oversaw storyboard reviews, script revisions, prop creation, color plates, and layout; ensured performance, style, quality, and continuity across all animation.

Animation Director - Edventure Zoo at Step By Step Learning

Created original characters for multiple age groups; directed voice-over talent and casting; maintained consistent character development and narrative coherence; led remote animation team to deliver over 30 minutes of preschool animation.

Animation Director/Creative Director/Producer at Rattlesrock.com

Led team in developing and launching a children's entertainment property; supervised character design and directed animated music videos; produced music for debut album; directed branding, website design, and merchandise campaigns.

Animation Director/Creative Director/Founder at DMA Animation

Founded and scaled a startup into a 25-million-dollar production studio; managed over 50 staff producing content for global distribution; collaborated with Disney, Nickelodeon, PBS, Scholastic, Bally Gaming; led notable projects including FACE, What’s the Buzz with Philomena Fly, and Phred on Your Head.

Adjunct Professor / College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University

Professor teaching 2D motion design and animation production; incorporating the latest software tools, developing design skills, applying the 12 Principles of Animation, and integrating them into the production pipeline. Instruction in project management using audio, video, text, 2D, and 3D elements for motion graphics. Research industry trends and techniques in motion design to develop better student portfolio work.

Career Advisor/Animation School at Full Sail University

Mentored students preparing for careers in animation production. Delivered lectures and created video content focused on core animation principles and production pipeline practices. Provided personalized guidance to enhance students' technical and creative skills. Fostered collaborative learning environment to support student growth and success.

Animation Director - Disney Jr - P. King Duckling Series at Little Airplane Productions

Directed all phases of animation production from initial concept through episode delivery. Directed storyboard reviews, script revisions, prop creation, color plates, and layout processes. Ensured performance, style, quality, and continuity across all animation produced. Provided final approval for assets created by both New York and China studios. Team lead for New York animation and China production studio in creating 28 minutes of premium, high-quality content for Disney, ensuring timely delivery, consistency, and creative excellence.

Animation Director - “Edventure Zoo” / Children’s Educational Series at Step By Step Learning

Created original characters tailored to resonate with four distinct age groups. Directed voice-over talent and managed casting to bring characters to life with authentic, engaging performances. Ensured consistent character development throughout production. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain artistic and narrative coherence. Developed the 'Edventure Zoo' preschool property, focusing on interactive educational content. Directed remote animation team to deliver over 30 minutes of preschool animation, ensuring high production standards.

Animation Director/Creative Director/Producer at Rattlesrock.com

Led team in developing and launching children's entertainment property. Supervised character design and directed animated music videos. Produced music for debut album of original intellectual property. Directed all phases of design, production, and branding for website and online stores. Conceived and developed preschool animated band 'The Rattles,' including original music and album debut. Executive producer for debut album 'Rattle On,' released on Apple iTunes and Amazon. Designed social media campaign launch in collaboration with music industry PR firm. Directed branding for 'The Rattles,' including album/CD packaging design and merchandise.