Demo Reel
work samples
Video and Motion Graphics
Logo Design
Print Design
In 1997, I had the privilege of being invited to interview for a 3D Animator position at Disney I.D.E.A.S. (Innovative Digital and Entertainment Arts Studios), located within Disney MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida. Disney I.D.E.A.S. division served as Disney’s premier video production facility. This branch of production was responsible for all of Disney’s promotions—from their various theme parks to cruise lines and off-site resort properties. This division also handled numerous national and international client commercials and long-form production projects.
This exceptional opportunity led to two additional visits as the studio narrowed down its selection process. I was among the final three candidates, competing alongside two highly accomplished professionals: one from a large, well-known production company in New York, and another from Austin, Texas, who owned his own animation company and was also an avid runner. I felt both honored and humbled to be in the company of such skilled and creative individuals.
Ultimately, the gentleman from Austin, Texas, was selected for the position over the other candidate and me. Although I was not chosen, the experience was incredibly exciting, educational, and humbling—a moment in my career that I will always remember.
technical skills
training
Digital Solutions / Atlanta, Georgia
Avid Media Composer 101
Alias Research / Toronto, Canada
Alias (America) Corp. / Atlanta, Georgia
Attended instructional Alias Power Animator classes
Southeastern Digital Images / Atlanta, Georgia
Attended Topaz 3D and Lumina 2D Animation classes
work experience
January 1, 2013 – Present
Company: Inspire Digital Images, Inc
Position: Owner / Creative Director
After roughly 25 years of experience, I decided to offer my skills and services on a full-time basis. My clients have ranged from those that I collected over the years, such as international mission agencies, musicians and business owners.
I believe my creative and technical skills have been groomed by striving for excellence over the past 30+ years. By offering 2D and 3D animation, video editing and print design, I believe I am capable of handling the majority of creative challenges that a client may request.
One aspect of my career that I believe that has set me apart, is the fact that I can not only produce consistent quality work but I can also simultaneously and creatively conceptualize strategies and marketing ideas and campaigns. Additionally, my long production career affords me insight into the varied technical needs ranging from a video shoot all the way to deciding the correct design and mechanical layout choices for different physical mediums from video, print, and web.
February 1, 2004 – December 14, 2012
Company: New Life Christian Fellowship
Position: Creative Director
My nine-year Creative Director position at New Life Christian Fellowship of Jacksonville, Florida, demanded full use of my creative and technical expertise to communicate the ministry’s message through the use of television, print and web. I was responsible for conceptualizing ministry campaigns as well as executing the design, layout and video editing, depending on the project at hand. I utilized 3D and 2D animation as well in various ways to communicate special projects such as show opens for our weekly television broadcast.
Upon first coming on board, I was responsible for a complete church rebrand and anniversary campaign combination, which were received with an overwhelmingly positive response. I believe my season at the church could be summed up by saying that I was able to breathe life back into an already thriving ministry through contemporary visuals and ideas that truly represented a New Life. I was once told by a good friend of mine, Don Potter, who is a world-renowned producer and performer, “Your skill doesn’t add anything to the anointing, but your lack of it can definitely detract from it!” I believe I had held to that very principle during my tenure at New Life.
October 1, 2001 – January 1, 2004
Company: Morningstar Ministries
Position: Creative Director
As the Creative Director, I was responsible for ministry branding. Through print, video and web media, I was able to breathe fresh communication tools into an already thriving international ministry. Headed by Rick Joyner, a well-known author in the Christian community, we worked closely with each other to meticulously craft the image of the ministry. The organization was also well known for it’s cutting-edge worship. I strategized and designed conference campaigns and promotions encompassing all media outlets. I had the privilege to design many CD and book covers, as well as maintain the ministry’s website in look and development. In addition to these duties, I also maintained a weekly email newsletter blast to over 120K subscribers every week.
November 1, 1999 – April 20, 2001
Company: Steel Innovations
Position: Creative Director
I helped pioneer a startup company in the steel frame home manufacturing industry and supplied creative direction for all promotional collateral. Video, 2D and 3D animation, and print mediums were utilized to project company image as well as the visualization of product prototypes.
Other responsibilities included systems administration, software / hardware troubleshooting and software integration for the entire office. New experiences were encountered with this employment, such as designing and overseeing the renovation of 62,000 sq. ft. of office and manufacturing work space. Renovations included an exterior building face-lift as well as a complete build-out of 13,000 sq. ft. of executive level office space. In addition, I had the pleasure of designing and managing the production of key office furniture.
January 1, 1997 – October 1, 1999
Company: Inspire Digital Images
Position: Owner / Creative Director
After my eight years at Petermann Advertising Agency, I endeavored to start my career as a freelance digital artist, performing 2D and 3D animations and creating completed works through compositing, print design and layout for various clients. Inspire Digital Images was born!
March 14, 1988 – December 1, 1996
Company: Petermann Corporation / Image Works Design Group
Position: Creative Director / Partner
Primary duties included the conceptualization and production of broadcast television commercials and long-form video presentations, production of 2D and 3D computer animations, compositing and non-linear editing. These duties entailed close relations with clients from original concept to completed project. All projects were completed under heavy deadline pressures with success.
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