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I’ve been working in the Web industry since 1999, following an early career as a part-time bar manager/freelance illustrator, and have spent many years working in print design. In every professional field I’ve worked in, I’ve been driven to find simple and elegant solutions to complex problems, always focused on making customers happy while improving the success of the business. Success has been as much determined by my own artistic talents and professional skills, as it has been by the teams I’ve built and managed.
I am passionate about interaction design, be it for product packaging, user interfaces, or complete ecosystems. I am keenly aware that a customer’s experience with a product or service can shape their perception of a brand, and that their experience does not begin, nor end, at a single point of interaction, but encompasses interactions at every touchpoint of a brand.
I have collaborated with and managed teams large and small, gaining practical experience working with a variety of platforms and development methodologies. I stay abreast of emergent technologies and industry Best Practices. I lead by example, working hands-on when necessary, but also mentor and inspire others through support, encouragement and trust.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work on successful projects spanning industries from healthcare to entertainment, for major brands such as General Electric, Genentech, Philips, Hard Rock International, Philips, MTV Networks, Yahoo!, and more. What can I do for you?
TL;DR
For over the past four years, I had been serving as the Creative Director for Nickelodeon® Games Group, directing the visual design efforts behind the Shockwave, AddictingGames, and other websites in the Nickelodeon Games Group, as well as the recently launched–and extremely successful–AddictingGames App for iOS. I also write, draw, and paint, both professionally and for pleasure.
I spend my free time practicing in vain to be a sommelier, and/or a stunt man, depending on my mood, or the day.
You can find my resumé here.