THEMED ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS INCLUDE -

• Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando - 2023, 2024) (Production Design/Art Direction for Themed Food Booths)

• Transformers: The Experience (2023) (Production Design/Art Direction)

• Universal Epic Universe (Show Set Design)

• Super Nintendo World (Show Set Design, Concept Development)

• Universal’s Volcano Bay (2017) (Show Set Design, Graphic Design)

• Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (Universal Studios Florida - 2017) (Prop Graphic Design)

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood - 2016) (Prop Graphic Design)

• Skull Island: Reign of Kong (Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 2016) (Prop Graphic Design)

• Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts (Universal Studios Florida - 2014) (Prop Graphic Design, Set Dressing)

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley (Universal Studios Florida - 2014) (Prop Graphic Design, Set Dressing)

• New Fantasyland Expansion (Magic Kingdom - 2012) (Props Design & Installation)

  • Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant

  • Enchanted Tales with Belle

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Universal Creative

Architectural Designer (2022-Present)

Leads design and implementation of architectural scope and show elements for new theme park projects. Guides creative intent by developing schematic drawings, master plans and renderings during all project phases.

● Supervises design and art directs themed food kiosk project scope for in-park special events such as Halloween Horror Nights. Manages project scope for more than 10 unique food booth designs per year.

● Conceptualizes sketches, illustrations, color boards and 3D models that convey design intent for retail spaces, food carts, queue spaces and more.

Designer, Show Set (2019-2020)

Oversaw development of drawing packages depicting art direction for scenic elements for multiple projects. Utilized drafting tools to conceptualize dimensional drawings & models. Produced outstanding artwork to communicate high-concept ideas for themed areas and attractions for Universal Theme Parks around the world.

• Various Projects

  • Led development of technical and scenic design packages from Blue Sky phases to Schematic phases for themed areas, attractions and retail spaces. Contributed to design teams on both international and domestic projects.

  • Designed creative content including renderings, 3D models, storyboards and concept sketches to communicate design intent. Developed artwork with brand partners on IP-based projects as well as original concepts.

  • Participated in design, cost, schedule and technical reviews on a variety of creative elements as well as coordinated integration for field construction.

• Universal’s Epic Universe

  • Used drafting tools to create and manage schematic drawings, plans and dimensional models for a themed attraction, queue and area development.

  • Designed and detailed show elements such as architectural pieces, scenery, special effects, animated figures and audio/lighting equipment.

Associate Designer, Show Set (2016-2019)

Assisted in the development of drawing packages depicting art direction for scenic elements for multiple projects. Utilized drafting tools to conceptualize dimensional drawings & models. Produced outstanding artwork to communicate high-concept ideas for themed areas and attractions for Universal Theme Parks around the world.

• Various Projects

  • Assisted in development of technical and scenic design packages from Blue Sky phases to Schematic phases for themed areas, attractions and retail spaces. Contributed to design teams on both international and domestic projects.

  • Designed creative content including renderings, 3D models, storyboards and concept sketches to communicate design intent. Developed artwork with brand partners on IP-based projects as well as original concepts.

  • Participated in design, cost, schedule and technical reviews on a variety of creative elements as well as coordinated integration for field construction.

Associate Artist, Graphics (2013-2016)

Partnered with project leadership to create outstanding creative material such as themed graphics, prop designs, 3D models and more for various themed entertainment projects. Assisted in large-scale project documentation with external and internal partners.

• Universal’s Volcano Bay

  • Managed graphic design development of park-wide menu signage including restaurants and food carts. Developed additional themed graphics throughout the park and articulated scenic direction for color, finishes, materials, etc.

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

  • Oversaw prop graphics scope for multiple Wizarding World projects. Managed development of themed elements, original graphic content and artwork.  Collaborated with Warner Bros. to create original designs for branded theme park experiences and assisted with project-wide documentation.

Walt Disney imagineering

Intern, Props Department

Designed and installed themed props, scenic elements and graphics as part of the New Fantasyland team during a year-long internship. Contributed creative collateral to several themed attractions & experiences for the Fantasyland Expansion project at Walt Disney World.

• New Fantasyland Expansion

  • Designed and installed props, scenic elements and prop graphics during a year-long internship. Worked in the field for the New Fantasyland project. 

  • Provided direction to scenic vendors including art direction, material call-outs, schematic drawings and shop drawings for fabrication.

Professional skills include -

• Drafting (2D)

• Modeling (3D)

• Creative Concept Design & Development

• Graphic Design

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• Concept Art/ Key Art Development

• Production Design/ Set Design

• Props Design & Installation

• Art Direction

• Illustration/ Rendering

• Field Experience

• Style Guides/ Presentations

• Animation

Proficient in programs such as -

• AutoCAD Architecture (2D)

• SketchUp

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Layout

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)

• Adobe Acrobat

Knowledgable in programs such as -

• 3DSMax

• Revit

• Adobe Flash/ Animate

• Autodesk Maya

• CorelDraw

EDUCATION

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN -

BACHELOR’S OF FINE ARTS - ANIMATION

Courses of Study involved -

• Animation techniques such as 2-D Character Animation, 2-D Effects Animation, Layout/Character design, Background Design, Storyboarding, 3-D Animation & Rigging and Concept Development.

• Themed entertainment studies such as concept development, attraction development, scale drawing, elevations and more.

• Traditional foundations studies such as Painting, Life Drawing, 2-D Design, 3-D design, color theory and more.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Universal Creative ‘Big Idea Pitch Forum’ -

Participated as one of 8 hand-picked UC Studio Team Members to pitch an original concept to a panel of UC Executive Leadership. Creative collateral created for the pitch consisted of a slideshow presentation for a themed restaurant concept including -

• Original key art/ illustration artwork

• Concept graphic designs & signage

• Immersive narrative developed for a unique dining experience

Walt Disney Imagineering - Imaginations Competition - 2011

Competed as a participant in the WDI ImagiNations Competition during my undergraduate program. The submitted idea was a concept design package for a new theme park attraction based around the Disney animated film, ‘Meet the Robinsons’. I worked to develop the overall attraction narrative, 3D queue models, concept art, set designs, ride vehicle concepts and more as part of a two-person team.

THEA Award Recioient -

Recipient of two THEA Awards for creative work on projects while at Universal Creative. They include -

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley (2015 THEA Paragon Award Winner)

• Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park (2019 THEA Award for Outstanding Achievement - Water Theme Park)