Experience

Overview
Experienced creative director focused on conceiving and executing original interactive solutions designed to meet real-world business needs. While much of my current work is focuses on research, strategy development, UX, and creative direction, I'll never lose my love of pushing pixels.

Pushstart - Principal
October 2011 - Current
Pushstart is a a multidisciplinary agency focused on the convergence of physical product, interactive technology and brand experience. At pushstart, we seek out creative challenges that would be constricted by single service models. Our goal is to bridge multiple media and technologies to create lasting connections with your market.

Springbox - Group Creative Director
May 2007 - September 2011
Springbox is an interactive agency focused on creating captivating digital experiences. My duties as the head of the creative department include partnering with the new business team to win clients, working with the account service group to develop accounts, shaping project direction and scope, training and developing the creative team, and acting as an individual UX or design contributor on select projects.

Enspire Learning - Director of Multimedia
December 2003 - May 2007
Enspire is a boutique online training agency that produces custom rich-media educational programs. As the head of the creative team, I was responsible for supporting new business efforts, shaping projects, maturing the brand, and helping to develop the company’s flagship product offering. Staffing and training the team was also a major focus as I helped the department grow from 3 to 15 while constantly seeking ways to improve quality and build efficiencies.

DesignTaylor - Freelance Art Director
July 2001 - December 2003
Operating as an independent freelancer, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work across several industries including technology, medical, sports, and entertainment. Providing a full service offering for clients, I helped design and produce identity packages, print materials, websites, and eCommerce solutions.

ETC Music Inc. - Lead UI Designer
May 2000 - July 2001
ETC Music was a product development startup focused on finding solutions to digital media distribution. As the UI lead, I was responsible for designing and developing the user interface for the company’s flagship product MusicTeller. This kiosk-like device was designed to dispense digital music to portable devices. Other responsibilities included developing identity systems for both the company and the products.

Education
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design