PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Freelance Communication Designer 1993 – 2007
Partial Client list:        

Paramount Studios, Los Angeles CA
· Currently working with the Licensing Group on overseas branding projects
· Created various graphics for themepark attractions

The Disney Channel, Los Angeles CA
· Designed and developed on-air graphics for various station identification spots

Café Tu Tu Tango, Toronto ONT, Atlanta GA, Los Angeles CA, Orlando FL
· Continued the development of the look and feel for this chain of themed restaurants
· Created the interior space, graphics and signage
· Oversaw the construction and implementation of all show aspects
· Worked with operations, marketing and merchandising to ensure consistency of theming

Hard Rock Café, Orlando FL
· Developed various marketing collateral
· Redesigned the menu and point of sales graphics

Universal Studios, Orlando FL
· Created specialty graphics for Men In Black Alien Attack attraction
· Created specialty graphics for Coca Cola kiosks

Planet Hollywood, Orlando FL
· Consultant on new projects

Florida Theater Alliance, Orlando FL
· Created a logo and brand identification system

Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, Orlando FL
· Recreated new graphics and designs for a revamp of the brand identification
· Created and art directed interior design of new franchised restaurants

Staff Designer 2001
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, Orlando FL
· Designed and themed interior/exterior signage and in-house graphics.
· Acquired and installed props while creating specialty artwork and wall murals.
· Designed interiors through selection of furnishings and finishes

Creative Director 1997 – 1999
Café Tu Tu Tango/Creative Management Group - Coconut Grove FL
· Overall responsibility to maintain consistency in the theming and concept for this eclectic restaurant
· Created appropriate graphics for collateral ranging from ads, brochures, menus and billboards
· Designed and oversaw signage program
· Appropriated and installed props
· Designed interiors through selection of furnishings and finishes
· Worked with architectural and construction teams
· Opened restaurants in Orange County CA and Aventura FL

Art Director/Creative Director, Interior/Show/Graphic Designer 1989 – 1992
The McBride Company - Coconut Grove FL
· Worked on a team with architects, engineers, artists and contractors on the design and installation of themed environments. Projects include:
         Restaurants
         Café Tu Tu Tango Coconut Grove FL
         Big City Fish Coconut Grove FL
         Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill, Miami FL
         · Designed and themed interior/exterior signage and in-house graphics
         · Acquired and installed props
         · Created specialty artwork and wall murals
                 
         Parks
         Biosphere 2 Tucson AZ
         Dade County Youth Fair Miami FL
         Miami Seaquarium Miami FL
         Malibu Grand Prix and Miniature Golf Miami FL
         · Oversaw the complete design and installation of signage program
         · Created logos and names of exhibits as well as the exhibits themselves

EDUCATION:

Master of Fine Arts – Design/Visual Communication 2004
School of the Arts
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
Thesis: Faux Realities          
Advisor: Matt Woolman
www.fauxtopia.com
        
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Design 1986
Kutztown University, Kutztown PA

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor 2005 – 2007
Cal Polytechnic University, Pomona CA
        
Assistant Professor 2004 - 2005
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall MN
        
Adjunct Faculty 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
Graphic Design 5: Systems in Design

Faculty 2001 – 2002
Full Sail School, Orlando FL

Full Time Arts Instructor 1996 – 1998
Walt Disney World, Orlando FL
        
Part-Time Instructor 1992 – 1995
Orlando School of Visual Entertainment Design, Orlando FL
        


RECOGNITIONS:

Menu Design 5
Judi Radice
Rizzoli International Publication Inc.
1992

Mountain Views News Magazine
Pasadena Publication
Selected art for Cover
March 2007

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Institute of Graphic Artists
College Art Association

PROFESSIONAL and COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Chairman and member 1999 – 2002
Orlando Mayor's Public Art Advisory Board
· Conducted monthly meeting to advise the Mayor of Orlando on allocations of city funds for the purchase of public art.
· Commissioned and invested in the Orlando Public Art Collection.
        
Art Director 1993 – 2002
Orlando Fringe Festival
· Created various graphics and illustrations for an annual ten day theater festival.

PUBLICATIONS:

The Bear Handbook
Author and Illustrator
Haworth Press
1999

The Orlando Weekly
Contributing Columnist covering the Orlando
Tourist Industry
1996 – 2000