I earned my BFA in Computer Art and Animation from Syracuse University, where I gained hands-on experience with fabrication, still and motion graphics, visual effects, and animation for films, broadcasts, live-event environments, and social media. From crafting game-day content for Syracuse Athletics and Otto the Orange to working on feature films with Sandbox F/X, I’ve developed a strong foundation in storytelling, communication, and connecting with broad audiences. In these roles I learned how to push creative boundaries reaching new audiences while maintaining within the brand identities and guidelines.
I’m fluent in tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, along with many other hard and soft skills in and outside the editing room. After school I’m still passionate about staying curious and exploring the creative spectrum. Whether it’s animation, editing, branding, or production design, I always dive deeper into the work and surrounding skills. I also enjoy mentoring and recently taught an After Effects course for a professional bootcamp through Stockade Works.
I call myself a “creator of the impossible” because I believe with creativity and hard work any goal can be accomplished. Especially if like minded collaborative people are around, we can discover things never thought of before. My favorite thing to be told is “I don’t think you/we can do that” because it presents an opportunity to create the impossible and guide them past the barrier they put up for themself. While maintaining optimism I do understand there are always limitations I must adhere to, financial, ethical, social, brand identity, and timely results, just to name a few. Sometimes the “impossible” part is getting it done in a week, or with no budget, this creativity sometimes not seen in the final result is where I thrive.
I’m fluent in tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, along with many other hard and soft skills in and outside the editing room. After school I’m still passionate about staying curious and exploring the creative spectrum. Whether it’s animation, editing, branding, or production design, I always dive deeper into the work and surrounding skills. I also enjoy mentoring and recently taught an After Effects course for a professional bootcamp through Stockade Works.
I call myself a “creator of the impossible” because I believe with creativity and hard work any goal can be accomplished. Especially if like minded collaborative people are around, we can discover things never thought of before. My favorite thing to be told is “I don’t think you/we can do that” because it presents an opportunity to create the impossible and guide them past the barrier they put up for themself. While maintaining optimism I do understand there are always limitations I must adhere to, financial, ethical, social, brand identity, and timely results, just to name a few. Sometimes the “impossible” part is getting it done in a week, or with no budget, this creativity sometimes not seen in the final result is where I thrive.
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