CASE STUDIES

LABYRINTH VISUAL

+24K Revenue Growth (YOY, 2024)
2x Website Traffic Spike in March 2025
All Marketing Built from Scratch — brand, copy, strategy, and SEO
Zero Ad Spend — every lead and click was earned organically

CHICK-A-PELLA

Wrote, directed, and produced teaser episode to recruit talent and launch brand
Recruited 3 artists on equity-based agreements — all still active
Built full pitch strategy, tone of voice, and visual identity

CAN GO

Reimagined and directed a full-spec ad using an existing 3D product asset
Wrote original script focused on clarity, emotion, and feature-forward storytelling
Delivered new VO, original score, and full animation — all in-house
Built with a portfolio-first mindset to showcase full-service creative potential

ALIENHOOD

Helped define target audience and tone based on competitive research
Created initial marketing strategy and go-to-market roadmap
Built full website (structure, design, and Shopify-ready)

EXPERIENCE

From Explosions to Edit Bays
I've done a bit of everything.

My creative journey has taken me across the entire production pipeline. I’ve written, directed, and produced short films. I’ve contributed VFX and previs for features. I’ve edited web series, supervised music, and even rigged squibs on Chicago PD. That breadth of experience means I don’t just understand the technical side—I know how every piece supports the story.
Notable Credits & Highlights
$POSITIONS (2025) – VFX Supervisor
Official Selection at SXSW and now hitting festivals nationwide, including Southern Fried Film Festival and Oak Cliff Film Festival (competition slot). This indie dark-comedy was produced by Chicago artists and is making some noise.

I Led a team of VFX artists to fix some common indie production mishaps and spruce up others by adding digital effects and interfaces.
Image © Monkeypaw Productions. Used here under fair use for portfolio purposes only. All rights reserved by the original rights holders.

Candyman (2021) – Previsualization
Probably my most notable credit in terms of reach. I contributed animation for previs and served as the sole Previs Editor—shaping pacing and timing for several VFX-heavy sequences that made it into the final cut.

Adult Children & The Coming – VFX Supervisor
Collaborated with Chicago indie filmmakers to deliver cinematic effects on indie budgets. My focus: realism, restraint, and making sure the story always came first.

Chicago PD (NBC) – Special FX Assistant
Assisted with practical effects, including rigging and deploying squibs, all within the rapid pace of a network TV set.

I’ve served as a VFX artist and supervisor on several other feature-length and short films, wearing multiple hats along the way. I’ve also written, directed, and produced narrative shorts—projects that sharpened my instincts for storytelling, on-set leadership, and creative problem solving. Most of those live on my long-neglected Vimeo (fair warning).
Talking heads. Promos. Non-profits. Startups. I’ve cut it all.
I’ve been on the production side of all kinds of videos—from lean startup shoots to polished corporate pieces and heartfelt campaigns for non-profits. But if I’m honest, post-production is where I come alive.

Editing is storytelling at its most refined. I especially love the challenge of crafting something meaningful from a scattered pile of old footage. It’s a puzzle I never get tired of solving.

And when a project calls for motion graphics? Even better. That sweet spot between animation and editing is where I get to flex both logic and creativity.

Resourcefulness is Key
I’ve worked with plenty of organizations operating on shoestring budgets. Those limitations didn’t just make me more resourceful, but taught me to balance respect for the client’s budget with respect for my own time.

One great example: a promo video I created for Iterate UX, a nonprofit helping new UX designers grow. The entire piece was cut together from royalty-free footage, carefully edited, and animated text to deliver a clear, compelling message without spending a dime on original visuals.
Flash Reel
A rapid-fire showcase of my versatility across animated work in 2D, 3D, and motion graphics—ranging from narrative sequences to daily broadcast deliverables, including graphics produced for WGN’s NewsNation.
I Make It Personal
Whether building a brand from scratch or refining one that’s already in motion, I help companies define their identity with clarity and purpose. I’ve contributed to branding efforts across multiple startups and creative teams guiding everything from voice and tone to visual identity.
User In Mind
With a UX Design certification and hands-on experience designing websites, I bring both strategy and intuition to user experience. My design approach balances aesthetics with usability—because good design shouldn’t just look good, it should work hard too.

3D ART GALLERY

Practice. Practice. Practice.

I love tinkering with different workflows across 3D software. These pieces reflect that—just a handful of the experiments, render tests, and deep dives that have helped me build a wide-ranging understanding of 3D pipelines.