ABOUT

From an early age, I was passionate about creativity, leading me to study Advertising Art and Design at Suffolk County BOCES while still in high school. I trained in traditional paste-up mechanicals and illustration techniques, mastering Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as digital design began to emerge.
 

During the dot-com boom, I attended F.I.T., but as web design education struggled to keep pace with industry demands, I pivoted to trade school to refine my Adobe and digital design skills. After earning my B.A. in Visual Communications (2004), I launched my career as a technical artist, specializing in environmental design and signage. Soon after, I transitioned into advertising, an experience that pushed me to grow creatively and professionally, inspiring me to earn a Master’s in Art (2009) to mentor future designers.
 

Over the years, I expanded into web design, UX/UI, and leadership roles, working at Profit Center Software, Perfumania, and Westgate Resorts. My expertise grew in e-commerce, branding, and digital experience design, and I eventually became an Art Director at the American Management Association (AMA), where I shaped corporate and government-focused design strategies.