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AI Training Expert
micro1AI Training Expert
Mar. 2026United StatesApplying subject matter expertise to support AI training pipelines. Tasks include evaluating model outputs, reviewing technical reasoning, and contributing domain knowledge used to improve model performance.
Chief Design Officer
Merchant BoxesChief Design Officer
Feb. 2022United StatesMerchant Boxes is focused on experiential packaging design, development, and production. We work with small to mid-size companies to help them develop the most effective and efficient packaging for their products, services, and promotions.
Studio Member
nth VentureStudio Member
Feb. 2022
Studio Director
ColoredgeStudio Director
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2019Burbank, CaliforniaManaged a team of 12 visual thinkers who worked directly with the clients to develop the most efficient, economical, sustainable and creative solution to their product, be it packaging, displays, experiential/events or brand development. Developed unused talent within the team, boosting morale and saving on outsourcing costs. Some of this talent included product photography, photo retouching, 3D rendering, event graphics, packaging and template development, print and converting knowledge. Brought in tools and training to support and enhance our current and newly found skillsets. We developed SOPs around all aspects of the department and workflow. Initiated a new pricing structure. Proposed a new project management system.
Creative Director and Co-Founder
InnDicaCreative Director and Co-Founder
Jan. 2016 - Nov. 2024Los Angeles, CA, United StatesInnDica Is a niche travel platform for travelers to find hotels, venues, lounges, tours, and more. Guests can leave reviews and share their trip experiences with the plant medicine community. Transformational travel and tourism businesses have an opportunity to reach a targeted audience of experiential travelers and consumers. If you share in our vision for responsible social consumption and incorporating plant medicines into a wellness focused lifestyle, please join us at https://inndica.com P.S. I make our CEOs creative visions come to life.
Idea Generator and Co-founder
Lazy Turtle GroupIdea Generator and Co-founder
Apr. 2015Los Angeles, CaliforniaLazy Turtle Group provides business consulting, idea generation and design for the consumer market.
Creative Director
Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS)Creative Director
Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2017Los AngelesWorked directly with our clients and internal resources to conceptualize, create, and produce new, innovative, and sustainable packaging and marketing collateral. I led and managed client projects with product and market research, creative conceptualization, 3D renderings and animation, graphic and structural design, and finally production-worthy mock-ups. I saw every project through to completion and interfaced with our clients and internal sales force at each phase of the development process to ensure a successful product launch. • Develop concept sketches, renderings, and mock-ups for liquor, home entertainment, confectioneries, cosmetics, HBA, music, electronics, sports, and many other markets. • Assist and manage freelancers, die makers, photographers, printers and a variety of other vendors in order to develop the best product possible.
Director of Creative Services - Global
Shorewood PackagingDirector of Creative Services - Global
Oct. 1995 - Jun. 2010Williamsburg, VAHelped develop the design and creative division comprised of creative, structural design, prototype development, and special packaging groups. My in-house design group developed packaging solutions for the leading consumer product and home entertainment clients. Project management included product and market research, conceptualization, graphic and structural design, artwork development, mockups/prototypes, 3D renderings, prepress and final production-ready files. • Managed a team of art directors, graphic designers, and structural engineers. • My division achieved $30+ million in new business each year. • Designed and developed all corporate print and digital marketing collateral. • Developed and implemented a new corporate branding and identity system across all markets.

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