Resume

EXPERIENCE

Technical eLearning Motion Designer - SPLUNK
SEP 2019 - CURRENT

As the only artist on the large EDU team (100+), I handle all graphic and animation needs. Additionally, I work with a small team creating scripted eLearning video content for Splunk customers.
I took the lead in creating badge illustrations for the EDU department, and new badge illustrations have since been in high demand. These badges mark various achievements in Splunk certification and can be seen in various places including LinkedIn profiles.
I have created a consistent visual style that has been implemented across all EDU content. My illustrations and motion designs have been used in over 100 eLearning videos, dozens of badge illustrations for certification, as well as Splunk documentation.

DESIGN MANAGER - APPLOVIN
DEC 2017 - APRIL 2019

DESIGN LEAD - APPLOVIN
MAR 2017 - DEC 2017

SENIOR DESIGNER - APPLOVIN
MAR 2016 - MAR 2017

DESIGNER - APPLOVIN
APRIL 2015 - MAR 2016

Earned three promotions in three years by exceeding expectations, eventually becoming the most senior designer at AppLovin.
Created top-performing ads for then unheard of brands like TikTok and Fortnite, propelling their exposure into the US market.
As a manager, led a team of four to six designers in developing top-performing creatives.
Created and innovated in the mobile/social ad space through data analysis and A/B testing.

Created graphic and video marketing content for company events.
Designed AppLovin’s first playable ad and subsequently their overall playable design pipeline (spec process and documentation).
Created advertisements (gif / video) for dozens of top mobile brands.

2D GAME ARTIST / ANIMATOR - FREELANCE
OCT 2009 - APRIL 2015

Created art, animation, and design for Black Lantern Studios and Wayforward on a contractual basis.
Contributed to over a dozen game titles for publishers like Sega, Nickelodeon, and Activision.

CO-LEAD ARTIST - BLACK LANTERN STUDIOS
JAN 2009 - OCT 2009

Created art, animation, and design for half a dozen released games.
Partnered with game publishers Disney, Nickelodeon, and PopCap.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF FINE ARTS - ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
JAN 2011 - DEC 2014
EMPHASIS / GAME DESIGN + FOCUS IN ANIMATION AND ILLUSTRATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
SEP 2003 - MAY 2009
DUAL EMPHASIS / ANIMATION + PRINTMAKING