A Bit About Me
I'm an Art Director and Designer with a flair for turning big ideas into unforgettable experiences. I specialize in crafting immersive projects that bring magic to life, whether it's a jaw-dropping theme park attraction or a one-of-a-kind special event. From the first spark of inspiration to the final brushstroke, I make sure every project blends storytelling, eye-catching design, and smart functionality.
I've had a blast working on attractions like Super Nintendo World, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, and my latest thrill—the upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. With a background in scenic painting, theatrical design, and fabrication, I add a creative twist to every challenge, crafting environments that captivate guests while keeping things running as smoothly as a well-oiled machine.
Passionate about storytelling and obsessed with the details, I aim to create experiences that leave a lasting smile. I believe that open communication, a dash of empathy, and a relentless commitment to excellence are the secret ingredients to turning great ideas into show-stopping realities—both at work and in life.
Art Director
Universal Creative
March 2023 - Current
Production Designer
Universal Creative
January 2021 - March 2023
Senior Show Set Designer
Universal Creative
April 2019 - January 2021
Show Set Designer
Universal Creative
October 2017 - April 2019
Senior Designer
SeaWorld San Diego
June 2016 - October 2017
Scenic Designer
Multiple Venues
2010 - 2016
Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift (current)
Leading art direction, concept design development, scenic approvals, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Super Nintendo World
In-field Art Director overseeing scenic and fabrication teams, integrating interactives, retail, and dining spaces. Also contributed to production design, CAD modeling, and ADA compliance adjustments. Brought project through to completion.
Super Nintendo World
Act as a design lead for multiple areas of the land including but not limited to interactives, photo opportunities, retail, and the restaurant. Created SKD’s, color boards and renderings as needed. Assigned projects and led a team of up to three contract designers through fabrication and install phases.
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Act as design lead, In field art director, and Design manager. Led team of 3-5 contract designers during concept schematic and detail design phases for ride interior.
Led scenic design integration for 30+ animated and static figures, and brought attraction from schematic phase through to completion.
The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash
Act as design lead for ride scenes from schematic design through ride completion. Created multiple pieces of concept art for buyoff and presentation as part of show approval, created art direction packages for ride scenes including colored elevations and callouts.
Kung Fu Panda Adventure
Provided in field art direction and SKD’s in response to field challenges. Created and completed Venue Guide Book with comprehensive as built information and creative intent to allow ride to be maintained as originally designed.
Attraction Show Quality
Designing with the collaboration of park partners, CASP, and IP, to formulate designs that maintain original creative intent across multiple attractions.
Seasonal Events, Park improvement 2016-2017
Designed food venues, stages, and graphics for seasonal events and general park enhancements. Including build packages, print files, and managing in field install.
Theatrical Set Designer 2010-2016
Designed sets for productions ranging from small black-box theaters to off-Broadway.