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EDUCATION
The Cleveland Institute of Art — BFA , 2005
The University of Delaware - Visual Communicatios Major - 2001
EXPERIENCE
BLDG Brands — Project Manager - Cincinnati - 2022 - 2024
Supported the Design and Art Teams (BLDG Team) with day-to-day account activities including the coordination of projects from estimation to completion.
Worked collaboratively with accounting and business development resources to support forecasting and client proposal efforts.
Supported technical needs within projects including source vendors, engaging freelancers, coordinating with printers, fabricators, etc.
Assisted in the development and execution of public art initiatives throughout the region.
The Mini Microcinema — Assistant Director — Cincinnati — 2014 - 2020
Assisted in the general administration and operations of a small non-profit cinema space
Responsible for membership drives and retention, volunteer coordination, film programming, and over 400 screenings
Helped oversee and develop grants, long term strategic planning, assets
Managed Social Media and Website content, engagement, analytics and fundraising
ArtWorks — Project Manager, Creative Development — Cincinnati — 2014 - 2017
Worked with senior ArtWorks staff to research and develop budgets, timelines, and plans
Oversaw and implemented large public art projects and programs throughout the region
Served as the primary point person for artists, community partners, city administrators, and vendors
Led meetings with stakeholders to guide productive discussion, planning, and resource coordination
Managed internal workflow to ensure resources and content were delivered according to project needs and timelines
Administered, tracked, and reported outcomes, measures
Recruited, hired, and oversaw artists, ensuring they deliver high-quality work on time and on budget
ArtWorks Apprentice Program — Project Manager — Cincinnati — 2014
Designed and executed a 40 page activity and coloring book for children
Directed concept and character design, storyline, and primary illustrations
Created coursework and led a small team of youth apprentices to completion of the project
Roll & Hill — Shipping, Logistics and Warehouse Manager — New York, NY — 2012 - 2014
Responsible for a six figure shipping schedule annually to domestic and international markets
Worked directly with buyers and different departments, while managing a small staff
Responsible for purchasing, inventory, maintaining standards of quality for an exacting clientele
Developed custom systems to package, catalog and store all inventory in an efficient 3,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
Roll & Hill is a design-minded furniture and lighting company based in Brooklyn, NY. Roll & Hill collaborates with some of the most exciting independent designers working today to create a collection of exceptional furnishings.
The Deconstructive Theater Project, New York, NY 2013 - 2014
Principal developer of a multimedia installation and theatrical performance collective
Oversaw storyline development, staging logistics
Directed principal photography
Peter Van Hyning Studios — Freelance Artist — 2005 – Present
Create paintings, drawings, and illustrations for private and public clients
Create work that is accessible to a wide variety of audiences
Create work that is unique, intelligent, communicative, and visually engaging
Greencard Pictures — Animator, Illustrator — New York, NY — 2010 - 2011
Illustrated and animated a series of unique animated shorts for a web based series “ The Misguided Guided to the Origin of Everything”
Writer, and character voice over for the various shorts
Cartoon Network — Art Department — New York, NY — 2008
Primary Assistant to Production Designer, Art Director and Prop Master for “Delocated” season one
Responsible for set decoration, illustration, graphics, and unique prop building
Chandelier Creative — Assistant Production Designer — New York, NY — 2011
Assisted in the design and installation of innovative window displays to complement the merchandising strategy, exemplify the brand for Club Monaco, a major fashion retailer
IFC “Food Party” TV Series — Creative Development — New York, NY — 2007 - 2009
Writer, Illustrator, Set Designer, Prop Fabricator, Actor, Puppeteer, and principal developer of the 26 episode series
Performed over 30 different characters - live, voice over, and puppeteer
AIGA — Design Archivist — New York, NY — 2007 - 2008
Cataloged and archived AIGA’s online archive of over 30,000 examples of design
Managed and assisted in development of cataloging codes and data management system
Handled sensitive archival materials and primary documents
PERFORMANCE WORK
2022 ArtSkewl Podcast , Cincinnati, OH
2014 The Deconstructive Theater Project, New York, NY
2013 Night Sky, voice over, short film by Alison O’Daniel, LA
2012 Labyrinth Theater Ensemble Workshop, NY
2012 The Fuzz, voice over, feature film, Greencard Pictures, NY
2011 The Misguided Guide to the Origins of Everything, voice over, Greencard Pic., NY
2010 Open House, lead actor, short film by Nick Paley, NY
2009 Balloon Dinner, supporting actor, IFC House, SXSW, Austin, TX
2007-2010 Food Party , supporting actor, puppeteer, IFC network, NY
2007 Deitch Art Parade, puppeteer, Deitch Projects Gallery, NY
WRITING
2014 ArtWorks Cincinnati, The Cincinnatus SuperHero Activity Book, Book
2011 Greencard Pictures, The Misguided Guide to the Origin of Everything, Animated Series
2010 IFC Network, Food Party, television series