Resume

SIMVANA

2019 - Current

Led the strategic development of SIMVANA's VR healthcare training platform, managing cross-functional art and development teams. Drove product vision, roadmap, and execution while aligning with business objectives and customer needs.

• Managed cross-functional team to build SIMVANA Anesthesia from concept to release Achieving a 20% market share of U.S CRNA university programs

• Led a successful migration to standalone VR headsets. Reducing customer hardware costs by 80% and reducing technical support tickets by 60%.

• Implemented agile development processes, reducing time-to-market from months to weeks

• Achieved a 90% customer retention rate through data-driven product improvements and strategic feature prioritization

Torch Technologies

2016 - Current

Was founding member of Torch’s first visualization and training group, established art pipelines and best practices for visual asset development.

• Led the art team from project concept to delivery of the THAAD Skills Trainer to the U.S. Department of Defense.

• Led R&D efforts in visualization and training solutions for government and medical sectors, focusing on innovative prototyping for customer solutions

• Served as art lead for the THAAD Skills Trainer project, establishing project pipelines and requirements

• Collaborated with stakeholders to manage project milestones and schedules

• Mentored and guided a growing team of artists, fostering skill development and team cohesion

Curse Inc.

2014-2016

Directed creative strategy and content production for the Curse YouTube channel, growing the channel by 100k subscribers in two years. Managed the creative direction for Curse's main YouTube channel

• Led production of weekly video content, maintaining high-quality standards

• Directed visual standards for video projects, ensuring brand consistency

• Grew the channel's subscriber base by over 100k subscribers through strategic content initiatives

Screenscape Studios

2012-2014

Led 3D and motion graphics projects for commercial clients, focusing on innovative visual solutions and client satisfaction.

• Delivered commercial VFX work for clients like Mediacom, Gordmans, and Hy-Vee

• Engaged directly with clients to fine-tune visuals to their satisfaction, enhancing customer relations and project outcomes

• Produced 3D and motion graphics work for commercials as a solo artist and within a team

CRASH+SUES

2009-2012

As a 3D and motion graphics artist at CRASH+SUES, I was responsible for the creation of high-quality 3D and motion graphics work. As the primary 3D artist in the studio, I maintained and upgraded our 3D pipeline as needed.

Microsoft - Turn 10 Studios

2008-2009

I worked as an environment artist on Forza 3 Motorsport for the XBOX 360. My responsibilities included creating 3D environment art of the race tracks in the game. In addition to creating art assets, I wrote artist scripts and shaders that helped artists build procedural content.