As a little guy, I loved to sketch. I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I was young. Drawing was life and I thought art school was the answer to my fixation. My parents were business owners creating custom signs and were a major inspiration to me. 

As a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design, I learned how to manage my time, prioritize necessary work and become a team player for larger projects. I incorporated my illustration skills and design thinking to begin to build out my portfolio by working with local business as a freelance designer. I started with graphic design and book illustrations, which quickly placed me in the role of researcher by asking questions to understand the book of work. It took me a few months to hone in on my communication skills and business understanding to communicate the need. I continued down this path of freelancer for a few years but never forgetting one fundamental truth in life, do what you love and enjoy it and you'll never work a day in your life. 
 

After freelancing for several years I infused my business skills with UX best practices. I learned to cultivate my creative abilities and mix them with strategy, user centric design and product development. 
 

My business and emplyment successes have come from leveraging my God given gifts, continuous learning and following my passion by influencing other to do the same.