Upon graduating from high school, I aspired to become an animator inspired by legends like Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery, and Walt Disney. I enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado, which didn’t have an animation program in its Performing and Visual Arts School. Instead, I pursued Graphic Design, the closest field available to animation in Greeley, Colorado. I quickly fell in love with graphic design, fascinated by its wide range of applications.
After 4.5 years in Greeley, I moved to Estes Park, Colorado, where I worked for Cheley Colorado Camps, a summer camp that holds a special place in my heart. Both my father and I attended it in our youth. While in Estes Park, I began my freelance career, designing award patches and creating hand-painted advertisements for a local bowling alley.
In January 1997, I returned to Parker and started working at a Sir Speedy franchise in the Denver Tech Center. I spent nearly four years there, which was a fantastic learning experience. The fast pace and high pressure of a “quick-print” shop taught me to work efficiently and adhere to basic graphic design principles without overthinking.
Wanting to expand my skills, I enrolled in a Web Design and Development program at Platt College in Aurora. While finishing my studies at Platt, I started working at VU Media Duplication in LoDo. My skills quickly became recognized, and I transitioned to working for National Teleprinting (NTI), VU Media’s sister company.
After four years at VU/NTI, I was let go due to financial issues. During this time, freelance work became crucial, helping to fill the employment gap. I soon found a job with Lockheed Martin as a Multi-Function Information Systems Analyst Associate/Embedded Software Engineer, although my role was as really just a Web Designer/Developer.
After 13 years at Lockheed Martin, I moved on to Grey Matters Defense Solutions, a smaller company where I engage in graphic design and web/software development. This role allows me to combine my passion for creativity with my technical skills, and I’m enjoying every moment.
Now, I am excited to bring my extensive experience and versatile skill set to new projects. I am ready to deliver high-quality, creative solutions tailored to your needs.
Let’s collaborate and bring your vision to life!