I am a graphic designer, motion graphics artist, and educator based in the Western New York area. My practice involves merging digital media, fine art, and critical explorations of mental health and contemporary culture. As a an instructor, I prioritize inclusive teaching, guiding students in connecting foundational visual principles to innovative digital practices.
EDUCATION
2023 – 2025: Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art with focus in Motion Graphics at University at Buffalo
2020 – 2022: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Buffalo State College – Cum Laude
2018 – 2020: Erie Community College – Fine Arts Major
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2026-Present: Adjunct Professor — SUNY University at Buffalo
Instructor
Leveraged expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe CC.
Created interactive lessons for hands on student learning and participation.
Fostered creative expression and technical proficiency among students.
Leveraged expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe CC.
Created interactive lessons for hands on student learning and participation.
Fostered creative expression and technical proficiency among students.
2025-Present: Assistant Professor, Adjunct – SUNY Erie
Instructor
Encouraged creative risk-taking and experimentation through a variety of media and approaches.
Designed and delivered lessons on observational drawing, line, value, perspective, and more.
Taught foundational drawing skills to undergraduate students in a studio-based classroom setting.
Encouraged creative risk-taking and experimentation through a variety of media and approaches.
Designed and delivered lessons on observational drawing, line, value, perspective, and more.
Taught foundational drawing skills to undergraduate students in a studio-based classroom setting.
2023-2025: Instructor of Record – SUNY University at Buffalo
Instructor of record for Introduction to Digital Art class for three semesters.
Leveraged expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe CC and P5.JS Coding.
Foster creative expression and technical proficiency among students.
Leveraged expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe CC and P5.JS Coding.
Foster creative expression and technical proficiency among students.
Instructor of record for Time Based Concepts class for one semester.
Lectured on Time Based artists and emerging media
Guided students through projects and software such as Adobe CC and Blender 3D.
Provided one on one assistance to students outside of class time.
Lectured on Time Based artists and emerging media
Guided students through projects and software such as Adobe CC and Blender 3D.
Provided one on one assistance to students outside of class time.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2025: Studio Assistant Research Foundation
Conducted research related to 3D modeling and 3D printing techniques
Assembled and modified small scale 3D printed sculptures
Assembled and modified small scale 3D printed sculptures
2023-2025: Print Shop Assistant
Maintained large format print equipment.
Worked with variety of large format printers such as Canon and Epson.
Worked with variety of large format printers such as Canon and Epson.
2023-2025 Graphic Design Art and Technology Lab Assistant
Maintained and documented and fabrication machines.
3D Printing, laser cutting/etching and UV printing.
Assisted undergraduate students with fabrication processes.
Instructed workshops regarding fabrications processes and 3D LIDAR scanning.
3D Printing, laser cutting/etching and UV printing.
Assisted undergraduate students with fabrication processes.
Instructed workshops regarding fabrications processes and 3D LIDAR scanning.
INDUSTRY EXPIERENCE
2023: Freelance Graphic Designer – Trellis Marketing
Created graphics for advertising campaigns and social media platforms.
Created graphics for advertising campaigns and social media platforms.
2022: Marketing Specialist Intern – Watson Bowman Acme
Created graphics and motion graphics for advertising campaigns for the museum and events.
Created graphics and motion graphics for advertising campaigns for the museum and events.
2022: Intern – Burchfield Penny Art Center
Created graphics and motion graphics for advertising campaigns for the museum and events.
Created graphics and motion graphics for advertising campaigns for the museum and events.
2021 – 2022: Social Media Coordinator – Buffalo State College Visual Arts Board – Manages posts, creates graphics and interacts with online community for the organization.
2008 – 2016: Social Media Coordinator – Western New York Garden Railway Society – Managed and maintained club website, social media accounts. Designed new club logo and spearheaded club rebranding effort.
AWARDS
SUNY Art of Research Competition Finalist 2025
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Scholarship 2025
SUNY Art of Research Competition Finalist 2024
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Scholarship 2023
AAF Buffalo Silver Addy Award- Animation 2022
Buffalo State Honors Convocation 2022
SUNY Dean’s Creative Associates Award 2022
Buffalo State University 12 Hours of Service Learning 2022
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Scholarship 2025
SUNY Art of Research Competition Finalist 2024
Frances R. and Louis B. Morrison Scholarship 2023
AAF Buffalo Silver Addy Award- Animation 2022
Buffalo State Honors Convocation 2022
SUNY Dean’s Creative Associates Award 2022
Buffalo State University 12 Hours of Service Learning 2022
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity and Apple Creator Studio.
Video editing and composting in Apple Pro Apps.
3D Rendering, Animation and 3D Printing such as Blender, Unity Game Engine and Prusa Printers.
Advanced knowledge in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
Projection Mapping and Visual Programming – Isadora and Max MSP.
Programming: CSS, HTML, P5.JS.
Expert MacOS and Windows knowledge base.
Video editing and composting in Apple Pro Apps.
3D Rendering, Animation and 3D Printing such as Blender, Unity Game Engine and Prusa Printers.
Advanced knowledge in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
Projection Mapping and Visual Programming – Isadora and Max MSP.
Programming: CSS, HTML, P5.JS.
Expert MacOS and Windows knowledge base.
EXHIBITIONS
2025 Serotonin Syndrome
MFA Thesis Solo Exhibition
The Crucible Art Collective, Buffalo, NY
2025 Black Box Theater Live
Group Media Performance
University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY
2024 Media Study Live
Group Media Performance
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, Buffalo, NY
2024 Paralysis
Solo Exhibition
UB Center for the Arts Project Space, Buffalo, NY
2024 Art in The Open
UB Center for the Arts Project Space, Buffalo, NY
2024 Symbosis
Group Exhibition
CEPA Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2024 Fresh
Group Exhibition
Pineapple Company, Buffalo, NY
2024 Placeholder – MFA Group Show – UB Art Galleries
UB Art Galleries, Buffalo, NY
2023 Art in The Open
UB Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY
2023 Incoming MFA Showcase
Group Exhibition
UB Center for the Arts Project Space
2022 We’re Back
Group Exhibition
Czurles-Nelson Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2022 Hypersomnia
BFA Thesis Solo Exhibition
Revolution Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2021 VAB Exhibition
Group Exhibition
Bacon Gallery, Buffalo, NY