about-me

About Me

Brief Bio.

I design user experiences and moments that connect brands with users.

Imported from Detroit with more than 17 years of digital experience creation, digital strategy, brand communication, creative direction, and storytelling.  I currently work for iHeartMedia creating new ways for broadcast radio to merge with the ever-growing digital audience through Digital Media.

In addition to my nine to five, I also am the co-owner of a Detroit based Digital Agency called “The Default Network” which serves as a hub for all of my product ideas including apps, websites and more.

More About Me | Resume and Skills

Check out my “More About Me” page for an in depth look into my many passions and studies surrounding Digital Media.  From studying Architecture to Viral Marketing Campaigns.

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Latest Blogs | Travel, Studies, And More.

I decided to start a blog to capture my latest adventures in my quest to full fill my wanderlust and share my latest thoughts on the changing daily industry of Digital.  Check it out!

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wanderlust

Wanderlust

THE WORLD IS A BOOK AND THOSE WHO DO NOT TRAVEL READ ONLY ONE PAGE

St. Augustine

Latest Travels

my-work

My Work

Check out some of my latest work

• All
• Content
• Animation
• Graphics
• Other
• Web Sites

Pauly Shore in Studio with Mojo In The Morning

Content

Ellie Goulding in Fresh 100.3 Studios singing Lights Live

Content

Platos Closet with Shannon from Mojo In The Morning

Animation, Content

Tiny Tempah In Studio

Content

Gas Giveaway with Channel 955

Content

What Not To Do With Fireworks with Mojo In the Morning

Content

Detroit Zoo with Jay Towers In The Morning

Content

Matt Nathanson in Studio with Fresh

Content

Castleman Eye Center – Emily Murphy Channel 955

Content, Graphics

The Default Network

Graphics, Other, Web Sites

Old – Music Video – Cheezy

Animation, Content

Clear Channel Detroit – Intro “Office” Style

Animation, Content

WNIC – Monster Mash Video

Animation, Content, Graphics

Winning Stevie Award in NYC

Other

Server Room Virtual Tour Concept

Animation, Content

City Walk – After Effects Project

Animation, Content, Graphics

skills

Skills

If Digital Is A Weapon, Then I Have A Black Belt

	DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER– iHeartMedia – Orlando Duties include digital traffic generation, social media management, creative direction, digital strategy, email marketing strategy, creating relationships with key bloggers, digital marketing strategy, creative direction, web development and digital sales consulting. iHeartRadio Stations including XL 106.7, Magic 107.7, 104.5 The Beat and more. 2016 | iHeartRadio Personality Blog Page Ranked #15 Nationwide with over 1.5 Million Unique Visitors 2015 | iHeartRadio Personality Blog Page Ranked #32 Nationwide with over 1.3 Million Unique Visitors Expanded the iHeartmedia Orlando cluster reach from 300,000 UMVs to 850,000 UMVs in 3 years.
	CREATIVE DIRECTOR – The Default Network– Detroit I am the co-owner of a small Detroit based branding firm that handles Website Development, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Consulting, Creative Direction, Search Engine Optimization, Photography, Video Production and more!
	INTERACTIVE PRODUCER – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment – Detroit Duties as Assistant Digital Program Manager include creating unique ways to generate new traffic to the website(s), social engagement planning, project management, creative direction and digital sales consulting. Responsible for managing social media audiences over 800,000 + Digital Marketing Sales and Strategy for two of the largest markets in America.
	CREATIVE / SEM MANAGER – Awecom Technologies – Detroit Creative Branding – Web Design – Social Media – Web Development – SEO – PPC Management

contact-me

Contact Me

Drop me a line!

Drop me a line.

Let’s connect over email, drink coffee, listen to movie scores and send emojis to one another.

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