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Japanese, American, Canadian
Art Director & Graphic Designer

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DETROIT | TORONTO | LOS ANGELES | TOKYO

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The first to graduate in the United States,
I pride myself as a multi-disciplinary designer and art director
with a close relationship to my cultural experience, family and spirituality.

 
My goals are to empower those around me, to work collaboratively,
while raising and driving ideas alongside partners professionally. 

When leading, I encourage individual decision making
whilst setting a high standard of creative ideas to flow naturally.

By working transparently, sharing in-progress work early and often,
creatively coming up with solutions, this is my ultimate goal.

About
HONORING HERITAGE

Quality design traditionally plays a big part in daily life. The aesthetic sensibility and the striving for clarity along with simplicity underpin my multi culture heritage. 

EDUCATION

College For Creative Studies

BFA in Advertising & Design

Minor in Photography

Graduating Class of 2021

Graduated with High Honors

Toronto Film School

Associates Degree

Graduating Class of 2013

AWARDS

D Show, Best of Student 2021 

Young Ones One Show, Merit 2021

National Addy Award Silver 2021

Addy Gold 2021

Addy Silver 2021

Addy Gold 2020

Addy Gold 2019

Addy Gold  Print 2019

Addy Silver Print 2019

CCS Student Ambassador 2019

CCS Minority Scholarship 2019

James R. Ward Scholarship 2020

Matilda Wilson Sholarship 2020

ATHLETICS

4D Hockey

Assistant Coach - U18

North York Rangers (AAA)

Center / Right Wing

EXPERIENCE

Critical Mass - Cupertino
Senior Graphic Designer

2022 - Present

Shinola

Graphic Designer

2021 - 2022

Shinola

Jr. Graphic Designer

2020 - 2021

MRM//McCann
Jr. Art Director 

2019 - 2020

Mt. Melvil

Production Assistant

2015 - 2016 

Hyper Group

Casting Assitant
2014 - 2016 

IW Group - West Hollywood
Creative Intern
2011 - 2016
 
SAG - AFTRA

2006 - 2016 

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