I spent the first 18 years of my life in Hawaii. After studying at the University of Hawaii, my passion for photography—and a scholarship—led me to the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. In addition to a rigorous photography curriculum I studied print and web design, and developed both a graphic design and photography portfolio.
Upon graduation I relocated to Northern Virginia to begin my career. Intrigued with the possibilities of the Internet, I found a position working for a local marketing firm, which enabled me to work on a wide array of print and web projects. Soon after I took a position with a dot-com startup, designing ecommerce websites such as weightwatchers.com. In 2000 I was hired as a senior multimedia specialist at George Washington University and led and designed projects for many different departments within the institution.
Two years later I relocated to Baltimore to work for Apple Computer. I worked as a technician diagnosing hardware and software problems but was promoted to 'creative.' My primary responsibilities were to teach, inspire and advise clients on how to use their hardware and software to design for print and the web. In addition I developed and taught seminars on design topics.
In my current position as Director of New Media at Media Two, I create online presences for a variety of print publications.
While many professionals specialize in aesthetic or technical disciplines, I stand out by excelling in both. Combining my background in fine art and design with solid problem-solving and technical skills, I bring a unique perspective to new media.