Over a decade ago, I started my own company, which has brought me immense joy. During this time, I collaborated with awesome designers, artists, and industry experts, and their input was incredibly valuable to my success and overall well-being. One cool thing was that I could be creative without the rules of a formal agency.

Recently, we moved to Pittsburgh. The city has been fantastic and has opened up many new opportunities in my personal, social, and career life. But I realized how much I miss the camaraderie and support of working with a team.

Now, I want to find my way back into an industry where I can share my experiences and, in return, keep learning and growing from other talented professionals. This might mean working for a big company or being part of team projects now and then.

Let’s see which way the wind blows.

From a young age, creativity has been my true passion, and I’ve always been drawn to the world of design without any doubt or hesitation. To me, art balances- it is beautiful, and I find myself excelling in it.

Following my college days, I had the incredible opportunity to work at Walt Disney World. Although my role wasn’t related to design, I became a cast member at the Magic Kingdom, stepping into the boots of a cowboy at the Country Bear Jamboree. Working at Disney had a profound impact on me, instilling an unwavering customer-first mentality. The level of efficiency, seamless coordination, and dedication to creating the best guest experiences was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was during my time there that I discovered my second passion: creating truly magical customer experiences.

That spark of magic has stayed with me throughout my personal and professional life for nearly three decades now. My time at Walt Disney World, combined with my design background, solidified my love for everything creative and customer-focused. It’s this deep passion that I bring to every job I’ve ever done and will continue to do in the future. I feel immensely fortunate that I’ve found my purpose in life, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be living it every single day.