• EDUCATION

    The Cleveland Institute of Art — BFA , 2005

    EXPERIENCE

    The Mini Microcinema — Assistant Director — Cincinnati — 2014 - 2020

    Assisted in the general administration and operations of a small non-profit cinema space

    Responsible for membership drives and retention, volunteer coordination, film programming, and over 400 screenings

    Helped oversee and develop grants, long term strategic planning, assets

    Managed Social Media and Website content, engagement, analytics and fundraising

    ArtWorks — Project Manager, Creative Development — Cincinnati — 2014 - 2017

    Worked with senior ArtWorks staff to research and develop budgets, timelines, and plans

    Oversaw and implemented large public art projects and programs throughout the region

    Served as the primary point person for artists, community partners, city administrators, and vendors

    Led meetings with stakeholders to guide productive discussion, planning, and resource coordination

    Managed internal workflow to ensure resources and content were delivered according to project needs and timelines

    Administered, tracked, and reported outcomes, measures

    Recruited, hired, and oversaw artists, ensuring they deliver high-quality work on time and on budget

    ArtWorks Apprentice Program — Project Manager — Cincinnati — 2014

    Designed and executed a 40 page activity and coloring book for children

    Directed concept and character design, storyline, and primary illustrations

    Created coursework and led a small team of youth apprentices to completion of the project

    Roll & Hill — Shipping, Logistics and Warehouse Manager — New York, NY — 2012 - 2014

    Responsible for a six figure shipping schedule annually to domestic and international markets

    Worked directly with buyers and different departments, while managing a small staff

    Responsible for purchasing, inventory, maintaining standards of quality for an exacting clientele

    Developed custom systems to package, catalog and store all inventory in an efficient 3,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

    Roll & Hill is a design-minded furniture and lighting company based in Brooklyn, NY. Roll & Hill collaborates with some of the most exciting independent designers working today to create a collection of exceptional furnishings.

    The Deconstructive Theater Project, New York, NY 2013 - 2014

    Principal developer of a multimedia installation and theatrical performance collective

    Oversaw storyline development, staging logistics

    Directed principal photography

    Peter Van Hyning Studios — Freelance Artist — 2005 – Present

    Create paintings, drawings, and illustrations for private and public clients

    Create work that is accessible to a wide variety of audiences

    Create work that is unique, intelligent, communicative, and visually engaging

    Greencard Pictures — Animator, Illustrator — New York, NY — 2010 - 2011

    Illustrated and animated a series of unique animated shorts for a web based series “ The Misguided Guided to the Origin of Everything”

    Writer, and character voice over for the various shorts

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    Cartoon Network — Art Department — New York, NY — 2008

    Primary Assistant to Production Designer, Art Director and Prop Master for “Delocated” season one

    Responsible for set decoration, illustration, graphics, and unique prop building

    Chandelier Creative — Assistant Production Designer — New York, NY — 2011

    Assisted in the design and installation of innovative window displays to complement the merchandising strategy, exemplify the brand for Club Monaco, a major fashion retailer

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    IFC “Food Party” TV Series — Creative Development — New York, NY — 2007 - 2009

    Writer, Illustrator, Set Designer, Prop Fabricator, Actor, Puppeteer, and principal developer of the 26 episode series

    Performed over 30 different characters - live, voice over, and puppeteer

    IFC - Food Party

    AIGA — Design Archivist — New York, NY — 2007 - 2008

    Cataloged and archived AIGA’s online archive of over 30,000 examples of design

    Managed and assisted in development of cataloging codes and data management system

    Handled sensitive archival materials and primary documents

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    PERFORMANCE WORK

    2022 ArtSkewl Podcast , Cincinnati, OH

    2014 The Deconstructive Theater Project, New York, NY

    2013 Night Sky, voice over, short film by Alison O’Daniel, LA

    2012 Labyrinth Theater Ensemble Workshop, NY

    2012 The Fuzz, voice over, feature film, Greencard Pictures, NY

    2011 The Misguided Guide to the Origins of Everything, voice over, Greencard Pic., NY

    2010 Open House, lead actor, short film by Nick Paley, NY

    2009 Balloon Dinner, supporting actor, IFC House, SXSW, Austin, TX

    2007-2010 Food Party , supporting actor, puppeteer, IFC network, NY

    2007 Deitch Art Parade, puppeteer, Deitch Projects Gallery, NY

    WRITING

    2014 ArtWorks Cincinnati, The Cincinnatus SuperHero Activity Book, Book

    2011 Greencard Pictures, The Misguided Guide to the Origin of Everything, Animated Series

    2010 IFC Network, Food Party, television series