Tom's of Maine: Print
This was my ad school work that won the "Best Art Direction" and "Best in Show" in the infamous quarterly Creative Circus Student Show. I won some cash and spent it all on interview clothes and new sneakers.
GAP International: Print
Gap International is a global management consulting company that partners with executives to produce growth in organizations through performance. Problem: they needed a print campaign to break through the usual humdrum of industry publications. Solution: A humorous and truthful message that introduced this gateway product to key readers.
Bumblebee Tuna: Print
Vivitar: Video
Vivitar launched their first underwater digital camera, the ViviCam 8400 at London's newest entertainment district, The O2 in 2007. Vivitar suggested Londoners "Go Below H2O" through three :10 videos I produced, which aired on site during the grand opening of the venue.
PONY: Print
Sally's Seafood on the Water: Print
Free parking, drink specials, fresh sushi and chic waterfront dining on San Diego harbor. What else do you need to make a restaurant? ...Oh, that's right, patrons. Sally's requested ideas that would get their dormant reservations line ringing. After recommending minor interior tweaks, a menu reinvention and events promotion, we devised these print ads to kickstart the makeover.
Books for Dummies: Print
OLEVIA HD TV: Print
FROM THE VAULT: When I was "Talent"
Think back to those "Must See Thursdays" of days gone by... You might have noticed a handsome young lad sandwiched inbetween your favorite "Friends," "Melrose Place," or "Veronica's Closet" episodes and wondered "Who is that guy?" That may very well be the question that continues to keep you up at night. (Sometimes I wonder the same thing). Look no further – I give you my FIRST and LAST adventures in front of the camera.
On Television...
In Photography...
I'm sure you can find more shots of me like this on some old Las Vegas stock photo collection CD lost in the bottom of a drawer.
FROM THE VAULT: The coveted Green River 1978 Star Christmas Coloring Contest 1st Place Award
This is the first dollar bill I earned. I wonder how much it would have grown if I'd invested it back then? Hmmmm....
THAT TIME I WAS ON THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW
Just one of those random Monday mornings, ended up "sounding off" with Wendy Williams, live on air.
THAT TIME I WAS INTERVIEWED ON THE STREET BY NPR ABOUT CHAKA KHAN
GOTHAM VOLLEYBALL: Social Media
The mission of Gotham Volleyball is to improve the quality of life for GLBTQ individuals by building community through the sport of volleyball in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Social Media is a huge component in keeping the league informed and motivated on and off the court. As a volunteer, I helped create a system of graphic messages for use on all social platforms for various purposes.
GOTHAM VOLLEYBALL: Coming Out Project
I’ve had the privilege of working on The Coming Out Project with Gotham Volleyball. Providing a platform for all members to share their personal coming out stories during the weeks leading up to National Coming Out Day, we’ve created a living exhibit that continues to grow and evolve every year. An annual story exhibition and video series brings members together in celebration and encourages others to experience the freedom of coming out.
VIDEO: Personal Stories
Several members shared their stories in a video series, giving them an opportunity to encourage and inspire their peers and those who haven't yet made the choice to break out of the closet.
DISPLAY: Gay History Timeline
To put the struggle in perspective, we created a timeline to illustrate the leaps and bounds LGBTQ people have made in recent decades and the torchbearers who came before.
LIVING EXHIBITION
In the weeks leading up, every member was encouraged to fill out a simple card to share the details of their coming out story. All cards were displayed in the halls outside the high school gym where the league plays weekly. The display became a living exhibition that told each member's story, individually and as members of a greater community. To further detail the coming out stories of the Gotham Volleyball community at large, card data was visualized into an infographic – detailing what year the participants came out and at what age. The exhibition and data expands annually.
AND NOW FOR A COOKIE BREAK...
Rocky’s CRUNCHY chocolate chip cookies with a sea salt dust
always loved @tatesbakeshop, but after perfecting this recipe, i totally love these more ;-)
INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Ground sea salt
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
INSTRUCTIONS
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Let mixer run on lowest speed until dough becomes a light brown color.
Chill the dough in your refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
Drop by rounded spoon (regular-size, from your silverware) onto ungreased baking sheets.
Pour adequate amount of ground sea salt on a saucer, roll top half cookie dough ball in salt and place on baking sheet with salt side up. BAKE 13-14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Then enjoy to your heart's content!