EMPLOYMENT
Gyst Design
:: Partner & ECD (08/2017-present)
Individually founded a branding agency specializing in comprehensive brand identities, packaging design systems, advertising, and website design. Develop identity packages and various deliverables ranging from designing innovative packaging design for a family-owned startups to creating activations and guerrilla marketing for global tech and media brands.
Creative Riff
:: Senior Art Director [Freelance] (2021-present)
Created award-winning event activation brands and experiences across clients like Disney+, Amazon Studios, San Diego ComicCon, State Farm, Frito-Lays, BravoCon, and more.
Mirrored Media
:: Senior Art Director [Freelance] (2023-present)
Created event activation brands and experiences across clients like TikTok, Disney, PINK by VS, Hello Sunshine, Bose, and Caruso’s tree lighting at the Grove.
ARMS & ANCHORS
:: Partner / Co-founder/ CCO (08/2014-05/2017)
Founded a creative design agency focused in branding and identity and digital experiences from website, UI, UX, to immersive media. We've done video games, board games, e-commerce website, apps, motion media, packaging design - anywhere from global corporation behemoths to frisky startups.
H SAGA
:: Senior Art Director (01/2014-present)
Managed design and creative deep dives for branding and packaging for a variety of accounts, ranging from cosmetics, to spirits, to high-end fashion.
RANDA ACCESSORIES
:: Senior Designer (07/2013-12/2014)
Created logos and brand identity systems for midrange to upscale men’s accessory companies. Innovated packaging concepts, functionality, systems, and designs.
SPOTCO
:: Freelance Graphic Designer (07/2013-12/2014)
Developed key artwork for on and off Broadway plays and musicals. Worked in a team environment, bouncing ideas off one another, as well as executing our own ideas, to reach a beautiful solution system.
PARHAM SANTANA
:: Freelance Graphic Designer (05/2013-12/2014)
Produced branding collateral and packaging on both small and large client accounts. Established brand identity guideline manuals for production.
DEAD AS WE KNOW IT
:: Graphic Designer (12/2012-07/2013)
Designed collateral for brand identity and marketing for various liquor companies. Worked in print and digital ad space, websites and apps, POS systems, books, press kits, and conceptual marketing strategies.
INKED MAGAZINE
:: Graphic Designer (05/2011-01/2013)
Started as an intern, hired on professionally. Worked on main layout spreads, supporting content, invitations, advertisements, website content, B2B solutions and individually created a social app for web and mobile.
EDUCATION
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
:: BFA Graphic Design 2012
4 year Portfolio/Academic Scholarship
Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List x10
Worked full time throughout
ACCOLADES
2025
ADWEEK - Abbott Elementary A.V.A.fest – Best Experiential Activation by an Entertainment Brand
EX Awards - Abbott Elementary A.V.A.fest – SILVER for Best Fan Convention or Expo Experience
2024
Event Marketer Experience Design Awards - Abbott Elementary A.V.A.fest – GOLD for Best Outdoor Environment
Lux Life Magazine - Style & Apparel Winner for Leading Brand Identity Systems Innovator – USA &
Excellence Award for Logo & Packaging Creation Services – USA
2023
The Dieline Awards - Finalist for Sustainable Packaging System (Day Rate Beauty) & Featured Article
EX Awards - Abbott Elementary at SDCC - SILVER for Best Outdoor Activation
2016
Raised over $1.3 million through Kickstarter on System Shock
2015
Launched Arms & Anchors
2014
Visual Consulting for Mobilize Art
Design Advisor for WiseWords
Featured Artist and 6 published works in "Top Graphic Design Series 3"
Launched Ryan Seacrest Distinction
2013
Featured work in Applied Arts Magazine and Promotion Design
Published article in Skin Art Magazine
2012
Launched functional app for Inked Magazine
Applied Arts Design Winner
SCAD Secession Bronze Award + Finalists (4 pieces)
Featured twice in Choi’s Gallery packaging magazine
Featured on Inspirationi
SPACE graphic design exhibition (2 pieces)
Featured on Student Show via Behance
Illustration partnership with Litographs
ADDY Regional Silver Award
2011
SCADDY Gold Award
SCADDY Finalist
SKILLS
Master status in Adobe CC and below, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, and Dreamweaver.
Enjoys being hands-on and has much experience print making, screen printing, offset and digital printing.
Dabbles in motion media, After Effects, photography, photo editing, copy writing, and illustration.
Knowledgeable in CSS3, HTML5, Javascript, and jQuery.
Proficient on both Mac and Windows OS.
Can work on iWork and the MS Suite programs... If I have to.
Tends to be drolly sarcastic, fairly witty, and highly motivated.
CLIENT LIST
FASHIOn
Ryan Seacrest Distinction
Prada
Kenneth Cole New York
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Vince Camuto
Sam Edelman
Noah Waxman
Eddie Bauer
BAIT Shoes
Haute Hippie
Geoffrey Beene
Croft & Barrow
Chaps
Ventura
Tommy Hilfiger
JCPenney
Maidenform
Aviva Winter
Beval Saddlery
SPIRITS & CONSUMABLES
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
Honest Tea
1800 Tequila
Lola Belle Cherry Rum
Three Olives Vodka
Boodles Gin
Dobel Tequila
Jose Cuervo
Tin Cup Whiskey
Zarco Tequila
Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch
The Hershey’s Company
Pangea Water
Hubert's Lemonade
ECOMMERCE
Dude Shopping
Classy Joints
ArtisWall
Litographs
TECHNOLOGY & GAMING
Intel
Havok
Otis Elevators
Nightdive Studios
NSI
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Inked Magazine
Turner Classic Movies
Skin Art Magazine
NOT FOR PROFIT
Miss Universe
PBS Kids
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