Summary
I co-founded 1933 Spirits in 2009 and developed a portfolio of internationally awarded tequilas which have been on the market since 2011. Since 2017, I have found success leveraging traditional studio art skills in Virtual Reality to rapidly create immersive 3D environments, characters and assets. I would consider myself a jack of all trades and a master at *some*.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- MovieMelvin Smarty
- Year2012
- RoleProp Designer
- CompanySelf Employed
Experience
- Product Manager at 1933 SpiritsBelmont, United States of AmericaMay 2011 - Present
While our core product has been on the market since 2011, I still manage wholesale inquiries, sponsorships, video production, package design and branding assets.
Accomplishments include over a dozen international awards including multiple Double Gold Medals.
When our IP was challenged by a global competitor, I conducted legal research and wrote a defense which nullified their attempt to enforce a cease and desist request.
We have continued to raise over $20,000 a year for non-profits via sponsorship agreements I negotiate and manage.
- Product Designer at 1933 SpiritsBelmont, United States of AmericaJanuary 2009 - April 2010
Turned a few napkins into a few photoshop renderings and eventually delivered the packaging for what today is still one of the only tequilas in the world from the state of Michoacan.
- Creative Consultant at Self-EmployedSF Bay Area, United States of AmericaMay 2007 - Present
Like all artists, I take on projects whenever they come my way. I'm currently really into VR based work flows for concept design and animation.
Accomplishments:
Recently featured on Facebook's 'Road to Tokyo: VR Sculpting Battles'
Winner of NYVR Google Tiltbrush Battle