I am an endless creator. I’m a writer, designer, artist, photographer, and sculptor who continually learns new skills to add to my creative toolbox.

I am also, and maybe most importantly, a wonderfully weird individual. 

Not everyone would be quick to admit they are weird. A lot would shy away, but I embrace it because it not only makes me who I am but allows me not to get too rigid or set in my ways, and in a creative field, there is nothing better.

I was never one to follow traditions. While most middle schoolers were joining sports teams or hanging out, I would fill my time in sales booths for my father’s archery sponsors, selling equipment that I would never use (the archery bug didn’t take hold of me, but the selling bug did). From that time, I learned that one technique didn’t work for every sale. Each person has their own unique look at the world, and I shouldn’t close myself off to that, and instead learn as much about other people as possible.

This weirdness continued when I decided to buck a “safe” job and go to school for video production. That’s how I ended up at the University at Buffalo (where I earned a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Media Studies). There, I fell under the advisement of a teacher who had broken grounds in video art (and also introduced Lou Reed to John Cale, which, to an audiophile, held almost more importance). He fueled my weirdness.

I brought his teachings and my previous experience in sales with me when I took a position at the Baltimore video production company, Tonal Vision. My boss (one of the first women to break the glass ceiling at Proctor & Gamble) encouraged me to think outside of the box. She would say, “Frank, I’m great at business, but I’m not great at being creative. That’s why I hired you.” Her business sense and my creative thinking brought in clients bigger than a small production company usually would have. I embraced learning from each and every job we took (and I still look back on those teachings). 

In the time between writing and directing commercials, music videos, and web series, I started working more and more on graphic and web design. I took a chance and returned to school in my 30s to get another degree in Fine Arts. That’s how I found myself at the Community College of Baltimore County (one of only two NASAD accredited colleges in Maryland). I again got lucky with great teachers who saw my creativity and pushed me further. I graduated with a 4.0 and decided it was time to move back to Upstate New York to be closer to my aging family. 

With a heavy heart, I left my position as the Creative Director of the production company and took on the role of Web Designer at Davin Healthcare, a family of healthcare companies near my hometown. I brought my years of experience with me and quickly expanded beyond web design. I took on the role of Creative Design and Communications Specialist. My co-workers knew of my unique perspective, and they often came to me when they hit a wall and needed a second opinion. Almost every other day, I received a Slack message or an email saying, “Tell me why this design isn’t working.” In my position, I easily worked with logical programmers, creative marketers, a legal-minded vice president, and a big-thinking CEO. I could easily adapt my approach to each different co-worker, a skill that traced back to selling archery equipment in middle school.

In my continued pursuit of growth and learning, I left Davin Healthcare in 2017 to join Metwork, a startup focusing on the legal industry. During my time as Senior Content Marketing Manager at Metwork, I brought my diverse skillset and unique perspective to the table, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s content marketing strategy. In this position, I was responsible for maintaining the company’s websites on WordPress and HubSpot, ensuring seamless user experiences while adhering to branding standards. Additionally, I curated and created engaging content across various platforms, including blogs, social media, digital ads, and print collateral, successfully driving growth and engagement.

My strong ability to collaborate and lead teams contributed to the company’s success in the legal tech space during its early stages. Through agile workflows and effective project management, I directed internal teams and contractors to meet strategic goals, strengthening Metwork’s position in the industry. This valuable experience at Metwork allowed me to further refine my marketing and leadership skills, fostering a creative and results-driven approach that continues to serve me well in my professional journey.

My unique perspective is why I embrace my weirdness. I’ve run complicated film shoots as well as completed projects independently. I feel comfortable with the logic of coding websites and the creativity of listening to a song and creating a music video. I have a lot of knowledge in the creative field, but I also know that I don’t know everything and that I can always learn more (and always try to learn more). 

Mostly, I believe in designing and creating for the future. We should look forward, not behind. I believe in offering accessible options and bringing everyone to the table. 

I’m not a conventional person, but I’ve lived long enough to know that it is a strength, not a weakness. I embrace being weird, as I think everyone should.

Accomplishments & Awards

• 2025 Two novels slated for publication with Inked In Gray Press

• 2024 HUB ART & DESIGN (Gallery) Sculptural Exhibition (2024)

• 2022 Short Story “The Soul of a Bat” published in Autumn Nights Charity Anthologies 4

• 2021 Short story, “Deathbed Confessions Aren’t Beholden to NDAs” published in Autumn Nights Charity Anthologies 3

• 2016 Photography published in Fell’s Point (Images of Modern America) by Arcadia Press

• 2016 Outstanding Achievement in Sculpture & Student Leadership – Community College of Baltimore County

• 2015 Poetry published in Fine Print Literary Magazine

• 2015 Television, Internet, & Video Association of DC, Inc (TIVA) Peer Award: Silver in Commercial: $10k & Under

• 2014 TIVA Peer Award: Gold in Video Editing

• 2014 TIVA Peer Award: Bronze in Production

• 2014 TIVA Peer Award: Bronze in Entertainment – Non-Fiction: Under $25k