As a Senior Medical Illustrator, Designer, and Animator with over two decades of experience, I bring a passion for visual storytelling to the medical industry. Known for my gregarious nature and fun, collaborative style, I excel in helping start-up device companies take their instruments to market. From basic prototypes to compelling illustration and animation presentations, I have a proven track record of securing VC funding and achieving FDA approval. A standout achievement includes my award-winning (Adobe After Effects contest) animation for Prolifix Medical's "Helixciser" device, which was pivotal in securing $8 million in seed funding and praised by the CEO. My work has driven marketing success for clients like Abbott, Stryker, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic.
Throughout my career, I've received numerous accolades, including 17 commendation letters from high-profile clients such as the US Army Secretary of Defense for delivering high-quality, time-sensitive presentations. Recognized as one of Adobe's Top 100 digital illustrators, my work was showcased in the Adobe Illustrator 6.0 product CD art gallery. My work has also been featured in every volume of "The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book" by Sharon Steuer. Lastly, I'm an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Illustrator CS6 and participate in pre-release testing for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC 2024.
Beyond my Mac, I recently completed a 9-year stint (2009-2021) on CBS’s Blue Bloods as a SAG-AFTRA actor, portraying Tom Selleck’s NYPD PC "Frank Reagan” Security Detail. What was working with Tom like? He's a perfectionist like me, of course!
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