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My Story and Mission

 

Hello and welcome! I'm a creative professional with a passion for storytelling, animation, and art. Born in Bridgeport, CT, and raised in Shelton, CT, I've always been driven to bring my ideas to life. My inspiration for writing creatively and producing art began at an early age through friends and comic book role models like the great Stan Lee and my love for nostalgia in children's television and animated movies, raised on Disney and Nickelodeon in the early 2000s. Watching my friends draw and learning from them inspired me to become an artist in the future as well.

 

I started out as a team member at Wendy's for 2 years after high school while attending my first college, followed by working part-time as a Food Service Clerk at Big Y for four years, where I honed my skills in teamwork, collaboration/communication, reliability, initiative, and attention to detail – values that have been ingrained in me since elementary school, where I maintained perfect attendance.

 

As a self-published author, I've brought my children's book I Am Orange to life, teaching valuable lessons about culture and diversity to middle-schoolers. With a series in the works, I'm excited to share more stories that inspire and educate. My ultimate goal is to create an animated feature film based on my book, blending my passion for animation and storytelling. The sequel is under construction at this time both literately and illustration-wise, set to release for Christmas time 2026 TBA, with extensive amounts of marketing at play.

 

With a strong educational foundation in Graphic Design from Housatonic Community College (Class of 2022) and a Bachelor of Science degree grad in Computer Animation from Full Sail University in July 2025, I'm equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the industry. During my time at Housatonic, I submitted artwork for the Student Art Show in 2022 in the Burt Chernow Gallery for display, and I was also section 1 article leader of the student magazine Horizons during my fall 2021 semester for the Spring 2022 issue. My writing background, which dates back to my childhood love for fanfiction and creative storytelling, complements my animation and publishing work perfectly.

 

When I'm not working on my craft, I'm still perfecting my craft! I enjoy photography, making music, and filmmaking, both as hobbies and professionally, and I'm highly family-oriented. As I have concluded my educational journey, I am searching for work consistently in the freelance and full-time art sphere, while serving my community, where all my skills in the arts intertwine. Excel and grow is my mindset.