Experience
2015 - Present
MOTION GRAPHICS
DESIGNER & VIDEO EDITOR
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego, CA
I lead multi-disciplinary teams in the creation of video content for a diverse group of internal and external clients.
I work with top agencies and studios on a wide-range of creative projects while maintaining brand standards and delivering a message of world-class wildlife conservation.
2014 - 2015
MOTION GRAPHICS
DESIGNER
CBS Television
Denver, CO
Graphics and animation production for nightly newscasts.
Led branded series projects and in-house production of social media and commercial content.
2011 - 2014
GRAPHIC ARTIST
& VizRT DEVELOPER.
KDVR FOX31 News
Denver, CO
Graphics and animation production for nightly newscasts, series branding, online content and on-air commercials.
Served as VizRT developer — creating and maintaining realtime graphics templates for live playout.
2008 - 2011
GRAPHIC ARTIST
KFOR NBC4 News
Denver, CO
Morning show graphics and series animations.
Web and print design.
2007 - 2008
OWNER/OPERATOR
Pettijohn Construction
Tulsa, OK
I operated my father's construction company while he focused on medical treatment.
Managed a 12-person crew of carpenters, electricians and plumbers on a hot water system upgrade for an apartment complex.
I split the crew into two teams and had weekly rewards for speed and quality.
We completed the project on schedule and under budget.
Education
2004-2008
The University of
Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts
Edmond, OK
Degree in Advertising, minor in design.
Cartoonist & Advertising Designer, 2007
The Vista, Collegiate Newspaper.
Multimedia Design Intern, 2006
The Daily Oklahoman
Marketing Intern, 2005
Express Sports Marketing