After earning a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, my first job was roofing houses — a humbling experience and an important step in my personal growth. I eventually landed a position as a graphic designer and have spent the past 25+ years developing my skills in print and web design, branding, identity development, art direction, and design strategy. I was the Creative Director for a web development company for several years before starting my own design and branding agency in 2016.
As a designer and brand specialist, I focus on helping businesses be clear, strong, and consistent in their visual communication.
I'm not a native Rhode Islander but I've lived here long enough that I now give directions by where landmarks used to be. My wife, also a RISD grad, and I live in Providence and spend weekends indulging in our passions: yard sales and historical re-enactment as pirates.
The story behind the pirate
My neighbor, who has been a historical reenactor since the 70’s, came over one day and asked, “Hey, do you want to be a pirate?” An unusual question that started my journey to reenacting the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1726). I love being a pirate but had never considered incorporating it into my professional brand.
Being an entrepreneur is an exciting and risky adventure and if I’m telling my clients to be authentic with their brand I should practice what I preach.
Read about my journey to authenticity and how I learned to embrace the pirate.
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Work with a pirate and discover your true brand
You may be asking yourself, “Are there advantages of working with a pirate to develop my branding and marketing?” The answer is, “Absolutely!”