September 2013
Sports Photographer, Northwest Catholic High School & Connecticut Universities.
August 2016
Co-founder, Painted Legacy Productions, later shortened to Legacy Productions.

Legacy Productions is a creative media publishing company that works with marketing agencies and other artists to design and develop websites and create Web3 digital assets.

legacy

noun

[leg-uh-see]
anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.

Legacy Productions logo

Legacy Productions has partnered with renowned brands such as the Olympics, Duffy's Shakes and Supplements, Karas Co., the United States Navy, the National Football League, and Nike.

June 2016
Advocate & Graphic Designer, Epilepsy Foundation
December 2017
Marketing Graphic Designer, Joe Moravsky

Worked remotely to connect breadcrumbs and created a new UI design for a website while optimizing for search and keywords.

December 2018
Graphic Assistant, Success In Your City (TV Series)

“James is one of the most creative individuals I know. He thinks outside the box and creates things for you that are way beyond anything you can imagine. James designed the graphics for our promotional material for our TV Show Success in Your City, and he really made it come to life. He also added supplementary touches I didn't even think of. I highly suggest working with James”

Brandon T. Adams, Emmy® Award-Winning Producer

May 2019
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Paier College of Art, Inc.

In addition to graduating Cum Laude, recognized with The Frank Golino Memorial Award, presented to the most promising student in Graphic Design.

Study Abroad, Central Connecticut State University — Ireland & England, May 2016 - June 2016

January 2021
Apple Inc.'s logo in white.
Creative Designer (CE), Apple Inc.

• Worked as a creative designer with the Worldwide Field Success and Enablement team, supporting Channel Strategy and Operations, for five months during my career experience.
• Responsibilities included team rebranding and coordinating photographs and illustrations while following Apple's brand guidelines for an internal platform.

September 2021
Journalist, Linq Magazine

• Composed accurate, well-researched articles and exclusive interviews for Linq Magazine.
• Communicated with the editor-in-chief on new story ideas, ensuring alignment with the readers’ interests.
• Focused on the music business, digital art, marketing strategies, and blockchain technology.

August 2022
State of Connecticut's 2024 logo in white
Communications, State of Connecticut

Content Creation and Messaging:
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create professional and attention-grabbing graphics and videos.
• Filmed press conferences and events with specialized equipment.
• Photographed the governor, commissioners, dignitaries, and others at events or as needed for content.


Digital Strategy and Management:
• Collaborated with team members and other departments to ensure digital projects were completed effectively and efficiently.
• Responded to breaking news and supported crisis communications as necessary.

October 2022
Associate Member, The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS)

• Collaborate with diverse council members from leading industries in television and film to review submissions for the Webby Awards, the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.

May 2023
Judge, The Telly Awards Judging Council

Collaborate with diverse council members from leading industries, from television and movies, to review submissions for the Telly Council awards.

August 2023
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Adjunct Professor, University of New Haven

• Teach two sections of Applications of Graphic Design, where students develop visual communication skills using Adobe Creative Cloud on four project-based assignments.
• Classwork includes demonstrations by the instructor, critiques, and discussions to help build creativity and communication skills.

Today
Continuing to collaborate with companies and brands worldwide, please feel free to contact me if you think I can assist!

You've heard my story, it's now time for the world to hear yours.

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