Fabricator, puppet designer and Illustrator.I have had over a decade long career in themed entertainment and stop-motion film. I have both lead and been apart of teams that contributed puppets and animatronics to award winning projects around the world. Such notable projects include Pepita from Disney’s Magic Happens Parade and Universal Studios Super Nintendo World.
I also have been illustrating for zines and childrens books since I could hold a pencil. Most recently illustrating Samara's Minichiello's book, "The Secret Magic of Your Heart" through Amazon Publishing in addition to my own self published zines "Sprout" and "Anxiety Gremlin".My most recent adventure took me to Oregon where I have been able to work along side some of the most talented artists and crafts people at renowned animation studio, Laika, for their latest film, "Wildwood".

You can find my full resume Here

Laika's "Wildwood" behind the scenes

For four years I was a part of the Puppet Department at Laika studios for their latest feature "Wildwood". For two years I was in the Hair & Fur ( and feathers) Department doing R&D and puppet fabrication for the "Bird Team" and then after puppet delivery I moved to the production floor for two years as a Puppet Maintenance Generalist repairing and problem solving puppets and shots.

Laika's "Wildwood" behind the scenes

While at Animax Designs I lead the fabrication team on our Pepita puppet build for Disney’s Magic Happens Parade which won the 2021 IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best Atmospheric Street Show Performance. As Lead, I oversaw R&D, fabrication, project coordination, and onsite installation while working closely with other departments to bring the project to completion.

Animatronic Piranha Plants

Also at Animax Designs I was a part of the Piranha Plants project for Universal Studios Super Nintendo World which won the 2022 Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement- Theme Park Land. For the Piranha Plants animatronics, I began as a fabrication technician and progressed to Project Lead, helping lead R&D, fabrication, project coordination, and international onsite installation while collaborating closely with departments.

Art car

For the 2019 Nashville Tomato Arts festival I was awarded a grant. Drawing inspiration from festival art cars and a need to spread whimsy, I designed and built a Tomato themed airship The airship was driven in the parade, then parked for festival goers to have a closer look and discover hidden details. Originally a golf-cart then torn down to the frame, I used CNC routing, metal fabrication, electrical, fabric arts, found objects and help from friends and fellow artists to makes this airship fly.

KONG-2026
In collaboration with armature and finish. I Designed and fabricated the foam and fur of a king kong puppet and trimming the fur for a close finsih.

FLY AWAY HOME-2025

I designed and fabricated a puppet automaton. The puppet was hand carved from bass wood, with the wing armature utilizing laser cut pieces. The feathers were soldered brass with full articulation. The costume was inspired by vintage clothes inherited from my mother.

Fly away home

KRAMPUS-2025

I designed and fabricated a seven foot tall, lightweight, wearable puppet utilizing paper craft and faux fur.

Krampus

EVER AFTER HIGH-PILOT-2013
While interning at Bix Pix I worked on Hair, costume design, and goggle design and fabrication for a children's show pitch.

THE SIMPSONS-EPISODE-2012
While interning with the Chiodo Brothers I sewed and fabricated sweaters for Simpson puppets!

I have worked at several Character shops and Animatronic studios spanning from Los Angeles to Nashville Tennessee where I worked with amazing artists and crafts people to create fantastical characters from world renowned parks and IP. I specialized in R&D, fabrication and finishing to figure out how to make the impossible possible.