It suddenly became clear to me that an online resume and portfolio wasn't enough to distinguish me from the masses of talented and talent-less people. I needed to figure out how to show prospective employers what I am all about in a way that resumes are incapable of doing.

Here's the thing - Resumes are good at stating the tangibles - noting achievements. But what about the intangibles? So much of what makes us who we are lies in the realm of the intangible. My resume might state that I graduated from UMASS Boston with honors, but what does that actually say about me? Does that imply that I'm a smart person? Or a hard worker? The stuff that I think is really helpful in forming an accurate assessment of a prospective employee is inappropriate to put on a resume. Granted, we can and often do list our skills on our resume but that list can't realistically include statements like, "I'm great in social situations" or, "I make a strong first impression with prospective clients."

Here in lies the issue. The personality traits that actually offer employers insight into a candidate's character and whether or not he/she would be a good fit with the Company cannot be conveyed in a traditional resume and portfolio.

So, with that said, let me tell you who I am.

First of all, as you may have guessed - I'm a dad. Seeing as this page is supposed to be about me, I will refrain from waxing poetic about how amazing my daughter Lola is. Instead, I'll just steer you over to the website I created for her - a picture is worth a thousand words... click here.

I am a self-taught musician. I have played guitar since I was 4 years old. I used to get up at the crack of dawn, sit at the top of the stairs by my parents' bedroom and make up songs.

Growing up, I wanted to be the fifth Beatle, but the band had long since broken up and I think the age thing would have been an issue.

I love movies and books, though not at the same time.

I tend to fix up my space - be it a house or an office, or a cubicle. I like to create comfortable spaces.

I love learning new things and evolving in my process as a designer. I am inspired by the creativity and passion of others, whether they are designers, developers or janitors. Wisdom is everywhere.