About Me

Current: UX / Web Technologist Team Lead, EIS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Nonprofit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry

July 2011 – Present (7 months) 6500 wishire blvd

Team lead, project manager for the Cedars-Sinai UX web team, which is responsible for all Cedars-Sinai web sites and a vast portfolio of custom developed web applications.

Accomplishments:
- Led the successful effort to introduce the latest web 2.0 trends
- Managing the Internet and Intranet redesign projects
- Managing the implementation of four Cedars-Sinai microsites and a Mobile site
- Managing and Implementing a new additional hospital-wide digital signage system, integrated with multiple content sources
- Introduced and managing the User Experience concept across all web applications
- Introduced and implementing a Cedars-Sinai wide video hosting and delivery system
- Leading the effort to bring Marketing and IT together for greater brand awareness across multiple departments

---

Studio Director / Web Developer
Jadi Communications

Partnership; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

June 2009 – July 2011 (2 years 2 months) Laguna Beach, CA

Jadi Communications is a full-service advertising, marketing and multimedia agency. Specializing in strategic marketing, advertising and multimedia efforts. I understood the importance of building brands, establishing a compelling user experience and developing an emotional connection with constituencies. My goal was to provide a compelling brand strategy that will motivated and resonate with the audience. I facilitated project management communication across the various organizations – along with keeping all departments of Jadi on point. Brought extensive understanding and experience across the entire advertising spectrum.

Jadi’s expertise in marketing communications is unparalleled and includes the branding and design for major clients such as Charter Media, Disney, Silicon Graphics, Sony Pictures, Leiner Health, Costco, CTX Computers, Kawasaki, Gateway, Jackson National Life, DivXNetworks and many more.

Accomplishments:
- Introduced Online Project Collaboration tools
- Built several microsites
- Introduced and managed multiple social channels
- Produced several award winning commercials
- Improved clients user experience
- Successfully released Animal Jam a MMOG for National Geographic
- Successful re-launch of the MemoriaCare Health Systems brand

---

Creative Director / Web Designer / Developer
Personal Business – (Items on this site)

January 2005 – July 2011 (6 years 7 months) Nation Wide
Creative services & continued development of websites

---

Media Director / VP of Technology
Innovate Media Group (Oculu)

Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry

August 2005 – March 2010 (4 years 8 months) Irvine, CA

Innovate Media Group: VP of Operations / Technology / Creative / Media Director / Senior Developer with more than 15 years experience in new media creative services and more than 20 years working with creative video, ranging from hands on videography & cinematography to motion graphics. Specializing in video delivery over the web, new application development & new product creation, web management, 3D animation & graphic design. Was also founder & fbml developer of Vidged Video Gifts for Facebook.

Clients Include: Canon, Napster, Brand Affinity, Accuquote, Capitol Records, Choc, Ditech, Experian, eHarmony, FreeCreditReport, LegalZoom, Nosco, Real Networks, Service Magic, Tandberg, Tickets.com, Nutrisystem, vWise, HP…

Accomplishments:
- successfully Co-Developed the iAds online video content management and delivery system (now Oculu)
- Introduced and managed the online PM solution
- Designed and Developed several websites
- Designed and Developed the Lexipol UX / UI online video solution
- mastered the art of SEO and lead conversions for clients
- Helped make the online video spokesperson an online sensation!
- Created new emerging content rich video banner ads to replace rich media
- Introduced and edited motion graphics as part of the video process
- Founded and Developed “Vidged” a FBML Facebook App that uses pre-produced videos as gifts
- First ever to run a DHTML video on twitter and evite.

---

Founder & Facebook Developer
Vidged Video Gifts

January 2004 – September 2009 (5 years 9 months)

Vidged Video Gifts for facebook. When discovering that facebook sold 30M worth of $1 Cupcake gifts it was time for me to conceive and introduce Vidged Video Gifts. You have been “Vidged” a video gift in the form of being through to you through facebook.

---

3D Animation & Mutimedia Developer Edit
Martin Brinkerhoff & Associates

January 2004 – December 2006 (3 years)

Responsible for all the Concept Design Pre-Production for Major Corporate Events. http://www.mbaproductions.com/

Martin Brinkerhoff & Associates: Creative Pre-Production 3D Multimedia Designer for Martin Brinkerhoff & Associates. I was also responsible for introducing & authoring OfficeFX Technology into MBA’s daily regimen, allowing MBA to combine HD Video Animations and incorporating into Corporate Presentations. As well as being the Creative 3D Video & Event Designer.

Accomplishments:
- Successfully Introduced combined 3D Animation and Multimedia into corporate events
- Successfully Introduced OfficeFX, a 3D Motion Graphics platform for HD PowerPoint Presentations
- Added a whole new level of Creative Direction and Visual Conceptualization to every produciton
- Worked hand in hand with the Great Honda “Asimo”
- Pre-produced in 3D entire cooperate events allowing for greater bid acceptance

---

Creative Director / Animation Designer Edit
Media Island Post

January 2001 – January 2003 (2 years 1 month)

Director & Manager of creative teams including producers, artists, designers & writers.
Was a High Definition Editor & Animation Compositor. Clients include: Disney, WB, MGM & Universal. Designer and Authorer of interactive feature length 2D/3D DVD’s with motion menu screens. Creator of 2D/3D Animations for major film studios & 3D logo treatments for companies. Studio Director and Project Manager.

Accomplishments:
- Improved companies creative capacity and output
- Led a successful re-branding of company
- Improved customer experience
- Designed and Developed multiple websites
- Designed flash animations, 3D & motion graphics
- Led the DVD Spruce authoring business (now-dvd studio pro)

---

Mr. Pillsbury graduated at the top of his class, as well as receiving the Portfolio Par Excellence Award upon graduating at the Art Institute of Colorado with a B.A. in Computer Animation and Multimedia.

He is a 24/7 in-house Brainstorm Facilitator that comes up with numerous creations that can be applied to any product, service or situation while using the latest Technology and Design Techniques.