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Title: Co-Founder, BOOK OF STAMP DAO (BOSDAO) Description: Co-founding BOSDAO, the first-ever Bitcoin stamp DAO, involved building a community-driven organization focused on unlocking new digital ownership possibilities on Bitcoin. In this role, I worked on multiple fronts: • Strategic Development: Developed the framework for BOSDAO’s governance and economic model, allowing users to engage meaningfully with Bitcoin stamps. Focused on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem with clear incentives, staking options, and a rewarding structure. • Cross-Chain Knowledge: Leveraged expertise in blockchain-agnostic development to connect BOSDAO with Bitcoin’s unique environment. I used insights from other chains to design seamless interoperability, allowing Bitcoin to host collectible assets in a fresh, decentralized way. • Decentralized Infrastructure: Set up decentralized storage systems like IPFS to support the DAO’s assets, ensuring secure and long-term access. This infrastructure provides stability for BOSDAO’s stamp economy by creating a tamper-resistant environment for data. • Community Building: Helped establish BOSDAO as a collaborative and welcoming community. Organized partnerships and engagement initiatives to connect with users and amplify BOSDAO’s role in the digital asset space on Bitcoin. • Operational Efficiency: Built automation workflows to handle repetitive tasks, streamlining operations while reducing risks. This emphasis on efficient processes keeps BOSDAO resilient and responsive. • Promotion & Branding: Drove branding, outreach, and educational efforts to build BOSDAO’s reputation. Focused on messaging that highlights our core mission and values to attract long-term supporters and investors. This experience reflects my strengths in DeFi, governance, and decentralized storage, contributing to the growth of Bitcoin-based digital ownership.

Title: Brand Identity Designer, Sanko (Arbitrum Layer 3 Chain) Description: In my role with Sanko, an Arbitrum Layer 3 chain, I helped define and elevate the brand identities of multiple web3 dApps and projects, crafting visuals that resonate within the blockchain space. Key contributions included: • Brand Development for Web3 Projects: Designed and established distinct visual identities for innovative web3 projects on Sanko Chain, including Jenkem, SmooviePhone, SankoBros, Tricycle, FankoTech, Sanko-Pets, and The Goodlums. Each project’s branding was tailored to capture its unique purpose and personality, strengthening its presence within the ecosystem. • Cross-Platform Visual Consistency: Ensured brand cohesion across platforms and media, crafting logos, color palettes, and graphic elements that maintained a unified visual language for each project. Created guidelines to support consistent branding across dApps, websites, and community channels. • UI/UX and dApp Interface Design: Worked on intuitive UI/UX elements to enhance the user experience, prioritizing accessibility and engagement for both newcomers and experienced web3 users. Designed user-friendly interfaces that aligned with the overall branding, making interactions with each dApp seamless. • Community-Focused Design: Created visuals and engagement-driven content that reflected the culture and vibe of Sanko’s community. From logos to promotional assets, my designs aimed to engage the Sanko user base and attract new users by capturing the brand’s core ethos. • Collaboration Across Teams: Worked closely with project leads, developers, and marketing teams to ensure that each project’s visuals supported its objectives and appealed to its target audience. Integrated feedback from different stakeholders to refine brand elements that aligned with each project’s mission. • Storytelling Through Design: Used design to tell each project’s story visually, making complex web3 concepts accessible and appealing to a broad audience. Focused on creating graphics that reflected the cutting-edge, community-oriented approach of the Sanko ecosystem. Through my work with Sanko, I contributed to a vibrant brand identity that showcases Sanko Chain’s versatility and appeal, reinforcing each project’s role in building a dynamic web3 ecosystem.

Title: Designer, LOBBY3DAO (Andrew Yang’s Web3 Advocacy DAO) Description: As a designer for LOBBY3DAO, Andrew Yang’s advocacy-focused DAO, I contributed to the visual identity and brand presence of a project that champions web3 policies and promotes decentralized technology as a tool for social good. My role included: • Brand Identity Design: Developed key visual assets that aligned with LOBBY3DAO’s mission of democratizing access to web3 technologies and policy advocacy. Ensured all designs reflected the forward-thinking, community-focused values of the DAO. • Digital Content Creation: Produced engaging graphics for web, social media, and community channels to support LOBBY3DAO’s campaigns and outreach efforts. Worked on both static and animated designs to deliver visually compelling content that resonated with supporters. • UI/UX Design for DAO Platform: Contributed to the design of user-friendly interfaces and layouts for the LOBBY3DAO platform, making it accessible for newcomers to web3 and easy to navigate for experienced users. Focused on creating an intuitive experience that drives member engagement and action. • Advocacy Campaigns: Supported the visual components of DAO-led initiatives, designing materials that informed and rallied community members around key advocacy issues in the web3 space. Created graphics that made complex policy topics accessible and engaging for a wide audience. • Collaboration with Advocacy and Content Teams: Worked closely with DAO leadership and advocacy teams to ensure that all visual elements aligned with the messaging and objectives of each campaign, achieving cohesive and impactful communication. • Community Engagement: Participated in discussions and feedback loops with the LOBBY3DAO community to understand their needs and incorporate their input into the visual content, reinforcing a sense of community ownership and involvement. My work with LOBBY3DAO centered on visually communicating the DAO’s mission to shape fair web3 policies, using design to empower and mobilize a community committed to decentralized, inclusive digital spaces.

Title: Cover Artist, Bitcoin Takeover Magazine Description: As the cover artist for Bitcoin Takeover Magazine, I played a key role in shaping the visual representation of the publication, which focuses on bitcoin culture, innovation, and the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. My contributions included: • Cover Design Creation: Developed eye-catching and thematic cover art for each issue, effectively reflecting the magazine’s core topics and the zeitgeist of the bitcoin community. Each cover was designed to draw attention and encourage readership. • Concept Development: Collaborated with the editorial team to brainstorm and conceptualize cover ideas that align with the magazine’s articles and themes. Ensured that the artwork resonated with both the current events in the cryptocurrency space and the interests of the target audience. • Artistic Style and Branding: Established a cohesive artistic style that became synonymous with Bitcoin Takeover Magazine, reinforcing its brand identity. My designs combined vibrant visuals with clear messaging, enhancing the magazine’s overall aesthetic and appeal. • Visual Storytelling: Utilized illustration to tell compelling stories on the covers, encapsulating complex ideas and trends in the bitcoin ecosystem through engaging visuals. This approach made the content more relatable and accessible to readers. • Collaboration with Writers and Editors: Worked closely with writers and editors to ensure that the cover art complemented and enhanced the written content. Integrated feedback to refine designs and ensure alignment with the magazine’s vision. • Promotion and Marketing: Contributed to marketing efforts by creating shareable graphics and promotional materials that highlighted upcoming issues. This helped increase visibility and engagement across social media and online platforms. Through my work with Bitcoin Takeover Magazine, I helped to visually articulate the magazine’s mission of educating and informing the bitcoin community, using art as a powerful medium to engage readers and promote the cryptocurrency narrative.

Title: Official Cartoonist, I AM RAPAPORT Stereo Podcast (Michael Rapaport’s Podcast) Description: As the official cartoonist for Michael Rapaport’s I AM RAPAPORT Stereo Podcast, I created original visual content that amplified the podcast’s bold, comedic tone and connected with its loyal fanbase. My role involved: • Character & Brand Illustration: Developed a unique cartoon style and recurring visual themes that captured the essence of Rapaport’s humor and personality, enhancing the podcast’s brand identity with memorable illustrations. • Episode-Specific Artwork: Produced custom illustrations and graphics for individual episodes, bringing podcast stories and highlights to life visually. This episodic art made each show memorable and fostered deeper engagement with fans. • Social Media & Community Engagement: Created shareable content for social platforms, expanding the podcast’s reach and strengthening fan engagement. Designed social media graphics that conveyed the podcast’s humor, commentary, and cultural relevance in a visually dynamic way. • Collaborative Content Development: Worked closely with Rapaport and the podcast team to ensure the artwork aligned with the show’s tone, topics, and comedic timing. This collaboration brought a fresh visual dimension to Rapaport’s stories and rants, elevating the overall listener experience. • Merchandise Design: Designed podcast-themed merchandise, transforming fan-favorite jokes and episode highlights into visually appealing products. Helped grow the podcast’s brand presence through collectibles that resonated with its audience. • Audience-Focused Storytelling: Used art as a storytelling tool, creating graphics that captured memorable moments and amplified the show’s energetic and outspoken style. This helped build a sense of community among fans who appreciated both the podcast’s humor and its visual interpretations. Through this role, I helped shape the visual identity of I AM RAPAPORT, blending art and comedy to enhance the listener experience and expand the podcast’s reach.

Title: Creator/Cartoonist/Developer, NORMANCOMICS Description: As the creator and developer behind NORMANCOMICS, I built an original digital comic brand that blends storytelling, character creation, and community engagement with a web3 approach. This role involved: • Creative Development: Conceived and illustrated the NORMAN® series, creating original characters and stories with a distinct, recognizable style. Produced a wide array of visual content that captures themes of humor, satire, and modern life, establishing a strong identity for the brand. • Project Management: Oversaw the end-to-end production of comic content, from ideation to digital publishing. Managed timelines, creative workflows, and content scheduling to deliver consistent, high-quality output that resonates with audiences. • Community Engagement: Built and engaged a loyal online fanbase through social media, interactive events, and regular updates. Focused on audience feedback and community input, fostering a sense of shared involvement in NORMAN®’s evolution. • Integration with Web3: Pioneered efforts to adapt NORMAN® for the web3 landscape, experimenting with NFT-based collectibles and limited-edition digital releases. Leveraged blockchain technology to create new opportunities for fans to own, trade, and interact with NORMAN® assets. • Brand Growth and Partnerships: Drove collaborations, strategic partnerships, and brand expansion efforts to increase visibility and engagement. Positioned NORMANCOMICS in unique creative spaces that bridge traditional comics with modern, decentralized media. • Technical Oversight: Managed technical aspects of digital publishing and web integration, ensuring the brand’s online presence is seamless and accessible. Explored innovative tech solutions to keep content fresh and interactive for a web-savvy audience. Through NORMANCOMICS, I combined art, storytelling, and technology to build a brand that connects with modern readers, bridging traditional cartooning with the interactive possibilities of web3.