Versatile in the arts, my title vary across a multitude of fields as a Freelance Multidisciplinary Artist, working commercially alongside a plethora of well-known brands nationwide…

Based out of Los Angeles at 27 years old, my vast areas of artistic experience, diverse positions and extensive background vary abundantly between creative, professional, and commercial roles. Well versed, I wear a lot of hats…(both literally and metaphorically speaking). Slovakian descendant, I was born and raised in the suburbs of a small farm-town located in southeast Pennsylvania. My stand-out talents developed initially in the art of dance and actively became noticed during my scholarly years. I won my middle school talent show, was granted scholarship admission to the award-winning Premiere Dance Studio in high-school, then went on to receive a scholarship in Dance to the critically acclaimed University of the Arts (“UArts”) as a freshman at community college. UArts alumnus Ryan Tuerk served as my mentor, yet I ultimately decided against attending the University of the Arts. Instead, my alternate studies at Penn State’s School of Visual Arts (SoVA) concluded in May of 2021 upon earning my Bachelor of Design via the College of Arts & Architecture. I graduated in the top six percentile of my class with Cum Laude Academic Honors distinction, and a National Society of Leadership and Success [NSLS] lifetime membership. Penn State organization/club affiliations includes working as for the Photography Staff Committee of VALLEY Magazine and serving as a member for the hip-hop dance team R.A.M. (Raw Aesthetic Movement) Squad. My eclectic photographic images in college-level publications and stadium dance team performances for THON (2020), were mere foreshadowings for what my life had in store…

In regards to dance, I’ve taught all over the east coast…bringing my unique style of Street Jazz to dancers of all ages/backgrounds/levels. This includes adult workshops (Flair Dance Company), summer intensives (Dance Fusion & Diana Alexis Dance Academy), and commercial-based youth masterclasses (Elements Dance Factory). During 3 consecutive NHL seasons I shared my radiant energy, positive persona, and Philadelphia team spirit with thousands of hockey fans as a rookie veteran Captain on the Philadelphia Flyers “Ice Team”. Joining the team as the only male in 2021, my standout role/work/leadership/poise granted me the title of the first-ever male Team Captain (on a previously all-female team) during my third & final season in 2023-2024. Our work as the Flyers entertainment troupe [consisting of ice skaters, dancers & cheerleaders] went beyond home games at the Wells Fargo Center, volunteering for Flyers Charities, attending Flyers Beach Caravans, and appearing at (my personal favorite) Flyers Recess school assembly programs, all across the east coast. See more here. While with the organization, I diversified my experience in the entertainment industry. I worked miscellaneous contract gigs such as Scare Acting for Six Flag’s “Fright Fest” and Character Performing for the 2021 Electric Zoo: “Supernaturals” Official Aftermovie. Furthermore, I served as a Social Media Video Editor for Tracy Anderson Method, a prolific/high-end fitness company and figure in the health + wellness industry. With hundreds of thousands of social media followers, my edits were viewed worldwide - reaching millions of views. Last but not least, for over two years I was employed as a Company Dancer/Party Motivator for New York City’s Total Entertainment (TE), specializing in high-end corporate and celebratory events. Company highlights include: partying onstage next to rapper 50 Cent, summer water gun fights in the Hamptons, and cosplaying as a Storm Trooper at the Museum of Natural History.

My photographic work behind the camera is also a distinct specialty of mine and has been be viewed in zines (Palette), as limited edition prints (Greying Ghost Press), and in exhibitions (Crayola Gallery). In front of the camera, I low-key tapped into time-for-print (TFP) modeling across New York City to build my portfolio, eventually working my way into freelance commercial modeling for big name brands such as Wingstop, Rohto Eye Drops and CLEAN Cause. Smaller scale user generated content (UGC) for companies such as Suavecito [Pomade] and JuneShine’s brand ambassador program. My most notable achievement in commercial modeling is for boutique eyewear company HEYWEAR’s 2022 campaign. My image has been used on the company website, email announcements, Instagram posts, web ads, printed in zines, and famously plastered on the walls of the [bygone] HEYWEAR Flatiron District flagship store.

In the midst of all my freelance brand endeavors, there is one name that sticks with me as an ongoing occupation for over two years now: Pricklee Cactus Water. With the current title, “Field Marketing Lead”, I am in charge of company in-person field activations/events/partnerships/sponsorships such as BRIC: “Celebrate Brooklyn!” (NYC), 2023 Malibu Triathlon (CA), Goldrush: “Sonora Skies” EDM Festival (AZ) and our Whole Foods Market “Roadshow” summer program. My role doesn’t stop there- dabbling in departments such as brand relations & affiliations, campaigns, brand ambassador assist, social media, collaborations, design and serving as a (literal) brand mascot. Find Pricklee nationwide on the shelves of popular healthy-living chain Sprouts Farmers Market, at select Whole Foods Market locations and on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Aside from all of the eclectic artistic endeavors, a noteworthy feat in retail employment includes my covid pandemic-era Store Associate position with the [renamed] Vans boutique store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn titled, “The General” by Vans, while living in NYC. This upscale Vans store served celebrity clientele, offered water & coffee to guests, sold exclusive products and held pop-up events. Again, a noteworthy yet short-lived time, to say the least.

Nowadays, in my (seldom) free time you can find me in a tattoo parlor, at a concert, or hunting for vintage clothing across Southern California.