Vince
conceptualist
originator
contemplator
archetyper
mastermind
begetter
builder
innovator
Wallace
IDEA MAN
COMMERCIAL ARTS FACILITY FOUNDER
AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER AND INSTRUCTOR
DIVERSE PRODUCTS, EXPERIENCES, AND CURRICULUM DESIGNER
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER WITH A DIVERSE MULTI-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
ADVANCED LEARNER IN PRODUCT DESIGN, STORY TELLING AND EDUCATION
IDEA
Welcome to my world, where the ideas keep rising, like lanterns in a galaxy of "possibles"
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Check out my ideation portfolio below, where you can explore a sampling of my skills, experience, and passion for creating! Please reach out, I'd be delighted to discuss your ideas.
You can also download my PDF resumé here.
01 PROFESSIONAL
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN SKILLS
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PROFICIENT
ADVANCED
IDEATION / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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PROFICIENT
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USER RESEARCH/COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
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UX DESIGN
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
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UI DESIGN
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
ADVANCED
FIGMA
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PROFICIENT
ADVANCED
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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PROFICIENT
ADVANCED
VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
ADVANCED
WEB BUILDING SOFTWARE
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
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SOCIAL MEDIA / MARKETING
BEGINNING
PROFICIENT
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02 PORTFOLIO
A FEW CASE STUDIES
APP - The DIY HOMEBUILDER
Guides users through any do-it-yourself home construction project from first day dream to final celebration with a well-deserved glass of lemonade!
Built around a centralized AI avatar with a simple interface, and a fee-based portal for expert human consultation.
APP - MASTER LANGUAGE
A comprehensive AI-driven language learning and language assistance app. It's purpose is to facilitate language learning and on-the-go real time language translation.
BUSINESS - STORY FORGE NASHVILLE
A rental production facility that I founded and managed, for commercial visual arts projects and events.
BUSINESS - SILVER HILL IMAGES
The brand I created to work as a freelance visual artist and instructor. This section paints a biography of my journey through the different permutations of my career.
03 EXPERIENCE
2024 - 2025
PRODUCT/UX/INTERACTION DESIGN
FULL TIME STUDENT
Completed the ten month Product Design Immersion program, and Voice User Interface Design Specialization course.
Both courses included a practical digital app development overseen by a mentor and tutor who are experienced product designers.
2021-2023
CUSTOM BUILDER
DESIGNER / BUILDER / OWNER
Designed various custom projects for clients - logging, milling, and building custom decks, stairs, railings, shutters,master baths, bespoke light fixtures and other projects.
2017-2021
STORY FORGE NASHVILLE
FOUNDER / OWNER
Conceptualized and built a commercial rental visual arts and event facility in Nashville, TN. Involved in all aspects of business development, product development, and media for marketing, as well as day to day operations management. Grew 50% on average year over year for three years and hosted a wide variety of independent to major label, and local to international clients.
2003-2016
SILVER HILL IMAGES
PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTO INSTRUCTOR
Worked as a freelance commercial, portrait, fine art, travel and wedding photographer, as well as photography instructor at Vanderbilt Sarratt Art Studios, and independently under the Silver Hill brand for ten years, teaching thousands of students of all ages in private, group, and online instruction.
2000-2003
FREELANCE ARTIST
WRITER / PRODUCER
Worked as a stand-in and extra on film productions, as well as a freelance writer and video producer in the educational market.
1994-2000
TEACHER
ART, MUSIC TEACHER / ADULT ESL INSTRUCTOR OVERSEAS
Graduated top 1% with a BA in Art with a photography emphasis and a Secondary Teaching certificate. Started a high school choral program and taught grade 6-12 music for three years and 9-12 art for two years in public education. Lived and taught English to Russian language teachers in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
CONTACT
Let's connect and discuss how we can bring your product ideas to life. I'm excited to hear about your vision and explore the possibilities of working together.
Email: vince@v-creativeportfolio.com
Phone: 1-615-669-3404