- BFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco with a
concentration in Children's Book Illustration
- Owner of Designs by DJ Murals and Faux Finishing since 1997
- Owner of Designs by DJ Children’s Wall Art since 2007
- 17 years’ experience in mural painting
- 14 years’ experience in faux finishing and decorative wall painting
- Serving an extensive client base consisting of interior designers, hotels, fortune 500 companies, retail stores, private residences from condominiums to multi-million dollar homes, home builders, doctor’s offices, and major Hollywood celebrities
- Excellent people skills, friendly, professional, prompt, efficient, timely and extremely reliable