About Me
Thanks for visiting my tiny corner of the Internet. I’m Annie, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a passion for visual communication and education. That passion has continuously expand me to new fronts in digital and media arts, leading to fulfilling career opportunities that fill my heart and, oftentimes, my schedule.
My academic roots in family studies, human development, and media, motivated me to identify gaps and create resources that inspire. An award-winning content creator, I continuously strive for excellence in concept, application, design, and impact. My latest project, Focus Posters™, is the first web-based app for parents and childcare professionals to create visual supports that reimagine routine™ for kids in real-time, with characters they design to look like them.
I live in the Greater NYC area with my fiancé and our two cats, and am always open to connecting over a cup of hot cocoa (for the locals) or a grab a "digital cup" on Zoom. In my spare time, I enjoy Photoshopping family and friends onto historical paintings, making jewelry out of shrink plastic, and long walks in the park to brainstorm new ideas for Focus Posters™.
Entreprenuer
Focus Posters | Co-Founder and CEO
I strategize, research, design, and direct the inner and outer workings of www.FocusPosters.com. Receiving top award from the 9th annual Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s Pitch Competition at the Feliciano School of Business, I'm currently working to bring Focus Posters to new horizons, especially in healthcare and educational settings.
Creator
Self-Produced
Content
I specialize in producing children's, academic, and informational content. "Sonny Calms Down" of my mini-series, Blooming Buddies Workshop, won a Telly Award in the Children's category in 2021! I'm always up for collaboration, especially when it involves a green screen.
Self-Produced
Self-Produced
Episode 2: Sonny Calms Down
"Part of Your World" (Pandemic Edition)
What is Nature Doing to Us?
Don't Wait to Appreciate
Marketing & Design
Available for Freelance and Consultation
During my time as Director of Marketing for Fluent Video, I collaborated with the Accounts Executive to strategize longterm marketing plans both in-house and for clients. I took lead on graphics and promotional materials for both digital and traditional marketing efforts. Meanwhile, I enjoyed my own freelance projects and working with a diverse group of clients. To maintain client privacy, I omitted their work from my public portfolio, but am happy to provide more relevant examples upon request.
(But I did totally include my favorite personal photoshops and designs because, well, why not?)
Educational and Informational Host
On-Camera Talent
My theatre-kid roots and performance background translated well to on-camera comfort. I've starred in various commercials, web-series, and independent projects. I currently freelance for a major online education company, so my face may pop up on a classroom projector every now and then...living the dream!
One of my previous "long withstanding" roles included portraying various simulated medical ailments in academic settings as a standardized patient (and I have some fun stories about it, too.)
On-Camera Work
On-Camera Work
Malpractice One App
Back-to-School, September 2023
Eastern Exterior Wall Systems
Skills USA 2019 Edison NJ
Speaking Engagements
In-Person and Virtual Opportunities
I have extensive public speaking experience and am happy to share my journey and insight with your class or organization!
My areas of expertise include:
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Transitioning from "creator" mentality to business owner
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Early stage entrepreneurship and ideation
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Developing your brand's visual identity
Testimonials
What Folks Are Saying
Working with Annie at the creative level is such a relief because she brings energy and fresh ideas to every project.
Adam Boyer, Fluent Video
When I showed my preschool students Blooming Buddies first episode, they were mesmerized, enchanted by Annie’s presence on the screen. They answered her thoughtful questions out loud. She asked a question, paused and allowed time for the children to reflect before answering. Annie uses song, sign language, and her extensive early childhood education background to bring her unique learning style to our youngest students.
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, The Relentless School Nurse
Annie is enjoyable to work with both on camera and off. She was punctual and very flexible with our production schedule and needs. She takes direction quickly, has great improv ability, and her performance was exactly what I was looking for.
David Fraunberger, Shades Studios
Annalyce saved my wedding photo’s. She was extremely professional and quick to respond. She far exceeded my expectations and saved a memory that my husband and I could never recreate. Her photoshop skills are fantastic, if you are considering her for editing of any kind. If I ever need anything I will definitely hire Annalyce again!
Upwork.com Client
Annie is a skilled and talented artist. My head shots photos could have been edited by anyone skilled in photo-shop but Annie brings a high level of skillfulness - she is extremely meticulous and thoughtful with her work. Annie is also a JOY to work with!!! I highly recommend her services to you, especially if you have photos that are intricate - she will work magic for you - my photos did not do her skill-set justice! We will be working together again on other projects!
Upwork.com Client
"Wonderful experience. Excellent work and quick turn around- happy to have worked with Annalyce."