OBJECTIVE:
To surround myself with talented individuals so we can learn and grow together to become the best artists we can be.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
New Machine Studios: January 2010 – present
- Raven Tales – Freelance Animation Supervisor (off-site)
Asset/Pipeline Management, Managing the animation team, Assigning shots, Delivering approved animation to client in a timely manner, Maintaining style to client’s specifications, Maintaining 60 sec/week quota
Digital Alchemy Entertainment: October – December 2009
- Body Powers – Freelance Animator (on-site)
Animation, Rig troubleshooting
Bardel Entertainment Inc: April - Dec 2008
- Raven Tales - Animation Supervisor
Manage the animation team, Assign shots, Upload shots to server for client, Maintain style to client’s specifications, Manage assets and pipeline
- Zeke's Pad - Lead Animator
Communicate with other departments, Maintain 25 sec/week quota, Mentor less experienced animators, Manage the animation team
Northwest Imaging & FX: 2006 - 2007
- Jibber Jabber - Assistant Animation Director
Manage the animation team, Maintain 25 sec/week quota, Train animators in the style of the show
Vedagames: 2004 - 2006
- Videogame Proof of Concept (Untitled) - Animation Director
Character Designs, Storyboards, Animatics, Voice Acting, Modeling
SKILLS:
- Excellent draftsmanship, posing, and staging
- Solid understanding of animation principles
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team player and motivator
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE:
- Maya (Advanced knowledge for animation)
- XSI (Intermediate knowledge for animation)
- Photoshop (Intermediate – Advanced)
- Windows (Advanced)
EDUCATION:
VanArts: 2001 – 2003
- Diploma in Commercial Animation after successfully completing both the Classical and Computer Animation courses.
REFERENCES available in the printable version.
