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Resume

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WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Noggin (Paramount) | Lead Animator

     Jun 2020 - Feb 2024

→ Managed and led animation team on a variety of short form and interactive projects for Noggin app

→ Communicated with producers and learning team to ensure proper direction for creativity and education for final product

→ Connected with other CG team leads to ensure smooth pipeline workflow

→ Collaborated with design team to build fun, colorful characters and environments

 School of Visual Arts | Animation Teacher

     Sep 2023 - Present

→ Teaching advanced character animation course

 

Various Studios | Freelance Animator

     Jan 2020 - May 2020

Hangman Digital - creature walk cycles for VR experience

Blacksmith TV - animated realistic plush toy character in Super Bowl Mercedes Benz ad

Nick Jr - variety of advertisements, branding campaigns, and special tv events

Rooster Teeth | Freelance Animator

     Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

→ Character animator on RWBY Season 6 and some gen:Lock Season 1

 

Nathan Love | Freelance Animator

     Apr 2017 - May 2018

→ Character animator on range of projects including Toucan Sam Froot Loops, Nickelodeon Winter Refresh, Crayola Walmart, Nix Super Lice, Puffins cereal

Nice Shoes | Freelance Character Designer

     May 2017

→ Character concepts and design for Wawa Siptopia ad campaign

→ Drew out key poses for characters to be used as reference for 2D animation team

BioDigital | Freelance Modeler

     Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

→ Modeled and textured symptoms and cross sections for various organs, including stomach, pancreas, uterus, and lungs.

Novo, Inc. | Freelance Production Artist

     Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

→ Created first draft for previz of VR ride experience

→ Modeled and textured assets to be used for the experience in Maya and Unreal Engine

EDUCATION

 

BA, School of Visual Arts, NY

     2012 - 2016

→ Graduated with highest honors and Rhodes Award 

SKILLS / SOFTWARE

 

     3D Programs

        -Maya

        -ZBrush

 

     2D Programs

         -Photoshop

         -After Effects

         -Premiere

         -ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

 

     Social

          -Team player and collaborator

          -Open and prompt communication

          -Eager to learn, quick adaptation to new programs and workflow

          -Optimistic attitude

ACHIEVEMENTS

 -Outstanding Achievement Award for thesis film “True Colors”

 

     True Colors Awards:

-Top finalist in Cannes Film Festival’s American Pavilion 2017, 59th Cine Gold Eagle, Nagoya Intl Film Competition 2016

-Best Intl Animation Short Film of 2017 in Mini Cortex Competition, Portugal

-Best in Show and Winner of Senior Division in 2016 Boise Student Intl Video Festival

-Cannes Short Film Corner 2017

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