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Professional Resume

ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL

I AM A PROFESSIONAL IN ANIMATION WITH OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.  I AM FUN AND DEDICATED WITH OUTSTANDING DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL SKILLS. I HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF HARD WORK, LOYALTY AND DRIVE.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 CONCEPT ARTIST | CHARACTER DESIGNER | ILLUSTRATOR

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Freelance Illustrator

2015 - PRESENT

  • Create original illustrations based on ideas from clients using a variety of design aesthetics.

  • Conceptualized and produced character designs based on real people.

  • Painted full illustrations

Dastan's Big World, Character Designer

NOVEMBER 2016 - JANUARY 2017

  • Designed 10 of the main cast of characters, setting a tone of the overall look and feel of the series

  • Presented various concept designs for each of the characters before the producers approved a definitive look.

  • Conceptualize a variety of scenarios and illustrations defining the overall look and feel of the project.

  • Cleaned up and inked a final look for the characters and scenarios.

Chronicles of Prydian, Character Designer

AUGUST 2015

  • Designed five of the main characters, setting a tone of the overall look and feel of the series

  • Presented various concept designs for each of the characters before the producers approved a definitive look.

  • Under supervision of my producers, I addressed any notes the client gave.

  • Staged the characters in various action scenarios.

  • Researched and designed costumes, keeping in mind what was appropriate for the location and time period.

  • Cleaned up and inked a final look for the characters and scenarios.

  • Maintained deadlines, making sure the work was finished so the colorist and the comp artists can meet their deadlines.

Stereo D, Production Coordinator

JANUARY 2014 - PRESENT

  • Films worked on: Fantastic Beasts, Star Wars – The Last Jedi, Rouge One, Geostorm, Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars – The Force Awakens, SpongeBob Squarepants 2 Movie: Sponge out of Water, Mad Max – Fury Road, Jurassic Park World, Everest, Truth

  • Managed inventory and schedules for VFX team

  • Managed the background department, assigning work based on artist’s abilities and speed

  • Created a tracking system for all backgrounds that followed their progress through the pipeline

  • Established a relationship with Art Directors and Production Team.

  • Managed, tracked and delivered shots and mattes

  • Tracked the progress of shots and sequences; maintaining revisions or omissions, notifying the crew

  • Created progress reports for Executives and Producers

  • Received and delivered inventory

Gang of Seven Animation, Artist / Editor / Production Manager

2005 - 2011; 2013

  • Projects: Biker Mice from Mars, Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Bernie Wrightson's Change for a Dollar, The Untold Tales of Ray Harryhausen, Freak Show, The Juice, Frankenstein, The Dark Realm , Growlie Valley, Pond Scum, Captain Action, Thor

  • Created original costume designs for The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

  • Cleaned up and painted artwork

  • Reviewed and fixed assets delivered from Overseas Companies

  • Assistant Animator on Change for a Dollar

  • Created and edited animatics using Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion and Premiere

  • Assisted in creating the pipeline for both television and feature projects

Warner Brothers Animation, Intern

1999 - 2000

  • Reviewed and cataloged submissions and proposals

  • Created and maintained database for Kids’ WB and Nielsen ratings

DreamWorks Animation, Intern

JUNE 2000 - SEPTEMBER 2000

  • Pegged scenes for Layout and assisted in pencil tests for Effects Department

  • Responsible for preparing Directors Approval Sessions

Hanna Barbera, Intern

JANUARY 2000 - MAY 2000

  • Assisted completing projects for presentation

  • Reviewed and created summaries for Scooby Doo films

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (2002-2007)

GRADUATE STUDENT AT THE ANIMATION WORKSHOP

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (1996-2000)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART - DEANS LIST

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ANIMATION ART ACADEMY AT THE ANIMATION GUILD

CHARACTER DESIGN WITH STEPHEN SILVER; STORYBOARDING, FIGURE DRAWING AND DRAPERY WITH KARL GNASS; ANATOMY WITH GLEN VILPPU

Resume: CV

Organizations and Leadership Activities

Omicron Delta Kappa, Golden Key Honor Society, ASIFA, Women in Animation, Girls Drawing Girls, IATSE Local 839

Awards

2nd place in CSUN Video Jam Animation; Best Animation for College in World Animation Marathon; CSUN Animation Art Show

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer at Pacoima Enrichment Academy (Pacoima Charter School); Santa Monica Beach Clean Up; Planted Orange Trees at California State University, Northridge

References available upon request

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