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.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
CONCEPT ARTIST | CHARACTER DESIGNER | ILLUSTRATOR
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
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE (1996-2000)
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART - DEANS LIST
ANIMATION ART ACADEMY AT THE ANIMATION GUILD
CHARACTER DESIGN WITH STEPHEN SILVER; STORYBOARDING, FIGURE DRAWING AND DRAPERY WITH KARL GNASS; ANATOMY WITH GLEN VILPPU
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