Walt Disney Animation Studios
Industry: Animation company
DescriptionWalt Disney Animation Studios, also referred to as Disney Animation, headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, is an American animation studio that creates animated feature films, short films and television specials for The Walt Disney Company. Founded: 16 October 1923, Burbank, California, United States Headquarters: Burbank, California, United States Parent organization: Walt Disney Studios Number of employees: 800 Founders: Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney Subsidiaries: Disneytoon Studios, Skellington Productions
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Employees
DreamWorks Animation January 2010 - Present
DreamWorks Animation April 2008 - January 2010
Starz Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2000 - 2004
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Technical Direction, Matte Painting, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Compositing, Post Production, 3D, Storyboarding, Film, After Effects, Maya
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1998 — 2000
Music
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2013 - August 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - August 2014
sony imageworks August 2009 - January 2013
The Mill LA December 2011 - December 2011
Snoot entertainment October 2008 - August 2009
Zoic Studios June 2008 - September 2008
Snoot entertainment - Menithings Productions June 2006 - May 2008
Belief June 2007 - February 2008
Blissium March 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Maya, Rigging, Character, cloth and hair, 3D animation, MEL, Python, Renderman, Nuke, After Effects, Photoshop, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Compositing, Shading, Animation, 3D, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Texturing, Visual Effects, Zbrush, Lighting, Look Development, Mental Ray
Education
Studio Arts 2007 — 2007
character rigging-mastering class
Santa Monica College 2003 — 2006
3D Animation
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2005 — 2005
Rendering with RenderMan
Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais 1993 — 1999
Electrical Engineering
DreamWorks Animation October 2014 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studio May 2014 - September 2014
Paramount Pictures November 2013 - May 2014
Sony Pictures Animation May 2013 - November 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2012 - April 2013
Disney Interactive Media Group October 2011 - October 2012
Sony Pictures Animation August 2012 - September 2012
Disney Junior July 2012 - August 2012
Disney Publishing Worldwide April 2012 - May 2012
Disney Publishing Worldwide January 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Illustration, Digital Painting, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art, Visual Development, Illustrator, Character Design, Characters, Digital Illustration, Concept Design
Education
Art Center College of Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Illustration
The Arealab May 2015 - Present
Fox (Film, TV and Sports) February 2015 - Present
Fox Cable Networks September 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2014 - Present
J. Paul Getty Trust June 2013 - Present
Dupla Design June 2012 - March 2013
Codex Comunicação e Design January 2010 - July 2011
Estágio March 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Art Direction, Packaging, Logo Design, Posters, Art, Visual Communication, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, User Experience, Mac OS, branding & identity, Layout gráfico, Identidade visual..., Publicidade, Macintosh, Ilustração digital, Desenvolvimento de...
Education
UCLA 2013 — 2015
Graphic Design
Art Center College of Design 2011 — 2012
Graphic Design e Illustration
UniverCidade 2009 — 2011
Design gráfico
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro 2005 — 2008
Comunicação Social, Publicidade
Colégio Princesa Isabel 1990 — 2004
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - Present
Renegade Animation Inc. August 2010 - May 2012
Bento Box Entertainment LLC October 2009 - July 2010
I-animate 2010 - 2010
Film Roman LLC October 2009 - November 2009
Cartoon Network May 2008 - July 2008
Warner Bros. Animation February 2002 - December 2005
Disney TV March 2003 - May 2003
Klasky Csupo April 2001 - May 2001
Icebox.com May 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Character Animation, After Effects, Photoshop, Drawing, Character, Animation, Maya, Digital Painting, Illustration, Toon Boom, Film, Art Direction, Layout, Flash, Traditional Animation, Painting, Graphic Design, Commercials, Compositing, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, 3D, Flash Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Illustration, Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2012 - Present
Bardel Entertainment March 2012 - June 2012
Wild Kratts January 2012 - March 2012
TrentAnimation August 2011 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2010 - April 2011
Mercury Filmworks May 2010 - October 2010
Mercury Filmworks September 2009 - April 2010
Mercury Filmworks May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Maya, Sketchbook Pro, Flash, Photoshop, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Design, Animation, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Toon Boom, Film, Computer Graphics, Illustration
Education
Eric Goldberg Masterclass 2012 — 2012
2D Animated Shortfilm
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2006 — 2009
Animation, Traditional Animation
Niantic Labs @Google June 2014 - Present
Lostead Industries January 2011 - Present
International Technological University August 2011 - Present
Cogswell Polytechnical College May 2014 - December 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2013 - April 2013
Digital Domain December 2011 - September 2012
Academy of Art University 2007 - 2012
Digital Domain July 2011 - December 2011
ILM January 2009 - June 2011
Industrial Light and Magic 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Rigging, 3D Modeling, Scripting, Textiles, Maya, MEL, Visual Effects, Houdini, Shake, Look Development, Nuke, Renderman, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, Mental Ray, 3D, Computer Animation, Lighting, Special Effects, After Effects, Animation, Compositing, Texturing, UV mapping, Character Animation, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Commercials
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2003
BFA, Computer Arts
Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 — 2000
BS, Computer Science
dunwoody high school 1993 — 1995
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2015 - Present
Rushes January 2014 - May 2015
Escape Studios May 2013 - June 2013
Vivo s.r.l. December 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, Mental Ray, 3DEqualizer, Nuke, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Syntheyes, Visual Effects, Houdini, Effetti visivi, Adobe Illustrator
Education
Escape Studios 2012 — 2013
Visual Effects Professional
Politecnico di Torino 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Virtual & Graphic Design
Liceo Scientifico 2003 — 2007
Diploma
FX Networks (Fox) February 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2011 - February 2015
Moving Parts Inc./ NBC/Go Film/A3 Films/Rumpus Creative/Believe Media/HSI March 2008 - August 2011
White Cross Productions / Jim Jordan Photography February 2009 - September 2010
T.R. Productions March 2005 - February 2008
Steve Carr Film Director 1999 - 2005
A Band Apart 1997 - 1999
Skills
Post Production, Film, Commercials, Pre-production, Music Videos, Project Management, Project Estimation, Project Delivery, Feature Films, Entertainment, Producing, Video, Television, Editing, Short Films
Education
Augsburg College 1995 — 1997
BA, Communications, Film, Media, Studio Arts
University of Saint Thomas 1992 — 1994
BS, Communications / Studio Arts
FuseFX November 2013 - December 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - October 2013
Digital Domain January 2013 - February 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - October 2012
Blizzard Entertainment August 2006 - March 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment of America June 2003 - August 2006
KBNT UNIVISION San Diego January 2003 - June 2003
LJG Partners March 2000 - December 2002
Medialusion Group June 1999 - August 2000
Stilleto Design January 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Renderman, Nuke, Mental Ray, After Effects, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Visualization, Architecture, Industrial Design, Photoshop, Photography, Lighting, Real time Lighting, Video Games, Cinematics, Compositing, Architectural..., 3D visualization, Rendering, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Shake, 3D, Animation, Motion Graphics, Feature Films, MEL, Changing Environments, Shading, Texturing, Visual Effects, Look Development, Computer Graphics, UV mapping, Texture Painting, Film, Game Development, UV Mapping
Education
School of Visual Arts 1997 — 1999
MFA, Computer Arts
Universidad Nuevo Mundo, A.C. 1991 — 1995
BA, Industrial Design
StandardVision, LLC July 2014 - Present
CGwars January 2000 - Present
Double Negative February 2014 - June 2014
Weta Digital August 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues November 2012 - April 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - October 2012
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - March 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - June 2011
Cinesite February 2010 - January 2011
MacroGraph January 2010 - February 2010
Skills
Houdini, Renderman, Particles, Visual Effects, Particle Effects, Maya, Dynamics, MEL, Nuke, Shading, Special Effects, FX, Compositing, VFX Supervision, Technical Direction, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Digital Compositing, 3D, Particle, Fluid Simulation, 3Delight
Education
Sunchon National University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor
Walt Disney TV Animation January 2010 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2009 - May 2012
Sony Pictures Animation 2009 - 2010
Women In Animation 1999 - 2010
Women In Animation 1994 - 2010
Women In Animation 1994 - 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2009 - October 2009
Imagi Entertainment 2008 - 2008
Nickelodeon 2006 - 2007
Disneytoons Studios 1994 - 2006
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1975 — 1977
California Institute of the Arts
Extracurricular Activities October 2011 - Present
Concept Design Academy January 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation January 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2008 - January 2015
Walt Disney Imagineering R&D January 2008 - October 2011
Disney Publishing Worldwide June 2009 - November 2009
Big Fish Games January 2008 - March 2008
Object 8 November 2007 - December 2007
Prana Studios June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Character Designer, Environment Designer, Comics, 3D, Drawing, Painting, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Animation, Layout, Digital Painting, Character Animation, Concept Design, Maya, Traditional Animation, Conceptual Art, Visual Arts, Background Art, Storyboarding, Cartoons
Education
Art Center College of Design 2004 — 2007
BFA, Illustration
St Lucy's Priory High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Vergence Labs January 2011 - March 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2008 - September 2009
Hydraulx 2007 - 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2005 - 2007
Autodesk 2002 - 2007
Digital Domain 2002 - 2005
ALVANON 2000 - 2002
Skills
3D, Python, Computer Graphics, Software Engineering, C++, Technical Leadership, Start-ups, OpenGL, Computer Animation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Software Development, Visual Effects, Animation, User Interface Design, Creative Direction, Product Management, Unix, Management
Education
Stanford University 2015 — 2016
Artificial Intelligence
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management
MBA
National University of Singapore
Master’s Degree, International Business
Academy of Art University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Graphics
Corporate Training Courses
Nickelodeon Animation Studio March 2014 - Present
Starburns Industries June 2013 - October 2013
Warner Bros. Animation January 2012 - June 2013
Cartoon Network Studios November 2006 - August 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - 2006
Warner Bros. Animation 2002 - 2006
Sony Pictures Animation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Background Art, Traditional Animation
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1995 — 1997
BA, Illustration
University of California, Los Angeles 1990 — 1994
BA, Fine Art
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2014 - April 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2014 - October 2014
California Institute of the Arts September 2013 - May 2014
California Institute of the Arts September 2011 - May 2014
CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) September 2012 - April 2014
CSSSA July 2013 - August 2013
Cartoon Network February 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Photoshop, Animation, Drawing, Character Animation, Leadership
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Character Animation
Art Center College of Design 2008 — 2011
ToyTalk, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Academy of Art University February 2010 - Present
Bush + Leavenworth December 2008 - Present
Oculus Story Studio August 2014 - September 2014
Pixar Animation Studios 2009 - April 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2009 - 2009
Sony Pictures Animation 2008 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2007 - 2008
Wild Brain May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Entrepreneurship, Computer Animation, Feature Films, University Teaching, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Film, Small Business, After Effects, Management, Visual Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Storyboarding, Video Games, Design, Fashion Design, Virtual Reality, Character Designs, Mentoring, Short Films, Apparel, Brand Development, Teaching, Operations Management, Graphic Design, Art, Compositing, Graphics, Acting, Facial Animation, Cinematics, 3D, Entertainment, Creative Services, Flash Animation, Team Leadership
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Stapletoons Studios LLC April 2013 - Present
Bento Box Entertainment LLC September 2010 - November 2010
Cartoon Network Studios March 2004 - February 2005
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2004 - March 2004
Warner Bros. Animation February 2003 - May 2003
Cartoon Network June 2000 - July 2001
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 1999 - January 2000
Film Romans /Family Guy 1st Season May 1998 - November 1998
Nickelodeon Animation Studios June 1997 - May 1998
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 1995 - March 1996
Skills
Animation, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Background Art, Executive Producing, Creative Directing, Creative Writing, Prop Designing, Visual Development, Art Directing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Character Designs, Special Effects..., Storyboard Revisions, Animatics, Animation Timing, Voice Over Recording, Producing, Directing, Animation Consulting
Education
Art Center College of Design 1987 — 1989
B.F.A, Principles of drawing/Animation Filmaking
California State University-Long Beach
Illustration/Fine Arts
Girl Friday Genealogy January 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2008 - Present
University of Southern California August 2006 - February 2008
Los Angeles Public Library August 2006 - December 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2006 - August 2006
University of Southern California August 2005 - August 2006
University of Southern California March 2002 - August 2005
Los Angeles Public Library February 2000 - March 2001
Skills
Library, Archives, Genealogy, Handwriting..., Research, Archival Research, Library Research, Online Research, Historical Research, History, American History, Animation, Film History, Art, Books, Rare Books, Collection Development, Archival Preservation, Digital Libraries, Digital Preservation, Digitization, Digital Asset Management, Databases, Cataloging, Metadata, Metadata Standards, Taxonomy, Information Architecture, Information Management, Content Management, Records Management, Web Design, WordPress, Libraries, Library Science, Library Management, Library Reference, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Circulation, Academic Libraries, Special Collections, Conservation, Reference Services, Information Retrieval, Oral History, Museum Collections, Organization, Film
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2007
California Rare Book School, Special Collections Librarianship
University of Pittsburgh 2005 — 2007
Masters, Library and Information Science
Arizona State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelors, History
OMSI January 2015 - Present
Leviton April 2014 - December 2014
Laika November 2012 - October 2013
Laika April 2011 - November 2012
Laika August 2008 - April 2011
Laika January 2008 - August 2008
LAIKA/house November 2007 - January 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2003 - April 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Animation, Film, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Character Animation, Art, Traditional Animation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Studio Managers, Digital Project..., Digital Asset Management, Crew Scheduling, Production Schedules, Office Administration, Administrative Work, Nonprofits
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1993 — 1996
AA
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 2012 - June 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Presentation Development, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Asset Management, Market Analysis, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Film, Photoshop, Marketing, Animation, Asset Managment, Blogging, Television, Short Films, Entertainment, Digital Media, Advertising, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Management, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Product Development
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 2007 — 2010
BS, Business Administration, Marketing, 3.9
Azusa Pacific University 2005 — 2007
Avanta July 2013 - Present
Artopolion February 2012 - August 2013
Ipad animated books February 2012 - October 2012
Crest Animation 2008 - 2010
Rough Draft Inc. 2006 - 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2004 - 2006
Klasky Csupo 2000 - 2004
Klasky Csupo 1998 - 2000
Klasky Csupo 1996 - 1998
Skills
Background Art, Cartoons, Illustration, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Matte Painting, Visual Arts, Drawing, Illustrator, Painting, Art, Comics, Layout, Commercials, Photography, Typography, Computer Graphics, Special Effects, Art Direction, Feature Films, Texturing, Digital Art, Film, Short Films, Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, Creative Direction, Character Designs
Education
Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry S.G. Stroganov 1980 — 1985
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Gaine Solutions Inc July 2013 - March 2015
California Polytechnic State University October 2010 - June 2013
Breaktime Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Page 44 Studios June 2011 - September 2011
The Resistance VFX March 2011 - June 2011
41st Avenue Cinema January 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Computer Graphics, Java, C++, OpenGL, Video Games, Game Development, C, Linux, Game Design, Objective-C, Animation, Python, Windows, Android, Mac, Unix, JIRA, Visual Effects, Subversion, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Unity3D, T-SQL, SQL Server Management..., Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2014 — 2015
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Studio Art (Minor)
Chaoyang University of Technology 2012 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Aptos High School 2004 — 2008
Walt Disney World May 2013 - Present
Walt Disney World May 2011 - May 2013
Walt Disney Imagineering October 2012 - December 2012
Walt Disney World March 2011 - May 2011
Walt Disney World January 2007 - January 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2003 - January 2004
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2000 - October 2003
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Graphic Design,..., Photography, Animation, Concept Development, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Entertainment, Marketing Strategy, Illustrator, 3D, Art Direction, Illustration, Feature Films, Event Planning
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design, 4.0
Finlandia University 1987 — 1989
AA, English/Arts
Disney Interactive April 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Internet Group February 2012 - April 2014
The Walt Disney Company - Disney Interactive Media Group July 2010 - February 2012
Nickelodeon Animation Studios July 2008 - July 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2008 - July 2008
Avatar Designs April 2007 - July 2008
Sheraton Hotels 2004 - 2008
Bartending Academy 2003 - 2008
Pearson Digital Learning February 2007 - December 2007
Pearson Digital Learning 2007 - 2007
Skills
Animation, Film, Photoshop, Television, Illustration, Content Strategy, Writing, Editorial, Production, Pre-production, Blogging, Character Animation, Flash, Storyboarding, Video Production, Maya, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Final Draft, Texturing
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts & Animation
Centro de Estudios Teatrales 1991 — 1993
Advanced Certification, Theatre Arts
Santa Fe University of Art and Design September 2014 - Present
Flying Dog Studio, LLC October 2006 - Present
Calabash Animation May 1987 - Present
Albert Whitman & Company July 2011 - January 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1990 - 1997
Universal Cartoon Studios 1993 - 1994
Hyperion Productions 1991 - 1992
Sullivan/Bluth Studio 1988 - 1988
Skills
Digital Painting, Writing, Illustration, Film directing, Film editing, Art Direction, Production Design, Set Design, Costume Design, Puppeteering, Acting, Screenwriting, Figure Drawing, Design Research, Perspective Drawings, Storyboarding, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Story Structure, Visual Storytelling, Directing, Character Animation, Film, Painting, Animation, Traditional Animation, Cartoons, Layout, Comics, Visual Arts, Final Cut Pro, Character Designs
Education
American Academy of Art 1984 — 1987
Illustration, Figure drawing, Oil and Watercolor painting
Northwestern University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science in Speech,, Radio, TV & Film, Theater, English
Fowler Amusement Co. November 2009 - Present
Duck Studios 2007 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 1994 - January 2013
Splash Entertainment 2011 - 2012
Warner Bros. Animation January 2005 - September 2005
film roman 1991 - 1994
MGM -Zanuck 1993 - 1993
Skills
Animation Direction, Visual Development, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Concept Design, Film Production, Drawing, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Commercials, Facial Animation, Visual Arts, Illustration, Special Effects, Post Production, Animation, Motion Design, Background Art, Cartoons, Computer Graphics, Character Animation
Education
Art Center College of Design
School of Hard Knocks
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (VCK) March 2015 - Present
Line Entertainment August 2013 - December 2014
Cogoo 2011 - August 2013
Tencent 2011 - May 2013
Ndoors Interactivc, Inc / Nexon Corporate 2010 - 2010
Nexon America, Inc. 2006 - 2010
Rhythm & Hues Studios 2006 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - 2005
Electronic Arts 2003 - 2005
Unlivaled Entertainment 2002 - 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Social Games, Game Design, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Maya, Animation, Concept Design, Creative Direction, User Interface Design, Web Design, Localization, User Interface, MMO, Cinematics, MMORPG, Computer Graphics, Texturing, Graphics, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Graphic Design
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1997
BFA, Illustration
Seoul University of the Arts 1989 — 1992
BFA, Graphic Design
Duck Studios January 2013 - April 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2008 - August 2009
James Baxter Animation April 2006 - April 2007
DreamWorks Animation January 2003 - April 2003
Walt Disney Feature Animation July 1994 - November 2002
Skills
Traditional Animation, Special Effects, Disney, 2D, Animation, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Illustration, Art
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1977 — 1979
BA, Illustration
G7 Animation 2000 - 2009
DreamWorks SKG 1996 - 1997
DreamWorks SKG 1996 - 1997
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1990 - 1992
DIC Entertainment 1988 - 1989
DIC Entertainment 1987 - 1989
Filmation 1980 - 1987
Skills
Character Designs, Storyboarding, Animation, Comic Books, Traditional Animation, Cartoons, Background Art, Toon Boom, Computer Animation, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Comics, Illustration, Character Animation, Maya, Art, Digital Painting, Flash Animation, Flash, Animation Direction, Feature Films
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College 1977 — 1978
Technical Illustration
Art Center College of Design 1976 — 1977
Life Drawing
Walt Disney Animation Studios Mickey shortsWalt Disney Animation StudiosMay 2012 - September 2014
Warner Brothers Animation August 2009 - September 2012
Disney, Fox, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, Wild Brain, November 2009 - January 2011
Warner Bros. Animation October 2009 - October 2009
Warner Bros. Animation October 2009 - October 2009
Mike Young Productions October 2007 - November 2008
Cartoon Network May 2005 - November 2007
ca-chew September 2006 - January 2007
The Walt Disney Company February 2005 - May 2005
Mike Young Productions January 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Film, Visual Development, Animation, Digital Painting, layout design, prop design, production design, Flash Design, Photoshop rendering, Drawing Skills, Matte Painting, Traditional Painting, Flash, 2D, 3D, Photoshop, Maya, Painting, Visual Arts, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Illustration, Prop Making, Designs, Layout, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Art Direction, Art, After Effects, Background Art, Cartoons, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Rendering, Comics, Compositing, Texturing, Computer Animation, Character Designs, Digital Art
Education
Animation Academy 1996 — 1997
design for animation
Associates in Arts 1995 — 1997
BG painting for animation
Muhina Art Institute . St Peterburg ,Russia 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), production design
Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Академический Институт Живописи, Скульптуры и Архитектуры им. И.Е Репина 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), fine art
Vasiliev art school 1985 — 1987
fine art
Private Clients February 2007 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering April 2010 - May 2013
Disney Consumer Products March 2009 - April 2010
Disney Consumer Products March 2009 - May 2009
Masked Avenger Studios March 2007 - March 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 1995 - February 2007
Walt Disney Imagineering February 1991 - August 1995
Skills
Digital Asset Management, Project Management, FileMaker, Photoshop, Digital Art, Image Archiving, Database Administration, Databases, Archival Preservation, Creative Direction, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Production Managment, Adobe Acrobat, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Graphics, Archival Research, Asset Managment, Research, Film, Video, Traditional Animation, 3D, Art, Animation, Digital Media, Image Manipulation, Television, Editing, Web Design, Entertainment, Production Management, Video Games, Concept Design
Education
Glendale Community College 1988 — 1990
Associates
University of California, Los Angeles
ArtCenter College of Design
Academy of Art University August 2013 - Present
WHISKYTREE December 2014 - January 2015
Intel Corporation January 2013 - July 2013
Laika June 2012 - December 2012
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc October 2011 - June 2012
A52 June 2011 - July 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - June 2011
yU+co January 2011 - February 2011
Academy of Art University June 2010 - December 2010
Dilated Pixels May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
MEL, Maya, After Effects, Software, Animation, Cloth Simulation, Feature Films, Scripting, Painting, Rigging, Character Rigging, Film, Visual Effects, Post Production, 3D, Art, Drawing, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Premiere
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2009
BFA, animation and visual effects/ Creature TD
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2011 - May 2012
Freelance June 1999 - July 2011
Stoveghost (ETC Project) January 2011 - May 2011
Carnegie Mellon ETC January 2010 - May 2011
Heavy Metal (ETC student project) September 2010 - January 2011
Building Virtual Worlds class 2010 (Carnegie Mellon ETC) August 2010 - January 2011
ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition July 2010 - September 2010
PandaLE internship project Carnegie Mellon ETC June 2010 - August 2010
PandaSE ETC student project January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
MEL, Lighting, Technical Direction, Animation, Rigging, Maya, Rendering, After Effects, 3D, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, Zbrush, Computer Animation, Python, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Flash, Storyboarding, Perforce, Computer Graphics
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2009 — 2011
Master of Entertainment Technology
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Media Arts and Animation (Technical Direction)
University of Pittsburgh 2000 — 2006
Transfered, Computer Science and English Literature
Berklee College of Music 1999 — 2000
Transfered, Jazz Composition
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Riot Games November 2013 - March 2015
Warner Bros. Animation March 2010 - September 2013
Warner Bros. Studios 2010 - September 2013
Lucasfilm Animation July 2007 - March 2010
Nickelodeon Animation Studios April 2004 - July 2007
Nickelodeon Animation Studio 2004 - 2007
film roman July 1998 - March 2004
"King of the Hill" 1998 - 2004
film roman- King of the Hll 1998 - 2004
Skills
Storyboarding, Storytelling, Animation, Voice Acting, Drawing, Writing, Television Production, Television, Production, Animation Design, Traditional Animation, Visual Development, Feature Films, Character, Character Design, Character Animation, Final Draft, 3D animation, Maya, 2D, Video Games, Film, Layout, Pre-production, Directors, Toon Boom, Post Production, Video Production, Creative Direction, Cartoons, Directing, Pre-visualization, Computer Animation, Visual Arts
Education
School of Visual Arts 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's, Animation
Art Institute of Seattle 1992 — 1994
Studied Illustration, Illustration
Marza Animation Planet Inc. May 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation November 2012 - March 2014
Digital Domain January 2012 - September 2012
sony imageworks June 2010 - September 2011
Greenpeace January 2010 - June 2010
Imagi Animation Studios September 2008 - February 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 1999 - September 2008
Fox Animation Studios 1995 - 1999
Skills
Feature Films, Animation, Film, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Post Production, Film Production
Education
Arizona State University
BA, English
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - August 2015
Method Studios February 2014 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - December 2013
Luma Pictures February 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - October 2012
Green Rabbit Studios November 2008 - January 2012
Devils, Angels & Dating January 2010 - September 2010
Jereye Animation August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Feature Films
Education
Animationmentor.com 2008 — 2009
certificate of animation, Animation
Art Institute of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
BA, Media Arts and Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2008 - February 2013
LOS Productions July 2008 - January 2013
The Walt Disney Company October 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Animation, Film, Writing, Editorial, Editing, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Designing, Keynote, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Mac, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Layout, Maya, Corporate Branding, Product Design, Computer Animation, Presentation Design, 3D
Education
New York University 2006 — 2006
Abroad Program, Prague, Czech Republic
ArtCenter College of Design 2004 — 2006
B.F.A., Film
Nickelodeon Animation Studio February 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - September 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Academy of Art University Student Projects 2008 - 2013
Music Together LLC January 2009 - January 2012
The Cinderella Company May 2008 - January 2012
Just Imagine March 2008 - August 2011
Self-Employed January 2007 - August 2011
UMC Nursury, Learning Links Preschool August 2009 - June 2010
Happy Mozart Music School January 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Acting, Music Education, Animation, Maya, Music Instruction, 3D animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Music Performance, Traditional Animation, Stop Motion, 3D, Music, Photography, Art, Illustration, Film, Modeling, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor, Animation
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2013
certificate in Advanced Studies, Character Animation
Sierra College 2006 — 2007
Acting
Apple January 2015 - June 2015
Moonbot Studios August 2012 - June 2015
Blur Studio February 2014 - January 2015
Rapid Eye Digital February 2012 - January 2014
California Academy of Sciences March 2012 - April 2012
Bully! Entertainment August 2011 - December 2011
LAIKA June 2011 - August 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Noblis July 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, PFTrack, Animation, Rendering, Character Animation, Texture Artist, Mental Ray, 3D Modeling, Nuke, Matchmoving, Editing, VFX Supervision, VFX Cinematography, HDRI Photography, Shading
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2012
MFA, Animation & Visual Effects
George Mason University 2003 — 2006
BFA, Digital Art & Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2011 - Present
ICO VFX April 2010 - September 2011
Lockheed Martin September 2002 - January 2008
Pensler Capital Corporation June 2003 - June 2004
Merrill Lynch January 2000 - January 2001
University of Arizona January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Maya, After Effects, Python, Visual Effects, Nuke, Compositing, HTML, JavaScript, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Premiere
Education
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration, International Business
University of Arizona 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
University of Oxford 2001 — 2001
Jurisprudence, Law
Harvard University 1997 — 1997
Computer Science, English
Nickelodeon Animation Studio May 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - April 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios November 2010 - March 2013
G4 Media July 2005 - October 2005
Skills
UV mapping, Modeling, 3D, Animation, Video Games, Rendering, 3D Modeling, Maya, Zbrush, Marvelous Designer, 3D Printing, NURBS, ZBrush
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2010
BFA, 3D Modeling
Brooks College 2004 — 2005
AA, Animation
Self-employed 1999 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 1990 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 1990 - Present
Concept Design Academy 2012 - 2013
Associates in Art 1998 - 2000
California State University, Northridge 1988 - 1990
Dan Cooper Illustration 1981 - 1990
Brandes Art Institute 1983 - 1985
Skills
nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills, Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Art, Digital Painting, Background Art, Art Direction, Visual Arts, Oil Painting, Fine Art, Traditional Animation, Conceptual Art, Animation, Illustrator, Sketching, Storyboarding, Archery, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Digital Art, Look Development, Photoshop, Pre-visualization
Education
American Animation Institute 2011 — 2013
n/a, Drawing, n/a
Concept Design Academy 2011 — 2012
n/a, Entertainment Design, n/a
Associate in Arts 1997 — 2000
-, Art
California Art Institute 1987 — 1990
-, Art
ArtCenter College of Design 1978 — 1981
BFA, Illustration
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - Present
Rhythm & Hues June 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2009 - June 2012
Image Engine Design Inc. 2012 - 2012
Blizzard Entertainment March 2007 - January 2009
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 2004 - February 2007
Dreamworks September 2002 - August 2004
The Secret Lab (Disney) September 1999 - August 2002
Industrial Light and Magic May 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Maya, Compositing, Matte Painting, Mental Ray, Renderman, Visual Effects, Lighting, Texture Painting, Nuke, 3D, Photoshop, Texturing, Shaders, Shading, Fresh Produce, Video Games, MEL, Look Development, Digital Painting, Environment TD, 3D Studio Max, Breakfast, Vray, World Machine
Education
Thomas Edison State College 2007 — 2007
BA, Art
San Jose State University 1990 — 1993
cadre, Art/Art Studies, General
Academy of Art University
CGMA
Portage High School
DC Comics March 2013 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies April 2012 - Present
Masked Avenger Studios 2003 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 1980 - July 2003
Ruby-Spears Procuctions June 1979 - August 1979
Skills
Illustrator, Character Animation, Art Direction, Drawing, Storyboarding, Comics, Art, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Background Art, Maya, Painting, Visual Arts, Animation, Concept Development, Texture Painting, Traditional Animation, Cartoons, Sculpture, Comic Books, Digital Art, Toon Boom, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Toys, Creative Direction, Film, Video Games, Feature Films, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Computer Animation, Entertainment, Logo Design, Layout, Graphic Novels, Fine Art, Facial Animation, Photoshop, Digital Sculpting, Computer Graphics, Photography, 3D, Character Designs, Flash Animation, After Effects, Cinematics, Film Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Texturing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
California Institute of the Arts
Animaton
Elliot Animation 2010 - 2010
Freelance Animation 2007 - 2010
Stacks Poker 2004 - 2007
Freelance Animation 2002 - 2004
Waggaworld 2000 - 2002
Elliot Animation 1998 - 2000
Waggaworld 1999 - 1999
Canuck Creations 1997 - 1998
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1997 - 1997
Phoenix Animation Studios 1995 - 1996
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 1992 — 1993
Sheridan College 1990 — 1992
Classical Animation
Centennial College
Computer Animation
Sony Pictures Animation January 2005 - Present
Nagisa Art September 1987 - November 2012
nagibeads 2004 - 2011
Dreamworks Feature Animation January 2000 - December 2004
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 1991 - December 1999
Skills
Art, Storyboarding, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Digital Painting, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Photography, Visual Arts, Maya, Conceptual Art, Visual Storytelling, Cartoons, Animation Direction, Comics, Feature Films, Craft, Watercolor, Digital Illustration, Digital Art, Fine Art
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1987 — 1990
BFA, Illustration
University of California, Irvine 1982 — 1987
BS, Biological Sciences
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - August 2012
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Animation and Visual Effects
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
BS, Bioengineering
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2012 - June 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2007 - December 2007
Sony Pictures Animation January 2007 - December 2007
Sony Pictures Animation April 2004 - November 2006
Walt Disney Feature Animation November 1994 - March 2004
California Institure of the Arts September 1996 - June 2003
Jim Henson Productions August 1994 - September 1994
Jostens Learning Corporation 1985 - 1989
Skills
Character Animation, Storyboarding, Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Visual Arts, Computer Animation, Digital Painting, Feature Films, Cartoons, Maya, Toon Boom, Drawing, Background Art, Film, Pushing the Envelope, Handsome, Illustration, Facial Animation, Texturing, Stop Motion, Unicycle, Conceptual Art, Compositing, Pre-visualization, Live Action, Concept Design
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1997 — 1999
Illustration, Children's Book Illustration, Toy Design
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1994
BFA, Character Animation
San Diego City College 1984 — 1986
Commercial Art, Illustration, Graphic Design
Method Studios May 2014 - May 2014
g-NET Media January 2014 - May 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - January 2014
Wolf & Crow March 2013 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2013 - February 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Houdini, Maya, Linux, Python, Fluid, Naiad, Realflow, Particle, HScript, Compositing, Rendering, Mental Ray, Nuke, Mel, 3D Studio Max, MEL, Visual Effects, 3D, Fluids, Character Rigging, Particle Effects, After Effects, Renderman, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Computer Graphics, Rigging, Rotoscoping, Computer Animation, Shading, Lighting, Pipeline Development, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Zbrush
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2012
Masters, Fine Arts in Visual Effects and Animation
Communication University of China 2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Animation Technology
Universal Creative, Universal Studios April 2013 - Present
Freelance 3D Artist 2011 - 2013
Lumenas Animation Studios 2008 - 2012
Microsoft 2010 - 2010
Electronic Arts 2010 - 2010
Saffire 2005 - 2008
Glyphx Games 2004 - 2005
DreamWorks Animation November 2002 - February 2004
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2001 - November 2002
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Maya, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Animation, Texture Painting, UV mapping, 3D, Digital Sculpting, Mudbox, Storyboarding, Look Development, Shading, Visual Effects, Creative Writing, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Character Rigging, After Effects, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Academy of Art University
Art
University of Utah
Hardy Howl Films November 2005 - Present
"Jeffie Was Here" feature film April 2009 - October 2009
"Hoodwinked" animated feature film June 2003 - November 2005
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2002 - May 2003
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2000 - May 2002
Azusa Pacific University January 2000 - May 2000
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 1999 - March 2000
Indiana Wesleyan University June 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Entertainment, Film Production, Film, New Media, Story development, script coverage & notes, Screenwriting, Budgeting, Scheduling, Writing, Production Management, Animation, Feature Films, Storytelling, Post Production
Education
Ball State University 1996 — 1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), Community Education
Anderson University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater Studies, Secondary Education
Sony Pictures Animation August 2012 - Present
DreamWorks Animation SKG March 2008 - June 2012
Secret Plan Studios 2011 - 2011
Duncan Studio June 2007 - February 2008
The Jim Henson July 2007 - July 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 1997 - January 2007
Skills
Production Design, Art Direction, Concept Design, Background Art, Painting, Matte Painting, Maya, Visual Arts
Education
Academy of Art University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture and Illustration
College of San Mateo 1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Comercial Art and Illustration
Vital Records January 2009 - Present
THE BOTS January 2009 - April 2013
Bodega 2011 - 2012
Moskito Films July 2010 - 2012
Hoytyboy Pictures 2006 - 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2004 - January 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2003 - 2005
Skills
Television, Film, Commercials, Music, Advertising, Music Videos, Feature Films, Recording, Animation, Storytelling, Visual Effects, Band, Screenwriting, Sound Design, Multimedia, Directing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Editing, Media Production, Documentaries, Music Licensing, Creative Direction, Video Production, Film Editing, Broadcast, Photography, Post Production, Video, Creative Strategy, Motion Graphics, Interactive Advertising, Rock, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Fashion, Final Cut Pro, Art, Audio Editing, Entertainment, After Effects, Sound, Avid, Magazines, Short Films, A&R, Voice Over, Content Strategy, Producing, Final Cut Studio
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Special Effects
University of Vermont
CK-12 Foundation April 2015 - Present
Freelancer July 2012 - Present
Me Cure Inc. September 2014 - March 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2014 - August 2014
Academy of Art University September 2013 - June 2014
VivaDressUp August 2012 - October 2012
Medfirst Healthcare Services Inc. April 2011 - June 2011
Medfirst Healthcare Services Inc. August 2010 - April 2011
Begin Culture Inc June 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Web Design, User Interface, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Front-end Development, Interaction Design, Graphics, Graphic Design, Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Logo Design, Photoshop, CSS, Storytelling, JavaScript, Drawing, HTML 5, Prototype, CMS, User Experience, Wireframes, jQuery, Information Architecture, Data Visualization, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Drupal, PHP, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure RP, SEO, Card Sorting, Branding & Identity, Responsive Web Design, After Effects, Sketch, Google Analytics, Facebook Marketing, MailChimp, A/B Testing
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Web Design and New Media
Shih Chien University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Communications Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - Present
Concept Design Academy September 2011 - Present
Concept Design Academy May 2009 - Present
Extracurricular Activities August 2011 - December 2014
Dreamworks Animation September 2003 - March 2013
Art Center College of Design March 2004 - December 2012
California Institute of the Arts May 2012 - May 2012
Lightstorm Entertainment 2005 - 2005
Otis College of Art & Design 2004 - 2004
Skills
Visual Development, Concept Design, 3D, Sketching, Painting, Drawing, Maya, Visual Arts, Computer Animation, Film, Character Animation, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Conceptual Art, Animation, Texturing, Digital Illustration, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, Digital Painting, Illustration, Visual Effects, Creative Direction, After Effects, Art, Photoshop, Art Direction, Feature Films, Video Games
Education
Art Center College of Design 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Product Design
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
DreamWorks Animation July 2002 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2001 - 2003
Dream Quest Images 1998 - 2001
Art Center College of Design May 1998 - September 1998
Kronos Digital Entertainment 1995 - 1998
Skills
Houdini, Maya Dynamics, Nuke, Shake, Lighting, Visual Development, Visual Effects, Rigging, Modeling, Cinematics, Compositing
Education
Art Center College of Design 1992 — 1996
BA, Illustration
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2010 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2004 - September 2007
The Walt Disney Company September 2004 - September 2007
Disney ABC September 2004 - September 2007
Honeywell International October 2003 - August 2004
Alpha Omega Publications March 2002 - September 2003
Central Graphics Lab April 2000 - March 2002
Century Fox, Fox Animation Studios November 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Animation, Graphic Design, Film, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, Projects, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Creative Content..., Production Coordination, Concept Development, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Animation
Education
Arizona State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Sociology
Gerard
Gerard
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - Present
Man Arenas Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2011 - Present
DODECA'DEN January 1998 - December 2011
MAN ARENAS January 2000 - July 2011
Studio SOI May 2008 - September 2009
Inuendo s.p.r.l. (Brussels) January 2007 - January 2009
Vanguard Animation January 2007 - March 2007
Studio Hamburg September 2006 - January 2007
Rothkirch/Cartoon Film (Berlin) March 2001 - 2006
Trickompany TFC Hamburg May 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Storyboarding, Production Design, Concept Design, Background Design, Character Design, Visual Development, Art Direction, Illustration, Comics, Layout, Conceptual Art, Prop Design, Concept Development, Digital Painting, Graphic Novels, English, Animation, Cartoons, 3D, Feature Films, Film, Visual Storytelling, Digital Illustration, Props, Character, 2D, Flash Animation, Drawing, Painting, Art, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Set Design, Photoshop, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Visual Arts, Background Art, Pre-production, Maya, Computer Animation
Education
Académie royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles - Ecole supérieure des Arts 1986 — 1988
Fines Arts
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Drawing, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Concept Design, Snowboarding, Swimming, Ski, Camping
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), 3D Modeling
청강문화산업대학 / Chungkang College of Cultural Industries 2003 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, 3D Animation and 3D Modeling
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2014 - Present
Animsquad December 2014 - February 2015
Wuhan University November 2013 - December 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2010 - October 2013
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Facial Animation, MEL, Cinematics, Maya, Texturing, Zbrush, Animation, Traditional Animation, 3D, Rigging, Compositing, XSI, Character Rigging, Nuke, Visual Effects, Autodesk MotionBuilder
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
MFA, Character Animation
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2002 — 2006
BFA, Film Studies and Production
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2007 - Present
jfinnart.com January 2011 - July 2014
Sony Feature Animation February 2004 - June 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 2000 - February 2004
Mooncrescent January 2000 - August 2000
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 1998 - January 2000
Warner Bros . Feature Animation January 1994 - January 1998
Colossal Pictures February 1995 - 1996
Hanna Barbera January 1994 - June 1994
Skills
Character Animation, Drawing, Acrylic, Storyboarding, Maya, Film, Visual Arts, Nuke, Publicity, Digital Painting, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, MEL, Art, Sculpture, Visual Effects, Animation, Illustration, Compositing, 3D, Texturing
Education
Art Center College of Design 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 2009 - Present
EFI March 2004 - May 2009
EFI March 2001 - March 2004
Xerox March 2000 - March 2001
Xerox 1996 - 2000
FaxLine Servicing 1994 - 1996
Xerox 1992 - 1994
Knowsley Safari Park 1988 - 1989
Skills
Python, Object Oriented Design, XML, Scrum, C#, Java, .NET, Qt, PHP, C++, Document Management, Content Management, RDBMS, Agile Methodologies, Visual Studio, Software Development, JavaScript, Eclipse
Education
Anglia Ruskin University 1989 — 1992
Electronic Engineering (Software), Software Engineering
Riot Games October 2014 - Present
Riot Games October 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2009 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2004 - July 2009
Rhythm & Hues 2004 - 2005
Electronic Arts April 2004 - October 2004
Capcom November 2002 - April 2004
Fathom Studios March 2000 - October 2002
Hasbro October 1999 - February 2000
Warner Bros TV Animation October 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Art, 3D, Look Development, Character, Texture, Film, Matte Painting, Visual Development, Painting, Visual Effects, Disney, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Live Action, Character Design, Production Design, Shake, Renderman, 2D, Maya, Illustration, 3D animation, Traditional Animation, Film Industry, Texturing, Visual Arts, Texture Painting, Computer Animation, Product Design, Nuke, MEL, XSI, Character Animation, Compositing
Education
Art Center College of Design 1995 — 1998
BFA, Illustration/Entertainment Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2008 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 2007 - August 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2005 - December 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2003 - March 2005
Ice Pond Studio December 2002 - January 2003
Fathom Studios September 2000 - December 2002
Atlanta College of Art 2001 - 2002
GE Power Systems University 1996 - 2000
Skills
MEL, Character Rigging, Maya, Texturing, Computer Graphics, Rigging, Mental Ray, Pipeline Development, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Fur, Facial Animation, 3D Modeling, Mudbox, Texture Painting, UV mapping, VFX Supervision, Technical Direction, Facial Rigging, Characters, Drawing, Video Games, Digital Compositing, Modeling, Compositing, Special Effects, Texture Artist, Cloth Simulation, Character Modelling, Scripting, Zbrush, Hard Surface Modeling, Digital Painting, Dynamics, Low Poly Modeling, 3D graphics
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1992 — 1994
Associate's degree, Industrial Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2013 - Present
Cartoon Network January 2013 - October 2013
Rough Draft Studios, Inc. April 2011 - December 2012
Six Point Harness October 2010 - March 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2010 - October 2010
Bolt City Productions September 2008 - October 2010
Warner Bros. Animation September 2009 - November 2009
Desert Panther I, Inc. November 2007 - September 2009
Big Bad Tomato May 2007 - November 2007
Marvel-Lionsgate Productions January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Toon Boom, Flash, Photoshop, Wacom Tablet, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Animation, Comics, Illustration, Illustrator, Drawing, Flash Animation, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Video Games, Visual Design
Education
American Animation Institute 2009 — 2009
Animation
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2007
BA, Animation
Bakersfield College 2003 — 2005
A.A., Art
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2009 - March 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2007 - August 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2007 - July 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studio May 2006 - May 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation January 2006 - May 2006
Mr.X Inc. July 2005 - December 2005
C.O.R.E. Feature Animation February 2005 - July 2005
Bluesky / Reelfx Inc. March 2005 - May 2005
Reelfx Inc. September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Look Development, Texture Painting, Texture Artist, Texturing, UV mapping, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Props, Shading, Renderman, Nuke, Matte Painting, Mental Ray, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2003
Master of Fine Art, Computer Graphics
Memphis College of Art 2000 — 2000
master, Computer Arts
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - Present
The Mill January 2011 - April 2012
The Mill January 2010 - December 2010
Nexus Productions June 2006 - January 2010
Picasso Pictures November 2006 - July 2007
keytoon animation studios October 2005 - September 2006
Ilion Animation Studios April 2005 - November 2005
Nexus Productions April 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Character Rigging, XSI, Cloth Simulation, Rigging, Maya, 3D Studio Max, 3D, MEL, Film, Commercials, Computer Animation, Lighting, Animation, Computer Graphics, Cinematics, Feature Films, Scripting, Softimage
Education
CEU Cardenal Herrera University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor, Industrial Design Engineer
ars animacion
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - September 2012
PDI/Dreamworks October 2005 - July 2011
Wild Brain, Inc. 2000 - 2005
The Orphanage 2004 - 2004
Skills
Houdini, Nuke, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Python, PyQt, Mental Ray, 3D, Computer Animation, Shaders, C, C++, JavaScript, ExtJS, TurboGears, RV, Shotgun
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
BFA, Illustration/Animation
Korea University
mathematics
Pixar Animation Studios September 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - September 2014
Pixar Animation Studios October 2008 - May 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 2004 - September 2008
World of Tomorrow June 2003 - June 2004
Gigawatt Studios March 2000 - March 2003
RKS Design September 1999 - March 2000
Walt Disney Imagineering January 1998 - June 1999
Insomniac Games January 1998 - March 1998
Education
Art Center College of Design 1994 — 1997
BS, Industrial Design / Product Design
CGSociety.org October 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2014 - July 2015
Rhythm & Hues February 2012 - February 2014
Rhythm & Hues September 2011 - July 2012
Rhythm & Hues December 2009 - September 2011
Weta Digital September 2009 - November 2009
Prime Focus World August 2009 - September 2009
Rhythm & Hues November 2008 - April 2009
The Orphanage January 2008 - November 2008
Academy of Art University 2008 - 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Matte Painting, Commercials, Texture Artist, Rotoscoping, Graphic Design, Digital Compositing, Compositing, Nuke, Texturing, Maya, Shake, 3D, After Effects, Photoshop, HDRI, Engaging Public Speaker, Look Development, VFX Supervision, Shading, Feature Films
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2007
MFA, Animation and Visual Effects
East Tennessee State University 1998 — 2002
BS in Engineering Technology, Animation, Illustration, and Multimedia
Spring Hill High School
Activision December 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2010 - September 2013
Hilde Van Gool 2009 - November 2010
International Medical Corps September 2008 - July 2009
USG HR Forces (formerly USG People, formerly known as Solvus Group) February 2005 - June 2006
T-interim. May 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Statistics, R, Survey Design, Research, Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Human Resources, Project Management, Management, Strategy, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Scrum, SQL, Training, Change Management, Consulting, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Certificate
Ghent University 1997 — 2002
Master
1994 — 1997
Bachelor
SHRM
GPHR
Warner Bros. Animation June 2012 - Present
Gerald de Jesus Art, Design & Animation January 1999 - Present
Reel FX March 2013 - July 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios March 2011 - June 2012
Film Roman May 2010 - March 2011
Wild Brain August 2010 - December 2010
Mirarifilms November 2009 - May 2010
Warner Bros. Animation August 2009 - November 2009
Six Point Harness January 2009 - July 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Corel Painter, Sketchbook Pro, Digital Painting, Acrylic Painting, Texture Painting, Texture Artist, Watercolor Artist, Film, Art Direction, Background Art, Storyboarding, Animation, Painting, Cartoons
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1995 — 1998
Bachelors Degree, Illustration
Rockstar Games March 2013 - July 2013
Raven Software August 2011 - February 2013
Raven Software June 2011 - August 2011
Moving Picture Company January 2011 - June 2011
ImageMovers Digital / Disney February 2010 - January 2011
ImageMovers Digital / Disney January 2009 - February 2010
Motion Theory November 2008 - December 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2008 - October 2008
MoreFlavor! Inc January 2003 - February 2008
AAUSF Student Project January 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Maya, Nuke, Visual Effects, Lighting, Texturing, Compositing, Renderman, Photoshop, 3D, Film, Shake, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, UV mapping, Shading, Houdini, MEL, After Effects, Special Effects, Illustrator, Zbrush, Look Development, Rendering, Xbox 360, PS3, Linux, Mental Ray, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Commercials, Post Production, Pipeline Development, Shader Writing, Shaders, RSL, Python, XBOX One, PS4, ID Tech, CryEngine, Unreal Editor, Technical Direction, ReelFlow, Management, New Business Development, Business Planning, Business Intelligence, Marketing Strategy
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
BFA - VFX
FXPHD 2012 — 2013
Extended Studies
Mesa Community College 1990 — 1992
AAS
UC High 1987 — 1990
High School Diploma
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 1997 - Present
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1997 - 1998
Fantasy II Film Effects March 1994 - November 1996
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Nuke, Houdini, Compositing, Animation, Technical Direction, Film, Feature Films, Computer Animation
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1991 — 1993
Visual Communications
Blacklick Valley High School
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2012 - October 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2010 - July 2012
Feel Good Film Festival November 2008 - January 2011
Nickelodeon February 2008 - February 2010
Rogers and Cowan May 2006 - January 2008
"CSI: New York" August 2005 - May 2006
Columbia College Chicago 2004 - 2005
Skills
Film, Television, Video, Event Management, Animation, Entertainment, Fundraising, Video Production, Film Production, Social Media, Final Draft, Event Planning, Digital Media, Video Games, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Problem Solving, Film Festivals, Entertainment Management, Entertainment Industry, Entrepreneurship, Traditional Animation
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts Management, Media Management
Augustana College 1998 — 2002
BA, Marketing, MIS, Speech Communication
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2013 - February 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studios June 2013 - July 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios February 2012 - May 2013
Reverge Studios, Inc. April 2011 - February 2012
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - November 2011
Playdom March 2011 - May 2011
Human Nature Studios October 2010 - March 2011
Playdom February 2010 - December 2010
Electronic Arts January 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Video Games, Concept Design, Art, Game Development, 3D, Wii
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Masters, 2d animation and visual development
California State University-East Bay 2000 — 2004
BA, graphic design and multimedia
Starz Animation•IDT 2007 - Present
Film Roman 2006 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1999 - Present
Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida 1998 - Present
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1998 - Present
Starz Media/The Simpsons Feature 1997 - Present
Disney Animation 1997 - 2003
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1989 — 1991
Holgate image Solutions Staging CoordinatorFotokemJanuary 2008 - Present
Cartoon Network May 2007 - September 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2004 - 2005
Warner Brothers Animation 1996 - 2000
Warner Bros. Animation 1996 - 1999
Skills
Cartoons, Creative Direction, Video Production, Animation, Painting, Character Animation, Post Production, Art Direction, 3D, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Background Art, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Producing, Compositing, Television, Visual Effects, Digital Painting, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Commercials, Film, Computer Animation, Maya
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1986 — 1989
Greenline Studio August 2010 - Present
Pixomondo April 2015 - Present
Rising Sun Pictures November 2014 - March 2015
House of Moves November 2010 - June 2012
Look Effects May 2010 - August 2010
Hydraulx September 2008 - March 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2007 - September 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2005 - September 2007
DreamWorks Animation 2004 - 2005
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2004
Skills
Rigging, MEL, Technical Direction, Python, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Pipeline Development, Animation, UI/UX Design and..., Maya, 3D, After Effects, Modeling, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Motion Capture, Feature Films, Scripting
Education
Academy of Art University
Animation and Illustration
Foothill College
AS, Electronics
Gymnasium Grafing
Palo Alto High School
San Jose State University
BS, School of Engineering-Industrial Technology
Original Force March 2015 - Present
RGH Themed Entertainment November 2013 - January 2015
DreamWorks Animation October 2011 - November 2012
Wildbrain studios October 2011 - April 2012
Crest Animation Productions June 2011 - August 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2008 - February 2011
HyperImage Studios January 2008 - February 2008
Imagi Animation Studios July 2007 - January 2008
Frantic Films March 2007 - April 2007
Golden Era Productions January 2007 - February 2007
Skills
Animation, Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Storyboarding, 3D, Rigging, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Video Games, Compositing, Cinematics, Lighting, Layout, Modeling, Film, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Live Action, Pipeline Development, Computer Animation, Maya
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, 3d animation
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1998 — 2001
Associates degree, 3d Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2010 - Present
Bento Box Entertainment LLC February 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1989 - 2010
Mike Young Productions July 2007 - April 2009
The Walt Disney Company 1989 - 2009
Disney October 1989 - July 2007
DisneyToon Studios 1994 - 2007
DisneyToon Studio 1989 - 2007
Walt Disney Television Animation 1989 - 1994
Walt Disney Television 1989 - 1994
Skills
Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Digital Painting, Cartoons, Layout, Drawing, Illustration, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Background Art
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1983 — 1986
BFA, Illustration
California State University-Northridge 1979 — 1983
BA, Graphic and Fine Art
Toys For Bob July 2012 - Present
Edbot November 1982 - Present
Ai-Sunnyvale October 2010 - September 2012
Toys For Bob/ Activision Blizzard April 2012 - June 2012
Syncronos November 2009 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2009 - August 2009
Cinematico October 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Digital Sculpting, Low Poly Modeling, Texturing, Photoshop, Zbrush, Autodesk Maya, 3D Coat, Topogun, Maya, Character Animation, 3D, UV mapping, Modeling, Texture Painting, 3D Modeling, Xbox 360, Mudbox, ZBrush, UV Mapping, Video Games
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2008
BA, VFX-Modeling
Amazon 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2013 - Present
Nickelodeon/Rainbow 2009 - Present
Nickelodeon 2000 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studio 2000 - Present
The Jim Henson Company 2009 - 2009
Backyardigans Live Show 2008 - 2009
Nickelodeon Animation Studio 2008 - 2009
Dora the Explorer 2003 - 2008
Go Diego, Go! 2003 - 2008
Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy 1994 — 1996
Trinity College-Hartford 1991 — 1994
Blizzard Entertainment 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2012 - 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2008 - 2012
Heavy Iron Studios / THQ October 2007 - October 2008
National Geographic 2005 - 2007
Booz Allen Hamilton 2005 - 2006
TKO Software / Electronic Atrs 2003 - 2005
THQ 2000 - 2002
NVIDIA 2000 - 2001
SNK US Technology January 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Maya, MEL, 3D animation, Modeling, Photoshop, Python, Special Effects, Houdini, Art Direction, Computer Graphics, Character, 3D, Character Modeling, Particles, Dynamics, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Nuke, Video Games, Compositing, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Zbrush, 3D Modeling
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1997
Computer Art
St. John's University 1978 — 1982
Electronic Engineering
Paramount Pictures July 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2012 - July 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2008 - July 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2007 - 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering 2006 - 2007
Art Center College of Design 2005 - 2006
Skills
Art, Illustration, Animation, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Visual Arts, Maya, Traditional Animation, Concept Design
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - Present
sony imageworks September 2005 - May 2012
ImageMovers Digital 2009 - 2009
New Wave Entertainment January 2005 - September 2005
stargate digital May 2004 - January 2005
Pepper Films April 2002 - April 2004
simex digital February 1999 - April 2002
cinesite hollywood July 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Visual Effects, Shake, 3D, Compositing
Education
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1997
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation January 2012 - January 2015
Daniel Clark & Associates June 2011 - October 2011
DreamWorks Animation May 2008 - June 2011
Fasen Arts 2005 - 2005
Academy of Southeast Asian Martial Arts 2002 - 2004
Banana Graphics 1998 - 2004
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration: Entertainment Design
Helmsbriscoe October 2005 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2002 - June 2004
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Film Production, Production Managment, Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planning, Management, Production Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Event Management
Education
Ateneo de Manila University 1983 — 1987
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2014 - Present
Erin Ong Design 2007 - Present
Speedo USA 2011 - 2014
Bradshaw International 2010 - 2011
Deutsch 2009 - 2010
Art Center College of Design January 2008 - August 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2000 - 2005
Skills
Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Typography, Packaging, Letterpress, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Concept Development, Visual Communication, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Illustration, Concept Design, Graphics, Animation
Education
Art Center College of Design 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
BA, Environmental Analysis and Design
Nickelodeon Animation Studio August 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2011 - July 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2010 - November 2010
Bento Box Entertainment LLC March 2010 - June 2010
ABC Learning January 2008 - April 2008
Jack Black Productions February 2007 - July 2007
Nickelodeon Animation Studios April 2005 - April 2006
Walt Disney Animation 2001 - 2003
Character Builders / Disney Animation 1999 - 2000
Hyperion Studios 1998 - 1999
Skills
Painting, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Art, Animation, Film, Visual Arts, Character Animation, Feature Films, Illustration, Television, Background Art, Art Direction, Commercials, Drawing, Comics, Visual Development, 2D, Cartoons, Video, Digital Illustration, Conceptual Art, Computer Animation
Education
Craig Neilson Workshop 1988 — 1991
Figure and lanscape painting
Brandis Art Institute 1985 — 1988
Classic Plain Air Painting & Illustration
ArtCenter College of Design 1986 — 1987
Marker Indication for Illustration
California State University-Northridge 1983 — 1985
BA, 2D Art
Los Angeles Valley College 1980 — 1982
AA, Child Development
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2011 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2006 - August 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Cinematics, Video Games, Game Development, Event Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Video, After Effects, Animation, Post Production, Film, Creative Direction, Film Production, Photoshop, Entertainment
Education
Azusa Pacific University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Health
Seventh Day Design 2004 - 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1990 - 2004
Skills
Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Photoshop, After Effects, Film, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2011
VFX and Animation
University of Central Florida 1991 — 1995
Fine and Studio Arts
Valencia Community College 1988 — 1991
Graphic Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - April 2014
WET Design August 2010 - January 2012
Cyber Digital Co. February 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Maya, Houdini, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Nuke, MEL, Dynamics, Particles, Python, Special Effects, Particle, Look Development
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
MFA, Animation & Visual Effects
Curtin University 2006 — 2007
Exchage Program, Business
University of Hyogo 2003 — 2006
BA, Business Management
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2012 - Present
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2009
Paramount Pictures August 2014 - September 2015
Disney Television Animation September 2013 - June 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2012 - April 2013
The Jim Henson Company June 2012 - June 2012
radical friend April 2012 - April 2012
Buck April 2012 - April 2012
Kompost April 2012 - April 2012
Buck February 2012 - February 2012
Laika February 2012 - February 2012
Brand New School December 2011 - December 2011
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2006 — 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2015 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2015 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects April 2013 - Present
Psyop December 2014 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects August 2014 - December 2014
Aaron Sims Company May 2014 - July 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - April 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - June 2013
Skechers February 2013 - April 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studio May 2011 - February 2013
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Modeling, 3D, Lighting, Low Poly Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, After Effects, Character Modelling, Digital Sculpting, Art, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Film, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2008 — 2010
High-End CG Certificate, vfx
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2007
3D Modeling
Kadena High School 1987 — 1990
Nickelodeon 2009 - Present
Nickelodeon Studios 2009 - Present
Disney Features January 2008 - August 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2008 - 2009
disney,film roman,others 1988 - 2009
disneytoons , july films 2000 - 2005
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
bfa, illustration
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2005 - Present
Walt Disney Feature Animation 2005 - Present
Skills
Digital Sculpting, Maya, Zbrush, Texture Painting, 3D, 3D Modeling, Problem Solving, Low Poly Modeling, Changing Environments, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Texturing, After Effects, Compositing, Mental Ray, MEL, Traditional Animation
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1994 — 1999
bachelor, transportation/entertainment
Cisco Systems November 2012 - Present
NDS Americas October 2007 - November 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2000 - 2007
Skills
Linux, Python, Software Engineering, Qt, Perl, Software Development, Multithreading, Shell Scripting, C, C++, Software Design, System Architecture
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Science (MS), Applied Computer Science and Technology
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
California State University, Northridge August 2015 - Present
Nihon Kogakuin College April 2015 - Present
CG ONLINE ACADEMY December 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 1999 - December 2014
Dream Quest 1999 - 1999
Warner Bros. Feature Animation 1996 - 1998
Warner Digital 1995 - 1996
Warner Bros. Imaging Technology 1993 - 1994
Skills
ZBrush, 3D Modeling, Maya, Maya Modeling, Maya Zbrush, Photoshop, UV Mapping, Facial Expressions, Expression Blend, Computer Animation, Mental Ray, Lighting, Rigging, Character Modelling, Product Design, Hard Surface Modeling, Environmental Modeling
Education
Art Center College of Design 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial and Product Design
Art Center College of Design
product
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2014 - Present
Technicolor September 2012 - Present
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group April 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Live Sound
Education
Pinnacle College 2001 — 2002
Associate's degree, Sound Engineer
Paramount Pictures February 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - February 2014
Cinderbiter November 2010 - March 2011
The Jim Henson Company September 2010 - October 2010
Humanaturestudios Inc., June 2008 - October 2010
Walt Disney Picture (Public Company; DIS; Motion Pictures and Film indust November 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Concept Design, Digital Painting, Animation, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Illustrator, Stop Motion, Conceptual Art, Illustration
Education
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2010
Reel FX October 2015 - Present
Locus Corporation August 2013 - January 2015
Blizzard Entertainment 2015 - 2015
Blizzard Entertainment 2015 - 2015
Academy of Art University September 2011 - August 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2013 - August 2013
DePaul University School of Cinema & Interactive Media 2010 - 2011
Skills
UV mapping, Zbrush, Maya, Sculpture, Modeling, Anatomy, Photoshop
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, 3D Animation Modeling
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Animation
Ithaca Highschool 2004 — 2007
Alteryx, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Informatica April 2014 - August 2015
Bridge Partners Consulting May 2013 - December 2014
Ivanhoe & McToterson LLC February 2012 - December 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2011 - September 2011
Vanguard June 2006 - June 2011
Arizona Cardinals Football Club January 2006 - May 2006
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Pacific Union College
Stanford University
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2014 - Present
California Institute of the Arts September 2010 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
3D Modeling, Character Rigging, Facial Rigging, Digital Sculpting, Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Maya, Unity3D, C#, Python, MEL, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2010 — 2014
Character Animation
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences 2009 — 2010
Illustration
Treasue Island Media June 2007 - August 2015
National Print Group August 2002 - January 2003
Walt Disney Animation Studios December 1995 - December 2001
Bravo Magazine June 1990 - October 1990
American Film Technologies June 1990 - September 1990
Skills
Editing, Final Cut Pro, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Event Videography, videography, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Training, English, Outlook, Leadership, Management, Customer Service
Education
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2007
Film/Video Production, Animation
San Francisco State University 2004 — 2005
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
American Animation Institute 1996 — 2000
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
San Diego City College 1991 — 1993
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Glendale Community College 1986 — 1988
Art/Art Studies, General
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2004 - Present
Walt Disney TV Animation April 2004 - August 2011
Skills
Storyboarding
Education
Art Center College of Design 1987 — 1990
BFA, ILLUSTRATION
Art Center College of Design 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration
private employment 2010 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1986 - 2004
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1999 - 2001
Skills
Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Traditional Animation, Background Art, Toon Boom, Digital Illustration, Cartoons, Character Designs, Matte Painting, Facial Animation, Compositing, Pre-visualization, Conceptual Art, Comics, Stop Motion, Character Rigging, Texture Painting, Characters, XSI, Creature Animation, Digital Sculpting
Education
Art Center College of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Ringling College of Art and Design January 2006 - May 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 1997 - August 2003
Self-Employed Animator August 1988 - August 1997
Startoons Animation 1990 - 1993
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Photoshop, Teaching, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Professional Mentoring
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2011 — 2013
Bacchelor of Fine Art, Fine Art emphasis in Sculpture and Painting
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 1996 — 1997
Design and Applied Arts, 4.0
American Academy of Art 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts (AA), Illustration
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Freelance Designer 2012 - Present
University of Southern California Games July 2013 - June 2014
Broken Circle Studios 2014 - 2014
U.S. Arts and Design September 2012 - 2014
Wipit, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Concept Design, Drawing, Character Animation, Sketching, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Art, InDesign, Zbrush, Painting, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Watercolor, English, Conceptual Art, SketchUp, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Sculpture, Mandarin, Fine Art, Layout, Brochures, Digital Art, Logo Design, 3D Studio Max
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game Art, Sophomore
Art Center College of Design 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Entertainment Design
Northwood High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Sprint February 2013 - Present
Sprint November 2008 - January 2013
Nextel Communications April 2003 - October 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 1997 - April 2003
Walt Disney World March 1992 - March 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Analysis, Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Auditing
Education
Webster University 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Augustana College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Self-employed February 1973 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1973 - 2003
Don Bluth Studios 1979 - 1992
Skills
Painting, Sculpture, Puppetry, Animation
Education
Art Center College of Design 1971 — 1973