Animation Mentor
Animation Mentor is an online animation school that teaches students character animation skills. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, the school offers a 6 core animation courses in addition to ... Location: Emeryville, California, California, USA Founded: 2005 President: Bobby Beck Number of students: 100 Academic staff: 71 Founders: Carlos Baena, Bobby Beck, Shawn Kelly
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Animation Mentor Employees
Pixar Animation Studios 2000 - Present
Animation Mentor 2006 - 2007
Academy of Art University 2001 - 2004
Sony Pictures Imageworks 1998 - 1999
California Institute of the Arts 1998 - 1999
Digital Domain 3.0 1998 - 1998
Dream Quest Images 1998 - 1998
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 1998 - 1998
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1995 - 1998
The Post Group 1993 - 1994
Skills
Feature Films, Animation Direction, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Film Direction, Character Rigging, Directing Talent, Visual Effects, University Teaching, Oil Painting, Television, Art, Film Production
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Brown University 1992 — 1992
Computer Science
Cleveland Institute of Art 1988 — 1988
College Prep Courses, Painting
Animation Mentor March 2014 - Present
Vistar Northern California February 2013 - October 2013
Gymboree Play and Music 2007 - 2011
Skills
Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Corporate Event..., Food Safety, Department of..., DOT Compliance, Teaching, Early Childhood..., Infant Care, Windows, Research, Early Childhood..., English, Sales, Teamwork, Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media
Education
Sonoma State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Chabot College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Apple August 2014 - Present
Beats by Dr. Dre February 2013 - Present
Beats by Dr. Dre April 2012 - February 2013
Ceiva Logic June 2006 - April 2012
Animation Mentor 2009 - 2010
CEIVA Logic, Inc. January 2004 - June 2006
Skills
AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Merlin, 3D Studio Max, Maya, ProE, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML + CSS, HTML5, CSS3, Arena, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, OS X, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Management, HTML, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Agile Methodologies, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Advanced Character Animation, Media Arts and Animation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science, Media Arts, and Animation
Self Employed May 2010 - Present
Academy of Art University February 2014 - Present
Project Sport July 2013 - June 2015
Academy of Art University September 2011 - December 2014
Animation Mentor March 2010 - March 2011
Animation Mentor August 2008 - June 2009
Quandary Film and Animation July 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Animation, Video, Drawing, Maya, Film, Video Production, Camera Operating, Stop Motion, Illustration, Graphics
Education
San Francisco State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Cinema, Emphasis in Animation, Magna Cum Laude
AnimationMentor.com 2008 — 2011
3D Character Animation, VFX Creature Animation
George Fox University August 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2014 - Present
George Fox University September 2014 - December 2014
George Fox University January 2014 - April 2014
Animation Mentor June 2012 - March 2014
Freelance March 2010 - May 2011
Soma Games February 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Adobe Creative Suite, Rigging, Visual Effects, Video Games, Video Editing, Illustrator, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2012 — 2014
Diploma, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
George Fox University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production/Animation Concentration
Stargate Studios April 2015 - Present
Pantages Theatre January 2015 - Present
Animation Mentor October 2014 - Present
UCI ImageWorks September 2013 - June 2014
UC Irvine September 2010 - June 2014
Craveonline Media, LLC. June 2013 - September 2013
ULTA Beauty July 2010 - September 2010
Central West Ballet June 2005 - May 2010
Modesto Arts Medical Group June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Film, Animation, Camera, Graphic Design, Art, Social Media, Research, Spanish, Drawing, Ballet, Jazz Dance, Tap, Hip Hop, Photoshop, YouTube, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Social Networking, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Logic Pro, Maya, Dragon Stop Motion, Renderman, iDVD, Oil Painting, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Quicktime, PowerPoint, Twitter, Pinterest, Vimeo, Gmail, Google Calendar, Customer Service
Education
University of California, Irvine 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fine and Studio Arts
University of Southern California 2012 — 2012
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Animation Mentor
Animation and VFX
Creative Circle April 2015 - Present
Bose Corporation April 2015 - August 2015
Animation Mentor August 2014 - February 2015
Animation Mentor February 2014 - August 2014
Animation Mentor March 2012 - February 2014
Freelance April 2007 - May 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2010 - October 2010
UC San Diego Department of Theatre & Dance Promotions Office January 2005 - April 2007
UC San Diego September 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Project Management, Artist Management, Communication, Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Organization, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Copywriting, Stage Management, Production Managment, Problem Solving, Theatre, Drama, Dance, Animation, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Theatrical Production, Improvisation, Proofreading, Patience, Editing, PC, Mac, Microsoft Office, Pardot, Zendesk, Salesforce.com, SmartSheet, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, InDesign, Final Draft, Databases, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Event Management, Performing Arts, Social Media, Management, Entertainment
Education
University of California, San Diego 2004 — 2007
Master’s Degree, Stage Management, GPA: 3.97
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre, GPA: 3.77
Burlingame High School 1997 — 2001
High School
KIXEYE March 2015 - Present
Phresheez October 2008 - Present
Artella January 2012 - January 2015
Animation Mentor November 2010 - January 2015
Tippett Studio December 2009 - October 2010
Tippett Studio May 2007 - October 2010
Mind The Gap, Inc. June 2005 - May 2007
Electronic Arts October 2002 - May 2005
PDI/Dreamworks October 1997 - October 2002
First Virtual Holdings October 1996 - October 1997
Skills
Visual Effects, Server Architecture, iPhone development, Pipelines, Python, Rendering, Film, C++, Programming, Perl, Linux, C, Software Development, HTML, MySQL, User Interface, Renderman, Problem Solving, Scripting, Engineering, 3D, Computer Graphics, Objective-C, Xcode, Interface Builder, Django, PyQt, Perforce, Ruby, Linux System..., PostgreSQL, Apache 2, iPhone Application..., Apache, Video Games, iOS development, Distributed Systems, JavaScript
Education
North Carolina State University 1989 — 1991
MS
Texas A&M University 1985 — 1989
BS
Infinity Ward April 2015 - Present
iAnimate.net September 2013 - March 2015
Vitruvian Entertainment Group Inc. November 2013 - January 2015
iAnimate.net May 2013 - August 2013
theBasementTechnologies January 2012 - January 2013
ITT Technical Institute September 2006 - November 2012
Animation Mentor July 2010 - December 2011
iD Tech Camps May 2006 - September 2006
ThinkUp Inc. January 2003 - January 2006
Zuuba Entertainment January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Premiere, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Animation, 3D, Video Games, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Motion Capture Animation, 3D animation, Character Modeling, Character, Modeling, Motion Capture, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Drawing, Lighting, Texturing
Education
iAnimate - Motion Capture Workshop 02 - Crafting a Performance
Advanced Studies in Motion Capture, Motion Capture Animation
iAnimate - Motion Capture Workshop 01 - Fundamentals
Motion Capture Animation
iAnimate - Game Animation Workshop 01 - Advanced Body Mechanics and Workflows 2013 — 2014
Game Animation Studies, Video Game Animation
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Diploma, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Chuck McKibben's Voice Over Island 2009 — 2011
Voice Acting
ITT Technical Institute 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2002 — 2006
BS, Multimedia Arts and Animation
Seed Sumo May 2015 - Present
Brazen Animation April 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2007 - December 2013
Reel FX Creative Studios October 2003 - May 2012
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Creative..., Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Film, Directing, Animation Direction, Creative Direction, Leadership, Inspiration, Feature Films, Commercials, Visual Effects, Maya, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, Pre-production, Storyboarding, Management, Character Rigging, Rigging, Lighting, 3D, Video, Post Production, Cinematics, After Effects, Texturing, Modeling, Video Games, Pre-visualization, Video Editing, Motion Graphics
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1999 — 2002
BFA, Film
Animation Mentor September 2013 - Present
Hy-Vee July 2007 - Present
Wild Water West May 2013 - September 2013
Southeast Technical Institute August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Motion Graphics, Illustrator, After Effects, Maya, Animation, Character Animation, 3D Modeling
Education
Animation Mentor 2013 — 2014
Animation Fundamentals, Character Animation
Southeast Technical Institute 2012 — 2013
Digital Media Production
Animation Mentor July 2012 - January 2015
Animation Mentor July 2012 - November 2014
Animation Mentor July 2012 - July 2013
Berkeley Repertory Theatre November 2011 - July 2012
Aurora Theatre Company July 2010 - July 2012
Cal Performances July 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Customer Retention, Public Speaking, Sales, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Academic Administration, Project Management, Presentations, Training, Google Docs, Google Analytics, FileMaker, Data Analysis, Vlookup, Reporting & Analysis, Retention Strategies, Project Coordination, Data Migration, Academic Advising, Pardot, Microsoft Excel, Admissions Counseling, Zendesk, Copywriting, Customer Relations, Sales Process, Employee Training, International Sales, Google Suite, Managing Database, Retention Programs, Long-term Customer..., Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Customer Oriented, Customer Insight, Recruiting, Improvisation
Education
UC Berkeley 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Theater and Performance Studies
The Hatch Agency August 2015 - Present
Peek Kids January 2014 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2009 - January 2014
Ex'pression College March 2005 - March 2009
UltraDNS October 2003 - March 2005
Academy of Art University March 2002 - October 2003
Academy of Art University January 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Human Resources, Payroll, Building Business..., Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Personnel Management, Time Management, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Hiring, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Start-ups, Change Management, Executive Management, Career Development, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Temporary Placement, New Hire Orientations, Staff Development, Talent Management, Career Counseling, Organizational..., College Recruiting
Education
Diablo Valley College 1995 — 1999
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2011 - Present
California Institute of the Arts September 2014 - Present
AnimSquad: Animation School 2013 - 2014
Skillshare.com 2011 - 2012
Animation Mentor 2010 - 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 2008 - 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 2008 - 2009
Skills
Animation, Teaching, Character Animation, Fine Art, Directing, Art, Painting, Traditional Animation, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Story Structure, Drawing, Education, Tutoring, Visual Storytelling, Film, Athletics, Art Exhibitions, Spanish-speaking, Bilingual, Art Education, Oil Painting, Figure Drawing, Charcoal Drawings, Animation Direction, Elementary Education, Video Games, Level Design, Concept Design, University Teaching, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Volunteering, Video Editing, Teaching Adults, Screenwriting
Education
California College of the Arts 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Animation
Hack Reactor August 2014 - Present
PsPrint January 2014 - August 2014
Annie's Inc. April 2011 - April 2012
Animation Mentor 2012 - 2012
University of California February 2010 - February 2011
Kimpton Hotels May 2008 - February 2010
Warwick International Hotels June 2007 - May 2008
Marriott Hotels August 2003 - June 2007
BUCKLEY RADIO June 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Hotels, Front Office, Management, Hospitality, Training, Sales, Customer Service..., Customer Service..., Time Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 2002 — 2005
BA, Theatre: Performance Arts
DreamWorks Animation July 2012 - March 2015
Whiskytree Inc. January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - December 2010
Pixar Animation Studios April 2008 - September 2008
Flying Moose Pictures February 2008 - April 2008
Animation Mentor November 2007 - February 2008
Pixar Animation Studios June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Maya, Video Production, Animation, Film, Post Production, Video Editing
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film & Digital Media
Curacao 2007 - Present
Animation Mentor June 2013 - Present
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. 2004 - 2009
Union Bank 1997 - 2004
Skills
Hard Sale TV Commercial..., After Effects, Animation, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Maya, Lighting, Final Cut Pro, Computer Animation, Multimedia, Illustrator, Video, Advertising, Video Production, Commercials, Character Animation, Graphic Design, Film, Nuke, Television, 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Marketing, Editing, Sound Editing, Mac, Digital Photography, Pro Tools, Broadcast, HD Video, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Spanish-speaking, Catalogue Production, PowerPoint, Commercial Photography, Art, Brochures, Post Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Illustration, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphics, protools, advertis
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2011 — 2013
Diploma in Advanced 3D Character Animation Studies, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Tutors Certificates:
Mt. San Antonio College 1993 — 1997
Multimedia, Graphic Design
Google August 2014 - Present
The Animation Collaborative July 2012 - November 2014
Animation Mentor September 2010 - February 2012
Freelance July 2010 - October 2010
Crew Cuts November 2009 - June 2010
nVision NY September 2006 - February 2010
Sesame Workshop May 2009 - July 2009
New York University October 2006 - May 2009
Sesame Workshop October 2008 - February 2009
Bohemibot 2006 - 2009
Skills
Maya, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, 3D animation, Character Animation, Animation, Education, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Film, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Computer Animation, Directing, Final Cut Studio, Compositing, Feature Films, Commercials, Project Planning, Social Media
Education
New York University 2006 — 2009
BFA, Film and Television
Blue Sky Studios November 2014 - Present
Animation Mentor November 2012 - June 2015
Anima Istanbul June 2013 - September 2014
Flying Bark Productions August 2012 - November 2012
1000 VOLT Post Production June 2007 - July 2012
Meteksan Systems Inc. October 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Maya, Rigging, Character Animation, MEL, 3D, Animation, Modeling, Texturing, Character Design, Python, PyMEL, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Computer Graphics, Cinematography, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Compositing, Mental Ray
Education
Middle East Technical University 2005 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Software Engineering
Baskent University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering
AAL 1993 — 2000
Ubisoft June 2015 - Present
Telltale Games August 2013 - May 2015
Telltale Games April 2013 - August 2013
Animation Mentor June 2012 - April 2013
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - May 2012
UC Berkeley Undergraduate Graphics Group (UCBUGG) January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Photoshop, Singing, Acoustic Guitar, Teaching Skills, Microsoft Office, Animation, Teaching, Video Games, Drawing, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding
Education
Animation Mentor 2012 — 2013
Character Animation Program
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art Practice
Simply Compete April 2015 - Present
Google February 2012 - March 2015
Interop Experts October 2009 - February 2012
Animation Mentor January 2008 - September 2009
Skills
C, Java, C++, JavaScript, PHP, ColdFusion
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Economics
Animation Mentor February 2007 - February 2012
C.E. Unterberg, Towbin December 2000 - October 2001
Evite January 2000 - November 2000
Packard, Packard & Johnson April 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Social Media, Training, Management, Webinars, International Relations, Time Management, Maya, Animation, Flash Animation, Admissions, Recruiting, Networking, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Traditional Animation, 3D, Editing, Copywriting, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, CRM, Communication, Consultative Sales, Communications, Computer Graphics, Conceptual Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Visual Effects, Digital Painting, Video Editing, Motion Graphics
Education
San Francisco State University
English Language and Literature/Letters
Stanford Continuing Studies
Leadership and Professional Development
3D Animated Short Film Production “Snip” November 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2013 - Present
2K March 2015 - Present
Comcast July 2014 - March 2015
Comcast February 2007 - July 2014
Leeds Metropolitan University September 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Modeling, Premiere, Computer Graphics, Animation, Python, OS X, Final Cut Pro, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2013
Diploma for Advance Studies in Character Animaion, Character Animation
Leeds Metropolitan University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer & Entertainment Technology
Accrinet Corporation June 2015 - Present
Student 2013 - Present
ChrisJSevers 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor 2010 - 2012
Top Honors Pet Care Center 2006 - 2012
Skills
Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Logo Design, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Web Design, Illustrator, After Effects, Videography, Photography, Drawing, Computer Animation, Brand & Identity, Layout, Illustration, Typography, Visual Communication, InDesign, Video Editing, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Packaging, Cinema 4D, HTML, Leadership
Education
Central Piedmont Community College 2014 — 2015
Advertising & Graphic Design
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2012
3D Character Animation
Parkwood High school 2007 — 2010
High School
DreamWorks Animation March 2014 - April 2015
Animation Mentor September 2012 - July 2013
Animation Mentor April 2009 - September 2012
Expression College for Digital Arts January 2008 - April 2009
Ex'pression College April 2005 - January 2008
Round Rock ISD January 1999 - December 2004
Katy ISD August 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Management, Networking, Training, Staff Development, Department..., Entertainment Industry, Customer Service, Coaching, Problem Solving, Customer Satisfaction, Career Development, Career Counseling, Higher Education, Character Animation, Customer Insight, Counseling Psychology, Education, Client Counseling, Leadership, Computer Animation, Animation, Team Leadership, Corporate Sales..., Project Management, International Sales, Recruiting, Teaching, 3D, Marketing
Education
Trinity University 1994 — 1996
MA, School Psychology
Texas State University 1989 — 1994
BA, Psychology
Autodesk July 2014 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2006 - July 2014
Orange Photography September 2004 - September 2006
Versys Corporation February 2002 - September 2004
San Francisco Department of Human Services (SFDHS) September 2001 - January 2002
SF Interactive January 1999 - February 2001
Skills
ColdFusion, Java, MongoDB, SQL Server, Hibernate, JavaScript, JSP, Subversion, Jenkins, Unit Testing, CSS, Ant, Bash, CentOS, Red Hat Linux, Struts, MySQL, JUnit, MXUnit, DBUnit, Agile, TDD, CVS, Resin, Tomcat, ActionScript, Flex, Spring, Agile Methodologies, Chef, Apache, Scrum, Amazon Web Services..., Databases, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, DevOps, REST, Linux, Web Applications
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Warner Bros. Games March 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Games October 2012 - Present
Campus ADN 2013 - 2014
Campus ADN 2013 - 2014
Campus ADN 2013 - 2014
Warner Bros. Games April 2013 - September 2013
Behaviour Interactive 2007 - October 2012
Behaviour Interactive November 2009 - September 2012
Animation Mentor September 2010 - June 2012
campus Ubisoft 2006 - 2007
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Computer Animation, Animation, Video Games, Rigging, 3D Studio Max, Character Rigging, Xbox 360, 3D
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2012
Campus Ubisoft 2006 — 2007
A.E.C., Animation
Concordia University 2002 — 2005
BAC, Film animation
cegep Levis Lauzon 2000 — 2002
Cegep, Art
Industrial Light & Magic February 2014 - Present
Oktobor Animation July 2012 - December 2013
Private Tutoring June 2013 - November 2013
Animation Mentor November 2012 - December 2012
Freelance September 2011 - June 2012
Brians.com June 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, Digital Sculpting, Photoshop, After Effects, 3D, Illustrator, UV mapping, Logo Design, Modeling, UVLayout, Marmoset, Texturing, Animation, Topogun, Marmoset Toolbag, xNormal
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
BFA, Animation & Visual Effects - 3D Modeling
University of Arizona 2004 — 2006
Studio Art - Two Dimensional
Signal Studios December 2013 - January 2015
Cat Daddy Games June 2011 - February 2013
The Amazing Society July 2010 - May 2011
Animation Mentor September 2010 - December 2010
Cricket Moon Media April 2010 - July 2010
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Animation, Anatomy, Weight, Character Animation, Art, Cinematics, Maya, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Traditional Animation, Perforce, Flash, Motion Capture, Facial Animation, Drawing, Storyboarding, Unity3D, Flash Animation, Characters, Keyframe Animation
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2007 — 2009
Diploma, Advanced Character Animation
Digipen Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
BFA, Production Animation
Skagit Valley Community College 2003 — 2005
N/A, General Studies
Building Conversation May 2013 - Present
Digital Fauxtography Inc. 1994 - Present
Animation Mentor January 2013 - Present
FMX 1999 - Present
Northeastern University January 2008 - April 2015
Northeastern University January 2008 - April 2012
SIGGRAPH 2005 - January 2012
Crest Animation Studios September 2007 - December 2007
TOKYOPOP August 2007 - December 2007
Computer Animation Festival SIGGRAPH 2006 October 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Producing, Short Films, Animation, Maya, 3D, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Film, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Art, Lighting, Photography, Photoshop, Interaction Design, Compositing, Video Games, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Television, Motion Graphics, Film Production, After Effects, Modeling, Mac, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Feature Films, Entertainment, Commercials, Post Production, Storyboarding, Video Production, Video, Video Editing, 3D Modeling, User Interface Design, Art Direction, Rendering, Illustration, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Flash Animation, Digital Compositing, Graphics, Traditional Animation, Premiere
Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey 1990 — 1991
MFA, Computer Animation
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 1985 — 1989
BFA, Graphic Design & Art History
Animation Mentor March 2014 - Present
Performers & Creators Lab September 2012 - Present
the Eve's Elixir project August 2007 - Present
Vista Equity Partners September 2013 - March 2014
Collette Erickson Farmer & O'Neill LLP July 2001 - September 2012
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Services, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Writing, Public Speaking, Publicity, Performing, Acting, Flamenco, Contemporary Dance, Choreography, Performing Arts, Dance Education, Somatic Experiencing, Event Producing, Management Accounting, Law Firm Administration, Financial, Month End Close, W-2, 1099 Preparation, Property Tax, Payroll Taxes, Bank Reconciliation, Wire Transfers, ACH, Tabs3, Microsoft Excel, Open Office, DTE, Press Releases, Creativity, Coaching, Stage, Arts Administration, Theatre, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Management, Training, Finance, Professional Mentoring
Education
Tamalpa Institute 2010 — 2012
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Mother of Invention Acting School 2007 — 2009
Acting
Butler University 1998 — 1998
Dance
University of Indianapolis 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
North Central College 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Freelance 2014 - Present
Hudzo Design January 2014 - September 2014
ToyTalk, Inc. April 2013 - January 2014
Animation Mentor March 2013 - June 2013
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - April 2013
Lightstream Animation Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - March 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, 3D
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2008 — 2010
Certificate, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco 2006 — 2007
Media Arts and Animation
San Francisco State University 1998 — 2002
B.A., Fine Arts with emphasis in Painting
Accademia Di Belle Arti - Firenze, Italia 2000 — 2001
Painting
Animation Mentor December 2012 - July 2013
Tippett Studio September 2010 - December 2012
Pixar Animation Studios February 2008 - January 2010
Pixar Animation Studios May 2007 - January 2008
Pixar Animation Studios November 2004 - April 2007
Pixar Animation Studios July 2004 - November 2004
Industrial Light & Magic April 2001 - June 2004
PDI/DreamWorks Animation January 1999 - March 2001
Tam Communications April 1995 - March 1998
Panorama Productions September 1992 - April 1995
Education
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double Major: Visual Arts (Film, Video and Photography) and Communications
University of London
Certificate, British Media and Advertising
Pixar Animation Studios May 2015 - Present
Stealth Startup February 2015 - May 2015
Artella January 2012 - February 2015
Animation Mentor May 2006 - January 2015
The Plant Studios June 2005 - June 2007
AlwaysOn September 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Systems Design, Test Driven Development, JavaScript, Python, Go, AngularJS, Pyramid, Celery, Node.js, RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL, Apache, Linux, GruntJS, Karma, Jasmine, Varnish, OpsCode Chef, Amazon Web Services..., Google Analytics, User Interface Design, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS, Subversion, Git, Photoshop, Live Video Streaming, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Lean Software..., Scrum, ActionScript, jQuery, PHP, Flex, Agile Project Management, Programming, Flash, Engineering, Problem Solving, SQL, Project Management, Start-ups, Web Video, Flash Media Server, Troubleshooting, Educational Technology
Education
Middlebury College 1998 — 2002
BA, Computer Science, Music, Magna Cum Laude
Claire Communications March 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor June 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Web Development, Email Marketing, Lead Management, Database Cleanup, HTML + CSS, Basic Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Online Marketing, Photoshop, HTML, Editing, Dreamweaver, Project Management, Flash, SEO, Graphic Design, Web Analytics, Illustrator, Google Adwords, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 2009 — 2013
In Process, Web Development
Rancho Cotate High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Gap Inc./Old Navy January 2010 - Present
KPIX CBS5 January 2004 - Present
Animation Mentor January 2004 - December 2006
Phoenix Editorial 2004 - 2004
Golden State Warriors 1999 - 2000
Skills
Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Production, Television, Final Cut Pro, Videography, Mac, After Effects, Photoshop
Education
University of San Francisco 1995 — 1999
BS, Marketing
Rimini Street October 2012 - Present
Blue Shield of California January 2012 - October 2012
Salesforce.com August 2011 - January 2012
Animation Mentor January 2011 - June 2011
National Budget Planners January 2010 - July 2010
Autodesk February 2009 - December 2009
Blue Shield of California March 2008 - September 2008
E-LOAN 2006 - January 2008
Activant Solutions June 2005 - July 2006
Chevron March 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, SEM, Demand Generation, Strategy, Event Management, Program Management, Product Marketing, Direct Marketing, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Santa Clara University 2001 — 2005
MBA, Marketing and Leading People and Organizations
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1993
B.S., Agriculture and Managerial Economics
Thomas Jefferson School August 2013 - Present
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co August 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2010 - September 2011
Black Lantern Studios - Graphite Lab 2011 - 2011
IGT July 2010 - December 2010
Clemson University August 2007 - December 2009
EMC May 2007 - August 2007
WISE Program, Clemson University May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Animation, Texturing, Computer Animation, 3D, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Houdini, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Rigging, Compositing, Modeling, Video Games, MEL, Unity3D
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Certificate of Animation, Character Animation
Clemson University 2007 — 2009
M.F.A., Digital Production Arts
Clemson University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Computer Science, minor Fine Arts
Luckbat Studio September 2012 - Present
Freelance January 2008 - July 2012
Animation Mentor 2008 - 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Computer Graphics, Compositing, Storyboarding
Education
Animation Mentor 2005 — 2009
Advanced Studies in Character Animation, Character Animation
Animation Collaborative
Animation Master
Golden West College
Industrial Light & Magic January 2015 - March 2015
Reel FX March 2012 - August 2014
Animation Mentor April 2011 - May 2012
Industrial Light & Magic October 2011 - February 2012
Industrial Light & Magic August 2011 - October 2011
Industrial Light & Magic May 2011 - June 2011
Industrial Light & Magic September 2010 - May 2011
Industrial Light + Magic March 2010 - September 2010
Industrial Light & Magic September 2009 - March 2010
Tippett Studio June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
MEL, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Animation, Compositing, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Texturing, 3D, After Effects, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Choreography
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2008
Certificate, Character Animation
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
The Ottoman Kickstarter Project September 2012 - Present
Isai September 2010 - Present
Viscira April 2015 - Present
City of El Cerrito October 2013 - December 2014
Dragon Slayer 2014 - 2014
Telltale Games July 2012 - August 2012
Animation Mentor October 2011 - June 2012
Phantom Mouse August 2009 - August 2010
Shadows in Darkness May 2009 - July 2009
Gaslight Studios March 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Character Animator, 3D Generalist, 3D Studio Max, Softimage, Maya, Animation, ICE, 3D, 3D animation, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, XSI, Facial Animation, Cinema 4D, Unreal Editor, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Design, Motion Graphics, Character Rigging, Modeling, Texturing, Drawing
Education
Animation Collaborative 2012 — 2015
Storyboarding, Gesture Drawing, Creature Animation
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2014
Advanced Studies in Character Animation/VFX Fundamentals, 3D Character Animation/VFX
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
Universidad Francisco Marroquín 2004 — 2005
Hack Reactor July 2015 - Present
Artella February 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor 2014 - 2015
Animation Mentor 2010 - 2014
Double Fine Productions 2003 - 2010
Circus Freak Studios 2001 - 2003
Infogrames 1999 - 2001
Crystal Dynamics 1992 - 1999
Skills
Strategy, Start-ups, Game Development, Creative Direction, Leadership, Video Games, Management, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Marketing, Social Games, Team Building, Product Development, Agile Methodologies, Animation, Executive Management, Visual Effects, Strategic Leadership, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Education, Online Marketing, Business Intelligence, Business Development, Recruiting, Customer Service
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1992 — 1994
Ph.D. student, Neurobiology
University of California, San Francisco 1991 — 1993
MS, Biochemistry
Bucknell University 1987 — 1991
BS, Cell Biology & Biochemistry
Pixar Animation Studios November 2007 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2007 - Present
Industrial Light And Magic October 2007 - November 2007
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco June 2007 - July 2007
PDI/Dreamworks September 2006 - December 2006
DreamWorks Animation May 2002 - August 2006
Rhythm & Hues June 2001 - September 2001
Rough Draft Studios June 2000 - September 2000
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1998 — 2002
BFA, Animation
New York University 1997 — 1997
Future Filmmaker's Workshop
AnimationMentor.com 2007 - July 2013
Animation Mentor March 2006 - December 2007
DreamWorks Animation 2002 - 2005
Centropollis FX 2001 - 2001
University of Southern California 2001 - 2001
DreamWorks Animation 2000 - 2001
Disney Feature Animation 1996 - 2000
California Institute of the Arts 1998 - 1998
Danger Productions 1995 - 1995
Skills
Character Animation, Film, Maya, Non-linear Editing, Storyboarding, Educational Media, Course Writing, Curriculum Direction
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1994
B.F.A., School of Film and Video: Animation
LucasFilm: Summer Internship
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, VFX
Interlochen Arts Academy
Marqeta, Inc July 2011 - October 2013
Served Raw June 2009 - July 2011
BioQuest February 2007 - May 2011
DreamWorks Animation October 2006 - February 2007
Animation Mentor March 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Social Media
Education
Academy of Art University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Motion Pictures & Television
NTHS
NTHS
Animation Mentor April 2011 - Present
New City Press January 2004 - Present
Mundell & Associates June 2009 - May 2012
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2009 - May 2010
CENTRO SANTA CHIARA in ROME, ITALY January 1998 - June 2004
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LTD January 1996 - December 1998
Novartis January 1993 - January 1995
Skills
Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Corporate Media, Animation, Maya, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Premiere, Soundtrack Pro, Photoshop, Video Effects, Visual Effects, After Effects, Illustrator, Motion Graphic Design
Education
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2012
Character Animation
GNOMON School of Visual Effects 2009 — 2010
Bassini Architetti 2002 — 2002
Graphic Design in 3D Modeling
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi 1992 — 1996
B.A., Communication and Arts
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2008 - Present
Animation Mentor June 2014 - Present
Weta Digital August 2014 - October 2014
Blur Studio June 2014 - July 2014
Reel FX March 2014 - May 2014
Cryptic Studios August 2008 - November 2008
Academy of Art University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Computer Animation, Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, 3D, Character Animation, Premiere, Creative Direction, Film, After Effects, Visual Effects
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2006 — 2008
3D Animation
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2004
BFA, 3D Character Animation
Opportunity Junction February 2014 - Present
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco May 2012 - January 2014
Animation Mentor May 2010 - April 2012
Education Pioneers September 2009 - April 2010
Sparkart January 2008 - December 2008
Contra Costa Central Sanitary District June 2006 - August 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Staff Development, Social Media, Instructional Design, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Career Counseling, Academic Program..., Telecommute, Nonprofits, Leadership, Graphic Design, Management, Social Networking, Higher Education, Critical Thinking
Education
Mills College 2009 — 2010
Masters, Educational Leadership
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Art Practice
Los Medanos College 2004 — 2006
Associates, Liberal Arts
Roninfilm, LLC April 2011 - Present
DanimateIt.com December 2009 - Present
Animation Mentor January 2012 - March 2013
David Gregg and Associates September 2011 - November 2011
Walsh Family Media December 2010 - March 2011
Devils, Angels & Dating July 2010 - September 2010
Credit Suisse October 2005 - November 2008
Mizuho Corporate Bank 1995 - 2005
OptiMark Technology, Inc March 1998 - September 1998
Digital Equipment Corporation February 1989 - August 1994
Skills
Character Animation, Character Rigging, Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, MEL, Python, Perl, Technical Direction, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Rendering, 3D animation, Animation, Rigging, Facial Animation, 3D, Modeling, Character Modeling, UV mapping, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, CGI, Perl Script, C++, Nuke, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Film
Education
School of Visual Arts 2008 — 2010
AnimationMentor 2008 — 2009
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Character Animation, Character Animation
University of Dayton 1977 — 1981
BEE, Electrical Engineering
A January 2012 - Present
San Jose State University January 2010 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2008 - December 2008
San Jose State University January 2008 - July 2008
Animation Mentor September 2006 - March 2008
San Jose State University - Animation/Illustration Dept. September 2004 - June 2006
LJam Productions January 2006 - January 2006
PDI/DreamWorks 2005 - 2005
P3M 1996 - 1996
Skills
Art, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Maya, Modeling, Drawing, Illustrator, Texturing, Concept Design, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2008
Character Animation Degree, Character Animation
San Jose State University 2000 — 2006
BFA, Animation/Illustration
De Anza College 1993 — 2000
AA Liberal Arts, Animation - Traditional, CG, Stop Motion
San Jose State University
MA, Animation Focus
OCR
Whole Foods Market July 2012 - Present
Wonderville Studios June 2015 - June 2015
Ohiya March 2012 - October 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2010 - December 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2008 - June 2010
Animation Mentor 2008 - 2008
Animation Collective 2007 - 2007
Skills
Animation, Drawing, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Flash, Art, Illustrator, Maya, Flash Animation, Digital Illustration, Graphics, 3D, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D animation, Photoshop, Graphic Design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2008
BFA, Animation
Broward Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate, Art
University of Washington July 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor June 2012 - December 2013
University of Washington June 2011 - June 2012
Seven Star Women's Kung Fu 2000 - 2007
Amazon.com 1999 - 2001
Skills
Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Web Design, CSS, Maya, HTML, After Effects, Illustrator, Character Animation, Premiere, 3D, Final Cut Pro, Texturing, Lighting, Film, Computer Animation, Editing, Post Production
Education
Animation Mentor 2012 — 2013
Certificate in Advanced Studies in Character Animation, Character Animation
University of Washington 2011 — 2012
Film Animation
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1995
B.A., Psychology, Art
dylannolfi.com Line Producer/Post-producerJohn McNeil StudioAugust 2014 - March 2015
Animation Mentor September 2011 - July 2014
*ontheflyfilms 2003 - December 2010
Swirl 2009 - 2010
ideo 2003 - 2004
E*TRADE Financial 2002 - 2003
AVTS 1992 - 1996
Creative Technology 1993 - 1995
Skills
Video, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Editing, Film, Video Production, Post Production, Camera Operating, Motion Graphics, Feature Films, Storytelling, Creative Campaign..., Broadcast, Animation, Camera, Short Films, Content Distribution..., Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Pro Tools, Camera Operator, Television, After Effects, Flash, Photoshop, Digital Media, Videography, Camera Operation, Commercials, Film Production, Production Management, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Documentaries, HD Video, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Bard College 1996 — 1998
Coursework towards Master of Arts, Film-Video
Hampshire College 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and cognitive science
salesforce.com April 2014 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2012 - January 2014
Salesforce.com May 2011 - May 2012
SF Arts Commission Gallery July 2011 - February 2012
Salesforce.com June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
SEO, Photography, Link Building, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, WordPress, Analytics, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Adwords, SEM, PPC, Display Advertising, Web Analytics, Web Development, A/B testing, Omniture, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Retargeting, Graphic Design, Social Media
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
BA, Art, Psychology
Limelight Health May 2015 - Present
LightSide Games August 2014 - March 2015
Design Caffeine August 2014 - October 2014
Store Grunt December 2013 - April 2014
Pretty Mobile Meetup December 2012 - June 2013
Animation Mentor February 2012 - November 2012
Animation Mentor July 2011 - February 2012
Recharge Games January 2011 - June 2011
Playfirst September 2006 - December 2010
Shaba Games, Activision January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
User Interface Design, Project Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Usability, Strategy, Coaching, Video Games, User Experience, Game Development, E-Learning, Game Design, Social Media, Agile Project Management, Photoshop, Mobile Applications, Flash, Creative Direction, Instructional Design, Android Development, Rapid Prototyping, Executive Management, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Gamification, UML, Wireframes, Android, User Interface, Agile Methodologies, Entrepreneurship, Scrum, Blogging, Leadership, Casual Games
Education
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry 2013 — 2017
Biblical Studies and Leadership
Stanford University 2005 — 2006
MA, Education, Learning Design and Technology
Harvard University 1995 — 1999
BA, Sociology, Economics
Springbrook High School 1991 — 1995
High School, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Animation Mentor September 2014 - Present
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Animation, After Effects, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Premiere, Drawing, Microsoft Office, Toon Boom, Digital Painting
Education
Animation Mentor 2014 — 2015
3D Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Animation
Evil Eye Pictures / Google ATAP March 2015 - June 2015
HouseSpecial October 2014 - November 2014
LAIKA House, LLC March 2014 - May 2014
Anderson3 (formerly Delirium Studio) February 2014 - February 2014
Animation Mentor April 2013 - May 2013
Laika June 2012 - February 2013
HiveFX February 2012 - May 2012
Digital Domain January 2011 - December 2011
Tippett Studio September 2006 - August 2009
PDI/DreamWorks July 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Mari, Photoshop, Maya, Linux, Renderman, traditional fine arts, Drawing, UVLayout, Look Development, Texture Painting, 3D, Visual Effects, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Texturing, Film, Computer Animation
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1989 — 1993
BFA, Illustration
Illustrator January 2014 - Present
Freelance June 1986 - Present
NORMAN B. JR - CC Entertainment, LLC August 2013 - December 2013
Barnes and Noble November 2011 - October 2013
Animation Mentor September 2010 - October 2011
Apple, Inc August 2001 - November 2009
CompUSA January 1999 - August 2001
Noodle Kidoodle June 1997 - January 1999
Prodigy Interactive Services Company August 1988 - June 1994
Skills
Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Mac, Art, Sketching, Storyboarding, Cartooning, Drawing, Character Design, Character, Illustration, Animation, Animatics, Character Animation, iWork, iLife, Traditional Animation, Mac OS X, OS X, Cartoons, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Photography, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Maya, Graphics, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Digital Painting, Layout, 3D
Education
Storyboard Secrets by Sherm Cohen 2011 — 2011
Knowledge, A self paced guide to Professional Storyboarding
VanArts Pixar Artists Masterclass - NYC 2011 — 2011
2 Day Seminar, Animation and Story Development
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Character Animation
School of Visual Arts 2010 — 2010
Storyboards and Animatics (Course) Childrens Book Illustration (Course)
Rhode Island School of Design 1983 — 1986
BFA, Illustration
NVRHS 1977 — 1981
HS Diploma, General Studies
Arc Lab Studios June 2012 - Present
Tippett Studio December 2014 - Present
KIXEYE December 2012 - September 2014
Pixar Animation Studios 1997 - 2012
Animation Mentor March 2005 - July 2008
Illumina Productions 1995 - 1997
The 3DO Company 1994 - 1995
Elastic Development 1993 - 1994
Skills
Animation, Film, Maya, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, 2D, 3D, After Effects, Feature Films, Game Design, Art, Traditional Animation, Short Films, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Video Games, Game Development
Education
UC Berkeley 1988 — 1991
BA
Academy of Art University
Pixar University
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 2009 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2012 - November 2012
YouAnimator.com March 2011 - January 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - March 2009
Reel FX April 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Film, Illustration, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Mental Ray, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation, Texture Painting, Computer Graphics, Special Effects, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Traditional Animation, Animation, Cinematics, Character Rigging, Drawing, Feature Films, Nuke, Storyboarding, 3D, MEL
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2005 — 2007
Media Arts and Animation
MUH-TAY-ZIK HOF-FER February 2015 - Present
Film Rites January 2014 - April 2014
Animation Mentor May 2012 - August 2012
Lyric Stage Company of Boston September 2010 - December 2010
Alameda County Office of Education July 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Illustration, Graphic Design, Screenwriting, Stop Motion Animation, Video, Animation, Directing, Editing, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Film, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
Emerson College 2010 — 2014
Media Production (Film Production)
Lick-Wilmerding High School 2006 — 2010
VastRoot Wellness February 2014 - Present
LotusInProgress.com July 2013 - Present
Paul Gardère Fine Art September 2011 - Present
The Bay Club Company January 2015 - May 2015
Animation Mentor April 2014 - August 2014
Freelance January 2012 - December 2013
Brooklyn Open Acupuncture March 2013 - September 2013
Pier 59 Studios July 2010 - January 2012
Box Services July 2006 - June 2010
Box Services July 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Post Production, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Publishing, Video Production, FileMaker, Multimedia, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Archives, Camera, Creative Writing, Editorial, Account Management, Yoga, Meditation, Production, Writing, Therapeutic Massage, Mindfulness Meditation, Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Social Media
Education
California Institute of Integral Studies 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Integrative Health Studies
National Holistic Institute 2014 — 2014
Massage Therapist and Health Educator diploma, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 4.0 GPA
Reflections Yoga 2013 — 2013
200HR Yoga Teacher + 30HR Thai Massage Certification, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Brown University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies; Secondary; Visual Art/Photography
Virool July 2014 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2014 - July 2014
Animation Mentor June 2013 - February 2014
Animation Mentor March 2012 - June 2013
Animation Mentor June 2009 - March 2012
Current TV January 2008 - August 2008
Bridgestreet Consulting Group May 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Video Production, Online Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Final Cut Studio, Post Production, HD Video, Production Managment, Video, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Producing, SEO, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media, Management, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing
Education
Pitzer College 2005 — 2009
B.A., Honors in Media Studies & Writing
Acalanes 2001 — 2005
California State University, East Bay April 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2010 - February 2012
California State University, East Bay September 2009 - July 2010
California State University, East Bay September 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Red Hat Linux, Amazon Web Services, VMware Infrastructure, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows, CSS, HTML, System Administration, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Mac, Flash, ActionScript, Active Directory, XML, Networking, Technical Support, OS X
Education
California State University-East Bay 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia
California State University-East Bay 2005 — 2007
Bachelor, Art, Multimedia
DreamWorks Animation July 2014 - January 2015
Animation Mentor 2006 - May 2014
UC Santa Cruz December 2013 - March 2014
PDI/Dreamworks March 2003 - November 2013
Weta Digital October 2000 - October 2002
Pixar Animation Studios April 1999 - October 1999
Rhythm & Hues 1996 - 1999
Skills
Character Animation, Visual Effects, Film, Video Games, Facial Animation, Animation, Commercials, Computer Animation, Television, Maya, Traditional Animation, Cinematics, Film Production, Feature Films, 3D, Short Films
Education
California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Character Animation
Vestas June 2015 - Present
bluebotgraphix January 2014 - Present
Freelance Animation/Graphic Design January 2007 - Present
Target Corp July 2011 - June 2015
MustBKarma April 2012 - May 2013
Animation Mentor May 2012 - December 2012
PVHS – Medical Center of the Rockies December 2004 - April 2011
Sandy’s Convenience Store August 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Character Animation, Photoshop, Flash, Vector Illustration, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Animation, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Graphics, Maya, After Effects, Logo Design, Inventory Control, 3D, Cartoons, Drawing, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Dreamweaver, Sketching, Texturing, Art, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Painting, Digital Painting, Concept Design, 3D Studio Max
Education
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2011
Character Animation, Advanced studies in Character Animation
Animationmentor.com 2008 — 2011
Certificate, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Doane College 1997 — 1998
General Studies
Google December 2013 - Present
Google June 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor February 2012 - June 2012
AnimationMentor.com February 2011 - February 2012
AnimationMentor.com March 2007 - February 2011
New York Hall of Science January 2005 - December 2006
Global Fund for Women May 2006 - August 2006
McMenamins August 2003 - November 2005
LifeBalance Program 2003 - 2004
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Online Advertising, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Animation, Production Managment, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing
Education
University of Oregon 1999 — 2003
B.A., History / Marketing
DreamWorks Animation May 2014 - Present
Psyop May 2014 - May 2014
The Third Floor, Inc. March 2014 - May 2014
Brain Zoo Studios July 2013 - January 2014
Zerofractal October 2012 - June 2013
Pivot VFX January 2013 - May 2013
University of New Mexico January 2013 - May 2013
Digital Domain June 2012 - August 2012
Animation Mentor October 2011 - December 2011
Laika July 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Facial Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Character Animation
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Fine Art & Bachelors of Art, BFA-Art Animation and BA Advertising/Public Relations
Florida International University
Theater
Kit Check June 2014 - Present
Kit Check January 2014 - June 2014
LivingSocial February 2012 - January 2014
Mavice LLC July 2011 - December 2012
Genex May 2008 - February 2012
Its About Time Products August 2007 - June 2008
Animation Mentor 2007 - 2008
IDEARC Media Corp. April 2007 - August 2007
Self-employed May 2006 - August 2007
Dreamfarm 2007 - 2007
Skills
JavaScript, Ruby, Angular, Ruby on Rails, Git, HTML 5, jQuery, CSS, SASS, HTML, Web Applications, HTML + CSS, HTML5, Mustache, CSS3, Backbone.js, Fluid Design..., Cross-browser..., Flash, ActionScript, Subversion, Ant, Freemarker, Flash Builder
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
George Mason University 2000 — 2005
Fine Art, Digital Arts and Animation
Animation Mentor June 2009 - June 2014
Animation Mentor October 2005 - June 2009
Pixar Animation Studios September 2004 - May 2005
Henderson State University July 2002 - August 2004
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2005 — 2007
Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Henderson State University 2000 — 2005
BFA, Digital Art and Design
Sofia University (formerly The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) May 2012 - July 2013
Animation Mentor February 2010 - February 2012
Golden Gate University August 2008 - February 2010
Butterfly Life Fitness October 2005 - April 2008
Regis University 2000 - 2003
Sitel Corporation July 1997 - May 2000
Allstate Life Insurance June 1995 - June 1997
Sitel October 1991 - May 1995
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Fundraising, Change Leadership, P&L Management, Non-profits, Coaching, Customer Relations, Writing, Team Building, Mentoring, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Budgets, CRM, Sales, Leadership, Project Management, Customer Service, Change Management, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Start-ups, Editing, Training, Program Management, Career Counseling, Marketing, Management, Staff Development, Admissions Counseling, Lead Generation, Employee Training, Higher Education...
Education
Regis University 2001 — 2004
Graduate Degree, Public Administration
Missouri Western State University 1982 — 1989
Bachelor, Business Administration
Animation Mentor 2007 - Present
..... 1990 - Present
Rovio Animation Company August 2014 - August 2015
Disneytoon Studios January 2013 - May 2014
Chapman University 2011 - 2014
Hammerhead Productions January 2011 - January 2012
Digital Domain 2006 - 2007
Rhythm and Hues April 2003 - May 2006
Vision Art Studios September 1999 - August 2002
MetroLight Studios September 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Computer Animation, Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Animation, Commercials, Maya, Film, Facial Animation, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Art, 3D, Rigging, Compositing, Storyboarding, Nuke, MEL
Education
University of Johannesburg 1983 — 1987
BA, Fine Art
PDI/Dreamworks April 2008 - Present
Snoot Entertainment April 2006 - April 2008
Animation Mentor January 2007 - March 2008
FJORG! 2007 August 2007 - August 2007
Omation September 2005 - February 2006
Buzzie Productions March 2005 - August 2005
Tri-Dimensional Studios December 2004 - March 2005
Wacky World Studios January 2004 - December 2004
Skills
XSI, Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Shake, Characters, Film, Short Films, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Rigging, Visual Effects, Commercials, Feature Films, 3D, Lighting, Pre-visualization
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Ringling School of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BFA
The Paideia School 1995 — 1999
Diploma
Animation Mentor April 2010 - Present
Dreamworks Animation February 2006 - Present
Dreamworks Animation March 2004 - February 2006
Disney Feature Animation Florida July 2002 - March 2004
Industrial Light & Magic March 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Maya, Character Rigging, MEL, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Film, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, Rigging, 3D, Pipeline Development, Technical Direction, Feature Films, Traditional Animation
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1993 — 1998
B.S., Computer Engineering
United States Military Academy at West Point 1992 — 1993
Subconsultant for Walter Communications February 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor April 2008 - February 2012
AECOM August 2004 - April 2008
iMedia Communications February 2004 - August 2004
Los Angeles Times July 1998 - February 2004
Newsday June 1994 - July 1998
Skills
Copy Editing, Social Media, Copywriting, Editing, Content Development, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Photoshop, Facebook, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Content Writing, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Web Content, Journalism, Marketing Strategy, News Writing, AP Style
Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor
Animation Mentor June 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios May 2010 - Present
The Animation Collaborative January 2015 - April 2015
judebrownbill.co.uk January 2009 - May 2010
blue-zoo Productions August 2006 - December 2008
blue-zoo Productions February 2006 - August 2006
Bird Studios October 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, 3D animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2009
Diploma, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Bournemouth University 2004 — 2005
Masters, 3D Computer Animation
Bournemouth University 2001 — 2004
BA, Computer Visualisation and Animation
University of the Arts London 2000 — 2001
Diploma, Foundation Studies (Art and Design)
Halon Entertainment May 2012 - Present
Halon Entertainment November 2011 - January 2012
Animation Mentor 2010 - July 2011
Halon Entertainment May 2011 - May 2011
Halon Entertainment May 2010 - May 2010
Lightstorm Entertainment July 2008 - September 2009
High Moon Studios September 2007 - July 2008
High Moon Studios February 2007 - September 2007
High Moon Studios November 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Autodesk MotionBuilder, Maya, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Pre-visualization, Motion Capture, Film, Facial Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Drawing, Concept Design, Animation
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2010 — 2011
Character Animation
University of California, San Diego 2000 — 2005
B.A, Visual Arts: Studio Art
University of KwaZulu-Natal 2004 — 2004
Studio Art
Columbus Marriott North Customer ServiceCrowne Plaza Columbus NorthJune 2005 - Present
Animation Mentor 2006 - 2008
Education
Animation Mentor 2005 — 2008
Advanced Character animation
Columbus College of Art & Design 2006 — 2006
None, Graphic Design
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1997 — 2000
Associates, Animation
Animation Mentor 2005 - Present
AnimationMentor.com 2005 - Present
Tiny Island Productions 2009 - 2009
The Animation Workshop 2006 - 2007
The Art Institute of California - SF 2001 - 2007
Little Airplane Productions, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Pixar Animation Studios 1996 - 1998
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Film, Animation, Teaching, Traditional Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1990 — 1996
Batwin + Robin Productions, Inc. February 2008 - November 2013
Animation Mentor 2008 - 2010
Digital Magic Animation, LLC 2000 - 2001
Skills
Character Animation, 3D animation, Maya, Animation, Character, Motion Graphics, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, After Effects, Computer Animation, Cinematics
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Certificate, Character Animation
City University of New York City College 2002 — 2003
Electronic Design
Art Institute of Dallas 1995 — 1998
Associates, Animation
Independent Contractor June 2009 - Present
DigitalFish April 2000 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2009 - Present
Google January 2015 - June 2015
Google/Motorola July 2013 - February 2014
Motorola Mobility November 2012 - April 2013
Pixar August 1993 - November 1999
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Maya, Illustration, Character Designs, Visual Effects, Teaching, Film, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Computer Graphics, 3D, Cocktail Parties, Dogs, Art
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1990 — 1993
Character Animation
Bizness Apps April 2015 - Present
Animation Mentor July 2013 - July 2014
Animation Mentor April 2011 - July 2013
Animation Mentor November 2007 - April 2011
CostPlus World Market December 2006 - July 2007
Consolidated Electrical Distributors August 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Accounting, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Market Research, Forecasting, QuickBooks, System Integrators, Strategic Financial..., Procurement, Software Development, Software Project..., Software Procurement, Integration Architecture, Product Customization, Training, Project Management, Solution Implementation, Change Management, Program Management, Business Process, Integration, Business Intelligence, Budgets, Salesforce.com, Project Planning, E-commerce, Financial Planning, Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2004
Business, Entrepreneurship, Psychology
SRVHS 1996 — 2000
Animation Mentor 2006 - 2008
Vision Wise, Inc. August 2000 - April 2006
Collin County Community College August 1997 - May 2001
First Cut June 1998 - March 1999
First Cut January 1998 - May 1998
ARCO International Oil and Gas August 1996 - April 1997
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2006 — 2008
The University of Texas at Dallas 1994 — 2000
BFA, Fine and Performance Art
Collin County Community College 1996 — 2000
AAS, Applied Graphic Design Technology: Digital Video
Collin County Community College 1996 — 2000
AAS, Applied Graphic Design Technology: Multimedia
Collin County Community College 1996 — 2000
Certificate, Applied Graphic Design Technology: Animation
Reel FX March 2013 - Present
Acclaim Imprintables 2006 - Present
FYMCorporation 2009 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2012 - May 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2011 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2010 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2008 - March 2013
Triad Retail Media 2009 - 2010
Star Pizza Box May 2006 - May 2008
Rising Star Creations September 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Facial Animation, Graphic Design, Supervisory Experience, Teacher Mentoring, Maya, 3D Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, Vector Illustration, T-shirt Graphics, Animation, Film, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Cinematics, Art, Drawing, Visual Effects
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2007
Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies, Animation
East Tennessee State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Design Graphics, Concentration in Visualization and Animation, Minor in Art
Kinofist Video Production January 2009 - Present
MDea May 2007 - Present
Thedoctorschannel.com May 2007 - Present
Animation Mentor December 2004 - October 2006
The Kenwood Group August 2002 - June 2003
Edelman Productions June 1999 - January 2000
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2000
BFA, Film Studies
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine July 2013 - Present
Self Employed Graphic and Web Designer January 2011 - June 2013
Hermance Machine Company August 2011 - November 2011
New Era Advertising February 2011 - August 2011
Sharpe Designs December 2009 - January 2011
Animation Mentor August 2009 - March 2010
Purdue University January 2007 - December 2008
Purdue University January 2007 - May 2008
Custom Forms, Inc. May 2004 - October 2006
Purdue University 2000 - 2003
Skills
Web Design, Front-end Development, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Experience Testing, Interaction Design, Responsive web design, Web Development, JavaScript, Scripting, CSS, SASS, jQuery, HTML, Graphics, Photoshop, Web Analytics, Animation, Character Animation, Flash, Maya, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, 3D, Layout, Premiere, Computer Graphics, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, OS X, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Dreamweaver, Pre-press, Final Cut Pro, Email Marketing, Branding & Identity, Image Editing, Logo Design
Education
Purdue University 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Graphics Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2013 — 2015
Human Centered Design
Purdue University 2007 — 2008
Computer Graphics
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2009
Diploma for Advanced Character Animation Studies, Animation
reikihealingforyou.com November 2010 - Present
AnimationMentor.com December 2004 - September 2010
Animation Mentor December 2004 - September 2010
Skills
Usui/Gray Therapeutic..., Intuitive Counseling, Crystal healing, Manifestation Coaching, Guided Imagery, Guided meditation, Sedona Method, Emotional Freedom..., Outstanding Customer..., Bilingual-Spanish, Writing Skills, People-oriented, Holistic Health, Channeling, Chakra Balancing, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Customer Service, Meditation, Emotional Freedom, Therapists, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Manifestation, Leadership, Personal Development, Healing, Training, Career Development, Teaching, Computer Graphics
Education
John Harvey Gray Center for Reiki Studies 2010 — 2010
Scottsdale Community College 2001 — 2004
Animation Mentor June 2010 - Present
Doublefine Productions September 2005 - June 2010
Doublefine Productions February 2002 - January 2009
Infinite Machine January 2000 - January 2002
Mississippi State University 1992 - 1999
Autometric Inc May 1994 - August 1995
Skills
Python, C++, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Multithreading, Qt, Agile Methodologies, Perforce, Gameplay, Computer Games, 3D, Xbox, Linux, Windows, Maya, Plugins, Apache, Pyramid, AMQP, RabbitMQ, Distributed Systems, Visual Effects, Visual Studio, Subversion, Go, Django, AngularJS, JavaScript, Chef, Animation, TCP/IP, Redis, Objective-C, OS X
Education
Mississippi State University 1992 — 1999
Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science
Purdue University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Electrical Engineering
Impax Laboratories August 2013 - Present
Aero Precision Industries August 2012 - June 2013
Ellie Mae July 2010 - June 2012
Animation Mentor January 2010 - April 2010
AT&T May 2008 - December 2008
Siemens Itron Business Services December 2006 - December 2007
Skills
IT Operations, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, WINS, TCP/IP, IIS, Subnetting, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Office 365, Windows 7, XP, Linux, Firewalls, VMware, System Administration, Structured Cabling, Postini, VoIP, Salesforce.com, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell KACE, Dell Workstations, CCNA, Network Security, Network Defense, Disaster Recovery, Computer Forensics, FTK, HTML
Education
Heald College 2009 — 2010
AA, Information Technology - Network Security
Mapua Institute of Technology 2008 — 2008
CCNA, Information Technology
New Era University 1993 — 1998
BSECE, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Workday February 2014 - Present
Identified April 2012 - February 2014
Animation Mentor November 2004 - February 2012
Skills
jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Email Marketing, Agile Project Management, Wordpress, HTML + CSS, Email Design, stare off into space, eat and breathe at the...
Education
Expression College for Digital Arts 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science focus in Digital Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics
Loyola Marymount University 2000 — 2002
Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios August 2008 - Present
Animation Collaborative September 2012 - Present
Animation Mentor October 2009 - October 2013
Psyop March 2008 - May 2009
Curious Pictures 2008 - 2008
Blue Sky Studios February 2003 - July 2007
Nickelodeon Animation Studios February 2002 - March 2002
MTV Animation June 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Maya, Cinematics, Stop Motion, Television, Computer Animation, 3D, Feature Films, Flash Animation, Animation Direction, Commercials, Computer Graphics, Short Films, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1995 — 1999
FAV, Animation
Pixar Animation Studios September 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor 2011 - Present
Academy of Art University 2012 - Present
Reel FX March 2013 - August 2013
DreamWorks Animation March 2011 - March 2013
Blue Sky Studios 2008 - 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design August 2006 - May 2008
Univeristy of Kansas 2004 - 2006
Skills
Animation, Animation Software, Illustration, Editing Software, Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, MEL, Visual Effects, XSI, Traditional Animation, 3D, After Effects, Feature Films
Education
AnimationMentor 2007 — 2008
University of Kansas 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2002
BA, Creative Writing
Animation Mentor January 2010 - February 2012
Actus Lend Lease October 2008 - May 2009
Lend Lease January 2007 - September 2008
Andronico's Markets February 2002 - January 2007
Andronico's Markets July 2001 - January 2002
Seimens August 1997 - June 2001
McKesson July 1996 - July 1997
Safeway November 1986 - June 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Excel, Financial Analysis, Payroll Processing, General Ledger, Budget Preparation, Budget Analysis
Education
University of Houston
BA, Accounting
Pixar Animation Studios January 2005 - Present
Academy of Art University August 2012 - Present
Animation Collaborative September 2011 - December 2011
California College of the Arts 2009 - 2011
Animation Mentor 2006 - 2010
LucasArts 2003 - 2005
Skills
Maya, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, 3D, Character Animation, Animation, Texturing, Compositing, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, MEL
Education
Academy of Art University
Animation
Animation Mentor May 2009 - January 2012
Animation Mentor October 2007 - May 2009
The Discovery Channel Store Inc. 2004 - 2007
Corporate Housing Relocation Real Estate September 2003 - July 2004
Pacific Management & Investment Co. December 2001 - May 2004
Aguirre International 1992 - 2000
Skills
Mac, Time Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Photoshop, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, HTML, OS X, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Training, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1987 — 1989
Merchandise/Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, A
Jackfroot LLC January 2012 - December 2013
Animation Mentor April 2011 - March 2013
Bullfrog Media March 2011 - June 2011
VMware, Inc. March 2010 - April 2011
Fruits of Labor, LLC February 2011 - March 2011
Capture the Dream Inc. September 2010 - February 2011
Entercom Communications May 2008 - August 2008
Fletcher Jones Mercedes August 2006 - August 2007
Bank of America April 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Facebook, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Editing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Non-profits, Time Management, Management, Microsoft Word, Event Management
Education
San Jose State University 2005 — 2008
BS, Business Administration - Marketing
Menlo College May 2014 - Present
Sofia University USA May 2013 - May 2014
Cogswell Polytechnical College July 2012 - May 2013
Animation Mentor 2011 - 2012
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2009 - 2011
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2008 - 2008
Academy of Art University 2007 - 2008
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2004 - 2007
Skills
Admissions, Maya, Photoshop, Character Animation, Higher Education, Editing, Student Financial Aid, Marketing, Recruiting, Storyboarding, Animation, Computer Animation, Zbrush
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Entrepreneurship and Innovation, (Social Media Marketing)
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2011
Animation Principles Training, (Character Animation)
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Graphic Design, (Character Animation)
GrandTechy October 2013 - Present
Merino Media September 2013 - Present
AppDynamics April 2012 - June 2013
Axcient March 2012 - April 2012
Animation Mentor July 2010 - February 2012
Self Employed November 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, OS X, VMware ESX, Networking, Windows, Computer Hardware, VMware, Cloud Computing, Unix, Troubleshooting, Backup Exec, Red Hat Linux, DNS, Microsoft Office, PHP, Mac OS X, DHCP, Load Balancing, Group Policy, Servers, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services..., Solaris, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, AWS, VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, Symantec Backup Exec, Trend Micro, Documentation, Google Apps, Podcasting, Facebook Marketing, Online Business..., Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Technical Support, Windows 7, Entrepreneurship, Security, Blogging
Education
Heald College 2008 — 2010
AAS, Information Technology
Heald College 2004 — 2007
AAS, Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting
Disney Channel July 2014 - Present
Film and Television Industry August 2013 - July 2014
The Walt Disney Company October 2013 - January 2014
College of Engineering, UC Berkeley August 2012 - May 2013
Animation Mentor June 2012 - August 2012
UC Berkeley January 2010 - August 2012
TicketWeb June 2011 - August 2011
Ticketmaster Entertainment January 2011 - May 2011
Live Nation May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Facebook, Social Media, WordPress, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Google Docs, OS X, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing, Digital Media, Management, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Video Editing, Twitter, Instagram, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Final Cut Pro, PC
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Economics and Policy
Grover Cleveland High School 2005 — 2009
High School
Macy's September 2013 - Present
McKesson August 2013 - September 2013
NetApp October 2012 - May 2013
Animation Mentor May 2012 - September 2012
Wells Fargo February 2011 - April 2012
Bionovo, Inc. December 2009 - December 2010
Skoobit 2008 - December 2009
Skills
JIRA, Informatica, Databases, Toad, Java, OBIEE, XML, Python, Selenium, Bugzilla, Web Services, HTML, Oracle E-Business Suite, Testing Tools, Operating Systems, Microsoft Excel, ALM/QualityCenter, Quality Center
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2000 — 2004
Bachlore in Engg(ECE), Electronics and Communications Engineering
Kendriya Vidyalaya
graduation, English, physics
Animation Mentor September 2012 - July 2013
Animation Mentor April 2006 - September 2012
Silicon Valley College January 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Management, Communication, Coaching, Public Speaking, Teaching
Education
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Education
Animation Mentor June 2013 - Present
Freelance March 2010 - Present
321 LAUNCH November 2014 - January 2015
Kognito Interactive February 2014 - April 2014
M. M. Hayes November 2010 - February 2011
Worldwide Biggies June 2008 - August 2008
Market Maker Interactive June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, After Effects, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, Computer Animation, Web Design, Storyboarding
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Digital Media Design
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2012
Advanced Studies in Character Animation
ToyTalk, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - March 2013
Pixar Animation Studios August 2006 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios April 2005 - July 2006
Industrial Light & Magic September 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Film, After Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Animation
University of Rochester 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cell Biology and Anatomy
D2R - Graphic Design January 2002 - Present
Gaba March 2008 - December 2014
Animation Mentor March 2010 - September 2011
Pinole Community Television January 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Film, Photography, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Composition, Maya, 3D animation, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Modeling, Animation, Lighting, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, 3D, Mental Ray, Rendering, Motion Graphics, Traditional Animation, Graphics
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Diploma in Advanced Character Animation, 3D Animation
Academy of Art University 1996 — 2001
BFA, Motion Picture and Television