Blue Sky Studios
Industry: Computer animation company
DescriptionBlue Sky Studios, Inc. is an American computer animation film studio based in Greenwich, Connecticut that has been owned by 20th Century Fox since 1997. Parent organization: 20th Century Fox Founded: February 1987 Headquarters: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States Founders: Chris Wedge, Michael Ferraro, Eugene Troubetzkoy, David Brown, Carl Ludwig, Alison Brown Video game: Angry Birds Rio
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Blue Sky Studios Employees
DreamWorks Animation August 2010 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2009 - October 2010
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - November 2009
Midway Games March 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Animation, Video Games, Mentoring, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Traditional Animation, Zbrush, Keyframe Animation, Character Designs
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2008
Advanced Studies in Character Animation, Animation
Miami International University of Art and Design 2002 — 2005
Bachelors in Fine Arts, Computer Animation
DreamWorks Animation April 2015 - Present
Storyheads Entertainment LLC 2005 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1988 - 2014
DreamWorks Animation 2009 - 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2006 - 2007
Disneytoon Studios 1996 - 2005
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 1995 - 2003
GDC Technology Limited 2002 - 2002
Paramount Pictures DNA Productions 2000 - 2001
Lucasfilm Industrial Light and Magic 1997 - 1998
Skills
Directing, Screenwriting, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Story Structure, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Film, Animation, Feature Films, Maya, Storytelling, Film Production, Computer Animation, Post Production, Television, After Effects
Education
Sheridan College 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classical Animation and Language Arts
Emily Carr University of Art and Design 1975 — 1977
Film and Animation Major
MPC September 2015 - Present
Native Effects August 2014 - Present
Numb Robot Studios 2006 - Present
MPC March 2015 - July 2015
MPC February 2014 - May 2014
ZERO vfx January 2014 - February 2014
Weta Digital July 2013 - November 2013
simple tricks & nonsense April 2013 - April 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - March 2013
Digital Domain Media Group June 2012 - September 2012
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2002 — 2004
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Computer Art
Florida Atlantic University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Blue Sky Studios 2007 - Present
Blue Sky Studios May 2002 - July 2007
Blue Sky Studios October 1999 - April 2002
News America Incorporated 1996 - 1999
Dun and Bradstreet Corporation 1991 - 1996
Price Waterhouse 1986 - 1991
Skills
Project Management, Visual Effects, Entertainment, Production Managment, Character Animation, Animation, Film Production, Budgets, Computer Animation, Film, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, Accounting, Modeling, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Compositing, Lighting, Television, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Feature Films, 3D, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, Commercials, Management
Education
Manhattan College 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
On Board Experiential Marketing June 2015 - September 2015
MKTG INCs September 2014 - May 2015
Edelman June 2014 - September 2014
MKTG INC March 2014 - June 2014
LeapFrog September 2013 - March 2014
Ubisoft May 2013 - September 2013
Pixar Animation Studios March 2013 - April 2013
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - January 2013
Skills
Whistling, Animation, Production Management, Basecamp, Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, Monsters, Keeping It Simple, Photoshop, Film, Art, Mac, Smooth Jazz, Feature Films, Maya, Butter, Social Media, Production Managment, InDesign, Milk, Young Adult Literature, Jokes, Humor, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Final Draft, Mock, CATS, Memes, Dogs, Adventure, Post Production, Traditional Animation, Cinematics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Internet, Difficult Situations, Neverfail, Stereoscopic, Production, Outlook, Shotgun, Linux, Trending, Harvest, Common Lisp, Chamber Music, Fraud, Peanuts
Education
Endicott College 2001 — 2005
BFA, Visual Communications
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - May 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studio September 2011 - January 2015
Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio October 2010 - September 2011
Full Sail University April 2010 - June 2010
Christ In Youth 2009 - 2010
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Design, Sketching, Maya, Illustrator, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Drawing, 3D, Compositing
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Animation
Ozark Christian College 2005 — 2006
Dan Shefelman Studio November 1999 - Present
Fashion Institute of Technology 2012 - Present
Invisible Cities Workshops May 2014 - Present
The Animation Project, Inc. September 2013 - Present
DQ Entertainment September 2011 - November 2011
Digimax December 2009 - June 2011
New York University Kanbar Institute of Film and Television 2006 - 2011
World Leaders Entertainment 2009 - 2009
CNN April 2008 - November 2008
Blue Sky Studios November 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Animation, Storyboarding, Film, Storytelling, Character Animation, Television, Illustration, Final Cut Pro, Painting, Computer Animation, Drawing, Creative Direction, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Broadcast, Feature Films, Film Production, Motion Graphics, Art, Cartoons, 3D, Screenwriting, Post Production, Computer Graphics, Video Editing, Video Production, Voice Portal, Pre-production, Maya, Short Films, Compositing, Visual Arts, Video, Mac, Persuasion, Dog Bites, Drug Testing, Traditional Chinese..., New Media, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Kenyon College 1980 — 1984
BA
Filmworkers Club February 2014 - Present
Method Studios November 2012 - February 2014
Daniel Pernikoff LLC August 2006 - January 2013
Blue Sky Studios 2013 - 2013
Sarofsky Corp October 2012 - November 2012
Ultrabland October 2012 - October 2012
Leviathan September 2012 - October 2012
Motr Studios September 2012 - September 2012
Imaginary Forces August 2011 - July 2012
Perception NYC September 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Animation, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, After Effects, Nuke, Storyboarding, Concept Modeling, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Photography, Traditional Animation, Motion Design, Film, Drawing, Digital Compositing, Graphics, 3D, Visual Effects
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2000 — 2004
BFA, Graphic Design
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1999 — 1999
Pre-College, Figure Drawing and Digital Media
Kansas City Art Institute 1998 — 1998
Pre-College, Oil Painting, Drawing, Photoshop for Artists
Pixar Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Psyop January 2015 - January 2015
DreamWorks Animation 2012 - 2014
Blue Sky Studios 2009 - 2012
Blue Sky Studios 2003 - 2009
Blue Sky Studios 2002 - 2003
RhinoFX 2002 - 2002
Psyop 2002 - 2002
Blue Sky Studios 2000 - 2002
Liquid Design, Black Logic 1999 - 2000
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Nuke, Creative Direction, Pre-visualization, Lighting Design, Visual Effects, Maya, Team Leadership, Project Management, Architecture, Softimage, Arnold, Mental Ray, Renderman
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Master of Science (M.S.), Advanced Architectural Design
University of Kansas
Master's Degree, Architecture
Self-employed 2013 - Present
Willow Garage December 2012 - August 2013
Pixar Animation Studios November 1999 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios May 1995 - September 1999
Skills
Character Animation, Robotic Design, Maya
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Computer Animation
Cleveland Institute of Art 1991 — 1991
Scream House Games November 2012 - Present
LightHouse Animation May 2007 - September 2012
Blue Sky Studios December 2011 - May 2012
Digital Domain May 2010 - May 2011
CafeFX February 2008 - November 2009
USCIS April 2007 - November 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation October 2004 - April 2007
ESC Entertainment April 2004 - August 2004
Rhythm & Hues Studios September 2003 - May 2004
Tippett Studio June 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Vray, Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Mental Ray, Renderman, Zbrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Quixel Suite, Substance Designer, Mari, Nuke, Shake, XSI, Rotoscoping, Cinema 4D, adobe premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe After Effects, Solidangle Arnold, Revit, AutoCAD, xnormals, E-on Vue, World builder, OnyxTree, SpeedTree, photofly
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2007 — 2007
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art 2007 — 2007
Santa Barbara City College 2007 — 2007
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2006 — 2006
Ryerson University 1998 — 1998
University of Toronto 1994 — 1995
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1993 — 1995
Diploma
Dawson College 1993 — 1993
Concordia University 1992 — 1992
School of Visual Arts 1992 — 1992
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - Present
Freelance September 2014 - Present
ZERO vfx October 2014 - December 2014
DIVE May 2014 - June 2014
Shade VFX February 2014 - April 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Campus Crusade for Christ June 2012 - August 2012
Sun Center Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Compositing, Nuke, Maya, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Mental Ray, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Texturing, UV mapping, Rotoscoping, Video Editing, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
East Tennessee State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Digital Media - 3D and Visual Effects
Secretly Canadian Inc September 2015 - Present
A+E Networks May 2015 - August 2015
A+E Networks July 2013 - July 2014
Blue Sky Studios August 2012 - July 2013
Shine America October 2011 - August 2012
The Gersh Agency May 2011 - October 2011
FUEL TV January 2011 - April 2011
Warner Bros. Records May 2010 - August 2010
Sony/ATV January 2010 - April 2010
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Southern California 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Music Industry
Blue Sky Studios April 2015 - Present
Dassault Systèmes / 3DEXCITE (formerly RTT) September 2013 - April 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - April 2013
Dassault Systèmes / 3DEXCITE (formerly RTT) October 2012 - December 2012
Digital Domain February 2011 - September 2012
Mere Mortals May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Visual Effects, Stereoscopic, Maya, Animation, PFTrack, Texturing, 3D, After Effects, Look Development, 3D Modeling, Traditional Animation, Stereo Conversion, Modeling, 3D Printing, Mental Ray, Visualization, 3D Visualization, Mudbox, Vray, Lighting, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Unreal Engine, Unity, Storyboarding, Laser Cutting, Photography, GCODE, Matte Painting, Photo Retouching, Delta Gen, AutoCAD, Camera Tracking, Pepakura Design, Rotoscoping, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Rigging, Creative Direction
Education
Miami International University of Art and Design 2009 — 2010
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, VFX
Staffordshire University 2006 — 2008
Digital Special Effects and 3D animation, VFX
Viacom April 2015 - Present
Viacom January 2015 - Present
Illustration of rebekie.b January 2010 - Present
Autodesk November 2013 - July 2014
Dynamite Entertainment February 2014 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Painting, Art, Character Animation, Photoshop, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Books, Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Comic Books, Image Manipulation, Facebook, Graphics, After Effects
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Illustration
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - Present
Deep Focus July 2014 - January 2015
Deep Focus March 2014 - June 2014
NYLAHD August 2013 - March 2014
Magnet Media June 2013 - August 2013
Cornell University January 2013 - May 2013
Optix Productions January 2012 - May 2013
Dow Jones June 2012 - August 2012
Shine Global Inc May 2012 - June 2012
Nippon Television Network Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Marketing, Photoshop, Digital Media, Editing, Social Media, Fundraising, Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Video Editing, Spanish, Film, Adobe Software, Project Management, Consumer Behaviour, Economic Data Analysis, Macroeconomics, After Effects
Education
Cornell University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Scarsdale High School 2005 — 2009
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia 2004 - Present
Blue sky studios October 2013 - October 2013
J press York Street September 2013 - September 2013
Independent Motion Pictures and Film Professional 2003 - 2012
ABC Television 2003 - 2004
Skills
Beauty, Fashion, Period, Film, Music Videos, Advertising, Fashion, Makeup Artistry, Fashion Shows, Photo Shoots, Runway, Styling, Bridal Showers, Beauty Industry, Cosmetics, Makeovers, Fashion Photography, Stage Make-up, Glamour, Short Films, Commercials, Celebrity
Education
Hunter College
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Las Directions, LLC September 2010 - Present
Citizens Television, Inc 2010 - May 2014
News 12 Connecticut December 2009 - January 2014
Skills
ENPS, Writing, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Production, Broadcast, Non-linear Editing, Television Production, Videography, Shooting, Blogging, Photography, Video Production, Camera, Documentaries, Storytelling, Producing
Education
Quinnipiac University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hofstra University
Hampton University
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - Present
Freelance February 2004 - Present
Hillel February 2002 - December 2002
Brooklyn College January 2001 - June 2001
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Compositing, Texturing, Rigging, 3D, Character Animation, Graphic Design, Rendering, Maya, Logo Design, Digital Painting, Lighting, Cloth Simulation, Modeling, Storyboarding
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2008 — 2010
Continuing Education, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
New York University 2007 — 2008
MS, 3D Animation, Modeling, Dinamics, Lighting, Compasiting, Rigging, Character Design
School of Visual Arts 2003 — 2003
Intense course in Beginner-Intermediate Maya
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1998 — 2001
BS, Computer And Information Science
Chernivci National 'Juriy Fedkovyc' University 1996 — 1997
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - Present
Digital Domain February 2011 - September 2012
Walsh Family Media July 2008 - January 2009
The Mill February 2008 - June 2008
The Trade Wind Group January 2007 - January 2008
Fade to Blue LLC August 2007 - September 2007
Burdock Group May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
After Effects, Nuke, Maya, Mental Ray, Texturing, Compositing, Computer Animation, Shading, Shake, Zbrush, 3D, Realflow, Rotoscoping, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Modeling, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Graphic Design, Lighting, ZBrush, Rendering, Animation, Syntheyes, Photoshop, Mocha, Premiere, Visual Effects, Dreamweaver
Education
Full Sail University 2006 — 2007
Bachelors, Computer Animation
Florida Institute of Technology 2005 — 2005
Bachelors, Computer Science
Meredith Corporation October 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios April 2014 - October 2014
The Jones Group Inc. April 2013 - April 2014
Columbia University December 2009 - April 2013
Liberty International Underwriters November 2007 - December 2007
New York University September 2004 - October 2005
The Museum of Modern Art December 2003 - June 2004
Skills
OS X, Active Directory, Technical Support, Windows, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Operating Systems, Apple Remote Desktop, Troubleshooting, Mac OS X Server, Enterprise IT..., System Deployment, Sysprep, Software Deployment, Citrix, Desktop Support, Large Scale Deployments, Mac OS, iOS, Employee Training, Network Administration, Apple OS, Networking, Software Documentation, Macintosh Hardware, Mac Pro, Laptops, Macintosh Applications, Norton Ghost
Education
New York University 2005 — 2008
BS, Information Systems Management
Laguardia Community College 2002 — 2004
AAS, Computer Network Systems Administration
Brooklyn Digital Foundry October 2014 - Present
Tronic Studio January 2014 - April 2014
Blue Sky Studios October 2013 - January 2014
AB Architekten October 2012 - September 2013
Yureka August 2012 - May 2013
Hume Coover Studio March 2011 - November 2011
Zeidler Partnership Architects October 2008 - May 2010
GHP Architects June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Architectural Design, Architectural Drafting, Digital Modeling and..., 3d Animation, 3d Printing, Model Making, CNC and Lasercut..., SketchUp, Design Research, Architectural Drawings
Education
Pratt Institute 2010 — 2013
M Arch, Architecture
Clemson University 2004 — 2008
BA, Architecture
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - June 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2010 - June 2011
Walt Disney Feature Animation March 2008 - May 2010
Walt Disney Feature Animation January 2007 - March 2008
Walt Disney Feature Animation November 2005 - January 2007
SDB Partners August 2004 - November 2005
Education
Ithaca College 2000 — 2004
Black and White Brothers Productions June 2011 - Present
Directors Guild of America January 2007 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Pre-production, Editing, Film Editing, Production, Cinematography, Film Production, Music Videos, Short Films, Independent Film, Shooting, Screenwriting, Script, Feature Films, Reality, Camera, Documentary, Narrative, HD, Commercials, Script Coverage, Television Production, TV production, Final Cut Pro, Television, Video, Acting, Lighting, Voice Over, Broadcast, Entertainment, Theatre, Photography, Music, Film, Writing, Art, Photoshop, Teaching, Video Production, Post Production, Video Editing, Microsoft Office, Word, Documentaries, Excel, Final Draft, Comedy, Producing, Microsoft Word, Final Cut Studio
Education
Hofstra University 1995 — 2000
BFA, Media Communication/Film
Blue Sky Studios May 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - January 2013
Tradition Studios (Digital Domain) October 2012 - October 2012
Blue Sky Studios May 2012 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - April 2012
Rhythm & Hues May 2011 - October 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - April 2011
Anzovin Studio January 2011 - January 2011
Bitfilms June 2010 - November 2010
Seven45 Studios January 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Animation, Teaching, Modeling, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Cinematics, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2009
NA, Character Animation
Hampshire College
BA, Character Animation, Creative Writing
University of Rhode Island
N/A, Computer Art
Blue Sky Studios April 2011 - Present
Phosphor Games November 2010 - April 2011
Robomodo January 2009 - October 2010
Midway Games January 2007 - December 2008
EA Games December 2006 - November 2007
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2000 — 2002
MFA, Computer Art and Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design 1998 — 2000
MFA, Computer Art and Animation
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - Present
Vicarious Visions October 2014 - January 2015
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - January 2014
Traceback Studios August 2012 - January 2013
The Jim Henson Company November 2010 - April 2011
Vicon House of Moves July 2010 - September 2010
Rethink Post June 2010 - August 2010
...... November 2008 - June 2010
WMS Gaming May 2006 - November 2008
Calabash Animation 2004 - 2007
Skills
Maya, Animation, After Effects, Rigging, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Flash, Photoshop, Modeling, Illustrator, Character Animation, Computer Animation, 3D
Education
I-Animate 2012 — 2012
Animation, Animation
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Character Animation
Columbia College Chicago 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - Present
Blue Sky Studios May 2007 - March 2011
Blue Sky Studios December 2006 - May 2007
Bigger Hammer 2004 - 2006
South Coast Repertory January 2001 - January 2004
Glimmerglass Opera 1999 - 2001
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Maya, 3D, Shake, Computer Graphics, Rendering, Film, Stereoscopic, Camera, Visual Effects, Python, Rigging, Digital Compositing, Lighting Design, Computer Animation, Technical Direction, Special Effects, Texturing
Education
Graceland University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater
Blue Sky Studios February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - February 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2012 - May 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2011 - January 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios November 2009 - December 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2008 - November 2009
Miramax Films/Pointy Hat Productions August 2009 - September 2009
MGA Entertainment 2004 - 2007
Technicolor Creative Services February 2003 - January 2004
Walt Disney Chacter Voices International March 2000 - February 2003
Skills
PC, Mac, Linux, Microsoft Office, Excel, Mac OS X, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, Entourage, Photoshop, Illustrator, Shotgun, GDI+, Google, Google Plus, Team Building, Budgeting, Hiring, FileMaker, Budgets, Video, Recruiting, Traditional Animation, Animation, Film Production, Film, Compositing, Visual Effects, 3D, Television, Pre-production, Feature Films
Education
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Television
Northern Essex Community College
Associates Degree, Business
Pixar Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - February 2015
Nickelodeon October 2012 - September 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios February 2012 - May 2012
Duke Innovative Design Agency September 2009 - November 2011
Marbles Kids Museum June 2011 - August 2011
DukeEngage India June 2010 - August 2010
Marsh Memory Lab September 2009 - April 2010
Dr. Kristen Wynns, Child Psychologist May 2009 - August 2009
America Reads and Counts September 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Illustrator, Bridge, Keynote, Mac, InDesign, Shotgun, cineSync, Microsoft Office, FTP Clients, FileMaker, PowerPoint, Project Management, Outlook
Education
Duke University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology (developmental) and minor in Visual Arts, 3.99/4.0 Class Rank: 4/1492 (top 1%)
Knox County August 2014 - Present
UTK August 2010 - Present
Drake Labs August 2012 - May 2014
PDQ Solutions March 2012 - October 2013
Tennessee Solar Energy Association September 2011 - December 2011
Blue Sky Studios June 2006 - September 2011
Walmart April 1999 - January 2007
Happy and Content Childcare January 1995 - June 2002
Skills
Aquatic Ecology, Water Resources, Inventory Management, Aseptic Technique, Data Analysis, Team Management, Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Scientific Writing, Customer Service, Time Management, Educational Outreach, Staff Training, Working With Children, Digital Photography, Creative Writing, JMP, SEO, Photography, Microsoft Excel, Public Outreach, Photoshop, Ecology, Web Content, Human Resources, Sales, Social Networking, Evolution, Sales Management, Social Media
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2014 — 2016
Master's, Education, In progress
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2010 — 2014
Environmental Studies, Water Resources, 3.4
Florida Community College at Jacksonville 2005 — 2009
(attempted A.A., A.S.), Graphic Design, Biotechnology, 3.5
Columbia University in the City of New York June 2013 - Present
Adobe June 2014 - August 2014
Columbia University in the City of New York January 2013 - May 2013
Columbia University in the City of New York September 2012 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Columbia University in the City of New York January 2012 - May 2012
Columbia University September 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Computer Graphics, OpenGL, Python, C++, Visual Arts, Maya, Physically-based..., Object Oriented Design, Sketchbook Pro, Ray Tracing, Image Processing, Java, Computer Animation, Oil Painting, Matlab, Qt, CUDA, Vector Illustration
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2013 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science
Columbia University in the City of New York 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science (CE), 3.98
Blue Sky Studios November 2009 - Present
Curious Pictures September 2009 - October 2009
Flickerlab January 2006 - October 2009
Edgeworx June 2007 - June 2007
Asterisk Animation 2006 - 2007
DCODE, NYC 2006 - 2007
DMA Animation 1998 - 2007
Ministry of Toons 2002 - 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Concept Art, Visual Effects, Maya, After Effects, Compositing, Cartoons, Video, Graphics, Cinema 4D, Computer Animation, TVPaint, Film, Photoshop, 3D
Education
School of Visual Arts 1993 — 1997
Illustration/Fine Art
Middle Tennessee State University 1990 — 1991
Fine Arts
The Evergreen State College 1989 — 1990
Core Arts and Media
Blue Sky Studios March 2015 - Present
Atomic Chimp Games 2011 - 2012
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Topogun, Premiere, After Effects, Word, PowerPoint, 3D animation, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Character Modeling, Character Rigging, Texturing, UV mapping, 3D rendering, Animation
Education
Ianimate 2013 — 2015
3D Feature Animation for Film, Workshop 5- Full body acting
3d Training Academy 2010 — 2011
Certificate of completion, Animation
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design 2009 — 2010
Green River Community College 2007 — 2009
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - Present
Make-A-Wish Connecticut Volunteer February 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - September 2013
Fox Broadcasting Company September 2012 - September 2012
Creative Youth Productions July 2012 - August 2012
Companion Pictures May 2009 - June 2012
Fairfield University September 2008 - May 2012
AMES: Academic Media Equipment Services September 2008 - April 2012
Veritas Productions September 2010 - 2012
Lambda House Productions February 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Film Production, Producing, Cinematography, Film, Editing, Directing, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Lighting, Short Films, Acting, Assistant Directing, Final Draft, Post Production, Musical Theatre, Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro, Actor, Script Supervision
Education
Fairfield University 2008 — 2012
BA, Film Production
Cigar City Brewing November 2013 - Present
Trial Exhibits Inc. August 2011 - November 2013
Spectrum Productions August 2010 - April 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2010 - 2010
Creative Differences/Discovery Channel January 2009 - August 2009
Freelance September 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Litigation Support, Video Production, Trials, Graphic Design, Producing, Documentaries, Camera, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Reality, Press Releases, Television, Final Cut Pro, Post Production, Videography
Education
Florida State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Media Production
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios December 2005 - January 2012
DC Comics 2006 - 2006
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Sculpture, Digital Sculpting, Zbrush, Clay Modelling
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science
horizon high school 1996 — 2000
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - Present
NY Int'l Children's Film Festival July 2010 - November 2011
Pixar Animation Studios July 2006 - July 2010
Policy Studies Associates July 1998 - July 2006
Skills
Film, Video Production, Television, Film Production, Animation, Entertainment, Feature Films, Storytelling, Broadcast, Computer Animation, Commercials, Producing
Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs 1998 — 2001
Master of Public Administration, Education Policy
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Social Work
BLUE SKY STUDIOS October 2011 - Present
ANIM SCHOOL August 2014 - March 2015
SONY IMAGEWORKS September 2010 - June 2011
RHYTHM & HUES June 2009 - September 2010
REEL FX December 2007 - June 2009
PSYOP March 2007 - June 2007
Animator and or 2D Artist November 2002 - June 2007
2D Animator/Character Designer September 2002 - October 2002
Work Aid (Teachers Assistant) September 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Linux, Computer Animation, Animation, Facial Animation, Video Games, Short Films, Film, Cartoons, Character Designs, Commercials
Education
Schoolism 2013 — 2013
Animation Mentor 2005 — 2006
Diploma
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelors
Brother Rice 1994 — 1998
Diploma
Queen of the Universe 1989 — 1994
Blue Sky Studios September 2014 - Present
Starbucks May 2012 - June 2014
Drexel University Events and Conference Services April 2012 - June 2014
Double Feature Films April 2013 - September 2013
Maker Studios Inc June 2012 - September 2012
Tool of North America June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Film Production, Directing, Assistant Directing, Film, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Draft, Organization, Camera Operating, Photography, Video, Social Media
Education
Drexel University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Film and Video Production
Digital Domain 3.0 August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - July 2015
Weta Digital April 2011 - August 2011
Digital Domain January 2011 - March 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - January 2011
MAKE June 2009 - July 2009
Digital Domain February 2009 - June 2009
Full Sail University 2006 - 2008
CopyCat Digital September 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Lighting, Modeling, Look Development, Mental Ray, Nuke, Shake, Video Games, Maya, Animation, Film, Visual Effects
Education
Full Sail University 2006 — 2008
BA, Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - Present
Psyop September 2006 - July 2011
Freestyle Collective June 2005 - August 2006
Ogilvy Taiwan October 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Camera & Staging, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Layout, Animation, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Film, Pre-visualization, Modeling, Camera, Maya, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, 3D, Flash, After Effects, Lighting, Adobe After Effects
Education
School of Visual Arts 2004 — 2006
MFA, Computer Art
National Taiwan University 2001 — 2003
MS, Geosciences on Paleoceanography
National Taiwan University 1997 — 2001
BS, Geosciences
Studio Blind June 2014 - Present
The Crazy Ones, CBS television series February 2014 - Present
Eevolver October 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2012 - July 2012
Blue Sky Studios September 2011 - March 2012
Trip Park Productions 1990 - 2012
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - March 2010
Blue Sky Studios, Inc. February 2009 - May 2009
Harper Collins/Parachute Publishing July 2004 - September 2007
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising June 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Character Design, Storyboarding, Character, Books, Animation, Character Animation, Flash Animation, Graphics, Commercials, Digital Painting, Traditional Animation, Film, Art, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Layout, Television, 3D, Advertising, Cartoons, Illustration, Visual Effects, Visual Arts, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration, Character Designs
Education
Cornell University 1990 — 1990
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1985 — 1989
BA, Journalism/Advertising
DreamWorks Animation May 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - April 2012
The Napoleon Group June 2009 - August 2010
The Napoleon Group May 2008 - June 2009
Special Branch April 2008 - May 2008
UVPHactory January 2008 - February 2008
The Napoleon Group June 2006 - September 2007
Frank151 May 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Character Animation, 3D animation, Maya, After Effects, XSI, Modeling, Drawing, Oil Painting, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sculpture, Storyboarding, Logo Design, Texturing, Product Design, Rigging, Sony Vegas, Realflow, Sound Forge, InDesign, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Computer Graphics, Animation, Commercials, Film, Flash Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Fashion Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
BFA, Computer Animation and Interactive Media
City University of New York City College 2001 — 2003
Advertising Design
Atomic Sketchbook October 2007 - Present
Reel FX July 2012 - November 2012
Starz Animation May 2009 - August 2011
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - April 2009
Duncan Studio April 2008 - December 2008
DreamWorks Animation January 1997 - October 2007
Turner Feature Animation March 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Facial Animation, Animation, Maya, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Toon Boom, Pre-visualization, XSI, MEL, Character Rigging, Compositing, Rigging, Houdini, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Feature Films, 3D, Nuke, Animation Direction, Cartoons
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1994
Masters, Film
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Advertising/ Graphic art
Comedywire.com June 2015 - Present
Freelance February 2013 - Present
CBS Radio December 2014 - March 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - May 2012
Sesame Workshop November 2009 - January 2010
ECC September 2008 - September 2009
Buzzco Associates Inc. May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Animation, Traditional Animation, Stop Motion, Final Cut Pro, Maya, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Compositing, Visual Effects, After Effects, Cartoons, Feature Films, Post Production, Motion Graphics, Photoshop
Education
Ithaca College 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Animation
JESS3 September 2014 - Present
Unlife September 2011 - Present
Hulu April 2013 - July 2013
Frontline Managment January 2013 - April 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2008 - March 2012
Columbia Pictures April 2008 - June 2008
Michael Mailer Films December 2007 - May 2008
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 2007 - December 2007
NBC Universal October 2007 - November 2007
Fox Filmed Entertainment August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Writing, Comic Books, Color, Administration, Television Production, Production, Media Production, Video Game Development, Scheduling, Assistance, Script Coverage, Script Editing, Scriptwriter, Organizing, Illustrator, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Bridge, Excel, Final Draft, Facebook, Social Media, Wordpress, Tumblr, Twitter, iPhone, Mac OS X, Art, Comic Art, Blogging, WordPress, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Screenwriter, Process Scheduler, Video Production, OS X, Screenwriting, Maya, Creative Writing, Film, Animation, Game Development, Video, Storytelling
Education
Ithaca College 2003 — 2007
BA, Scriptwriting
Ithaca College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Scriptwriting
Blue Sky Studios May 2015 - Present
Cutters October 2014 - May 2015
Consulate Film October 2013 - May 2015
/WILDCHILD/ + bonch September 2014 - October 2014
Work Editorial June 2014 - August 2014
The Brooklyn Brothers July 2014 - July 2014
Warner Bros. Records February 2014 - March 2014
Right Cut Media Inc. July 2013 - August 2013
Fluid NY March 2013 - May 2013
VICE Media, Inc. March 2011 - March 2013
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, Sound Design, Pro Tools
Education
City University of New York City College
BA, Media & Communications
The Cheshire Academy
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - June 2014
Digital Domain Media Group December 2011 - September 2012
Digital Domain Media Group February 2011 - December 2011
48 Studios May 2010 - January 2011
Education
Digital Media Arts College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Shawnee State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Computer Animation
All Things Media LLC June 2015 - Present
All Things Media LLC March 2013 - June 2015
theVisualMD November 2010 - March 2013
Paris Hall Animation, LLC July 2010 - March 2013
Qi Interactive, Part of CommonHealth October 2009 - July 2010
Tournament1 April 2009 - October 2009
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - December 2008
Animation Collective January 2008 - October 2008
8 Hats High Animation January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Maya, Rigging, Rendering, Lighting, Character Animation, Animation, 3D animation, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, Mental Ray, Compositing, Modeling, After Effects, MEL, Mudbox, Shading, UV mapping, Photoshop, Facial Animation, Flash, Computer Animation, Art, Graphics, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Flash Animation, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Stop Motion, Computer Graphics, Cartoons, Eyeon Fusion, UV Mapping
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2011
Certificate in Advanced Character Animation, 3D Animation
Nazareth College 2002 — 2006
BFA, Music
FedEx Office March 2014 - Present
Lane Community College November 2012 - January 2013
Westwood One March 2010 - August 2010
DigitalGlobe February 2006 - July 2008
OfficeTeam February 2005 - November 2005
Blue Sky Studios January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Flash Animation, Mac, PC, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Animation, Visual Arts, Art, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Writing, Graphic Design
Education
Chapman University 1996 — 2004
B.F.A, Film/TV: New Media
Grossmont College 2011 — 2011
Phoenix College 2007 — 2009
4.0
Blue Sky Studios October 2015 - Present
Prime Focus World September 2015 - October 2015
Stereo D January 2015 - July 2015
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts September 2014 - October 2014
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, Matte Painting, Unreal Engine 3, UV mapping, Nuke, 3D Tracking, Photoshop, Rotoscoping, Compositing, Mental Ray, Digital Compositing, Shake, Visual Effects, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, 3D, Animation, Modeling, Microsoft Office, Film, Drawing, Premiere, Video Editing, Computer Graphics, Video Production, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Full Sail University 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Film Production
Full Sail University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Computer Animation
Erwin Penland September 2013 - Present
Conde Nast March 2012 - August 2013
Digitas January 2011 - March 2012
R/GA March 2010 - January 2011
R/GA December 2007 - February 2010
R/GA May 2007 - December 2007
agency.com March 2007 - April 2007
Element LLC November 2006 - December 2006
Blue Sky Studios July 2005 - October 2006
Launch, Inc October 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Animation, Lighting, Production Management, Visual Effects, Film Production, Television, Compositing, Film, Video Production, Web Project Management, Budget Process, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Social Media Marketing, Production Managment, Project Planning, MS Project, Project Delivery, Project Finance, Scope Management, Project Scope..., Scopes Of Work, Strategy, Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Mobile Marketing, Creative Strategy, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Marketing
Education
Florida International University 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
CorpU January 2014 - Present
Motionographer January 2012 - Present
DDCworks September 2013 - October 2013
Curious Pictures July 2010 - May 2013
1st avenue machine February 2011 - March 2011
Panda Panther December 2010 - January 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2010 - December 2010
Transistor Studios July 2010 - July 2010
1st Ave. Machine June 2010 - July 2010
Shilo July 2009 - June 2010
Skills
3D Animation, Character Rigging, Motionbuilder, Character Animation, Rigging, Maya, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Texturing, Painting, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Compositing, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Texture Painting, Pro Tools, Digital Sculpting, Nuke, Rendering, Traditional Animation, 3D, Drawing, 3D Studio Max, Shake, Motion Design, Rotoscoping, Lighting, Visual Effects, Post Production, XSI, Dreamweaver, Digital Compositing, Storyboarding, Premiere, Film, Motion Graphics, Zbrush, Houdini, UV mapping, PFTrack, Animation, Special Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustration, Mudbox, MEL, Modeling, Shading, Computer Graphics
Education
School of Visual Arts 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Art
Mercer County Community College 2005 — 2007
Associates, Digital Media Art
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - December 2012
Freelance March 2012 - October 2012
Digital Armada Inc. February 2012 - March 2012
Artist Growth November 2011 - December 2011
Reel FX June 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - April 2011
Vicarious Visions, an Activision Company 2007 - June 2010
American Animation Studios March 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Animation, 2D, Drawing, Thumbnailing, Puppet Building, Puppets, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Strategic Leadership, Video Games, Feature Films, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Technical Leadership, Film, Maya, Xbox 360, Listening to customers, Situational Leadership, Identifying Client Needs, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Project Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team...
Education
iAnimate 2012 — 2013
Advanced Character Animation Training, Animation
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
Associate of Science, Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - Present
Max Media Network 2007 - 2009
Education
Louisiana State University 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Blue Sky Studios March 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - August 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - July 2013
AnimSchool July 2011 - July 2013
Blue Sky Studios May 2009 - May 2012
Spans & Partner September 2006 - March 2009
School of Visual Arts January 2005 - May 2006
ProSiebenSat.1 Production February 2004 - June 2004
Gentle Giant Studios August 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Maya, MEL, Computer Animation, Character Animation, 3D, Rigging, Character Rigging, Animation, Photoshop, XSI, Special Effects, Python, Modeling, Feature Films, Film, 3D Modeling, Peer Mentoring
Education
School of Visual Arts 2004 — 2006
MFA, Computer Art
Fachhochschule Darmstadt 2000 — 2004
Diplom Media System Designer (FH), Media System Design
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - Present
Strut Your Reel 2005 - 2010
Rhythm & Hues April 2009 - October 2009
3dh Entertainment April 2008 - March 2009
3dh Entertainment March 2007 - March 2009
Panther Games March 2007 - March 2007
Awe Games July 2004 - December 2006
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale April 2005 - September 2005
7 Bit Studios 2002 - 2004
Full Sail Real World Education 2000 - 2001
Skills
Character Rigging, Acting, Rigging, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Animation, Drawing, MEL, Maya, UV mapping, Texturing, 3D, Modeling, After Effects, Shake
Education
Full Sail University 2000 — 2001
Associates of Art, Animation
Blue Sky Studios Clinical Associate ProfessorNew York UniversityJanuary 2002 - May 2011
Skills
After Effects, Visual Effects, Animation, Maya, Compositing, Nuke, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Video Editing, 3D, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Brooklyn College
MFA, Television Production
New York University
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS, Television & Radio
Blue Sky Studios March 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2007 - March 2009
Skills
MEL, Maya, Compositing, Animation, Visual Effects, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, 3D, Character Animation
Education
Trinity College Dublin 2006 — 2007
Maters in Multimedia Systems
University College Dublin 2003 — 2004
Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science
Emory University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, English, Anthropology
Blue Sky Studios September 2015 - Present
Side Effects Software May 2015 - August 2015
Project X May 2012 - May 2015
MediaWorks July 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Texturing, Realflow, Fluid Simulation, Maya, MEL, Maya Dynamics, Maya Fluids, FX Animation, Eyeon Fusion, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Python, Houdini, PyroFX, Bullet RBD, FLIP fluids, Compositing, Lighting, Dynamics
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Digital Arts, Senior
Douglas High School 2008 — 2011
Advanced Diploma
CG Workshop
VFX and CG, FX, Apprentice
Blue Sky Studios May 2002 - Present
School of Visual Arts June 2010 - December 2012
New York University September 2007 - May 2010
Blue Sky Studios August 2008 - August 2009
Blue Sky Studios October 1998 - May 2002
GLC Productions June 1998 - June 1999
R/GA Digital Studios July 1997 - October 1998
Spontaneous Combustion January 1998 - April 1998
Blink FX (aka Image Design) June 1995 - July 1997
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1992 — 1996
BS
Microsoft - LXP Team - HoloLens November 2009 - Present
Atomic Games February 2009 - August 2009
Blue Sky Studios July 2005 - June 2008
Electronic Arts June 2003 - July 2005
Independant/Contractor for Dream on Silly Dreamer January 2004 - October 2004
Disney Feature Animation July 2002 - July 2003
Its Alive 3D October 2000 - January 2001
Champel May 1998 - August 1998
ReZun October 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Computer Animation, Animation, Particle, Look Development, Film, MEL, Shaders, Renderman, Maya, Texturing, Computer Graphics, Shake, Video Games, Unreal Engine 3, Compositing, Xbox 360, 3D, PS3, Mental Ray, UV mapping, Environment Art, Visual Effects, Modeling, After Effects, Scripting
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1998 — 2001
BFA, Computer Animation
George Mason University 1997 — 1998
Computer Science
Bridgewater Associates March 2015 - Present
Bridgewater Associates September 2013 - March 2015
Blue Sky Studios November 2009 - August 2013
Acadium, Inc. November 2006 - August 2013
Columbia Law School May 2008 - October 2009
Microm Solutions, LLC August 2003 - May 2008
Micro Madness, Ltd. February 1991 - May 2008
Columbia University December 1992 - April 1995
Skills
High Performance..., Integration, IT Strategy, Linux server..., Network Administration, Storage Management, System Administration, IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, Unix Operating Systems, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, integration, Linux System..., Perl, Servers, Linux, Software Development, Storage, Operating Systems, Unix, Management, Networking, Storage Area Networks, MySQL, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Unix Shell Scripting, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Scripting, Leadership, Infrastructure, Security, SAN, Python, Change Management, System Architecture, Software Engineering, Software, Shell Scripting, Consulting, Software Project...
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2008 — 2010
MS, Technology Management
Columbia University in the City of New York 1992 — 1993
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University in the City of New York 1988 — 1992
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Poetica March 2014 - Present
Little Airplane Productions, Inc. September 2013 - February 2014
Framestore August 2012 - September 2013
Pixar June 2010 - July 2012
Rhinofx March 2008 - March 2010
Blue Sky Studios December 2005 - March 2008
Scholastic Entertainment 2004 - 2005
Spontaneous 2003 - 2003
Skills
Production Management, Visual Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Production Managment, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, After Effects, 3D, Feature Films, Special Effects
Education
Lesley University 1999 — 2003
BFA, Animation/Illustration
Blue Sky Studios December 2004 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2004 - December 2004
Blue Sky Studios May 2003 - August 2004
Wet Cement December 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Maya, Shake, Animation, Computer Animation, Nuke, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Texturing, Compositing
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2002
BFA, Animation
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2000
BS, Computer Science
Blue Sky Studios February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - September 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2011 - January 2012
Blue Sky Studios May 2009 - July 2011
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - May 2009
Tippett Studio January 2006 - June 2007
yU+Co. 2002 - 2004
Centropolis FX 2001 - 2002
Skills
Animation, Film, Fur, Visual Effects, Production Managment, Video, Illustration, Producing, Editing, Pre-production, Commercials, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, Texturing, Technical Direction, Film Production, Scripting, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Digital Painting, Pre-visualization, Video Editing, Final Draft, Avid, Production Management
Education
Emerson College 1999 — 2001
BA, Visual and Media Arts
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - Present
Flurry Animation Studios January 2007 - October 2008
Wet Cement Productions August 2006 - December 2006
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2003 — 2006
Pixar Animation Studios March 2006 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 1997 - 2006
Education
Cornell University 1991 — 1995
BFA
Elephant Gun LLC January 2013 - Present
Cheek Full of Nuts, Inc 2007 - Present
DreamWorks Animation November 2003 - August 2008
Blue Sky Studios October 2002 - June 2003
Industrial Light & Magic September 1995 - May 1999
ILM 1995 - 1999
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Maya, Film, Lighting, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Final Cut Pro, Computer Animation, Renderman, Look Development, 3D, Shake, Video Production, Film Production, Post Production
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
MS, Comparative Media Studies
New York University 2001 — 2002
Film
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 — 1995
BS, Film and Media Studies with Computer Science
DreamWorks Animation March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - Present
Rhythm & Hues 2010 - 2011
DisneyToon Studios/Walt Disney Company February 2008 - July 2009
Hoodwinked2/Kanbar Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Sony Pictures Animation 2005 - 2007
Blue Sky Studios 1995 - 2004
Michael Levine Music 1990 - 1995
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Maya, Compositing, Film, Television, Film Production, Production Management, 3D, Commercials, Storyboarding, Lighting, Layout
Education
Dutchess Community College 1985 — 1987
pixar June 2005 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 1999 - May 2005
Kleiser-Walczak 1997 - 1999
Lamb & Company October 1989 - May 1997
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1985 — 1989
Industrial Light & Magic January 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic April 2013 - December 2014
Industrial Light & Magic 2007 - March 2013
Industrial Light & Magic July 2003 - July 2007
Industrial Light & Magic August 1998 - July 2003
Blue Sky Studios 1994 - 1998
Skills
Shader Writing, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Renderman, Look Development, Particles, On set supervision, Particle Effects, Visual Effects, Houdini, Shake, Shaders, Nuke, Particle, Compositing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1994
B.A., Computer Graphics
Technical University Munich 1989 — 1992
B.S., Mathematics, Computer Science
Blue Sky Studios March 2003 - Present
Digimax Production (Taiwan) February 2002 - March 2003
Blue Sky Studios November 2000 - December 2001
Skills
3D, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Particle Effects, Houdini, Maya, Maya Dynamics, Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Scripting, Python, MEL, Shell Scripting, Shake, Modeling, Film, Computer Animation, PyQt, Painting, Oil Painting, Photoshop, Shaders
Education
School of Visual Arts 1998 — 2000
MFA, Computer Art
National Chung Cheng University 1993 — 1996
BS, Mathematics
Ihomegames February 2008 - August 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2007 - January 2008
Meshfolk LLC May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom, Animation, Modeling, Illustration, Character Design, Concept Design, Production, Graphic Design, Writing, Flash, Drawing, Art, Computer Animation, Texturing, Storyboarding, After Effects, 3D
Education
School of Visual Arts 2008 — 2008
3D Modeling and Animation
Mercy College 2003 — 2007
BFA, Digital Animation
Blue Sky Studios April 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - April 2013
Gravity (formerly RhinoFX) August 2011 - November 2012
Vibe Magazine December 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Lighting, Shading, Compositing, Rendering, Modeling, Texturing, Visual Effects, Maya, Nuke, Mental Ray, Photoshop
Education
Gnomon School Of Visual Effects 2009 — 2011
CG Certificate, Computer Graphics
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Graphics
Blue Sky Studios 1992 - Present
Skills
C++, Python, Objective-C, Intel TBB, TBB, OpenGL, Computer Graphics, C, Maya, Shaders, Linux, Modeling, 3D, Animation, Computer Animation
Education
School of Visual Arts 1990 — 1992
MFA Computer Art
Lawrence University 1986 — 1990
BA Math/Computer Science
Original Force January 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation August 2011 - December 2014
Unified Pictures February 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Animation 2010 - 2011
Blue Sky Animation January 2009 - February 2010
Blue Sky Studios 2009 - 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2008
Sony Pictures Animation 2003 - 2008
Walt Disney Animation (formerly Walt Disney Feature Animation) 1989 - 2002
Duck Soup 1990 - 1995
Skills
Film, Visual Effects, Television, Storyboarding, Art, Feature Films, Live Action, Animation, Post Production, Compositing, Film Production, Commercials, VFX Supervision, Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Character Animation, Video Production, Screenwriting, Entertainment, Special Effects, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Producing, Directing, Lighting, Avid Media Composer, Maya, 3D, Computer Animation, Look Development, Pre-production, Video, Short Films, Animation Direction
Education
Middlesex University 1982 — 1987
BA, Scientific Illustration
Singapore Polytechnic October 2010 - Present
Ringling College of Art and Design 1999 - Present
Full Sail Real World Education December 1997 - July 1999
n-Space June 1997 - December 1997
Blue Sky Studios June 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Teaching, Maya, 3D animation, Character Animation, Storytelling, Rigging, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Modeling, Character, Character Modeling, UV mapping, Facial Animation, Lighting, Character Rigging, Art Direction, Computer Animation
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2005 — 2008
Masters, Computer Arts
Ringling College of Art and Design 1991 — 1995
Bachelors, Computer Animation
Triton-College 1984 — 1986
AAS, Dental Laboratory Technoolgy
Moraine Valley Community College 1981 — 1984
AA, Liberal Arts
Blue Sky Studios July 1993 - Present
IBM December 1977 - June 1993
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung March 1975 - December 1977
Skills
C, Computer Graphics, C++, Linux
Education
Yale University 1967 — 1975
Ph. D.
Cornell College 1962 — 1966
B.A.
Mohonasen High School 1958 — 1962
R/GA June 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 1996 - June 2012
R/GA 1992 - 1996
TVT Records 1991 - 1992
kirshenbaum bond + partners 1990 - 1991
Altschiller, Reitzfeld and Davis 1989 - 1990
Scali, McCabe and Sloves 1987 - 1989
Skills
Product Management, Production, Digital Workflow, Management, Marketing, Animation, Character Animation, Feature Films, Film, Leadership, Maya, Production Managment, Lighting, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Post Production
Education
Columbia College 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics
Blue Sky Studios September 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - August 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - November 2012
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - March 2010
Blue Sky Studios 2004 - December 2008
Blue Sky Studios January 2005 - April 2006
Blue Sky Studios May 2004 - January 2005
Walt Disney World Creative Services & Communication Technology January 2004 - March 2004
Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida July 2002 - March 2004
Disney-MGM Studios July 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Computer Animation, Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Maya, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Film, Photoshop, Computer Graphics, 3D, Compositing
Education
Green Mountain College 1995 — 1999
BFA, Fine Arts
Rodman Media April 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - April 2012
Rodman Publishing July 2009 - March 2010
Little Airplane Productions, Inc. November 2008 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios October 2008 - November 2008
Blue Sky Studios January 2007 - October 2008
SGS Life Science Services September 2006 - February 2007
LATCOM Communications January 2006 - April 2006
WFUV 2004 - 2006
MAD Magazine June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Production Management, Artist Management, MS Project, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Graphic Design, Production, Film, Television, Mac, Animation, Writing, Copy Editing, Production Managment, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Digital Media, Producing, Maya
Education
Fordham University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Major: English Literature, Minor: Visual Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design
Freelance December 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - February 2013
Creature Art and Mechanics Digital December 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2011 - June 2012
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - October 2011
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - December 2010
Industrial Light & Magic 1996 - 2008
EG&G WASC 1992 - 1993
Skills
Visual Effects, MEL, Nuke, Houdini, Shake, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Technical Direction, 3D, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Feature Films, Particle, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Texturing
Education
Old Dominion University 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
United States Naval Academy 1985 — 1987
Living Arts College 1993 — 1995
Advanced 3D Animation
Burkburnett High School 1981 — 1985
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - December 2009
Mighty Mojo Studios December 2005 - July 2008
Genesis Orlando 2002 - 2005
Education
Full Sail University 2000 — 2001
AS, Computer Animation
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Information Technology
Virgina College
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Blue Sky Studios February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios September 2005 - July 2011
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Rigging, Modeling, Computer Animation, 3D, Film, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Maya, Management, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Production Managment, Compositing, Technology Development
Education
Loyola University Maryland 2001 — 2005
B.A., Writing and English
Blue Sky Studios May 2010 - Present
Company 3 June 2008 - May 2010
22 2005 - 2008
Education
City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice
BA, Psychology
New York University
MS, Digital Imaging & Design
University of Miami
MFA, Motion Pictures
Pitney Bowes April 2015 - Present
Pitney Bowes November 2007 - February 2015
Pitney Bowes 2004 - 2007
Pitney Bowes November 2001 - 2004
Pitney Bowes January 2000 - October 2001
Blue Sky Studios May 1997 - September 1999
GE Capital May 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Management, Team Building, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, Strategy
Education
Iona College 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & English Literature
Blue Sky Studios May 2015 - Present
ZERO vfx October 2014 - November 2014
Blue Sky Studios August 2014 - October 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - August 2014
The Cimarron Group January 2010 - August 2010
Sean Connell and Associates June 2009 - September 2009
Blue Tractor January 2009 - March 2009
Crew Creative Advertising June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
After Effects, Maya, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Cinema 4D, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Flash, Art Direction, Mental Ray, User Interface Design, Typography, Nuke, Computer Animation, Motion Design, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Final Cut Pro, Animation, Visual Effects, Mac, InDesign, Web Design, Premiere, Video Editing, Video Production, Dreamweaver, Digital Media, Compositing, Interactive Media, Illustration, Concept Development, Interaction Design, User Experience, ActionScript, 3D, Video, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Zbrush, Houdini, ZBrush
Education
School of Visual Arts 2012 — 2014
MFA, Computer Art, 3.902
Boston University: Center for Digital Imaging Arts 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate of 3D Animation, 4.0
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Digital Design, 3.64
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Maya Fast Track Program
Blue Sky Studios November 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2014 - November 2014
Columbia University in the City of New York September 2013 - December 2013
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Kandor Graphics January 2010 - July 2012
Ericsson September 2008 - January 2010
University of California Studies Center, Granada, Spain August 2007 - September 2007
UC Santa Cruz January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, C++, C, Python, PyQt, OpenGL, GLSL, Java, SQL, Maya, Houdini, Softimage, Linux, Unix, Visual Effects, Shading
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Universidad de Granada 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ingeniero en Informática (long cycle degree), Computer Science and Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz 2006 — 2007
Computer Science and Engineering
Blue Sky Studios 2005 - Present
Education
Dartmouth College
BA, English
New York University
MS, Digital Imaging and Design
Blue Sky Studios 2015 - Present
Marco & Associates 2014 - March 2015
ACM SIGGRAPH Purdue Student Chapter May 2011 - May 2012
Computer Graphics Student Council January 2011 - May 2012
AIT Worldwide Logistics May 2011 - August 2011
School Datebooks April 2010 - July 2010
Mario Tricoci April 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Maya, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Time management and..., Multi-tasking and..., Strong oral, written,..., Team management, Constructive team member, Detailed note-taking..., Rational..., Cross-Platform knowledge, Illustration, Flash, InDesign, After Effects
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2012 — 2014
Digital Production Certificate
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Computer Graphics Technology BS, Minor in Art & Design, Animation
Lake Park High School
Blue Sky Studios September 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 2011 - 2014
Saks Fifth Avenue August 2011 - November 2011
Baltimore Magazine May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Film, Editorial, Blogging, Mac, Visual Effects, Storytelling, Social Media, Television, Creative Writing, Video Production, Video, Copy Editing
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Writing Political Science
LAIKA, LLC January 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios April 2011 - December 2013
Running Wilde October 2010 - December 2010
Optomen Television 2005 - 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Avid Media Composer, Post Production
Education
Ohio University 1999 — 2002
MFA, Film
Columbus College of Art & Design 1992 — 1996
BFA, Painting
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
ACM SIGGRAPH August 2014 - August 2014
ACM SIGGRAPH July 2013 - July 2013
Shrunkenheadman Club September 2012 - May 2013
ACM SIGGRAPH August 2012 - August 2012
Shrunkenheadman Club September 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Art, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Research, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, InDesign, Animation, Premiere, Illustration
Education
San Jose State University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation/Illustration
MiraCosta College 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, University Transfer Studies
Entertainment One 2012 - Present
Catalysta March 2014 - December 2014
CVS Caremark Corporation July 2010 - September 2012
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - May 2009
The Submission Magazine September 2008 - May 2009
Photo Industry Reporter November 2002 - November 2008
Purchase College September 2007 - December 2007
Bethpage Tribune June 1998 - December 2005
Skills
Video Editing, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Photography, Producing, Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Video Production, 3D Studio Max, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Screen Printing, T-shirt Graphics, Cake Decorating, Special Effects, Animation, Video, Multimedia, Red Giant plug-ins, Film
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Diploma in Advanced Studies, Character Animation
SUNY Purchase 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), New Media
Bethpage Senior High School 2001 — 2005
High School
Hofstra University 1999 — 2003
Certificate Program, Cartooning and Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios 2011 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 2008 - 2011
Electronic Arts 2004 - 2005
Walt Disney Animation StudiosMember of Senior Artistic Staff team developing, designing and implemen 2000 - 2005
AliasWavefront 1993 - 2001
Telxon Corporation 1985 - 1993
Skills
3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Technical Direction, Cinematography, Stereo 3D, Nuke, 3D, Maya, Post Production, Film Production, Renderman, MEL, Stereoscopic, Visual Effects, CGI, Compositing, Photography, Shaders, Lighting, Rigging, Zbrush, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Special Effects, After Effects, Short Films, Computer Graphics, Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Houdini, Texturing, Character Animation, Shading, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Film, Illustration, Photoshop, Art, Modeling, Rendering, Scripting, Concept Design, Video
Education
The Ohio State University 1988 — 1990
Master's degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production
The University of Akron 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Cleveland Institute of Art 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine/Studio Arts, General