Disney Interactive Studios
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionDisney Interactive Studios, Inc. was an American video game developer and publisher owned by The Walt Disney Company through Disney Interactive. Prior to its closure in 2016, it developed and distributed multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Headquarters: Burbank, California, United States Defunct: 10 May 2016 Founded: 1988, Glendale, California, United States Parent organizations: The Walt Disney Company, Subsidiaries: Avalanche Software, Studio Ex, Gamestar (China) Ltd.
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Disney Interactive Studios Employees
TuneIn April 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios January 2011 - April 2014
Playdom February 2010 - January 2011
Milestone Technologies, Inc. November 2008 - February 2010
Applied Materials October 2007 - January 2008
World Savings Banks Institute April 2004 - September 2007
Wells Fargo Online March 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Exchange, VPN, Active Directory, Network Administration, Hardware, Cisco Technologies, Networking, Virtualization, Linux, Databases
Education
California State University-East Bay 2008 — 2009
Diablo Valley College 2002 — 2006
Reel FX July 2010 - May 2012
Disney Interactive Studios July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Maya, UV mapping, Texturing, Shading, Props, Video Games, Animation, Zbrush, Characters, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2011
BFA, Animation
The Walt Disney Company December 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2011 - December 2012
Disney Interactive Media Group June 2010 - May 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Photoshop, After Effects, Excel, PS3, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Game Development, Illustrator, Wii, Web Design, Video Games, Dreamweaver, Animation, Xbox 360, Premiere, Flash, User Experience, Game Design, Casual Games, Video Game Production
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2004 — 2010
B.S., Business Administration
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2004 — 2010
B.F.A, Graphic Design
Apicius 2007 — 2007
International Buisness
Red 5 Studios 2012 - 2013
GDMX 2010 - 2011
GDMX 2008 - 2010
SDI Media 2006 - 2007
Disney Interactive Studios 2006 - 2006
Skills
Post Production, Video Production, Storyboarding, Producing, Video, Final Cut Pro, Production Managment, Premiere, Entertainment, Photography, After Effects, Maya, Photoshop, Lightroom, Video Games, Zbrush, Animation, Film, Character Animation, Video Editing, 3D, Graphic Design, Flash, Scripting, Sound, Creative Direction, Digital Photography, Avid Media Composer, Screenwriting, Game Development, Cinematics, DVD authoring, Digital Media, Computer Games, Film Production, DVD Studio Pro, Blu-ray, Dvd, Encoding, Video Compression, Game Design, Digital Video, Transcoding, Pro Tools, Audio Editing
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Apple August 2014 - March 2015
Beats Music November 2012 - August 2014
Disney Interactive Studios September 2012 - November 2012
Apple June 2011 - September 2011
Consequence of Sound September 2010 - June 2011
KCPR 91.3 December 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Social Networking, Music, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Music Industry, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Music Programming, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Entertainment, Public Relations, User Experience, Radio, Blogging, PowerPoint, Market Research, Marketing, Yammer, Video, Video Editing, Hootsuite, Photoshop, Product Management, Wordpress, iMovie, Keynote, Digital Product..., Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Social Media Measurement, Google Analytics, Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Copywriting, A&R, Artist Relations, Radio Programming, Soundscan, Mediabase
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Business Administration, Marketing Management
Nickelodeon August 2014 - Present
Nickelodeon October 2012 - Present
Nickelodeon November 2010 - September 2012
Nickelodeon May 2010 - November 2010
Heavy Iron Studios April 2008 - May 2010
Disney Interactive Studios September 2004 - April 2008
Disney Interactive Studios August 2001 - January 2005
Lionbridge January 2001 - July 2001
Lionbridge October 1999 - January 2001
The Yacobian Group May 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Japanese, Production Managment, MMO, Online Gaming, Game Development, Computer Games, Localization
Education
Boston University 1995 — 1997
MS, Communication (Broadcasting Production)
Waseda University 1991 — 1995
BA, Political Science
Welcome Literary January 2015 - Present
Rembrandt Films September 2013 - Present
Jeaux Janovsky/Cartoonist May 2009 - Present
The Topps Company December 2012 - August 2013
Bakshi Productions, INC August 2012 - May 2013
Spiral Toys January 2012 - May 2013
Next New Networks May 2007 - November 2008
Disney Interactive Studios January 2006 - May 2006
Mattel January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Concept Design, Toys, Art Direction, Flash, Film, Drawing, Illustrator, Illustration, After Effects, Photoshop, Video, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Art, Cartoons, Computer Animation, Maya, Traditional Animation, Graphics, Creative Direction, Character Designs, Background Art, Advertising, Mac, 3D, Layout, Flash Animation, Digital Illustration, Final Cut Pro, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Premiere, Visual Arts, Digital Art, Logo Design, Comics, Brochures, Vector Illustration, Conceptual Art, Storytelling, Toon Boom, Compositing, Texturing, Animation Direction, Comic Books, Characters, Visual Effects
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - Present
Apple June 2012 - January 2013
HighTech Passport, Ltd. January 2012 - May 2012
Cisco Systems August 2008 - January 2012
Cisco Systems May 2006 - February 2008
United Nations February 2001 - June 2001
Universitat de Vic 1997 - 2001
Skills
Catalan, Spanish, Translation, Interpretation, Website Localization, Terminology Management, Trados, Website Translation, Document Translation, Consecutive Interpreting, Legal Translation, Technical Translation, Terminology, Translation Management, Wordfast, Machine Translation, Interpreting, Localization
Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 2009 — 2011
MA, Translation and Localization Management
Mission College 2006 — 2007
CCNA Certification course, Cisco's CCNA certification courses
Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya 1997 — 2001
BA, Translation and Interpretation
Sandboxr Inc. April 2014 - Present
React Games August 2013 - January 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - May 2013
BYU 2008 - June 2011
Sony Online Entertainment June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Maya, Texturing, Photoshop, Zbrush, UV mapping, 3D Modeling, Animation, Video Games, Mudbox, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Modeling, Rigging, Lighting, After Effects, Graphic Design, Cantonese, Character Modeling, 3D animation, Rendering, Concept Development, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PC, Unity3D, Unity, Illustrator, Mobile Devices, Concept Design, Computer Graphics
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2011
B.F.A, Animation, 3.6/4.0 GPA
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2014 - October 2014
Disney Interactive Studios March 2013 - May 2014
Gravity Interactive, Inc. January 2013 - March 2013
Wiztec Inc September 2011 - November 2012
BevMo! June 2009 - September 2011
Gravity Interactive, Inc. March 2011 - May 2011
California State University Long Beach Police Department September 2007 - September 2010
JCPenney July 2006 - January 2008
Cinemark March 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Organization, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Business Communications, Building Relationships, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Customer Satisfaction, Troubleshooting, Research
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
Antelope Valley College 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA), Communication Studies
Starburns Industries June 2014 - Present
Titmouse October 2013 - May 2014
Blind August 2013 - May 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - July 2013
Art Center College of Design September 2011 - December 2012
Pasadena Public Library September 2008 - December 2012
YAP wraps October 2009 - March 2012
Freelance December 2011 - December 2011
San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council July 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Conceptual Art, Cartoons, Illustration, Storyboarding, Character Designs, Children's Books, Game Development, Environment Art, Game Design, Video Games, Background Art, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Art, Illustrator, Animation, Storytelling, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Traditional Animation, Pore Pressure Prediction, Yodeling, Maya, Philosophy of Mind, Drawing, Visual Arts, Cello, Yachting
Education
Art Center College of Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - Present
Knowledge Adventure January 1997 - April 2008
Vivendi Universal Games January 2001 - February 2004
M.E.G Studio January 1997 - December 1999
Motion Analysis Studios May 1995 - June 1995
INS Techonolodgy February 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Maya, Texturing, Unity3D, Zbrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, UV mapping, 3D Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Unreal Engine 3, Character Modelling, 3D rendering, Normal Mapping, User Interface, Mobile Game Development, World Building, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Unreal Editor, Environment Art, 3D, ZBrush, UV Mapping, 3D Rendering, Game Design, Game Development
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1994 — 1995
Transportation/ Product Design
California State University-Long Beach 1991 — 1994
Transportation/ Product Design
California State University-Northridge 1996 — 1997
BA, Computer Graphics
Scientific Games August 2015 - Present
Vayu, Inc June 2014 - July 2015
Indie Group November 2013 - June 2014
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - July 2013
University of Utah August 2011 - July 2013
Ducab January 2011 - August 2011
Reitz Ventilatoren (Middle East) June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
C++, C#, Game Development, Video Games, Embedded Software, Multi-threaded..., Troubleshooting, Software Project..., Unity3D, Visual Studio, XNA, PS3, Xbox 360, Software Engineering, Level Design, User Interface Design, Artificial Intelligence, Team Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Eclipse CDT, Debugging, Linux, Embedded Systems, Testing, Ubuntu, JavaScript, ActionScript, Perforce, Tortoise SVN, Flight Control Systems, UAV, Flash Builder, Flash Professional
Education
University of Utah 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Game Engineering (Computer Science)
BITS Pilani 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology and Science 2007 — 2011
B.E.(Hon's), Computer Science
High 5 Games April 2015 - Present
Freelance August 2013 - Present
Trigger LLC February 2014 - August 2014
Disney Publishing Worldwide August 2013 - November 2013
Disney Interactive Studios July 2012 - July 2013
Westernized Productions 2011 - 2012
Elastic Creative 2011 - 2012
Westernized Productions March 2011 - August 2011
And Plus LLC(2011), Nature Certified(2009) and Full Frame Productions(2011) 2009 - 2011
Cosmic Creative November 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Motion Graphics, Illustration, Motion Design, Art Direction, Animation, Graphic Design, Drawing, Typography, After Effects, Cinema 4D, 3D, Storyboarding, Compositing, Video Editing, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photography, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Computer Animation, Logo Design, Graphics, User Interface
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2011
MFA, Computer Arts, New Media
Bilkent University 2003 — 2007
BFA, Graphic Design
Disney TV Animation April 2013 - Present
Moonscoop March 2012 - February 2013
California Air National Guard March 2008 - February 2011
United States Air Force September 2000 - February 2011
Titmouse December 2009 - March 2010
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Toon Boom, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Animation, Television, Producing, Pre-production, Art Direction, Computer Animation, Film, Feature Films, Flash, Layout, Maya, Photoshop, Video, Video Games
Education
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation: Storyboard and Preproduction for film and TV
Sony Pictures Animation August 2014 - Present
LEGO Systems Inc., Future Lab January 2015 - February 2015
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - July 2014
Skills
illustration, visual development, environmental design, prop design, character design, set design, children's book..., murals, paper sculpture, gallery art, Digital Painting, Drawing, Logo Design, Product Design, Illustration, Visual Arts, Illustrator, Editing, Murals, Animation, Painting, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Oil Painting, Creative Direction, Watercolor, Graphic Design, Prop Making, Design Strategy, InDesign, Sculpture, Design Thinking, Fine Art, Book Illustration, Art, Interaction Design, Sketching, Set Design, Typography, Concept Development, Acrylic Painting, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Environmental Design, Storyboarding
Education
Art Center College of Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Illustration / Entertainment
Cuesta College 2006 — 2009
General Education & Art Studies
Berkeley City College 2008 — 2008
General Education & Art Studies
The Third Floor, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Maker Studios Inc January 2015 - March 2015
Disney Interactive September 2014 - January 2015
Disney Interactive Studios October 2013 - September 2014
Volt Workforce Solutions March 2013 - September 2014
Splintertek May 2009 - September 2011
Lockheed Martin May 2009 - September 2011
Art Institute of Philadelphia October 2006 - March 2009
Universal Uniforms June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Drawing, Sketching, Digital Illustration, Book Illustration, Character Design, Digital Painting, Maya, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Character Animation, 3D animation, Animation, Character, Character Rigging, Rigging, 3D, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Modeling, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Texturing, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Logo Design, Computer Graphics, Unity3D, Facial Animation, Lighting, Hard Surface Modeling, Toon Boom
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2010 — 2011
Certificate in Advanced Character Animation Studies, Advanced Character Animation
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2005 — 2009
BS, Media Art and Animation
Tango Me March 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2013 - March 2014
White Lion Interactive August 2012 - November 2013
tango.me January 2013 - June 2013
Vigil Games July 2011 - June 2012
Vigil Games February 2011 - July 2011
Trion Worlds, Inc. October 2010 - February 2011
Trion Worlds, Inc. April 2010 - October 2010
Sensory Sweep June 2008 - February 2009
Sensory Sweep May 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Maya, Video Games, Game Development, Photoshop, Zbrush, Production Managment, JIRA, Hansoft, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Microsoft Excel, DevTrack, QuickBooks, Production Schedules, Fast Track, Organization, Spine (Esoteric..., Illustrator, Toon Boom Harmony, ZBrush, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Gameplay, Computer Games, Xbox 360, MMO, Game Design, Computer Animation, PS3, Animation
Education
Salt Lake Community College 2010 — 2011
Associate's degree, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2005
Graphic Design and Animation
Disney Interactive Studios May 2004 - Present
Sandman Studios October 2003 - April 2004
BYU Broadcasting (KBYU, BYUTV) 2001 - 2004
Skills
3D Printing, Maya, Character Animation, Cinematics, Texturing, Texture Painting, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting, Texture Artist, Video Games, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, Character Rigging, Mudbox, MEL, Zbrush, PS3, Xbox 360, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Characters, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Brigham Young University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
University of Southern California April 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2006 - Present
Kathryn Compton Productions March 2000 - Present
Warner Bros. Studios March 2000 - April 2008
Stylebrokers 2002 - 2004
The Coca-Cola Company January 2002 - February 2002
J. Ben Bourgeois Productions March 1991 - March 2000
Skills
Live Events, Film, Commercials, Production Managment, Entertainment, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Trade Shows, Television, Festivals, Creative Direction, Stage, Theatre, New Media, Video, Public Relations, Video Production, Publicity, Digital Media, Production Management
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
Film
El Camino College 1985 — 1987
Business
Hollywood High School 1983 — 1985
Performing Arts/Production
Disney Interactive Studios May 2012 - September 2012
Whitehall Ventures January 2011 - January 2012
Indie Pictures, LLC 2010 - 2012
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Video Editing, Film, Social Media, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Television, After Effects, Final Cut Studio, Producing, Advertising, Screenwriting, YouTube, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Viral Marketing, Directing, Assistant Directing, Cinematography
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts
The Walt Disney Studios December 2013 - March 2015
Bark Avenue Foundation August 2012 - December 2013
GOAL Productions March 2012 - June 2012
Disney Online Studios December 2010 - March 2011
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment June 2009 - January 2010
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - March 2009
ESPN Zone June 2005 - May 2007
Radio Disney November 2000 - November 2005
KABC-TV January 1996 - November 2000
Skills
Promotions, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Retail Marketing, Video, Advertising, Sales, Event Management, Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Creative Direction
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Woodbury University
Caesars Entertainment Corporation March 2014 - Present
MilosevicSoft January 2002 - Present
JHM Business Services January 2002 - Present
Vegas.com October 2013 - March 2014
DIRECTV October 2012 - October 2013
Music Mastermind, Inc June 2012 - October 2012
USSearch.com February 2009 - May 2012
Reunion.com August 2008 - December 2008
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - August 2008
Conversive, Inc. November 2007 - March 2008
Skills
JIRA, Selenium, Bugzilla, Microsoft SQL Server, Subversion, Linux, Perl, Visio, Test Planning, Unix, SDLC, SQL, Java, Databases, Test Management, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Test Cases, Testing, Software Quality..., Management, XML, Scrum, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Test Automation, Web Services, System Testing, Oracle, Integration, JavaScript, QTP, Mobile Devices, Quality Center
Education
California State University-Northridge 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science with Minor in Mathematics
Santa Monica College 1998 — 2001
AA, Computer Science
University of Belgrade 1996 — 1998
Economics
Cacanska Gimnazija
NASDAQ OMX July 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2013 - June 2014
Bleacher Report October 2012 - January 2013
The Walt Disney Studios July 2012 - October 2012
KROQ January 2012 - May 2012
Daily 49er February 2011 - May 2011
2010 - 2011CSULB Learning Alliance August 2010 - April 2011
Anaheim Convention Center July 2009 - April 2011
International Center for Education and Sports January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Copy Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Microsoft Word, Blogging, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Drawing, Sports Writing, HTML, Audio Editing, Videography, Audio Transcription, Web Design, Flash, Adobe Audition, Dreamweaver, Expenses, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Mac, PC, SAP, Mobile Analytics, AP Style, Editing
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
University of Wollongong 2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
High 5 Games December 2012 - Present
High 5 Games August 2012 - Present
38 Studios July 2008 - May 2012
THQ February 2004 - June 2008
Electronic Arts Los Angeles 2000 - 2004
Sony Animation 1998 - 2000
Disney Interactive Studios 1993 - 1998
Skills
Art, Game Development, Art Direction, Game Design, Creative Direction, Video Games, Animation, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Character Animation, Texturing, PS3, Maya, Perforce, Xbox 360, Social Games, Digital Painting, MMO, Level Design, Gameplay, Conceptual Art, Computer Games, Environment Art, Game Art, Mobile Games, Console
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1988 — 1992
BFA, Illustration
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts January 2012 - Present
The Walt Disney Company- Parks & Resorts, Marketing/Sales 1990 - Present
The Walt Disney Company January 2011 - August 2011
Disney Interactive Studios March 2004 - February 2011
Disney Interactive Studios March 2003 - January 2011
The Walt Disney Company March 2003 - March 2004
The Walt Disney Company February 2000 - March 2003
The Disney Stores May 1998 - February 2000
The Walt Disney Company October 1995 - May 1998
The Walt Disney Company October 1992 - October 1995
Skills
Entertainment, Video Games, Outlook, English, Online Advertising, FileMaker, Organizational..., Event Planning, Human Resources, Sales, Budgets, Employee Relations, Management, Project Management, Team Building, PeopleSoft, Event Management, Creative Direction, Facebook, Film, Social Networking, Social Media, Trade Shows, Marketing, Digital Media, System Administration, Retail, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Digital Marketing, Television, Administrative..., Office Management, Marketing Communications, Process Scheduler, Online Gaming, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Access, PowerPoint, New Media, Leadership, Content Strategy, Organizational..., Training, Brand Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Northridge 1988 — 1990
Human Resources
Capital Institute & SAC State 1981 — 1984
BS, English, Bible Science
Freelance March 2010 - Present
Berlin UX Design March 2010 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2011 - Present
Genex March 2007 - March 2010
The Phelps Group 2007 - 2007
Optimum.Web 2005 - 2005
Boeing 1997 - 2004
Skills
User Experience, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Usability, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Wireframes, User Research, Human Computer..., Usability Engineering, User Interface, Axure, Heuristic Evaluation, Wire Framing, Persona, OmniGraffle, Card Sorting, Experience Design, Information Design, User Scenarios, Visual Design, User Journeys, Site Maps, Web Design, Paper Prototyping, Mobile Design, Heuristic Analysis, Service Design, Ethnography, Design Strategy, Mobile Devices
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1999 — 2003
MBA, Business Strategy and Marketing
California State University-Northridge
BS in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction
GAMEVIL USA November 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2013 - November 2013
Konami February 2011 - May 2013
Ayzenberg Group September 2012 - April 2013
Hurricane Men's Shop September 2007 - February 2011
RBC-Records October 2009 - October 2010
Walter Master Management February 2006 - March 2007
Siemens VAI Metal Technologies October 2002 - October 2005
Skills
German, Spanish, Public Relations, Proofreading, Microsoft Word, Video Games, Computer Games, Project Management, Xbox, PowerPoint, Xbox 360, PS3, Localization, Game Design, PSP, Game Development, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Casual Games, Social Games
Education
El Camino College 2012 — 2014
Associate's degree
Musicians Institute 2009 — 2010
Music Business
Berufsschule Linz 6 2002 — 2005
Office Management
BG/BRG Ramsauerstrasse 1994 — 2000
Diploma
505 Games August 2015 - Present
Fantasy Fat Cats Podcast Radio Show January 2015 - Present
Indigo Child September 2008 - Present
OUYA, Inc. March 2013 - April 2015
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - May 2013
Indie Game Mag April 2012 - January 2013
California State University, Northridge August 2011 - June 2012
DIYgamer October 2009 - May 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Music, Typing, Critical Thinking, Criticality Analysis, Writing, Creative Writing, Gaming Industry, Social Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Entertainment, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Interviews, Research, Blogging, Social Media, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2012
B.A., Sociology
Villusion Studios October 2014 - Present
Barry Zundel - Freelance Artist 2001 - Present
Nike November 2012 - September 2014
Pixar Animation Studios April 2010 - November 2012
Disney Interactive Studios May 2001 - March 2010
Brigham Young University January 2005 - December 2009
Skills
Mudbox, Zbrush, Linux, Silo, Maya, Modo, Painter, Photoshop, Character, Character Modeling, Animation, 3D animation, Character Animation, Game Development, Video Games, Illustration, Cinematics, After Effects, Rigging, Character Rigging, Mac, UV mapping, 3D, Computer Graphics, Modeling, Digital Painting, Digital Sculpting, Blender, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Painting, Texturing, Rendering, Drawing, Rapid Prototyping, Game Art, Character Designs, Motion Capture, Low Poly Modeling, Film, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Facial Animation, Traditional Animation, Texture Painting, ZBrush, MEL, 3D Visualization
Education
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2002
B.A. - Industrial Design/Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2002
BFA, Animation
Studio Woe August 2015 - Present
Riot Games November 2012 - August 2015
Vigil Games September 2009 - November 2012
Disney Interactive Studios July 2004 - February 2009
Avalanche Games (Disney Interactive Studios) 2004 - 2009
Disney Interactive Studios - Avalanche 2004 - 2009
Disney Interactive Media Group 2004 - 2009
Skills
UV mapping, Unreal Engine 3, Zbrush, Texturing, Environment Art, Maya, 3D Studio Max, World Building, Level Design
Education
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Brigham Young University
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory July 2010 - Present
Trailer Park Studios July 2009 - April 2010
Disney Interactive Studios June 2007 - April 2009
j2 Global Communications December 2006 - June 2007
Princess Cruises June 2005 - November 2006
Atari Inc March 2001 - June 2005
Direct Partners March 2000 - March 2001
Rare Medium April 1999 - March 2000
Magnet Interactive March 1998 - March 1999
DMB&B Advertising January 1990 - March 1998
Skills
SEM, Viral Marketing, Online Marketing, SEO, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Social Media, Brand Management, Strategy, Entertainment, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Leadership, Web Marketing, Blogging, Integrated Marketing, Analytics, E-commerce, Marketing, Web 2.0, Content Management, Customer Acquisition, Advertising, CRM, Web Analytics, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Video, Publishing, Creative Direction, Newsletters, User Experience, Content Strategy, Creative Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Development, Management, Budgets, Multimedia, Website Development, Facebook, New Media, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Marketing, PPC, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
California State University-Northridge 1984 — 1989
BA, Liberal Arts/ Computer Science
NHHS 1981 — 1983
Mathematics
Disney Interactive Studios February 2014 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America July 2013 - February 2014
Sifteo June 2013 - June 2013
LucasArts August 2012 - April 2013
Planet Granite Climbing Center February 2009 - July 2010
Granite Arch Climbing Center January 2001 - January 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Customer Service, Animation, Flash, Modeling, Level Design, Unity3D, Game Design, Video Games, 3D, UV mapping, Unreal, Low Poly Modeling, Game Development, Game Testing, PS3, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game Design
Sierra College 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Applied Art and Design
Granite Bay High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
Howell for Joy Designs November 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2011 - June 2014
Westland Giftware April 2010 - June 2011
Snipple Animation Studios August 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Illustration, Visual Development, Character Design, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Illustrator, Sketching, Drawing, Painting, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Animation, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Traditional Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2009
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Development
Cornell University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Development and Family Studies, General
Wild Works August 2012 - Present
Brigham Young University September 2009 - July 2012
Disney Interactive Studios June 2011 - February 2012
BYU Creativeworks September 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Painting, Digital Painting, InDesign, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Concept Development, Drawing, Conceptual Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Mac, Art, Graphics
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2012
Animation
Snow College 2006 — 2009
Art
Outlook Amusements March 2015 - Present
DIRECTV April 2014 - September 2014
Farmers Insurance January 2013 - February 2014
Frequency Networks Inc 2011 - 2012
Testronic Labs March 2011 - November 2011
The Testing Group October 2008 - March 2011
Disney Interactive Studios August 2008 - June 2009
2K Games January 2008 - June 2008
MGA Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Electronic Arts November 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Film Production, Television Production, Radio Production, On-air Talent, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Film, Television, Writing, Mac, Word, Testing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Localization, JIRA, Excel, Windows, Mac OS, Problem Solving, Bugzilla, Illustrator, Bug Tracking, Customer Relations, PS3, Xbox 360, Acting, Performing Arts, Voice Over, Radio Broadcasting, Music, Dvd, Video, Screenwriting, Console, Social Networking, Agile Testing, Quality Center, Comedy, Mobile Devices
Education
California State University-Northridge 2003 — 2005
B.A., Cinema & Television Arts - Radio
Pasadena City College 1999 — 2003
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2011 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - February 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Shake, Maya, Mental Ray, Texturing, Compositing, Visual Effects, Renderman, Nuke, Lighting, Rendering, Look Development, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment October 2010 - Present
Bring It! Entertainment April 2010 - October 2010
Sony Pictures Entertainment September 2005 - March 2010
Atari June 2005 - September 2005
Buena Vista Games (Disney Interactive Studios) February 2000 - June 2005
Disney Interactive Studios 2000 - 2005
Dreamworks Interactive May 1997 - February 2000
Education
California State University-Northridge 1998 — 2000
Bachelors, Communication Studies
Los Angeles Valley College 1997 — 1997
NA, General
Lamar University 1985 — 1987
NA, Theatre, General
Nuance Communications November 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios October 2008 - June 2012
Strategic Marketing Partners January 2003 - October 2008
Strategic Marketing Partners July 1994 - January 2003
Skills
Key Account Management, Business Development, Sales, Multi-channel Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Forecasting, Market Planning, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Online Advertising, Product Launch, Promotions, Team-oriented, Product Management, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Devices, B2B, E-commerce, Start-ups, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management
Education
Bergen Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Katherine Gibbs School
Disney Interactive Studios June 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios/Avalanche Software June 2009 - Present
Brigham Young University Independent Study January 2008 - April 2009
3D Art intern June 2008 - August 2008
Eggington Productions May 2006 - September 2006
Cartoon Solutions May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Texturing, UV mapping, Concept Design, Maya, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, 3D, Xbox 360, Low Poly Modeling, Flash, Storyboarding, Video Games, Conceptual Art
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2009
BFA, Animation
Disney Interactive 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2008 - April 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2007 - April 2008
Disney Interactive Studios July 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, PS3, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Social Games, Computer Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entertainment and Tourism
Disney Interactive Studios July 2014 - December 2014
Warner Brothers Television January 2014 - May 2014
CLD PR and Chic Little Devil Style House May 2013 - October 2013
Kari Feinstein Public Relations March 2013 - September 2013
Nordstrom 2009 - 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Account Management, Project Planning, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Organizational..., Multitasking Skills, Telephone Skills, Public Relations, Media Relations, Research, Travel Planning
Education
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Pasadena City College 2007 — 2011
Journalism
Disney Interactive Studios January 2014 - Present
Rosetta Interactive Marketing Agency May 2012 - June 2013
Total Arts Management Ltd May 2012 - October 2012
Sofella Gourmet Natural Foods April 2011 - March 2012
Phaz2 July 2010 - February 2012
Terry Hines & Associates November 2008 - May 2010
Terry Hines & Associates November 2001 - April 2008
Ad Express June 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Fireworks, Adobe Acrobat, Bridge, BBEdit, Coda, Microsoft Office, Keynote, Social Media, Cloud Computing, FTP, Flash, Premiere, QuarkXPress, WordPress, Mac OS, HTML 5, CSS, Advertising, Art Direction
Education
Bethany College 1988 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Specialization in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Economics
Disney Interactive Studios October 2013 - Present
Global Infotech July 2012 - April 2013
Nelson Staffing October 2011 - January 2012
Nelson Staffing July 2011 - August 2011
Dawnrunner Productions July 2010 - March 2011
Nelson Staffing Solutions August 2009 - October 2009
"Grave Life"- Tentative Title Unreal Mod July 2008 - November 2008
Pandemic Studios June 2008 - November 2008
Electronic Arts March 2008 - June 2008
"Jurassic Park: Crysis"- CryEngine 2 mod team December 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Zbrush, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Maya, Unreal Editor, CryENGINE, Unity3D, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Xbox 360, CryEngine, Console, Level Design, PS3, Texturing, Modeling, Visual Effects, Environment Art, 3D, Normal Mapping, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Wii, Game Design, Unreal Engine 3, UV mapping, Computer Graphics, Gameplay, Mudbox, Game Development, Xbox, Computer Games, DevTrack, Props, Perforce
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2007
Bachelors of Fine Art, 3D Modeling
Black Hills State University 2001 — 2002
Central High School 1997 — 2001
Disney Interactive Studios July 2009 - Present
Disney ABC Television Group December 2012 - September 2014
Disney Interactive Studios November 2007 - July 2009
Disney Interactive Studios May 2006 - November 2007
Pacific Sunwear April 2003 - May 2006
TruStone Financial February 2005 - January 2006
Wells Fargo Bank August 2004 - February 2005
Universal Music Group August 2003 - January 2004
Baxter-Northup Music Company October 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Music Industry, Record Labels, Music Publishing, Training, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Team Building, Marketing, Retail, Console, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Project Management, PSP, Perforce, Xbox 360, Software Documentation, DevTrack, Testing, Nintendo DS, Wii, Console Games, Computer Games, Playstation, Management, PS3, Bug Tracking, Xbox, Online Gaming, Level Design, Social Games, Game Testing, Game Development, Multiplayer, MMORPG, MMO, Game Design, Gameplay, Hansoft, Monetization, Game Balance, Unreal Engine 3, JIRA
Education
McNally Smith College of Music 2003 — 2004
AAS, Music Business
California State University-Northridge 1998 — 2002
B.A., Music Industry Studies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints December 2013 - Present
Josh Talbot Illustration October 2010 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios February 2014 - July 2014
Blickenstaff's November 2013 - July 2014
Hallmark Cards May 2013 - August 2013
Brigham Young University August 2011 - May 2013
Thanksgiving Point Institute June 2012 - August 2012
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Human Resources April 2011 - July 2011
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints March 2008 - September 2009
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints November 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Traditional Painting, Environmental Design, Character Design, Editorial Illustration, Cartooning, Set Design, Character Animation, Illustration, Painting, Oil Painting, Illustrator, Fine Art, Cartoons, Animation, Drawing
Education
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2013
BFA, Illustration
Salt Lake Community College 2007 — 2009
AS, General Studies
The Disney Store June 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios October 1997 - May 2008
The Disney Store April 1997 - October 1997
The Disney Catalog May 1994 - April 1997
Childcraft, Inc January 1992 - May 1994
Childcraft, Inc May 1990 - January 1992
The Horn and Hardart Company May 1988 - May 1990
Lane Bryant February 1987 - May 1988
JCPenney July 1984 - February 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers, Start-ups, Strategy, Business Development, Team Building, Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Retail, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Finance, E-commerce, Strategic Financial...
Education
City University of New York-Baruch College 1987 — 1991
MBA, Finance
State University of New York at Albany 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Ignition January 2014 - Present
TMZ December 2011 - August 2013
Disney Interactive Studios March 2007 - March 2011
Disney Interactive Studios October 2006 - March 2011
Disney Interactive Media Group 2007 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Bug Tracking - DevTrack, Backup Memory..., IS-NITRO\TWL Writer, IS-NITRO\TWL Capture, Bug Tracking - Serena..., C++, HTML, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Java, Project Management, Bug Tracking, Video Games, Databases, DevTrack, Mobile Devices, Testing, Quality Assurance, Image Capture, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Wii, Gameplay, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Training, Management, PS3, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Multiplayer, Xbox 360, Console, Game Testing, Game Design, MMORPG, Web Development, Console Games, PSP
Education
Brandeis University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Psychology
Brandeis University 2002 — 2006
Minor, Creative Writing
Disney Interactive Studios December 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - December 2008
Silicon Logic Engineering May 2006 - October 2006
Blockbuster May 2003 - December 2005
Lorman Education Services June 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Xbox 360, Wii, Gameplay, PS3, Computer Games, Entertainment, Mobile Games, Level Design, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Interactive..., MMO, Xbox, Social Games, Console, Multiplayer, PSP, Game Mechanics, DevTrack, Console Games, Monetization, Perforce, Video Game Production, Playstation, Free to Play, Game Balance, MMORPG, Cross-platform..., Cinematics, Hansoft, Virtual Goods, Digital Distribution, Game Testing, Mobile Game Development, World Building, Gaming, Unreal Editor, Game Programming, Lua, Gameplay Programming, Developer Relations, Localization, Web Games, Texturing, Scripting, Bug Tracking, iPhone
Education
Kanazawa University 2006 — 2007
KUSEP, Japanese Language and Culture Studies
William & Mary 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Japanese
DIRECTV December 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios April 2012 - November 2012
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. April 2011 - April 2012
Sanborn Map Company June 2010 - March 2011
CSUN Department of Geography January 2009 - May 2010
Circuit City February 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, JIRA, Software Quality..., Testing, ArcGIS, GIS, Xbox 360, Photoshop, SQL, Test Cases, ESRI, Software Documentation, Technical Support, RDBMS, Android, Databases, Python, Linux, PS3, Set Top Box, Video Games, Integration, HTML, Data Analysis, Mercury Test Tools, Illustrator, iOS, Networking, Satellite TV, Test Automation, Unix, Bug Tracking, iPhone, Bugzilla, Test Planning, Digital Video, Cross-browser...
Education
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Geographic Information Systems
Imagine Learning October 2014 - Present
Infuse Medical A Medical Education Agency February 2010 - Present
Interact Medical March 2009 - February 2010
Disney Interactive Studios May 2008 - March 2009
Skills
3D, Motion Graphics, Texturing, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, After Effects, Visual Effects, Compositing, Flash Animation, Motion Design, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Modeling, Mental Ray, Renderman, Premiere, Flash
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2008
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center June 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios March 2010 - September 2010
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology
RBC Bearings December 2011 - Present
Topia English Zone May 2010 - June 2011
Mary & Friends Inc December 2008 - October 2009
Warner Bros. Records August 2008 - December 2008
Disney Interactive Studios July 2007 - August 2007
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2004 — 2008
B.S, International Business
Oasys Water September 2014 - Present
McKinsey & Company July 2013 - August 2013
LanzaTech July 2012 - August 2012
Disney Interactive Studios June 2011 - July 2011
UK Pavillion, Shanghai World Expo 2010 June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Research, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Mathematica, Java, Matlab, PowerPoint, Bloomberg
Education
Brown University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Middlesex School 2007 — 2010
High School
LeapFrog February 2014 - Present
Disney Publishing Worldwide January 2013 - February 2014
Disney Interactive Studios March 2012 - September 2012
Disney Consumer Products October 2011 - March 2012
Montessori Schools of Irvine May 2008 - July 2011
Skills
Product Development, Market Research, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Research, Metrics Analysis, Licensing, Interactive Media, Japanese, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, Macintosh/PC OS, MS Office (Excel, Word,..., PowerPoint, Social Networking, Analysis, Video Games
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2011
B.S., B.A., Child and Adolescent Development, Japanese
早稲田大学 / Waseda University 2010 — 2011
Study Abroad Participant, Japanese Studies
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2013 - June 2014
Pencil Test Studios, Inc April 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Maya, Mudbox, Texturing, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2014
AnimSchool
Character Animation
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Freelance April 2009 - Present
Voice Over Work September 2006 - Present
Producer at Double Helix Games at Amazon October 2014 - July 2015
Carbine Studios March 2012 - October 2014
Carbine Studios August 2010 - March 2012
WayForward Technologies October 2009 - August 2010
Sensory Sweep Studios September 2007 - March 2009
Disney Interactive Studios March 2007 - September 2007
Vagrant Records May 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Unreal Editor, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Word, Product Management, Video Games, Maya, Gameplay, Game Design, Game Development, Zbrush, Texturing, Computer Animation, MMO, Animation, Atlassian JIRA, JIRA, Scripting, Casual Games, Production Managment, Character Animation, Voice Acting
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2006
Bachlors, Communications
Orange High School 1996 — 2001
High School Diploma
Trader Joe's Senior IllustratorStorybook, Ink.2001 - 2011
Learning Curve International, Inc. July 2001 - October 2001
Big Idea Productions 1997 - 2001
Disney Interactive Studios 1996 - 1997
R & J Patent Drafting 1992 - 1996
Hanna-Barbera Feature Animation 1991 - 1992
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1990 - 1991
Baer Animation Studio June 1990 - August 1990
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1987 — 1990
BA, Character Animation
California Institute of the Arts 1987 — 1990
BA, Character Animation
Performance Designed Products May 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering January 2013 - May 2013
Atari August 2011 - January 2013
Walt Disney Internet Group September 2008 - August 2011
Walt Disney Imagineering November 2007 - August 2008
Disney Interactive Studios April 2006 - August 2007
THQ January 2005 - March 2006
"Uno Mas Uno" (broadcast commercial) January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, iPhone, Game Development, Interactive..., Mobile Internet, Console, Quality Assurance, Mobile, Interactive Media, Product Development, Consumer Electronics
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2001 — 2004
BFA, Film and Interactive Entertainment
Petal 2007 - Present
Talent Management Group 2004 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios August 2007 - April 2012
Disney Salt Lake-DIMG 2007 - April 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2005 - April 2012
Avalanche Software August 2001 - April 2012
Petal Publishing 2007 - 2011
Petal Publishing 2008 - 2010
Indepently 2008 - 2008
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Acting, Dance, Singing, Video Games, Character Animation, Game Development, Texturing, Xbox 360, Animation, Wii, Art, Game Design, Digital Painting, Visual Arts
Education
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2005
BFA, Illustration
Age of Learning, Inc. / ABCmouse.com February 2015 - Present
Freelance Artist/Illustrator December 2014 - Present
DawnSignPress February 2013 - December 2014
Disney Interactive Studios 2004 - January 2013
Disney Interactive August 1994 - March 2003
Educational Insights September 1992 - August 1994
Skills
Storyboarding, Art Direction, Illustration, Character Animation, Animation, Illustrator, Game Design, Video Games, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Casual Games, Drawing, Graphics, Multimedia, Creative Direction, Layout, Game Development, Art, Conceptual Art
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Zynga August 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios August 2013 - August 2014
Kabam July 2010 - February 2013
Kabam July 2010 - January 2011
Playdom February 2010 - August 2010
Slipgate Ironworks July 2007 - October 2009
Wild Brain March 2003 - June 2003
Wild Brain 2003 - 2003
PIXAR Animation Studios December 1996 - October 2002
Pixar Animation Studios December 1996 - October 2002
Skills
Digital Painting, Concept Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Set Design, Copywriting, Storyboarding, Video Games, Maya, Conceptual Art, Animation, Digital Illustration, Art, Painting, Game Art, Computer Games, Film, Traditional Animation, Game Development, Character Designs, Creative Direction, Graphics, 2D art, Art Direction, Interactive..., Visual Arts, Illustrator, 3D, Computer Animation, Flash, Texturing, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Social Games, Zbrush, UV mapping, Layout, Casual Games, Mobile Games, MMO, Environment Art, Visual Effects, Characters
Education
Academy of Art University 1975 — 1979
B.A., Illustration
Monta Vista High School
Ghostbot January 2015 - May 2015
Disney Interactive Studios July 2012 - October 2014
Zynga May 2010 - July 2012
Pogo - Electronic Arts January 2001 - May 2010
Backbone Entertainment, Foundation 9 May 2007 - January 2008
Blink Digital 2003 - 2006
THQ July 2004 - September 2004
Celluloid Studios (aquired by Laika) January 2001 - January 2004
Learning Company 2002 - 2004
Calabash 1993 - 2000
Skills
visual development, Visual Storytelling, Pre-visualization, Art Direction, Concept Design, Illustration, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Digital Painting, Character Designs, Environment Art, Painting, Texturing, Layout, Video Editing, Film, Sculpture, Characters, Flash, Cinematics, Video Games, Computer Animation, Texture Painting, Visual Arts, User Interface Design, Conceptual Art, Digital Art, Texture Artist, Visual Effects, Mobile Games, Environmental Design, Game Development, Vector Illustration, Social Games, Sketching, Background Art, Flash Animation, maya, lighting, 3D, Game Design, Traditional Animation, Maya
Education
The Animation Collaborative 2013 — 2016
Sadie Valeri Atelier 2010 — 2014
On Going Workshops and Seminars 2008 — 2015
The Palette and Chisel 1991 — 2000
American Academy of Art 1989 — 1993
Illustration
Elmhurst College 1987 — 1990
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2014 — 2016
Yahoo June 2014 - Present
Flurry by Yahoo November 2014 - April 2015
8bitLA January 2013 - January 2015
Yahoo! June 2013 - June 2014
Viscom Center 2012 - 2014
Flickr September 2013 - September 2013
Vivendi Universal Games/Hyperkin June 2009 - June 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2010 - 2011
Flash Mob America 2009 - 2011
Skills
Human Behavior, Research, Microsoft Office, Illustration, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, English, Customer Service, Teaching, Windows, Public Speaking, Photography, Strategic Planning, Graphics, Social Media, Interaction Design
Education
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
University of Southern California
Peer Mediation by Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center, Counseling Psychology
UCLA Extension
High School, Fine Art / Illustration
University High School, Los Angeles 2004 — 2009
High School Diploma with High Honors
Teqniksoft September 2015 - Present
Southern States University December 2014 - Present
Emerge Group LLC 2014 - 2014
Electronic Arts 2011 - 2013
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2006 - 2008
OMC Consultants 2005 - 2006
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2003 - 2005
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2002 - 2003
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2000 - 2002
Skills
Video Games, PS3, Game Design, Xbox 360, Game Development, Social Games, Wii, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Computer Games, Interactive..., Multiplayer, Hansoft, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Monetization, Creative Direction, DevTrack, Digital Distribution, PSP, Gaming, Maya, 3D, Level Design, Console, Project Management, Leadership, iPhone, Xbox, Game Mechanics, Cross-platform..., Playstation, Character Animation, Unreal Engine 3, MMORPG, Console Games, Localization, Video Game Production, Unity3D, Agile Project Management, Scrum, User Experience, Management, Product Management
Education
California State University San Marcos
Masters of Business Administration - M.B.A., Corporate Management
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major
Self January 2004 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios January 1996 - January 2000
MTV Networks/Nickelodeon Studios 1990 - 1996
Kerns & Assoc. Advertising 1980 - 1990
Skills
Animation, Video, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Wordpress, B2B Marketing, Business Development, Social Media, New Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Television, Market Research, Video Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding & Identity, Direct Response, Entertainment, Post Production, Graphics, Broadcast, Video Editing, Web Design, Storyboarding
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2005
coursework in Marketing, Marketing
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2004
BSBM, Business Management
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1973 — 1976
BA, Media Arts
Disney Consumer Products August 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios February 2006 - May 2014
storyboardsonline.com May 2005 - February 2006
EMAK Worldwide Company July 2004 - May 2005
MGA Entertainment May 2004 - July 2004
Lanard Toys Inc June 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Mobile Games, Mobile Phone Apps, Game Design, Game Art, 3D graphics, Game Development, Production Art, Video Games, User Interface Design, Product Development, Storyboarding, Art, Visual Arts, Logo Design, Brand Design, Concept Design, Animation, Character Animation, Style Guide Creation, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Maya, Corel Draw, Digital Painting, 3D Graphics
Education
Art Center College of Design 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), illustration
Hongik University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising Design
Green Chef June 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive December 2014 - June 2015
Disney Interactive Studios September 2013 - December 2014
Playdom September 2012 - December 2014
Citigroup June 2010 - September 2012
Lineage Capital June 2009 - April 2010
Greenline Realty January 2008 - December 2009
Future Teacher Tutors December 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Credit, Valuation, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Business Modeling, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Boston College - Carroll School of Management 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, Accounting, Business Management
MGA Entertainment June 2015 - Present
WayForward Technologies May 2011 - May 2015
Sunken Media LLC May 2009 - May 2011
Total Immersion 2010 - 2010
Disney Interactive Studios December 2007 - May 2009
Disney Interactive Studios February 2006 - 2008
WayForward Technologies 2001 - 2005
Happy Madison/Sony Pictures 2000 - 2001
Sony Pictures 2000 - 2000
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Business Development, Top Producer, Art Direction, Animators, Storyboarding, Artists, Teacher Mentoring, Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Product Development, Product Management, Video Production, Video Game Production, Character Animation, Animation, Flash, Mobile Devices, 3D, Entertainment, Computer Games, Video Games, Mobile Games, 3D Studio Max, Traditional Animation, Art, Casual Games, Social Games, Online Gaming, iPhone, iOS, Wii, Console, Xbox, Monetization, PS3, Computer Animation, Level Design, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Game Mechanics
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2015 — 2019
California Institute of the Arts 1999 — 2000
Mr. X Inc. Technicolor Visual Effects August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2014 - May 2015
Brigham Young University January 2010 - April 2015
RAM'S HORN: Animated Film January 2014 - January 2015
Brigham Young University October 2012 - December 2014
General Motors Advanced Design Studio June 2014 - August 2014
BlenderBottle Company January 2014 - March 2014
OWNED: Animated Film January 2013 - December 2013
PMD Personal Microderm June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Mari, Texturing, Shading, Zbrush, Mudbox, Maya, Computer Animation, Houdini, Animation, Rendering, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Linux, Digital Photography, After Effects, Photoshop, Drawing, ZBrush
Education
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2015
BFA Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 3.6 GPA
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2014
Animation, 3D Animation, GPA - 3.60
Becker Professional Education December 2012 - Present
LegalZoom October 2011 - December 2012
LegalZoom January 2011 - October 2011
Bandome LLC (www.bandome.com August 2009 - January 2011
EPIC Management, L.P. December 2009 - August 2010
Kaiser Permanente August 2008 - July 2009
Indymac Bank November 2002 - September 2008
Siemens November 2001 - March 2002
Disney Interactive Studios December 2001 - January 2002
Centerlinq November 1999 - January 2001
Skills
SDLC, Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Vendor Management, SQL, Software Quality..., Databases, Software Project..., Program Management, Quality Assurance, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Management, Software Documentation, Requirements Gathering, Integration, Business Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-California 2013 — 2016
California State University-Los Angeles 1993 — 1998
BS, Computer Information Systems
Disney Consumer Products January 2014 - Present
The Disney Store January 2012 - January 2014
The Disney Store November 2009 - January 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2009 - November 2009
Cal Poly Pomona September 2007 - December 2007
Cal Poly Pomona June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational..., Project Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Organizational Design, Personnel Management, Training
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2012 — 2014
M.S. in Management & Leadership
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Human Resources
GSN (TV & Games) February 2015 - Present
GSN April 2011 - Present
Academy of Art University January 2008 - May 2014
Apple August 2008 - April 2011
SOLZ shoes August 2010 - March 2011
Transglobal Communications Group Inc. 2006 - 2008
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - May 2007
IndieAnimation 2005 - 2007
Animation Collective, NYC 2004 - 2006
Louis Vuitton 2002 - 2004
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
Illustration, Design & Visual Development
Hue&Cry June 2015 - Present
The Martin Agency January 2011 - Present
Lockwood Broadcast April 2004 - October 2010
Track 5 Post 2002 - 2004
General Electric Financial Assurance March 2001 - August 2002
Ratloop, Inc 1999 - 2001
Gravity Inc. 1997 - 1999
Xaos Tools 1996 - 1997
Disney Interactive Studios March 1996 - November 1996
Xaos Tools 1995 - 1996
Skills
After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, Modo, Photoshop, Final Cut Studio, Lightwave, Animation, Compositing, 3D animation, Premiere, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, 3D, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing
Education
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2011
Animals & Creatures: Master Class, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
FXPHD 2007 — 2010
Compositing and Animation
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1997
BA, Computer Animation
Legend 3D August 2010 - Present
Omation August 2008 - March 2010
Disney Interactive Studios December 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Production Managment, Film, Animation, Final Cut Pro, Post Production, Compositing, Nuke, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Microsoft Excel, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Production Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
PLAYSTUDIOS January 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive May 2012 - August 2012
6waves August 2011 - March 2012
Eno Trading Co. Ltd January 2006 - January 2010
9you Network Technologies Co. Ltd January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Visual Development, Character Design, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Conceptual Art, Wacom Tablet, Props, Character Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2012
MFA, Illustration
Donhua University 2005 — 2007
BFA, Art Design
Disney Interactive January 2015 - August 2015
Disney Interactive January 2014 - December 2014
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - December 2013
Utah State University 2009 - 2010
Lumenas Animation Studios, Brigham Young University 2007 - 2009
Brigham Young University 2005 - 2008
Xango 2007 - 2007
Skills
HRIS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Training, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Interviews, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Hiring
Education
Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business 2009 — 2010
M.S. Human Resources
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2008
Sociology
Disney Interactive Studios June 2007 - Present
Art Institute January 2012 - Present
OtterBox July 2014 - August 2014
Park City Ski Resort January 2010 - January 2010
HQ Media June 2006 - May 2007
Walt Disney Company July 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Character Rigging, MEL, Computer Animation, Video Games, Rigging, Animation, Scripting, Photoshop, Texturing, 3D, Modeling, Special Effects, ZBrush, Game Development, Python, Cloth Simulation, Xbox 360, Character, PyMEL
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
Animation, Character Techniacl Director
Sony Network Entertainment Int'l (SNEI) October 2014 - Present
Disney ABC Television Group September 2012 - October 2014
Disney/ABC October 2008 - November 2012
Internet Video Game Database January 2002 - December 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2005 - October 2007
Activision July 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Mac OS X, OS X, XP, Mobile Applications, iOS, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Digital Media, User Experience, Video Games, Mobile Devices, New Media, Entertainment
Education
CSUN 2004 — 2006
Cinema and Television Arts, Electronic Media Management
Moorpark College 2001 — 2004
Cinema and Television Arts
Anthem December 2014 - Present
Intuit June 2005 - September 2014
One World Enterprises December 2003 - June 2005
Disney Interactive Studios October 2000 - September 2001
Skills
SaaS, Enterprise Software, Call Center, Technical Support, Payments, Customer Experience, Software Development, CRM, Software Project..., Customer Support, QuickBooks, Integration, Team Leadership, Networking, Customer Service, Payment Card Processing, Mobile Applications, Call Centers, Software Documentation
Education
California State University-Northridge 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Kinesology
Glendale Community College 1987 — 1989
University of Utah June 2012 - Present
AD Software May 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2013 - January 2014
Neumont University January 2012 - September 2013
Utah Game Forge January 2012 - May 2012
University of Utah August 2011 - May 2012
Utah Game Forge January 2011 - December 2011
Game Makers Anonymous March 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Unreal Editor, kismet, Headus UVlayout, CrazyBump, xNormal, Kismet, 3D Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Texturing, Headus, Gameplay, Art, Level Design, Video Games, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 3, 3D, Game Design, Digital Art, Occlusion, Game Development, Modeling, Texture Artist, Digital Sculpting, Texture Painting, Environment Art
Education
University of Utah 2010 — 2012
MFA, Entertainment Arts and Engineering: Game Art
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2008
BFA, Sculpture
Disney Interactive Media Group January 2009 - Present
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment May 2008 - January 2009
Disney Interactive Studios August 2000 - May 2008
Applause 1996 - 1999
Applause 1995 - 1999
Skills
Entertainment, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Devices, Digital Media, Product Management, Digital Strategy, CRM, Sponsorship, Video Games, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, User Experience, Creative Direction, Team Building, Content Development, New Media, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Content Management, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Television, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Web Analytics, Video, Social Networking, Management
Education
California State University-Northridge
Smarsh Advisorsquare June 2012 - Present
Symantec Liveoffice Advisorsquare 2007 - November 2012
LiveOffice Advisorsquare 2003 - 2007
USA Networks StyleClick.com 1999 - 2001
AT&T Worldnet 1997 - 1999
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1997
Freelance in the Entertainment Industry 1992 - 1995
Skills
Consultative Selling..., Salesforce.com, Project Management, CRM, Portrait Photography, Film Production, Television, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, SaaS, Websites, Consultative Sales..., Social Media, Testing, Lead Generation, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Sales, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Product Management
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1989 — 1992
BFA, Film
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 2012 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 2011 - 2012
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies 2009 - 2011
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2009
Secure Vision Associates 2002 - 2008
Skills
Essbase, Excel, PowerPoint, Quickbooks, Word, Access, Great Plains, Maximizer, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Management, Great Plains Software
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BS, Finance
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2014 - Present
PopCap Games January 2013 - March 2014
NCsoft June 2012 - December 2012
NCsoft May 2010 - June 2012
Disney Interactive Studios May 2008 - May 2010
Nu Skin Enterprises January 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Product Management, Animation, Team Management, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Game Development, Computer Games, Photoshop, Illustrator, Project Management, Localization, Drawing, MMORPG, Project Coordination, Production, Account Management, Korean, Computer Animation, Perforce, Console, Video Game Development, Multiplayer, 3D animation, Graphic Design, Licensing, Outsourcing Management, Texturing, Maya, Inspiring People, Interviews, Product Development
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2009
BFA, Animation, Production
Marza Animation Planet Inc. June 2014 - Present
Titmouse August 2013 - August 2014
Aardman Animations May 2013 - July 2013
Blind April 2013 - May 2013
Spark Unlimited March 2013 - March 2013
Disney Interactive Studios January 2011 - October 2012
The Jim Henson Company April 2011 - August 2011
Walt Disney Internet Group January 2011 - April 2011
Technicolor October 2010 - January 2011
Technicolor October 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Environment Art, Digital Painting, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Conceptual Art, Props, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Background Art, Feature Films, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing, Zbrush, Matte Painting, Comics, Painting, Art, Illustrator, Maya, Texture Painting, Environmental Design, Visual Arts, Animation, Characters
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2005 — 2008
Illustration, Entertainment Design
The Aaron Sims Company 2011 - Present
- 2013 - 2014
- December 2013 - December 2013
- March 2013 - March 2013
Multilabs February 2013 - February 2013
Mirada Studios 2012 - 2012
Disney Publishing 2011 - 2012
MastersFX April 2010 - June 2011
- September 2010 - November 2010
Disney Interactive Studios July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Video Games, Film, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Apple Motion, Illustration
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1996 — 1999
BFA with honors, illustration
UCLA extension, Concept Design Academy, and Art Academy of LA (Associates in Art)
classes in cinematography, storyboarding, layout, sculpture, character and production design, enviro
Walt Disney TV Animation Studios April 2013 - Present
Moonscoop Studios March 2012 - April 2013
USAF September 2000 - February 2011
Titmouse December 2009 - March 2010
California Air National Guard May 2008 - February 2010
Liga Inc. October 2008 - October 2009
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - December 2008
Karmic Project January 2007 - 2008
Dissave Pictures January 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Storyboarding, Pre-production, Production Management, Film, Short Stories, Short Films, Animation, Production, Videography, Visual Development, Computer Animation, Creative Direction, Video, Producing
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2009
Art, Storyboard
Disney Interactive Studios March 2003 - Present
Saffire July 1998 - March 2003
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Wii, PS3, Casual Games, Computer Games, Gameplay, Game Design, Mobile Games, Texturing, Level Design, Game Mechanics, Social Games, Zbrush, MMO, Console, Character Animation, Maya, Perforce, Book Covers, Book Design, Illustrator, Children's Books, Environment Art, Animation, 3D, Computer Animation, Game Art, Cinematics, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, World Building, Computer Graphics, Low Poly Modeling, Video Game Production, Digital Art, Console Games, Modeling, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Interactive..., Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Unity3D, Texture Painting, Xbox, UV mapping, Concept Design, Unreal Editor
Education
Southern Utah University 1989 — 1991
Communications
Brigham Young University - Idaho 1986 — 1989
Interstate Partners May 2006 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios May 2005 - April 2006
Avalanche Studios May 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Lease Negotiations, Property Management, Investments, Drawing, Photoshop, Real Estate, Leases, Real Estate Transactions, Cinematics, Investment Properties, SketchUp, Real Estate Development, Portfolio Management, Property, Brokerage, Valuation, Animation, Real Estate Economics, Environment Art, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, 3D, 3D Modeling, Art Direction, Project Management, Construction, Art, Marketing, Construction Management, Site Planning, Corporate Real Estate, Illustrator, Modeling, Contract Negotiation, Entitlements, Premiere, Maya
Education
Brigham Young University 2001 — 2004
BFA, Animation, Computer Science
American River College 1999 — 2001
AS, Math and Physical Science
Marysville High School 1991 — 1995
Disney Interactive November 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive March 2011 - November 2012
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - March 2011
DIRECTV April 2005 - June 2008
Zentropy Partners June 2004 - April 2005
Yahoo! December 1997 - November 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Web Development, Digital Strategy, Team Leadership, Digital Marketing, Business Process, Digital Media, Change Management, Usability Testing, PMP, Analytics, Vendor Management, Mobile Technology, Team Building, PPC, Management Consulting, Interactive Advertising, Operations Management, Strategy, E-commerce, Strategic Planning
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2003 — 2004
MBA
Cal Poly, SLO
BA
El Modena
Walt Disney Imagineering October 2011 - Present
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online January 2008 - October 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2007 - January 2008
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online March 2006 - July 2007
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online March 2004 - March 2006
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. April 2003 - April 2004
Independent Consultant May 2002 - April 2004
PhotoAlley, Inc. January 2000 - April 2002
Emory College, Emory University January 1999 - January 2000
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Creative Direction, Interactive Storytelling, Project Management, Team Leadership, Production Managment, Interactive Media, Interactive Creative..., Creative Strategy, Innovation, Theme Parks, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Product Development, Strategic Technology..., Interaction Design, Product Management, Digital Media, New Media, Strategy, Casual Games, Market Research, Entertainment, User Experience, Information Architecture, Software Development, Digital Strategy, Mobile Devices, Marketing, E-commerce, Social Media, Content Strategy, Game Design, Strategic Partnerships, Video Games, Web Analytics, Leadership, Innovation Management, Mobile Marketing, Content Management, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, User Interface Design, Video, Interactive Advertising, Online Advertising, Multimedia, Web Project Management, Interactive Marketing
Education
Emory University 1996 — 1999
History
University of Michigan 1993 — 1995
B.A., Latin American & Caribbean Studies and American Culture
Albion College 1991 — 1993
Volkswagen of America, Inc March 2015 - Present
American Accent Training September 2014 - December 2014
Marketing Factory Inc. January 2010 - January 2014
Western Asset Management September 2008 - March 2009
Disney Interactive Studios August 2008 - September 2008
The Walt Disney Pictures National Promotions August 2007 - December 2007
Warner Bros. Animation, Inc. April 2001 - July 2007
Warner Bros. Television January 2007 - April 2007
Sony Pictures Entertainment July 1997 - April 2001
Compex Legal Services March 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Television, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Digital Media, Marketing, Entertainment, Strategy, Sponsorship, E-commerce, New Media, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Film, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Graphic Design, Web Design, Production, Creative Development, Marketing Communications, Media & Entertainment, Creative Problem Solving, Event Planning, Event Management, Analytics, Project Management, Project Planning, Music Industry, Organizational...
Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Center 2009 — 2010
Adobe Certified Expert, Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2005 — 2008
MBA, Marketing/Leadership & Managing Organizational Change
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2000
Certificate, Film & Television at UCLA Extension
Berklee College of Music 1990 — 1994
BM, Songwriting/Music Synthesis
Disney Interactive Studios February 2008 - Present
Novalogic, Inc. January 2005 - January 2007
Novalogic, Inc. April 2004 - January 2005
Novalogic, Inc. April 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, PS3, Game Design
Education
California State University-Northridge 1991 — 1996
Electronic Arts February 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2006 - October 2010
Propaganda Games (Disney Interactive Studios) 2006 - October 2010
Propaganda Games July 2004 - October 2010
Electronic Arts Canada 1998 - 2005
Electronic Arts 1996 - 2005
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Console, Wii, Video Game Development, JIRA, Game Development, Sound Design, Perforce, Video Games, Game Design, Computer Games, Gameplay, Game Programming, Mobile Games, C, Xbox
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 1990 — 1993
Diploma, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FGM Consulting 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2002 - 2008
The St Paul Company February 2000 - 2002
Nestle, USA 1997 - 2000
BP Amoco 1984 - 1996
Skills
Succession Planning, Organizational..., Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Executive Coaching, Organizational Design, Change Management, Training, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Strategy, Leadership, Organizational..., Recruiting
Education
Arizona State University 2008 — 2010
MEd, Secondary Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1978 — 1980
Oddworld Inhabitants December 2014 - Present
Landmark Entertainment Llc February 2015 - August 2015
Spark Unlimited April 2012 - January 2014
Xmobb(Founded by the creators of Oddworld) September 2011 - June 2012
Liquid Entertainment April 2008 - September 2011
Super 78 February 2008 - April 2008
Clairvoyant January 2006 - March 2008
Rhythm & Hues January 2002 - January 2006
UCLA January 1996 - January 2003
Disney Interactive Studios January 2000 - June 2000
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Maya, 3D Studio Max, User Experience, PS3, Computer Games, Console, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Texturing, Unity3D, Scripting, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, Shaders, Cinematics, Rigging, Project Management, UV mapping, Art Direction
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1992 — 1996
Computer Programming/Sociology
TarantinDream LLC October 2008 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America October 2007 - October 2007
Disney Interactive Studios January 2007 - June 2007
Warner Brothers February 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Art, Concept Design, Video Games, Character Animation, Illustration, Maya, Animation, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Zbrush, Texturing, Conceptual Art, Traditional Animation, Texture Painting, Matte Painting, Comics, Environment Art, Digital Sculpting, Character Designs, Background Art, UV mapping, Game Development
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
Disney Interactive Studios February 2004 - Present
University of Utah 2012 - Present
Freelance Artist May 1993 - Present
The Art Institute of Salt Lake City January 2011 - May 2011
Eggington Productions January 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Flash, Fly Fishing, Character Design, 3D animation, Animation, Character Animation, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Traditional Animation, Caricatures, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Game Development, Game Design, Facial Animation, Game Art, Video Games, Storyboarding, Characters, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art
Education
University of Utah 2011 — 2014
MFA, Film and Media Arts/Animation and Video Game Design
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2003
BFA, Animation
Utah Valley University 1997 — 1999
AA, Ilustration
Disney Interactive Studios May 2004 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios-Avalanche 2004 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2004 - 2013
Education
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2004
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2000 — 2002
Associates, Illustration
Academy of Art University
Illustration
Disney Publishing Worldwide December 2013 - Present
Disney Publishing Worldwide May 2012 - November 2013
THQ 2009 - 2012
Disney Interactive Studios 2007 - 2009
Knowledge Adventure 2006 - 2007
Knowledge Adventure 2004 - 2006
Great Source Education Group 2003 - 2004
Laureate Education, Inc. 2003 - 2003
VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES 2000 - 2001
Vivendi Universal Games 1999 - 2000
Education
Boston University 2001 — 2002
Ed.M., Educational Media & Technology
University of California, San Diego 1994 — 1998
The Walt Disney Studios February 2013 - May 2014
ACTV8 October 2012 - February 2013
Wilshire Axon June 2011 - October 2012
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online February 2011 - April 2011
Disney Interactive Studios July 2010 - February 2011
Nickelodeon February 2010 - May 2010
Myspace August 2007 - June 2009
Sony Pictures Digital April 2005 - August 2007
Verizon December 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Agile, Scrum, MS Project, Visio, Quality Assurance, SharePoint, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Product Management, Software Project..., Mobile, Team Leadership, Web Development, Vendor Management, HTML, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, Software Development, Web Project Management, Documentation, SQL, Team Building, E-commerce, Windows, Team Management, Customer Relations, CSS, Problem Solving, Product Development, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, People Management, Cross-functional Team..., Web Analytics, Digital Media, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Management, Integration, Mobile Devices, CRM, Business Intelligence, User Experience, PMP, Web Applications, Project Portfolio..., Business Analysis, JIRA, IT Management
Education
DeVry 2002 — 2003
B.S., Information Technology
Beloit College 1987 — 1991
B.A., International Relations
Le Début llc June 2012 - Present
Mindspace June 2013 - January 2015
Disney Interactive Studios January 2013 - June 2013
The Third Floor, Inc. August 2011 - January 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2010 - August 2011
The Third Floor, Inc. February 2010 - May 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2009 - December 2009
sony imageworks July 2008 - May 2009
Pixar June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Animation, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Film, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Compositing
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
BFA, Animation
Disney Interactive / Avalanche Software 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios - Avalanche 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - Present
The Walt Disney Company Avalanche games 2008 - 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Character, Computer Animation, Cinematics
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2009
Disney Interactive Studios August 2007 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America 2000 - 2007
Singletrac Entertainment 1994 - 2000
SingleTrac 1994 - 2000
Novell August 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Programming, Networking, Network Programming, Character Animation, Game Design, Animation, Xbox, Multiplayer, Wii, Perforce, Mobile Games, Console, Computer Games, C++
Education
Brigham Young University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Sylvan Learning Centers August 2009 - Present
Los Angeles Unified School District September 2008 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2003 - 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Social Media, Staff Development, Customer Service, Lesson Planning
Education
California State University-Northridge 2004 — 2006
Teaching myself some SQE July 2014 - Present
Thinkspace LLC 2013 - 2014
GOGII, inc. June 2011 - June 2013
Disney Interactive Studios January 2008 - October 2010
EA Mobile 2004 - 2007
JAMDAT 2004 - 2007
TDK Mediactive 2001 - 2003
Crave Entertainment 2000 - 2000
Activision 1999 - 2000
Skills
Video Games, Multiplayer, PS3, Mobile Platforms, Quality Assurance, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PSP, Testing, JIRA, Online Gaming, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Software Development, Game Development, Perforce, Gameplay, Console, Level Design, Databases, Wii, Test Cases, Training, MMO, Computer Games, Leadership, Management, Mobile Games, Programming
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (AA), Design and Visual Communications, General
Disney Interactive Studios 2005 - Present
The Walt Disney Company January 2006 - Present
Skills
Character Animation, Video Games, Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Concept Design, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Illustration, Illustrator, After Effects, Art, Visual Effects
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production/ Animation
Academy of Art University 1997 — 1998
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2005 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2003 - 2005
The Secret Lab 2000 - 2002
Dream Quest Images 1999 - 2000
Dream Quest Images 1999 - 1999
Dream Quest Images 1998 - 1999
Dream Quest Images 1998 - 1998
Dream Quest Images 1997 - 1998
Walt Disney Imagineering 1997 - 1997
Disney Interactive Studios 1995 - 1995
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1987 — 1992
BFA, Illustration
Age of Learning, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Paige Pooler Illustration September 2006 - Present
"Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!" August 2005 - September 2006
Paige Pooler Illustration 2003 - August 2005
The Jim Henson Company 1998 - 2003
Disney Interactive 1994 - 1998
Disney Interactive Studios 1994 - 1998
Skills
Character Animation, Television, Storyboarding, Plot, Illustration, Graphics, Animation, Web Design, Graphic Design, Character Designs, Video Games, Illustrator, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Visual Arts, Visual Effects, Digital Media, Art, Drawing, Comics, Storytelling, Film, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1990 — 1992
BFA, Illustration
Universite de la Sorbonne, Paris, France
Cultural Studies and Language
Disney Interactive Studios June 2014 - Present
Antiquiet January 2009 - Present
Inhance Digital February 2014 - June 2014
Disney Interactive Studios December 2011 - June 2013
Disney Interactive Studios August 2008 - November 2010
Vivendi Universal Games June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Information Technology, Social Networking, Networking, Social Networking Sites, Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Typing, Learning Quickly, Eager to learn new..., Learn New Software..., DevTrack, Xbox 360, PS3, Bug Tracking, Computer Games, Wii, Video Games, Hansoft, Playstation, Gameplay, Game Design, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Game Development
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2006 — 2008
BA, Psychology
Disney Interactive Studios February 2011 - Present
2K Games April 2009 - April 2010
Walt Disney Internet Group 2006 - 2009
Electronic Arts February 2006 - June 2006
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1985 — 1988
BFA, Film/Video
Google December 2013 - Present
DreamWorks Animation 2012 - May 2013
DreamWorks Animation 2012 - 2012
Six Point Harness 2011 - 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2007 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2007 - 2008
Big Buddha Baba / Disney Imagineering 2007 - 2008
Disney Interactive Studios 2006 - 2007
Skills
Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Illustration, Concept Generation, Concept Development
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2007
BFA, Character Animation
The Bronx High School of Science
Blizzard Entertainment March 2012 - Present
Art Center College of Design September 2008 - Present
Nicalis, Inc. October 2010 - August 2011
J & F Design September 2009 - September 2010
Dream Machine 2008 - 2009
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2008
Art Center College of Design 2008 - 2008
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Blender, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, Animation, Video Games, Conceptual Art, Game Development, Zbrush, Traditional Animation, Texturing, Texture Painting, Characters, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Props, 3D
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2004 — 2007
BFA, Ilustration
Gnomon
Retiring Well Productions, LLC May 2012 - Present
I.E. Effects April 2011 - July 2011
Emergency Consultants, Inc. April 2009 - November 2010
WD Web / MorePhotos August 2005 - April 2009
Activision March 1997 - August 2002
Disney Interactive Studios March 1997 - May 1997
7th Level Entertainment February 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Animation, Video Production, User Interface Design, Concept Design, Digital Marketing, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Flash, 3D, HTML, Photoshop, Graphic Design, After Effects, Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, SEO, 3D Studio Max, 3D animation, Online Marketing, Graphics, Film, Video, Digital Media, Art Direction, Multimedia, Logo Design, Compositing, Visual Effects, Modeling, Television Studio..., Web Development, Maya, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Television, Commercials, Video Games, Premiere, Post Production, Producing, Photography, Art, Lighting, Advertising, Storyboarding, Mac, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator
Education
University of Applied Sciences Konstanz 1990 — 1994
Communication Design
Kaufmaennische Berufsschule Ravensburg 1989 — 1990
Business Administration
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - Present
GTL Media February 2009 - Present
Take 2 Interactive November 2007 - October 2008
Sneak Preview Entertainment July 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Fluent in Japanese, Video Games, Computer Games, Mobile Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Maya, localization, MMO, Game Design, Localization, Game Development, Quality Assurance, Gameplay, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Perforce, Wii, Social Games, iPhone, PSP, Console, Bug Tracking, Monetization, Gaming, Localization Testing, JIRA, Translation, Level Design, Internationalization, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling
Education
Art Center College of Design 2005 — 2006
Suffolk University
BS
Tic Toc Games February 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2008 - December 2008
NGTV May 2006 - October 2006
AnimAction, Inc. September 2001 - March 2002
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2008
BFA, Character Animation
Paradise Canyon Elementary September 2012 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 1999 - 2001
20th Century Fox April 1998 - December 1998
Education
Azusa Pacific University 1987 — 1991
BS, Marketing
The Walt Disney Company April 2009 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2008
Education
California Institute of the Arts
Cal Poly Pomona January 2014 - Present
Freelance Designer-Games February 2013 - December 2013
Disney Interactive Studios July 2008 - January 2013
Skills
Illustration, Concept Design, Game Design, Art Direction, Video Games, Creative Direction, Game Development, Disney, Graphic Design, Graphics, Photoshop, Drawing, Art, Illustrator, Animation, Digital Illustration
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2006
BFA, Illustration and graphic design
Art Center College of Design at night
Credits, Illustration/Graphic Design
Nickelodeon Animation Studios January 2012 - Present
E.G. Game Studios April 2012 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studios November 2009 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2009 - September 2009
Texas Tech University February 2008 - February 2009
Disney Interactive Studios May 2007 - August 2007
Education
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2007
Animation
University of Utah 2005 — 2007
BFA, Film Studies, Computer Animation
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2001 — 2005
AA, General Studies
Panic Button October 2014 - Present
Self June 2014 - Present
CCP October 2013 - June 2014
Avalanche Software March 2013 - September 2013
Junction Point Studios July 2009 - February 2013
Disney Interactive Studios 2009 - February 2013
EA Mythic April 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Texture Painting, Game Development, Texturing, Modeling, Level Design, Game Design, World Building, Video Game Development, Environment Art, Gameplay, Maya, Multiplayer, Video Games, Zbrush, Mudbox, 3D Studio Max, Concept Design, Environment Modeling, Wii, UV mapping, Perforce, Computer Games, MMO, 3D animation, Low Poly Modeling, Storyboarding, High Poly Modeling, Outsourcing Management, Photoshop, Gamebryo, Unreal Editor, Props, Console, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Game Design, Game Art, Conceptual Art, Hard Surface Modeling, Normal Mapping, Hansoft, Xbox, Game Mechanics, World Design, Texture Artist, Digital Sculpting, Digital Painting, 3D, MMORPG, 3D Modeling
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
B.A. Game Art and Design, Fine Arts/Computer Arts
Disney Interactive Studios, Junction Point 2012 - September 2012
Marquee Productions, Inc August 2011 - February 2012
Disney Interactive Studios 2010 - 2011
Skills
Digital Painting, Maya, Photoshop, Mac, Video Games, Illustration, zbrush, Zbrush, Art, Modeling
Education
Brigham Young University
BFA, Illustration
Instructure July 2014 - Present
MobilSense December 2012 - July 2014
LANDesk May 2010 - December 2012
Disney Interactive Studios March 2008 - April 2010
LANDesk May 2007 - March 2008
GlobalSim June 2004 - November 2006
Skywire Broadband May 2004 - June 2004
BYU -- Tall Group October 2003 - April 2004
ESRI May 2002 - April 2003
BYU 2001 - 2002
Skills
Linux, Python, Software Engineering, JavaScript, Programming, C++, Web Development, PHP, XML, Unix, C, Perl, Subversion, AJAX, SQL, Object Oriented Design, HTML, Go, Pyramid, Zope, OpenGL, Game Development (Wii,..., AngularJS, 3D Math, Simulation, OpenSceneGraph, Open Dynamic Engine, Objective-C, OS X, git, mercurial, emacs, vim, PostgreSQL, Ubuntu, Lua, Game Development, Bash, REST, Qt, Rackspace, Amazon Web Services..., vagrant, packer, docker, linux containers, Ruby on Rails, AWS
Education
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2002
BS, Computer Science
Directory Resources October 2012 - Present
AlphaGraphics November 2011 - July 2012
Disney Interactive Studios July 2010 - May 2011
Mud Puddle Press June 2009 - April 2010
BYU Scene Shop 2006 - 2007
Skills
Illustration, 3D, Texturing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Layout, Video Games, Painting, Photoshop, InDesign, Maya, Publishing, Digital Painting
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2009
BFA, Illustration
Studio Woe December 2014 - Present
Riot Games May 2012 - July 2015
Vigil Games September 2009 - April 2011
Avalanche Software January 2004 - September 2009
Disney Interactive Studios 2005 - 2009
Skills
Digital Painting, Character Design, Concept Design, Environment Art, Video Games, Environmental Design, Art Direction, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Storyboarding, Drawing, Texturing, Game Development, Gameplay, Game Design, Illustration, Art, Texture Painting
Education
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Freelance May 2011 - Present
Florida Hospital 2009 - Present
The Walt Disney Company January 2008 - Present
Sell Your TV Concept Now August 2007 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2010 - November 2010
Independent Live-Action Horror-Comedy – Producer / Jay Lavely, Director / Brian Bazala October 2010 - October 2010
Florida Hospital for Children 2010 - 2010
The Walt Disney Company January 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Animation, Film, Illustration, Animation, Illustrator, Photoshop, Drawing, Motion Graphics, Storytelling, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Cartoons, Art, Entertainment, Video
Education
Auburn University 1998 — 2002
Bachelors in Studio Art, Studio Art, Graphic Design
Austin High 1994 — 1998
Disney Interactive Studios June 2014 - Present
Middlebury Interactive Languages August 2013 - February 2014
BYU Animation January 2013 - December 2013
Kaleidescope Pictures July 2013 - August 2013
BYU Independent Study August 2012 - April 2013
BYU Animation Program June 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Illustrator, HTML, Character Animation, Flash Animation, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Drawing, Conceptual Art, Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Comics, Film, Computer Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2015
Animation
PlayStation September 2015 - Present
The Waterford Institute April 2014 - Present
: KEYFRAME : Escuela Profesional de Animación de Personajes 3D *3D Character Animation School May 2015 - Present
Universal Post September 2014 - January 2015
IFX June 2012 - July 2014
Disney Interactive Studios June 2011 - June 2012
Brigham Young University January 2010 - July 2011
Brigham Young University June 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Maya, Flash, After Effects, Animation, Microsoft Office, Feature Films, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Character Animation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Film Production, Computer Animation, Photography, 3D, MEL, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Texturing, Film, Video Games, Art
Education
iAnimate 2014 — 2015
Advanced Animation Training, feature close up animation
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Freelance February 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios 2011 - 2013
Skills
Maya, Animation, Character Animation, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Cinematics, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Photoshop, 3D, Facial Animation, Storyboarding
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Animation
Disney Interactive Studios June 2012 - Present
Avalanche (Disney Interactive Studios) 2011 - 2012
Disney Interactive Studios 2011 - 2011
Skills
Maya, Illustrator, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Acrylic, Acrylic Painting, Book Design, Book Covers, Book Binding
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Disney Interactive Studios 2001 - Present
Saffire 1997 - 2001
Skills
Digital Painting, Character Animation, Texture Painting, Maya, Game Development, Video Games, Conceptual Art, UV mapping, Texturing, Illustration, Cinematics, Concept Design, Animation, Digital Illustration, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, Computer Animation, Drawing, Game Art
Education
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1997
BFA, Illustration
Grant Goldsmith October 2011 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios July 2013 - February 2014
HF2: Happy Feet Foley April 2012 - June 2012
Nash Entertainment May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Film, Television, Film Production, Microsoft Office, Entertainment, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Post Production, Video Games, Feature Films, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Sound Design, Writing
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Television, Film and Digital Communication