Laika Company
Industry: Dog
DescriptionLaika was a Soviet space dog who became one of the first animals in space, and the first animal to orbit the Earth. Laika, a stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, was selected to be the occupant of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 that was launched into outer space on 3 November 1957. Born: Moscow, Russia Died: November 3, 1957, Low Earth orbit Weight: 11 lbs Breed: Mongrel, possibly part-husky (or part-Samoyed) and part-terrier Owner: Soviet space program Species: Dog
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Laika Employees
Laika January 2013 - May 2014
Bent Image Lab August 2012 - October 2012
Laika November 2010 - July 2012
Bent Image Lab March 2010 - June 2010
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment April 2007 - October 2008
Second Story March 2006 - October 2006
Meteor Studios August 2005 - October 2005
The Orphanage April 2005 - June 2005
Sour Apple Productions January 2005 - March 2005
Skills
Compositing, After Effects, Animation, Rotoscoping, Shake, Motion Graphics, Silhouette, Digital Painting, Lighting, Stereoscopic, Color Correction, Live Action, Film, Nuke
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
BFA
HouseSpecial, LLC March 2015 - August 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - March 2015
Laika House February 2014 - July 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2013 - January 2014
Laika House December 2012 - January 2013
Hinge Digital June 2012 - August 2012
Laika May 2011 - May 2012
PDI/Deamworks inc February 2003 - April 2011
Weta Digital May 2002 - November 2002
H5B5 Media 2001 - 2001
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Maya, Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, 3D, Renderman, Nuke, Look Development, Film, Character Animation, Commercials, Texturing, Live Action, Rendering, Shake, Traditional Animation, CG Lighting, Mental Ray, Technical Direction, Katana, 3D Studio Max
Education
Concordia University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film Animation
pistils & stamen April 2014 - Present
freelance May 1997 - Present
House Special April 2014 - January 2015
Downstream March 2014 - March 2014
LAIKA October 2010 - January 2014
The Art Institute of Portland October 2007 - November 2010
Flying Rhinoceros May 2008 - October 2010
Bent Image Lab February 2010 - May 2010
Bent Image Lab 2010 - 2010
XPLANE January 2009 - January 2009
Skills
Flash Animation, Digital Painting, 2D, Animation, Illustration, Painting, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Compositing, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Illustrator, Art, Drawing, Flash, Photoshop, Toon Boom, Motion Graphics, Feature Films, Storytelling, Visual Development, Commercials, Nuke, Graphics, Matte Painting
Education
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1997
BFA, Illustration
Exeter Polytechnic, Devon, England 1991 — 1992
Graphic Design
Hastings College of Arts and Technology, St. Leonards-on-Sea, England 1990 — 1991
Foundation in Art
EF Education First December 2012 - Present
Arnold Worldwide August 2012 - November 2012
ZERO vfx June 2011 - March 2012
Blacklist May 2009 - December 2011
CTP June 2011 - August 2011
Laika February 2010 - May 2010
WGBH January 2008 - March 2009
CJP May 2006 - January 2008
City of Boston - Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism and Speical Events June 2004 - October 2004
Laika (Will Vinton Studios) January 1997 - July 2003
Skills
Video Production, Corporate Communications, Feature Films, Video, Television, Digital Media, Commercials, Film, Short Films, Music Videos, Direct Marketing, Art, Animation, Community Outreach, Management, Project Management, Post Production, Scripting, Film Production, Strategic Planning, Training, Final Cut Pro
Education
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
MPA
Lewis and Clark College
BA
Warner Animatio Group April 2013 - Present
Laika November 2011 - March 2013
DreamWorks Animation 2008 - 2011
Sony Pictures Animation 2003 - 2008
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2003
Lord of the Rings 1999 - 2001
DreamWorks Animation 1995 - 1999
Buena Vista Visual Effects (aka: Disney) 1988 - 1995
Boss FIlms 1990 - 1991
Skills
Visual Effects, Character Animation, Film, Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Digital Painting, Matte Painting, Compositing, Visual Arts, Painting, Art, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Photography, Live Action, Pre-production, Nuke, Illustration
Education
CSUN 1982 — 1988
BA, Art
Art Center College of Design
Anthony Holden Art, LLC July 2012 - Present
Laika July 2012 - July 2014
DreamWorks Animation July 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Storyboarding, Visual..., Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Toon Boom, Compositing, Drawing, Art, Concept Design, Illustration, Cartoons, Digital Illustration, After Effects, Visual Storytelling, Conceptual Art, Flash Animation, Digital Painting, Background Art, Pre-visualization
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2010
BFA, Animation, Japanese
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2010
BFA, Animation
Graphic Subject Matter January 2013 - Present
ANTS Animation Studio October 2014 - May 2015
Taiwan International Student Design Competition November 2013 - November 2013
Stage 13 June 2013 - June 2013
LAIKA 2010 - September 2012
Laika Entertainment 2004 - 2010
Pixar Animation Studios 2001 - 2003
ITE ApS Denmark October 1999 - September 2000
DreamWorks Animation July 1996 - April 1997
The Walt Disney Company 1994 - 1995
Skills
Animation Director, Feature Films, Short Films, Storyboarding, Animation, Illustrator, Short Stories, Visual Development, After Effects, Painting, Photoshop, Film, Traditional Animation, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Directing, Visual Arts, Animation Direction, Concept Design, Character Animation, Compositing, Illustration, Stop Motion, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Storytelling, Wine Tasting, Remote Sensing
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1988 — 1991
Animation/Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Palomar College 1985 — 1987
Commercial Art
Honolulu Community College 1984 — 1985
Commercial Art
Northwest Film Center School of Film
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Laika November 2014 - Present
Bent Image Lab August 2013 - Present
Interstate Hotels & Resorts August 2012 - Present
Deadmond Animation February 2011 - Present
Freelance animation/painter March 2005 - Present
Bent Image Lab December 2013 - January 2014
Liquid Development September 2012 - December 2012
Dick Blick Retail inc. October 2011 - September 2012
Swamp Ape Studios April 2012 - May 2012
FILMLOOK Inc. January 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Storyboarding, Animation, Painting, Drawing, Character Design, Flash Animation, Comics, Rigging, Acrylic, Toon Boom, Digital Painting, Oil Painting, Character Animation, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Flash, Concept Design
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Animation/illustration
Butte College 2003 — 2005
None, Criminology
Greenhaus GFX March 2014 - Present
Stopp Inc March 2011 - December 2013
Laika July 2010 - November 2010
REDDUCK, Inc September 2007 - April 2008
VIPET Co. Ltd November 2001 - February 2003
Cell Design Studio June 2000 - July 2001
Capital Defence Command December 1997 - February 2000
Skills
3D Modeling, Animation, Rigging, Lighting, Digital Compositing, Nuke, Maya, Mental Ray, VFX Supervision, On-Set VFX Supervision, Visual Effects, Commercials, Pre-visualization, Production Budgeting, Pipelines, Realflow, Particle Effects, Cloth Simulation, Digital Illustration, 3D Studio Max, Illustration, Modeling, Compositing, Shading, Computer Animation, 3D, Video Games, Shake
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Escape Studio 2009 — 2009
Certificated, Renderman
Hongik University 1997 — 2004
BFA, Furniture & Product Design
Kroger November 2013 - Present
Fred Meyer March 2011 - Present
Dissent Graphics January 2008 - March 2011
CST March 2007 - January 2008
Laika June 2006 - August 2006
Darkwater Studios December 2005 - June 2006
College Pro 2002 - 2003
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator, Layout, Photoshop, Typography, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Storyboarding, Adobe Fireworks, Brochures, Premiere, PHP, ActionScript, Creative Direction, Maya, User Interface Design, Texturing, Flash Animation, Motion Graphics, SEO, Concept Design, Art Direction, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Advertising, Logo Design, Photography, HTML, Modeling, GDSN, Python, SQL
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2007
BS, Media Arts and Animation
Portland State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Loyola Marymount University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
OMSI January 2015 - Present
Leviton April 2014 - December 2014
Laika November 2012 - October 2013
Laika April 2011 - November 2012
Laika August 2008 - April 2011
Laika January 2008 - August 2008
LAIKA/house November 2007 - January 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2003 - April 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Animation, Film, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Character Animation, Art, Traditional Animation, Project Management, Project Coordination, Studio Managers, Digital Project..., Digital Asset Management, Crew Scheduling, Production Schedules, Office Administration, Administrative Work, Nonprofits
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1993 — 1996
AA
NiemannWorks Animation March 2002 - Present
Renegade Animation 2004 - Present
Bent Image Lab 2011 - Present
Laika 2005 - Present
Skills
Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Toon Boom, Photoshop, After Effects, Painting, Portraits, Character Concept Design, Concept Design, Directing, Leadership, Animation, Computer Animation, Stop Motion, Character Animation, Compositing, Digital Painting, Facial Animation, Animation Direction, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Character Designs, Flash
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Center for Intercultural Organizing July 2013 - Present
Advance Media and Communications October 2014 - Present
Portland State University March 2013 - July 2013
Muscular Dystrophy Association October 2012 - March 2013
Friendly House & Neighborhood House August 2011 - January 2013
Reperio September 1998 - January 2010
LAIKA 1998 - 2007
Pendleton Woolen Mills January 2003 - December 2004
City of Portland, Bureau of Housing 2001 - 2002
Michael Curry Design March 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Art, Public Speaking, Program Development, Leadership Development, Small Group..., Teaching, Curriculum Innovation, Instructional Technology, Content Strategy, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Planning, Curriculum Development, Apparel, Theatre, Volunteer Management, Editing, Nonprofits
Education
Reed College 1984 — 1989
BA, Cultural Anthropology
Seattle Central Community College 1992 — 1994
AA, Apparel Design
Jones International University 2010 — 2012
MEd, K-12 English as a Second Language Education
Liquid Agency 2012 - 2014
Harlo Interactive April 2011 - June 2011
Digital One June 2007 - March 2008
Laika June 2006 - June 2007
Microsoft November 1994 - November 2002
Skills
CSS, Digital Marketing, Web Design, jQuery, CMS, Digital Audio, Video Production, SEO, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Account Management, Web Development, Client Liaison, Creative Direction, Facebook, Drupal, Information Architecture, Web Project Management, Digital Media, Social Networking, Multimedia, Management, Online Advertising, Flash, Strategy, Web Content Management, Google Analytics, HTML, Email Marketing, Content Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Website Development, Dreamweaver, Front-end, WordPress, HTML 5, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, SEM, Social Media, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, XHTML, User Experience, Online Marketing, CRM, User-centered Design, User Experience Design, Content Strategy
Education
Portland State University 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Interactive Producer, Digital Marketing Strategies, Web Design
Art Institute of Portland 2003 — 2005
BS, Digital Media Production
Iowa State University - College of Business 1990 — 2004
BBA, Management Information Systems
Laika January 2015 - Present
Laika June 2014 - December 2014
Laika January 2011 - June 2014
safehaven productions 2012 - 2012
Freelance February 2010 - January 2011
Freelance January 2004 - 2011
The Department of Moving Pictures 2006 - 2008
Skills
Set Dressing, Look Development, Stop Motion, Art Direction, Miniatures, Photography, Props, Feature Films, Live Action, Animation, Music Videos, Visual Effects, Collage, Character Animation, Directing
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2000 — 2004
BA, Media and Theatre Arts, photography
Buffalo High school
Refuge VFX and Animation March 2015 - Present
Freakybuttrue.com 1987 - Present
HouseSpecial, LLC September 2013 - November 2014
Laika 2006 - August 2014
CSU Summer Arts Program 1987 - 2007
Will Vinton Studios 1996 - 2003
Vinton Studios 1996 - 1998
IMC Productions 1987 - 1992
Skills
Animation, Art, Film, Illustration, Film Production, Writing, editing, Painting, Post Production, Compositing, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Video Production, Curating, Project Management, Published Author, Video Editing, Sculpture, Short Films, Editing, Storyboarding, Illustrator
Education
California State University-Chico 1983 — 1989
Art, Filmmaking, Writing, Computer Animation.
Laika April 2014 - Present
Laika September 2012 - Present
Laika June 2012 - September 2012
New Deal Studios April 2012 - June 2012
Chiodo Bros. April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Animation, Puppets, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Costumes, Compositing, Feature Films, Maya, Stop Motion
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Character Animation
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - Present
StopTrick Hamburg April 2013 - June 2013
Qvisten Animation AS December 2012 - February 2013
Cinderbiter June 2012 - September 2012
Laika September 2011 - March 2012
Aardman Animations May 2011 - August 2011
Breakthru Films January 2010 - September 2010
Laika December 2008 - October 2009
$9.99 the movie December 2007 - October 2008
Max & Co the movie June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Stop Motion, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Feature Films, Animation Direction, Norwegian, Swedish, French, Spanish, Animation
Education
Høgskulen i Volda (HVO) 2000 — 2002
BA, Animation
Cartoon Network September 2014 - Present
Freelance Artist February 2013 - Present
LAIKA June 2014 - September 2014
Maker Studios Inc June 2011 - September 2012
Education
GOBELINS, l'école de l'image 2013 — 2013
Film and Animation
California Institute of the Arts 2010 — 2013
BFA, Film/Video, Character Animation
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2010
AA, Illustration
A9.com November 2012 - Present
YouTube August 2011 - November 2012
Oregon State University September 2005 - June 2011
Laika June 2007 - August 2007
ViewPlus Technologies September 2006 - June 2007
Infineon Technologies July 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Computer Vision, Machine Learning, C, C++, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Optimization, Computer Science, Algorithms, Java, Research, Teaching, French, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Mining, English, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, HTML, Linear Algebra, Linear Programming, Image Segmentation, Video Editing, Graph Theory, DJ, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Outlook, Markov Decision..., Software Engineering, Programming, LaTeX, Software Development, Project Management, JavaScript, Deep Learning, Event Planning
Education
Oregon State University 2004 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, 3.92
Ecole supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon / CPE Lyon 2001 — 2004
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Computer Science
Centered in Motion 2012 - Present
Loly Arts Massage Therapy May 2003 - Present
Laika April 2007 - 2009
Skills
Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage, Craft, Motor Vehicle Accident...
Education
East West College of the Healing Arts
Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai
Swanson Studio August 2014 - Present
American Dance Festival May 2012 - July 2013
Jadamali Films 2008 - 2012
Various 2005 - 2011
Film & Television Institute September 2009 - June 2010
LAIKA December 2007 - December 2008
Hawaii International Film Festival September 2007 - November 2007
Oxford Academy of Documentary Film January 2007 - November 2007
Lehua Films 2005 - 2006
The Epidavros Project March 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, International Production, Managing Crews, Film, Film Production, Feature Films, Television, Animation, Video, Post Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Editing
Education
University of Oxford 2006 — 2007
M.Sc., Visual Anthropology
Occidental College 1999 — 2003
B.A., Art History / Visual Arts, emphasis in Film Production; History
ByLight February 2014 - Present
Freelance Photographer July 2006 - Present
IBM October 2013 - January 2014
Nike SPARQ Training December 2010 - September 2013
Various September 2009 - December 2010
Norm Thompson Outfitters September 2010 - September 2010
Laika November 2006 - September 2009
Lockheed Martin 2000 - 2006
Skills
Project Management, Management, Six Sigma, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Event Management, Apple, Mac, Project..., Blogging, Photography, Travel Writing, Business Travel, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Technical Support, Active Directory, Networking, Computer Hardware, Windows, IT Management, Help Desk Support, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Databases, Testing, System Deployment, HTML, Linux, Access, Security, Photoshop, SharePoint, Windows Server, Web Development, Hardware, Operating Systems, Training, CSS, XP, Analysis, Mac, Visio, OS X, WordPress, Digital Photography, Lighting, Studio Photography, Studio Lighting, Apple Certified, Travel Photography, Proofreading
Education
Portland Community College 2010 — 2019
Business Management, 4.0
Mt. Hood Community College 1993 — 2003
General
Oregon Institute of Technology 1993 — 1994
Myers Imaging Co January 2005 - Present
Mt Hood Community College January 2008 - Present
OMSI January 1996 - April 2013
Laika January 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Commercial Photography, Color Correction, Color Management, Digital Photography, Digital Asset Management, Wordpress, Retouching, Image Manipulation, College Teaching, Interdisciplinary..., Lighting, Animation, Portraits, Magazines, Advertising, Art, Fine Art Photography, Mac, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Lightroom, Studio Lighting, Layout, Studio Photography, Travel Photography, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Editorial Photography, Photos, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Darkroom, Food Photography, Videography, Still Life, Fashion Photography, Graphics, Video Editing, Pre-press, Adobe Bridge, Nikon, Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Direction, Event Photography, Film, Final Cut Pro
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 2002 — 2004
Commercial Photography
CE Mason 1994 — 1998
Diploma, Art/Art Studies, General
Inkling Games April 2013 - Present
Lodestone Animation, Inc. September 2007 - Present
Laika September 2008 - January 2013
ResponDesign November 2010 - August 2011
Bent Image Lab July 2008 - April 2010
Insomniac Games January 1998 - September 2007
Santa Monica College February 2006 - December 2006
Square USA October 1996 - October 1998
Buzz F/X August 1996 - October 1996
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Video Games, Texturing, 3D, MEL, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, PS3, Game Development, Visual Effects, Autodesk MotionBuilder, 3D Studio Max, Scripting, Props, Motion Capture, Technical Direction, UV mapping, Voice Casting, Voice Direction, Game Design, Characters, Facial Animation, Mental Ray, Commercials, Film, Pre-visualization, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Live Action, Special Effects, Wii, Screenwriting, Compositing, Kinect, Mobile Applications, Nuke, Layout, Matchmover, Camera Tracking, Inkscape, Ebooks, Python, Maya Dynamics, UV Mapping
Education
University of Southern California 1994 — 1996
MFA, Animation
Boston University 1989 — 1993
BS, Mass Communication
Broken Eagle, LLC. September 2014 - Present
HouseSpecial October 2014 - March 2015
Laika House October 2012 - March 2014
Freelance October 2013 - November 2013
Grant McCune Design 2005 - June 2013
Bent Image Lab 2013 - 2013
Freelance May 2012 - June 2012
Laika 2010 - 2012
Industrial Model and Design 2006 - 2010
New Deal Studios 1998 - 2010
Skills
Model Making, Illustration, Sculpture, Concept Design, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Industrial Design, Team Leadership, Art, Digital Art, Props, Drawing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Character Design, Painting, Sketching, Prototyping, Concept Development, Solidworks, Toys, 3D, Animation, Stop Motion, Rendering, 3D Modeling, Film, Traditional Animation, Product Design, Visual Effects
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1995 — 1997
associates, industrial design
Palomar College 1990 — 1991
credits, art and illustration
LAIKA October 2005 - Present
Six Apart 2004 - 2005
Spime Solutions Group 2001 - 2005
Danga Interactive 2003 - 2004
Centerspan Communications 2001 - 2003
InternetCDS 1998 - 2001
Lazerquick 1995 - 1998
Education
Southern Oregon University 1997 — 1998
Computer Science
Portland State University 1995 — 1997
Computer Science
Portland Community College 1995 — 1996
Graphic Design
Art Institute of Seattle 1994 — 1995
Graphic Design
Laika June 1999 - Present
Skills
Stop Motion, Sound Editing, Feature Films, Editing, Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Post Production, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding
Education
Knox College 1991 — 1995
BA, Studio Arts
Disney Channel and Wild Canary Animation September 2014 - Present
Disney Channel January 2014 - Present
Disney Television Animation October 2010 - June 2013
Laika September 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Screenwriting, Directing, Film and Television..., Script, Final Draft, Feature Films, Film Production, Short Films, Writing, Commercials, Post Production, Character, Entertainment, Storyboarding, Production, 3D, Character Design, Pre-production, Character Animation, Storytelling, Music Videos, Editing, Music, Theatre, Film, Voice Over, Casting, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Production Management, Animation, Producing, Comedy, Production Managment, Cartoons, Live Action, Scripting, Script Coverage, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Cinematography
Education
UCLA Screenwriting Program 2000 — 2004
Masterclass in Screenwriting
California Institute of the Arts 1988 — 1990
Film / Animation
ICF International January 2013 - Present
Lockheed Martin July 2012 - January 2013
Everblue March 2012 - December 2012
Intelepoint 2010 - December 2012
Sustainable Solutions Unlimited March 2010 - June 2010
Laika January 1996 - November 2009
Anderson Krygier November 1992 - November 1994
Skills
Energy Audits, Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Lighting, Solar, Energy Management, Solar Energy, Energy, Sustainability, Green Building, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Awareness, Project Management, Program Management, Energy Policy, LEED, Engineering, Project Planning, Certified Energy Manager
Education
CEM Training 2011 — 2011
Certified Energy Manager, Energy Management
University of Colorado Boulder 1987 — 1992
BENVD, Architecture
Mt. Hood Community College
LAIKA, LLC February 2015 - Present
Laika March 2012 - January 2015
Laika November 2011 - March 2012
Laika April 2011 - March 2012
Cinematico, Inc. November 2010 - April 2011
Petvet/Petfood March 2009 - November 2009
Cinematico October 2008 - January 2009
Cinematico 2008 - 2009
Cinematico December 2008 - December 2008
Cinematico August 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Illustration, Capture, Maya, Animation, 3D, Nuke, silhouette, Roto, Compositing, 3D Studio Max, Rotoscoping, Computer Animation
Education
California State University-Chico 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Computer Science
California State University-Chico 2003 — 2008
B.A, Applied Computer Graphics
Academy of Art University August 2013 - Present
WHISKYTREE December 2014 - January 2015
Intel Corporation January 2013 - July 2013
Laika June 2012 - December 2012
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc October 2011 - June 2012
A52 June 2011 - July 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - June 2011
yU+co January 2011 - February 2011
Academy of Art University June 2010 - December 2010
Dilated Pixels May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
MEL, Maya, After Effects, Software, Animation, Cloth Simulation, Feature Films, Scripting, Painting, Rigging, Character Rigging, Film, Visual Effects, Post Production, 3D, Art, Drawing, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Premiere
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2009
BFA, animation and visual effects/ Creature TD
Laika October 2009 - Present
DreamWorks Animation October 2004 - October 2009
DreamWorks LLC March 2001 - October 2004
William O'Neil + Co. Inc. February 1998 - March 2001
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 1992 — 1996
BS, Finance
Abrams Books 2008 - Present
Littler Mendelson November 2012 - Present
Stumptown Comics, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Atomic Arts July 2012 - August 2013
Porter Panther July 2012 - December 2012
Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP 2011 - December 2012
Share Our Strength November 2010 - August 2012
Laika December 2011 - June 2012
O'Melveny & Myers LLP August 2007 - January 2012
Legal Marketing Association - Bay Area Chapter 2008 - 2010
Skills
Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Editorial Project..., Academic Editing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Legal Marketing, Legal Editing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Management, Database Administration, Non-profit..., Books, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Magazines, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Web Content, Content Management, Corporate Communications, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Strategic Communications, Non-fiction, Fundraising, Ghostwriting, Press Releases, Publications, Content Strategy, Editorial, Social Networking, Blogging, Publicity, Marketing, Publishing, Advertising, Storytelling, Journalism, Feature Articles, Nonprofits, Online Publishing, New Media, Facebook, Social Media, Creative Direction, Public Relations
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1986 — 1988
BA, Filmmaking and cultural anthropology
Oberlin College 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature and communications
Bent Image Lab December 2011 - Present
Liquid Development May 2010 - July 2012
Nike April 2010 - December 2011
Laika October 2009 - December 2009
Flying Rhino July 2007 - October 2009
Skills
2d animation, Flash Animation, After Effects, Photoshop, Character, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Illustration, Flash, 2D, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Animation, Maya, Compositing, Computer Animation, Graphics, Drawing, Concept Design, 3D Studio Max, Vector Illustration, Computer Graphics, Character Rigging, Film
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2005 — 2008
BS, Media Art and Animation
The Art Institute of Portland 2005 — 2008
Media Arts, Animation
Miami University 1991 — 1996
BS, 2ndary Math Ed
Apple January 2015 - June 2015
Moonbot Studios August 2012 - June 2015
Blur Studio February 2014 - January 2015
Rapid Eye Digital February 2012 - January 2014
California Academy of Sciences March 2012 - April 2012
Bully! Entertainment August 2011 - December 2011
LAIKA June 2011 - August 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Noblis July 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, PFTrack, Animation, Rendering, Character Animation, Texture Artist, Mental Ray, 3D Modeling, Nuke, Matchmoving, Editing, VFX Supervision, VFX Cinematography, HDRI Photography, Shading
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2012
MFA, Animation & Visual Effects
George Mason University 2003 — 2006
BFA, Digital Art & Animation
Laika July 2006 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Event Planning, Project Management, Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking
Education
IFALPES - Institut Francais des Alpes 2003 — 2003
French
Eastern Washington University 1998 — 2002
BA, Theatre
DisneyToon Studios February 2012 - Present
Hasbro Studios April 2010 - February 2012
Warner Bros. Animation September 2009 - November 2010
Sitka Fine Arts Camp June 2009 - July 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - April 2009
Laika February 2006 - December 2008
DisneyToon Studios 2002 - 2005
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1996 - 2002
Skills
Digital Painting, Background Art, Maya, Concept Design, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Matte Painting, Conceptual Art, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1990 — 1994
BFA, Illustration
Self Employed May 2003 - Present
Little Dancer January 2014 - November 2014
On the Town November 2013 - October 2014
Bronx Bombers September 2013 - February 2014
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. November 2010 - October 2012
Laika August 2010 - November 2010
Christopher Young Studio 2002 - 2010
Laika September 2007 - August 2008
Spaeth Design 2006 - 2008
Parker 3D February 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Set Design, CAD, Vectorworks, Model Making, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, Scenic Painting, Art, Animation, Stop Motion, Film Production, Film, Feature Films, Set Construction, Theatre
Education
New York University 2000 — 2003
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Design for Stage and Film
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre Design
LAIKA July 2012 - Present
LAIKA January 2009 - June 2012
LAIKA January 2008 - December 2008
IMAX 2007 - 2007
Freelance 2003 - 2006
THDX 2002 - 2003
IMAX 2000 - 2001
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc 1998 - 2000
Skills
Nuke, Maya, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, VFX Supervision, Rotoscoping, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Feature Films, Shake, Digital Fusion, After Effects, 3D, Silhouette, Look Development, Motion Graphics, Renderman, Stereoscopic, MEL, Special Effects, Animation, Lighting, Mental Ray, PFTrack, Post Production, Matte Painting, Computer Graphics, Stop Motion
Education
Pepperdine University 1988 — 1992
New York University 1990 — 1991
Laika June 2010 - Present
Duck Studios March 2010 - June 2010
Hush Records August 2009 - February 2010
Studio Caliri June 2009 - June 2009
Motion Theory January 2009 - March 2009
Duck Studios November 2008 - January 2009
Laika November 2006 - October 2008
Duck Soup Studios June 2004 - November 2004
Dream Entertainment June 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Troubleshooting, Stop Motion, Special Effects, Set Dressing, Puppets, Project Management, Pre-visualization, Photoshop, Maya, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Film, Feature Films, Digital Compositing, Compositing, Commercials, Concept Design, Character Animation, Art, Animation, Art Direction, After Effects, 3D
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1998 — 2001
MFA, Experimental Animation
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1997
BFA, Graphic Design
Michael Curry Design Inc March 2015 - Present
Bent Image Lab June 2008 - Present
Brett Superstar Designs September 2000 - Present
Axiom Custom Products January 2015 - January 2015
FrightTown / 1031 Theater July 2011 - November 2014
Laika January 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Character Designs, Character Concept Design, Character Concept, Photoshop, Illustrator, Props, Set Design, Sets, Scenic Painting, Portrait Painting, Texture Painting, Live Painting, Matte Painting, Spray Painting, Visual Effects, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Drawing, Concept Design, Stop Motion, Compositing, Digital Painting, Character Animation, Painting, Puppets, Logo Design, Murals, Film, Art, Posters, Sculpture, Digital Art, Cartoons
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 1994 — 1999
BFA, Illustration
bookerdesign.net 2010 - Present
Mekanism 2008 - 2011
Laika 2003 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios 2000 - 2003
Skills
Animation, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, After Effects, Motion Design, Compositing, Creative Direction, Post Production, Visual Effects, Commercials, Video, Digital Media, Video Editing, Advertising, Art, Final Cut Pro
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1992 — 1996
bfa
Laika May 2012 - Present
Current TV December 2010 - July 2011
Current TV November 2009 - December 2010
Current TV December 2009 - September 2010
Current TV March 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Camera, Final Cut Pro, Cinematography, Animation, Lighting, Editing, Video Production, Producing, Post Production, Television, Documentaries, Final Cut Studio, Video Editing, DVD Studio Pro, Reality, Broadcast, Comedy, Film Production, Film, HD Video, Video, Pre-production, Camera Operating
Education
Ithaca College 2003 — 2007
Cinema and Photography, Cinema production
Vigor May 2013 - Present
Vigor Industrial January 2013 - May 2013
Portland State University - Department of Extended Studies January 2009 - January 2013
Waldron November 2012 - December 2012
The Standard September 2012 - October 2012
Vigor Industrial January 2012 - September 2012
Oregon Creative Industries August 2010 - September 2012
Laika May 2011 - January 2012
Liquid Agency March 2011 - May 2011
IBM January 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Social Media, Sourcing, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Human Resources, Marketing, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Leadership, Training, Benefits Negotiation, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement, Networking, Strategic Planning, Sales, Editing, Interviews, Career Counseling, System Administration, Social Networking, Consulting, Hiring, Screening, Employee Training, Onboarding, Coaching, Time Management, Organizational..., College Recruiting, Team Building, Leadership Development, Research, Performance Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Staffing Services, Team Leadership, Creative Services, Board Relations, Economic Development
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 1986 — 1991
BFA, Photography/Video
University of Central Missouri 1979 — 1982
Lee's Summit High School 1975 — 1979
Portland State University
Laika May 2012 - Present
Laika October 2010 - March 2012
Bent Image Lab December 2009 - October 2010
Bent Image Lab September 2009 - December 2009
FedEx Kinko's February 2008 - September 2009
Savannah College of Art and Design September 2006 - November 2007
Shadow Machine June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Animation, Stop Motion, Final Cut Pro, Visual Effects, Puppetry, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Puppets, Sculpture, Compositing, Premiere, After Effects, Drawing, Character Animation, Commercials, Traditional Animation, Animatronics, 3D
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2007
BFA, Animation
Mississippi State University 2002 — 2003
Fine Art
Kilter Films January 2015 - Present
Martin Campbell Productions March 2014 - Present
Chernin Entertainment December 2011 - March 2014
ShadowMachine Films March 2011 - December 2011
The Farm: A Media Company January 2011 - March 2011
Columbia University 2008 - January 2011
LAIKA 2010 - 2010
Bent Image Lab March 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Film Production, Feature Films, Final Draft, Screenwriting, Post Production, Documentaries, Final Cut Pro, Film, Video, Television, Video Production, DVD Studio Pro, Avid, After Effects, Storyboarding, Final Cut Studio, Short Films
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa), Film Studies
Northwest Film Center
Film Production
LAIKA, LLC February 2013 - Present
Nottingham Evening Post April 2011 - December 2012
Prosoccer UK March 2011 - April 2011
roundhouse November 2010 - March 2011
Laika September 2010 - November 2010
Athey Creek Middle School August 2010 - September 2010
Coventry University September 2008 - July 2010
Wieden + Kennedy June 2010 - June 2010
All Things Chocolate 2008 - 2008
PuzzleWise September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, System Administration, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Photography, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Layout, Drawing, Graphics, Logo Design
Education
Coventry University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration
IOD Productions September 2015 - Present
Sticky Film 2002 - Present
Starburns Industries April 2014 - 2014
Bent Image Lab December 2002 - 2014
Laika June 2010 - December 2010
Will Vinton Studios February 1998 - September 2001
Will Vinton Studios August 1995 - September 2001
Warner Brothers June 1995 - September 1995
Aardman Animations January 1995 - February 1995
Fun Amusements - Pee Wee's Playhouse 1989 - 1990
Skills
Animation, Stop Motion, 3D, Character Animation, Film, Commercials, Visual Effects, Animation Direction, Computer Graphics, Live Action, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Directing, Television, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Post Production, Motion Graphics, Compositing, Feature Films, Film Production, Art, Special Effects, Nuke
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1988
MFA, Fine Art
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1988
Master's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
Foodtruck: the Movie August 2014 - Present
Freelance artist/Illustrator March 2012 - April 2015
Portland Film Festival April 2014 - November 2014
Laika May 2012 - March 2014
Video Editor Freelance 2010 - May 2012
The Art Institute of Portland 2009 - 2011
EMCOR Facilities Services May 2005 - December 2009
United States Air Force June 1999 - May 2005
Candy Masterpiece (formerly Ranch Girl Chocolates) May 1998 - April 2004
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid, After Effects, Premiere, Editing, Cinema 4D, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Studio, Non-linear Editing, Avid Media Composer, Videography, Post Production, Video, Film, Film Production, Video Editing, Music Videos, Short Films, Motion Graphics, Feature Films, Animation, Video Production, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), digital film and video
Community College of the Air Force 1996 — 1999
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Exile Previs February 2013 - Present
HouseSpecial August 2015 - September 2015
LAIKA October 2013 - July 2015
Pixar Animation Studios September 2013 - September 2013
LAIKA February 2013 - July 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC December 2012 - January 2013
343 Industries - Microsoft Game Studios August 2011 - May 2012
Lucasfilm Animation January 2008 - May 2011
O-Entertainment for Nickelodeon Animation Studio September 2006 - January 2008
Omation for Nickelodeon Animation Studio March 2006 - June 2006
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BA, Animation
Mt. Hood Community College 1997 — 1999
AA, Graphic Design
DreamWorks Animation February 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation January 2013 - February 2013
Illumination Entertainment November 2011 - January 2013
Brand New School October 2011 - January 2012
Laika Entertainment September 2011 - September 2011
Laika June 2011 - September 2011
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - August 2011
The Jim Henson Company May 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Concept Development, Visual Development, Illustration, Feature Films, Commercials, Photoshop, Animation, Concept Design, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2006 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Orange Coast College 2005 — 2006
BFA, Illustration; Entertainment Art and Design; Fine Art Illustration
Swanson Studio August 2014 - Present
Swanson Studio 2014 - Present
LAIKA 2005 - July 2014
Skills
Compositing, Maya, Rotoscoping, Animation, Shake, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Look Development, After Effects, 3D, Mental Ray, Texturing, Matte Painting, Storyboarding, PFTrack, Special Effects, Feature Films
Education
Lewis and Clark College 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Sculpture
Laika November 2010 - Present
De Carlo Studios May 2010 - May 2010
Academy of Art University 2006 - 2010
Magnetic Image May 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Film Production, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Animation, After Effects, Computer Animation, Film, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Compositing, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Short Films, Photoshop, Motion Graphics
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2009
LAIKA September 2013 - Present
Laika October 2012 - September 2013
Laika Entertainment July 2011 - November 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - March 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - April 2010
Oregon First January 2006 - December 2007
Bishop Creek Cellars/ Urban Wineworks October 2005 - February 2006
Windermere Real Estate March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Workers Compensation, FMLA, Leaves Of Absence, Shared Services, Benefits Administration, 401k, HRIS, Ceridian, Employee Engagement, COBRA, Leave of Absence, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Handbooks, Deferred Compensation, Time Management, Employment Law, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Relations, Training, Open Enrollment, Organizational Design, Workday, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Policy, Talent Management, Sourcing, Organizational..., Management
Education
Linfield College 2001 — 2003
BA, Communications
Icebreaker June 2014 - Present
Icebreaker July 2013 - June 2014
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. June 2012 - July 2013
Rejuvenation February 2012 - June 2012
Laika March 2010 - January 2012
Charter Communications September 2008 - June 2010
AmTrust Bank May 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Content Management, Demandware, Project Management, E-commerce, Customer Service, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Training, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Marketing, Integration, Website Merchandising, Order Management, Business Analysis, Digital Marketing, Merchandising, Editing, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Retail
Education
Kent State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Nike March 2015 - Present
Pixelforge May 1997 - Present
Nike March 2015 - Present
ADi - Animation Dynamics, Inc. July 2010 - November 2014
Caustic Graphics Inc. 2011 - 2014
Caustic Graphics, Inc. 2011 - 2014
SplutterFish, LLC 2002 - 2012
Prime Focus Vancouver January 2010 - June 2010
Laika July 2008 - November 2009
The Orphanage January 2008 - April 2008
Skills
3D, Visual Effects, Maya, Rendering, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, Animation, Computer Animation, Modeling, Particle Effects, Look Development, 3D Modeling, Maxwell Render, Technical Direction, Technical Leadership, 3D Printing, Zbrush, Modo, Cinema 4D, Bunkspeed, Matte Painting, Digital Sculpting, Texture Painting, Architectural Design, Logo Design, 2D graphics, Graphic Design, Vray, Mental Ray, Nuke, Hair FX, Special Effects, Renderman, PFTrack, Concept Design, Mudbox, Computer Graphics, After Effects, UV mapping, Mari, Stereoscopic, Digital Fusion, Shading, VFX Supervision, Digital Compositing, Realflow, Unity3D, SketchUp, Illustrator
Education
Iowa State University 1993 — 1997
BArch, Architecture
St. Olaf College
DPI Specialty Foods February 2013 - Present
Laika February 2011 - February 2013
Laika January 2010 - January 2011
Waggener Edstrom September 2008 - December 2009
Price Waterhouse Coopers January 2004 - July 2008
Skills
CPA, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budget, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Forecasting
Education
Oregon State University 1998 — 2003
BA, Accounting
Passion Pictures May 2015 - Present
Google April 2013 - May 2015
Lucasfilm Animation September 2012 - October 2012
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. March 2011 - July 2012
Pixar Animation Studios May 2008 - March 2011
Laika January 2008 - April 2008
Pixar Animation Studios June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Visual Development, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Painting, Visual Arts, Animation, Art Direction, Art, Illustration, Sketching, Film, Concept Design
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
NBC Universal July 2014 - April 2015
Laika November 2011 - August 2013
WILD - Fox Searchlight Feature Films 2013 - 2013
Leverage - TNT Network/Electric Entertainment 2011 - 2011
"Legit" 2011 - 2011
Skills
Screenwriting, Film, Feature Films, Film Production, Final Draft, Video Production, Pre-production, Production Managment, Post Production, Acting, Commercials
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinema and Television Arts
LaCrosse Footwear Incorporated April 2015 - Present
Figure Plant July 2014 - Present
Laika December 2011 - May 2013
Laika May 2010 - August 2011
Bent Image Lab 2006 - 2011
multiple theatre companies 1989 - April 2010
Robbins DesignWorks 2008 - 2010
Young Audiences of Oregon and Southwest Washington 2007 - 2010
Big Sky Landscaping April 2008 - October 2008
Will Vinton Studios 2000 - 2000
Skills
Drawing, Illustrator, Painting, Photoshop, CAD, Set Design, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Film, Art, Stop Motion, Animation, Feature Films
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1987 — 1990
MFA, Set Design
Macalester College 1981 — 1985
BA, Studio Art, Theatre Technology and Design
Brownstone Bodywork December 2011 - Present
Laika January 2006 - November 2008
Laika Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2006 - 2008
@Large Films 2004 - 2005
Skills
Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Swedish, Healing, Deep Tissue Massage, Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, Character Animation, Animation
Education
Eastern Washington University 1998 — 2003
BA, MA, Film, Film Adaptation
East West College of Healing Arts
Certificate, Massage Therapy and bodywork
J.M Art & Design January 2015 - Present
RR Donnelley November 2012 - January 2015
http://joemcmurrian.wix.com/portfolio January 2013 - 2014
Freelance artist at Bent Image Labs January 2008 - December 2012
Laika April 2012 - July 2012
Wieden & Kennedy Advertising March 2010 - February 2012
Woodbrain Records April 1968 - 2012
Pacific Northwest College of Art January 2007 - January 2011
Portland State University January 2004 - January 2010
Activision 1998 - 2001
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Music, Creative Writing, mobile, gaming, Interactive Advertising, social campaign design, mood boards, Sketching, motion studies, typography, communication design, POP Displays, Online Advertising, visual style guidelines, Meticulous eye for..., composition, color theory, Digital Photography, Digital Marketing, Digital Illustration, Digital Media, seeing opportunity in..., making the complex..., laughing hard, Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Concept Design, Posters, Painting, Making the Complex..., Logo Design, Mood Boards, Illustration, Graphics, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Art, Drawing, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Animation, Graphic Design, InDesign
Education
Portland State University 2003 — 2005
MFA, Fine Art Painting and Art History
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1993
BFA, Illustration & Design, Honors Grad 4.0
Los Medonos College 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Design and Applied Arts, 3.9
Google / ATAP June 2014 - Present
Pinkava Productions LLC 2013 - Present
Motorola 2012 - 2014
Laika 2008 - 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 1993 - 2006
Digital Pictures Ltd 1990 - 1992
Education
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
PhD, Robotics
University of Wales, Aberystwyth
BSc, Computer Science
WilderHancock Pictures 2015 - Present
LAIKA, LLC 1999 - Present
Bent Image Lab 2003 - Present
Oregon Media Production Association January 2009 - January 2015
WilderHancock Productions 1997 - 2012
Freelance Film/TV Technician 2001 - 2009
One-Eighty Films November 2006 - November 2008
Laika May 2007 - October 2008
X Factor Advertising 2006 - 2008
XFactor Advertising 2006 - 2008
Skills
Creative Direction, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Film Production, Film, Feature Films, Script Breakdowns, Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution, Comedy Production, Television Production, Film and Television..., Stop Motion Animation, Video Production, Commercials, Comedy, Video, Lighting, Stop Motion, Camera, Broadcast, Producing, Video Editing, Casting, Videography, Documentaries, Post Production, Short Films, Independent Film, Television, Pre-production, Animation, Entertainment, Directing, Photography, Music Videos, Visual Effects, Screenwriting, Sound, Final Cut Studio, HD Video, Production Managment, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Theatre, Writing, Camera Operation, Storytelling, Music
Education
Lewis and Clark College 1982 — 1984
Music and Theater
Mt. Hood Community College 1988 — 1989
Japanese, American Sign Language
Laika July 2010 - Present
Radius Studios March 2009 - Present
Museum of Contemporary Craft July 2007 - 2011
Bullseye Glass Co. October 2009 - July 2010
Robb Kramer Studios September 2008 - October 2009
Pigeon Toe Ceramics April 2009 - September 2009
Paloma Soledad (Custom Fashion and Costume Design) November 2008 - April 2009
Global Vision International January 2009 - January 2009
Laika May 2008 - October 2008
Laika August 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Painting, Art, Mixed Media, Studio Art, Handmade Jewelry, Craft, Contemporary Art, Printmaking, Marketing, Visual Arts, Museums, Animation, Crafts
Education
West Virginia University 2001 — 2006
BFA, Major-Ceramics, Minor-Art History
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts 2007 — 2007
Ceramics
Chautauqua School of Art 2005 — 2005
Summer Program, Ceramics
Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute 2005 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, Ceramics
Nanjing Arts Institute 2003 — 2003
Certificate of Completion, Traditional Ink Painting
DreamWorks Animation May 2014 - Present
Psyop May 2014 - May 2014
The Third Floor, Inc. March 2014 - May 2014
Brain Zoo Studios July 2013 - January 2014
Zerofractal October 2012 - June 2013
Pivot VFX January 2013 - May 2013
University of New Mexico January 2013 - May 2013
Digital Domain June 2012 - August 2012
Animation Mentor October 2011 - December 2011
Laika July 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Facial Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Character Animation
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Fine Art & Bachelors of Art, BFA-Art Animation and BA Advertising/Public Relations
Florida International University
Theater
Art Institute of Portland April 2013 - Present
Supergenius Studio May 2012 - Present
Laika March 2011 - April 2012
Double Negative January 2010 - March 2011
Laika October 2006 - September 2009
DKP November 2005 - October 2006
Core Feature Animation March 2004 - November 2005
Walt Disney Feature Animation April 1989 - March 2004
MovieTime Channel (now E! Channel) September 1987 - June 1989
Kroyer Films November 1988 - February 1989
Skills
MEL, Animation, Maya, Feature Films, Character, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Character Animation, Stop Motion, 3D animation, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, 3D, Visual Development, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Motion Graphics, Technical Direction, Photoshop, Drawing, 2D, 3D Studio Max, Game Development, Motion Capture, Texturing, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Film, Matte Painting, Rigging, Cinematics, Video Games, Compositing, Rendering, Storyboarding, Commercials, Modeling, Digital Painting, Animation Direction, Houdini
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1980 — 1983
BFA, Character Animation - traditional
Colorado Mountain College 1978 — 1979
Design and Behavioral Science
UX Thinkers March 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo October 2013 - May 2015
SapientNitro June 2013 - October 2013
Guidance August 2012 - June 2013
Laika 2011 - 2011
Wells Fargo 2010 - 2011
Breakthru Films January 2010 - June 2010
Adobe Systems September 2007 - February 2009
Red Envelope April 2007 - September 2007
Nokia September 2005 - December 2006
Skills
User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, CSS, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Photoshop, Flash, Usability Testing, HTML, Logo Design, User Interface, JavaScript, Advertising, Mobile Devices, User Research, User-centered Design, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Localization, Web Design, Wireframes, Research, Information Architecture, OmniGraffle, Adobe Fireworks, Google Analytics, Axure, User Experience Design, Usability, CMS, Axure RP
Education
San Francisco State University
MA, Industrial Design, specializing in Product Design
Brunel University London 2003 — 2004
Industrial Design
University of Arizona
BS, Special Education and Rehabilitation
Laika April 2012 - December 2014
EcoSet Consulting November 2010 - January 2012
"Pure Genius" August 2010 - September 2010
Shadow Animation 2007 - September 2010
Sea Level April 2007 - October 2007
Oracle Post June 2006 - May 2007
The Walt Disney Company September 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Film Production, Television, Commercials, Stop Motion, Post Production, Audio Post Production, Creative Problem Solving, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe, Dragonframe, DSLRs, Composition, Cinematography, Health & Safety, Public Speaking, Writing, Corporate Social..., Creative Concept..., Brand Development, Feature Films, Zombies, Visual Effects, Short Films, After Effects, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Animation, Film, Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Final Draft
Education
Florida State University 2001 — 2005
BFA Motion Pictures, Film, Television and Recording Arts, Anthropology
LAIKA, LLC September 2013 - June 2014
Walt Disney Imagineering August 2013 - October 2013
Walt Disney Imagineering October 2012 - January 2013
Laika August 2012 - November 2012
Walt Disney Imagineering July 2011 - November 2011
Walt Disney Imagineering: Tokyo Disneyland Cinderela castle October 2010 - April 2011
Communication University of China Beijing July 2010 - July 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering: Parades and Spectaculars April 2010 - June 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering September 2009 - March 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering February 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Illustration, Art, Video Production, Sculpture, Art Direction, Maya, Concept Design
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2000
Animation / Illustration
The New Chouinard School of Art
Design and Color
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - Present
Laika March 2013 - December 2014
Montana Artists Agency March 2011 - June 2012
Montana Artists Agency October 2009 - February 2011
Coproduction Office January 2009 - September 2009
Katapult Film Sales July 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Film Production, Feature Films, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruiting, University Relations, Entertainment, Film Festivals, Animation, Television, Film, Final Draft, Post Production
Education
UCLA 2006 — 2007
Communications
University of Copenhagen 2004 — 2007
BA Film & Media, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Laika March 2011 - Present
Bent Image Lab August 2009 - Present
Faux Show Productions January 2008 - Present
Bloodtoe Multimedia July 2007 - Present
Bent Image Lab August 2009 - September 2009
ACE, Jr Youth Academy & Children's Theatre June 2007 - August 2008
Northwest Media Inc. December 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Compositing, Animation, Visual Effects, Video Editing, Illustration, Logo Design, Cinematography, DVD authoring, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Web Design, Posters, Flyers, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Graphic Design, Rotoscoping, Character Design, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Film Production, Nuke, Graphics, Dreamweaver, 2D, Traditional Animation, Video, Stop Motion, Film, Post Production, Color Correction, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Stereoscopic, Concept Design, Music Videos, Pre-production, Computer Animation
Education
University of Oregon 2004 — 2009
BFA, Digital Arts
University of Oregon 2004 — 2008
BA, International Studies
Universidad Latina de América, A.C.
Google September 2012 - Present
Amazon.com August 2011 - September 2012
Oregon State University September 2005 - August 2011
HP Labs June 2010 - September 2010
Laika June 2007 - August 2007
Infineon Technologies July 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Algorithms, C++, Software Development, Perl, Machine Learning, Java, Software Engineering, Python, C, Distributed Systems
Education
Oregon State University 2005 — 2011
PhD, Computer Science
Ecole supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon 2001 — 2005
MS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
LAIKA July 2007 - Present
Puddle January 2007 - Present
Turner Studios March 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Maya, Pixar's Renderman Studio, Mudbox, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Nuke, Digital Photography, Film Photography, Mental Ray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mari, Texturing, Animation, Visual Effects, Compositing, 3D, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Shading, Feature Films, Rendering, Commercials, Computer Animation, Art, Modeling, Motion Graphics, UV mapping, Digital Compositing, Premiere, Look Development, Zbrush, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Shaders, Texture Painting
Education
East Tennessee State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's
State Technical Institute of Memphis 1999 — 2001
The University of Memphis 1998 — 2001
Local Legends January 2014 - Present
Mossy Oak Properties of the Heartland Boley Real Estate January 2014 - Present
City of Keosauqua January 2014 - Present
Van Buren County Hospital September 2010 - March 2011
*** June 2009 - October 2010
City of Iowa City October 2008 - July 2009
Laika House September 2005 - July 2008
Laika September 2005 - February 2007
Multnomah County Oregon 2000 - 2005
Skills
Editing, Animation, Photoshop, Film, Feature Films, After Effects, Commercials
Education
Drake University Law School 1997 — 2000
JD, law
University of Iowa 1993 — 1996
BA
Jakarta International School 1983 — 1989
XPLANE March 2015 - Present
LAIKA, LLC May 2010 - March 2015
Laika March 2009 - February 2010
Laika July 2008 - October 2008
Tippett Studio May 2007 - January 2008
Tippett Studio June 2006 - May 2007
Chabot Space & Science Center November 2005 - May 2006
Tippett Studio December 2003 - October 2005
ESC Entertainment May 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Film, 3D, Commercials, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Live Action, Photoshop, Character Animation, Production Managment, Production, Look Development, Project Management, Project Planning
Education
Cornell University 1997 — 2001
BS, Magna Cum Laude, Visual Arts and Multi-Media Communications
self-employed 2010 - Present
Tippett Studio March 2009 - October 2009
Laika August 2008 - November 2008
Academy of Art, SF September 2007 - June 2008
Industrial Light and Magic/Lucas Digital/ILM 1997 - 2007
digital domain 1996 - 1997
cfc 1995 - 1996
Pacific Title Digital 1993 - 1995
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Digital Compositing, Maya, Rotoscoping, Particle Effects, Matte Painting, 3D, VFX Supervision, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Lighting, After Effects, Color Correction, Art Glass, Glassware, Clay Modelling, Stereoscopic, Film Production
Education
California State University-Northridge 1975 — 1978
MA, sculpture
Stanford University 1956 — 1960
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & English Lit
Method Studios February 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2012 - August 2012
Laika July 2010 - March 2012
CafeFX December 2008 - February 2010
Pendulum Studios May 2008 - December 2008
Pendulum Studios February 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Character..., Facial Rigging, MEL Scripting, MEL, Character Rigging, Rigging, Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Computer Graphics, Python, Motion Capture, After Effects, Computer Animation, 3D, Lighting, Traditional Animation, Modeling, Cinematics, Feature Films
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Computer Animation
Florida Southern College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
LAIKA June 2014 - Present
LAIKA April 2013 - May 2014
Double Negative 2008 - February 2013
Double Negative March 2012 - December 2012
Double Negative January 2007 - February 2012
Elektrofilm March 2005 - December 2006
Animationsinstitut, Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg November 2005 - December 2005
CA Scanline May 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Shake, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Compositing, Feature Films, Look Development, Film
Education
Fachhochschule Stuttgart - Hochschule der Medien 2000 — 2005
Dipl.-Ing., Audiovisual Media
Rovio Animation Company October 2013 - Present
Simon and Schuster January 2012 - May 2014
Sony Pictures Animation February 2011 - October 2013
Laika January 2010 - May 2011
Badmash Animation Studios 2008 - 2010
Sony Pictures Animation 2007 - 2008
DreamWorks Animation 2006 - 2007
Cartoon Network 2004 - 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Visual Effects, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Cartoons, Art Direction, Character Designs, Background Art, Visual Arts, Matte Painting, Compositing, 3D, Pre-visualization, Texturing, Look Development
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2005 - Present
OOH, Inc. October 1999 - May 2010
Laika July 2008 - August 2008
Passion Pictures 2007 - 2007
Wreckless Abandon Studios 2004 - 2004
Eraser Dog Productions/Halifax Film 2003 - 2004
Mass.Illusion 1999 - 2000
Olive Jar Animation 1995 - 1997
Olive Jar Studios (acquired by Red Sky) 1995 - 1997
Aardman Animations October 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Animation, Teaching, Acting, Film, Character Animation, Producing, Television, Feature Films, Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Stop Motion, Photoshop, Directing, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Computer Animation, Lighting, Storyboarding, Photography, Traditional Animation, Premiere, Pre-production, Cartoons, Screenwriting, Commercials, Motion Graphics, 3D, Mac, Maya, Film Production, Visual Effects, Compositing, Texturing, Flash
Education
Lesley University 2004 — 2006
MFA, Studio Arts
Rochester Institute of Technology 1976 — 1979
BFA, Design
World Wrestling Entertainment June 2011 - Present
Laika June 2008 - June 2011
The Weinstein Company October 2005 - June 2008
Miramax Films 2001 - 2005
Troma Entertainment 2000 - 2001
Skills
Business Affairs, Entertainment Law, Entertainment, Film, Television, Licensing, Digital Media, New Media, Intellectual Property, Feature Films, Contract Negotiation, Post Production, Reality, Film Finance, Film Production, Video Production, Legal Affairs, Broadcast, Video, Screenwriting, Social Media, Digital Distribution, Strategic Partnerships, Content Strategy
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D.
Bard College 1990 — 1994
B.A., Philosphy
LAIKA, LLC March 2015 - Present
Laika June 2013 - May 2014
Tippett Studio March 2008 - May 2013
Cinematico, Inc. May 2007 - December 2007
The Orphanage July 2006 - May 2007
Maverix Studios 2005 - 2005
Complete Pandemonium 2002 - 2003
Industrial Light & Magic 1995 - 2002
Education
Hampshire College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine Art (Painting and Sculpture)
Learning.com August 2015 - September 2015
Downstream May 2014 - December 2014
LAIKA, LLC 2010 - May 2014
Laika May 2008 - December 2008
Pixar Animation Studios September 2003 - February 2008
Warner Bros Feature Animation February 2003 - August 2003
Revolution Studios February 2002 - December 2002
Warner Bros Feature Animation July 2001 - November 2001
Sony Pictures Entertainment February 2001 - July 2001
Cahners Business Information August 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Production Managment, Database Administration, Photography, Marketing, Art, Animation, Visual Effects, Customer Service, Editing, Post Production, 3D, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Lighting, Short Films, After Effects, Film, Producing, Digital Compositing, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Commercials, Photoshop, Character Animation, Illustrator, Compositing, Project Management, Project Coordination, Client Relations Skills, Communication Skills, Pre-production, Texturing, Premiere, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Project Planning, Controlling Budgets, Project Initiation, Creative Direction, Production Management
Education
University of Maryland University College 2009 — 2010
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Coe College 1994 — 1998
BA, Psychology, Philosophy, Minor in Art, Course study in film
LAIKA 2006 - January 2007
Lucasfilm 2002 - 2005
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Art Direction, Sketching, Drawing, Stop Motion, Art, Zbrush, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Concept Development, Painting
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1992
Walt Disney Television Animation January 2010 - Present
Fox Television Animation June 2009 - February 2010
Cartoon Network December 2008 - June 2009
Swarovski April 2008 - December 2008
Big Buddha Baba for Walt Disney Imagineering May 2007 - April 2008
Walt Disney Imagineering 1998 - 2007
Laika 2006 - 2006
Yo Gabba Gabba 2006 - 2006
Buena Vista Games (Video Game Division of the Walt Disney Company) June 2004 - December 2004
Paul Frank Industries 2000 - 2001
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2007
BFA, Character Animation
ArtCenter College of Design 2001 — 2002
Environmental Design
Laguna College of Art and Design 1999 — 2001
Sculpting
ArtCenter College of Design 1992 — 1994
Special Awesome November 2008 - Present
Artefacto Producciones July 2009 - June 2010
Studio 13 July 2007 - June 2009
Laika June 2007 - October 2008
Ursa Minor January 2003 - June 2007
Education
San Francisco State University 1996 — 1999
B.A. Cinema Studies, Production
James Madison University
Laika January 2012 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation November 2006 - January 2012
Communications University of China 2009 - 2012
Laika 2006 - 2007
Cartoon Network 2005 - 2007
Cartoon Network 2005 - 2007
Cartoon Network Studios 2005 - 2006
Skills
Film, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Animation Direction, Pre-production, Look Development, Character Designs, Visual Storytelling
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1997 — 1999
character animation
St Xavier High School Louisville KY 1988 — 1992
Universidad ORT Uruguay March 2012 - Present
California Institute of the Arts January 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios March 2009 - May 2009
LAIKA 2006 - 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1988 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studio 1988 - 2006
Vanguard Animation 2003 - 2003
DreamWorks SKG 1996 - 1998
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 1996
Pixar 1994 - 1996
Skills
Animation, Live Action, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Feature Films, Pre-production, Screenwriting, Story Consulting, Professors, Teaching
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1986 — 1988
Character Animation
University of Michigan 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Forest Hills high school
Sprite Animation Studios March 2009 - Present
Laika August 2008 - February 2009
Hollywood News Wire 2006 - 2009
Sprite Animation Studios 2006 - 2008
Skills
Film, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Animation, Project Management, Storyboarding, Film Production, Television
Education
Royal Holloway, University of London 2004 — 2005
MA, Feature Film Screenwriting
Bowling Green State University 1997 — 2001
BA, English, Film Studies
Solon
Solon
Laika April 2010 - Present
Altura Furniture April 2007 - April 2010
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1989 — 1991
Laika 2011 - Present
Starburns Industries 2015 - 2015
Starburns Industries 2015 - 2015
Starburns Industries 2015 - 2015
Mondo Media 2005 - 2008
Warner Bros. 2003 - 2004
Will Vinton Studios 1998 - 2001
Danger Productions 1994 - 2000
Gary & Mike - TV January 1998 - January 1999
Vinton Studios January 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Motion Graphics, Post Production, Film Production, Visual Effects, Commercials, Film, Feature Films, Video Production, Animation, Live Action, Television, Final Cut Pro, Screenwriting, Directing, After Effects
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1977 — 1980
BFA, Film
University of California, Los Angeles 1976 — 1977
Pixar Animation Studios May 2009 - Present
Laika October 2006 - December 2008
Soup2Nuts April 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Animation, Film, Final Cut Pro, Post Production, After Effects, Feature Films
Education
Boston University 2001 — 2005
BS, Film & Television
Screen Novelties June 2014 - Present
nanofarm.tv January 2001 - Present
Ex Libris Productions April 2014 - May 2014
LAIKA, Inc. April 2013 - May 2014
Portlandia, Season 3 July 2012 - November 2012
Shadow Machine July 2011 - 2012
Electric Entetainment March 2009 - July 2011
laika 2006 - 2010
Skills
Feature Films, Video, Film, Lighting, Film Production, Animation, Post Production, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Props, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Humboldt State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Theater and Film Production
Epiq Systems December 2009 - October 2012
Laika October 2007 - December 2008
Portland State University June 2001 - October 2006
Mt. Hood Community College November 1999 - June 2001
Mt. Hood Community College November 1992 - November 1999
Skills
Software Documentation, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Training, Photoshop, Research, Management, Project Management, PowerPoint, Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Teaching, Customer Service, Fundraising, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Building, Recruiting, Budgets, Marketing, Proposal Writing
Education
Portland State University
Bachelor's degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Portland State University
BS, Social Science
Mt. Hood Community College
AS, Applied Science
Nickelodeon March 2010 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studios October 2010 - December 2010
Brand New School January 2010 - March 2010
Jib Jab Media November 2009 - January 2010
Laika March 2009 - May 2009
Blue Sky Studios May 2008 - June 2008
Image Comics December 2007 - December 2007
Acme Filmworks May 2007 - August 2007
Disney Channel February 2007 - April 2007
Laika July 2006 - August 2006
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
BFA, Animation
Laika Head of Storyilm1993 - 2006
Skills
Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Art Direction, Feature Films, Concept Design, Live Action, Character Animation, Directing, Animation Direction, Animation, Computer Animation, 3D, Film, Commercials, Storyboarding, Compositing, Illustration
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1986
BA, FILM
LAIKA, ILM, January 1987 - February 2010
Union Locals 16, 800, 488, LAIKA January 1987 - February 2010
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2006 - 2008
Laika 2006 - 2008
Skills
Set Design, Stop Motion, Feature Films, Set Construction, Film, Concept Design
Education
California State University-Northridge 1968 — 1969
none, Liberal Arts
Laika January 2012 - Present
Laika June 2010 - November 2011
Laika August 2006 - September 2008
Rauda Scale Models September 2003 - August 2006
USDA Forest Service June 1997 - December 2002
Skills
Animation, Traditional Animation
Education
Lewis-Clark State College
BS, Geology
Thrillist Media Group June 2013 - Present
Classic Media November 2009 - March 2013
Endeavor January 2009 - October 2009
Fox Interactive Media 2007 - 2009
Laika 2000 - 2006
The Walt Disney Company 1990 - 1999
IBM 1984 - 1988
Skills
Start-ups, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Digital Media, Entertainment, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance and Economics
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Bucknell University 1980 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Laika May 2010 - Present
Academy of Art University 2007 - Present
Martin Meunier - Radio Shack April 2010 - April 2010
Lumenas Animation August 2008 - March 2009
ffake Studios September 2008 - October 2008
Coraline, Laika Inc September 2007 - August 2008
Hasbro October 2006 - March 2007
Pyramid Marketing and Design January 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Animation, 3D, Maya, Concept Design, Texturing, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Illustration, Art, Illustrator, Feature Films
Education
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
BFA Oil, Painting
Academy of Art University
Athena Studios May 2013 - Present
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. (Disney) June 2010 - October 2012
Laika 2006 - 2008
Rauda July 2005 - April 2006
Nordstrom July 2005 - September 2005
Lucasfilm (Industrial, Light & Magic) 1995 - 2003
Walt Disney Animation Studios (Skellington) 1991 - 1995
Colossal Pictures March 1988 - May 1991
Skills
Art Direction, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Live Action, Set Dressing, Set Design, Set Construction, Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Character Animation, Animation, Maya, Shake, Special Effects, Look Development, After Effects, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Feature Films, Painting, Compositing, Film Production, Film, Commercials, Pre-production, Storyboarding, Matte Painting, Traditional Animation, Animation Direction, 3D, Props, Facial Animation, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Mental Ray, Texturing
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1978 — 1982
BFA, Sculpture/ Graphic Design
Hinge Digital August 2012 - Present
Laika November 2010 - October 2012
Stereo D September 2010 - November 2010
Seitz & Associates October 2008 - August 2010
LAIKA Entertainment 2008 - 2008
Skills
Rendering, Animation, Photoshop, Compositing, Nuke, Research, Rotoscoping, Marketing, Lighting, Digital Painting, Python, Editing, Video Editing, Event Planning, Teaching, Television, Maya, Office Management, Premiere, Commercials, Character Animation, Stereo Conversion, Traditional Animation, Stereo, Visual Effects, Camera, Silhouette, Rig Removal
Education
Coe College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Art Studies, General
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2002 — 2003
Computer Video Imaging
Laika June 2011 - Present
Bent Image Lab April 2011 - June 2011
Puppet Heap December 2006 - March 2011
Spaeth Design 1999 - 2005
Education
Hampshire College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts
Paramount Pictures August 2014 - September 2015
Disney Television Animation September 2013 - June 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2012 - April 2013
The Jim Henson Company June 2012 - June 2012
radical friend April 2012 - April 2012
Buck April 2012 - April 2012
Kompost April 2012 - April 2012
Buck February 2012 - February 2012
Laika February 2012 - February 2012
Brand New School December 2011 - December 2011
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2006 — 2010
FATHOM oaklandseattle November 2013 - Present
Athena Studios April 2013 - Present
Phil Tippett's Mad God October 2012 - June 2013
Kerner Optical, LLC December 2012 - December 2012
Disney"s ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. March 2011 - October 2012
Trader Joe's November 2010 - March 2011
Blockbuster March 2009 - March 2011
Laika June 2010 - November 2010
Laika January 2007 - September 2008
Trader Joe's April 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Sculpture, Character Animation, Illustration, Painting, Film, Stop Motion, Set Design, Commercials, Set Construction, Molding, Costume Design, Animation, Puppet Fabrication, Making Awesome Puppet..., Resin Casting, Silicone Casting, Foam Casting, Armature Building, Visual Effects, Lighting, 3D, Puppets, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Art, After Effects
Education
College for Creative Studies 2002 — 2007
BA, Animation, Stop Motion
Oakland Technical Institutue 1999 — 2001
2 year degree in Fashion Design, Fashion/Apparel Design
".................."? ("Series of Dots"?) June 2010 - Present
Acme Cloud Factory October 2012 - July 2013
Razorfish June 2009 - October 2010
Bent Image Lab March 2009 - May 2009
Razorfish January 2007 - December 2008
Treanor Bros. Animation Studio January 2006 - May 2006
Laika April 2006 - 2006
The Orphanage January 2004 - December 2005
Giant Studios March 2003 - November 2004
Zoic Studios January 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Animation, Visual Effects, Video Production, Commercials, Film, Web Development, Creative Direction, Post Production, Digital Media
Education
Academy of Art University
Computer Animation
Apex Systems March 2014 - Present
Double Prime, Inc. 2009 - 2014
WorQplace, Inc April 2010 - September 2013
Laika 2006 - 2009
Skills
Perl, Ruby, Linux, Scalability, Git, Open Source, JavaScript, Apache, Software Development
Education
Community College of Denver 1994 — 1995
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Laika April 2007 - December 2008
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
Character Animation
Laika June 2011 - September 2011
Crackerjack April 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Color Grading, Compositing, VFX Supervision, Digital Art, Film, Film Production, Digital Photography, Lighting, Camera, Rendering, Maya, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Nuke, Photoshop, Animation, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Post Production, Color Correction
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2007 — 2012
BFA, Visual Effects, Animation
East Tennessee State University 2012 — 2013
Storytelling
Laika May 2012 - Present
Laika October 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Animation, Feature Films, Film, Film Production, Stop Motion
Education
Ithaca College 2003 — 2007
BS in Cinema Production, Film
Laika House 1995 - Present
Laika July 1995 - Present
The Art Institute of Portland January 2012 - Present
Will Vinton Studios 1995 - Present
Art Institute of Portlan January 2012 - Present
Skills
Animation, Stop Motion, Character, Maya, Character Animation, 3D animation, Television Production, 3D, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Video Production, Auto Racing, Commercials, Storyboarding
Education
Linfield College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business / Japanese
Freelance March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - January 2015
Laika September 2007 - June 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2006 - March 2007
Pixar Animation Studios May 2006 - October 2006
Teenius, LLC February 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Storyboarding, Visual Development, Character Design, Illustration, Film, Story, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, After Effects, Concept Design, Character Animation, Storytelling, Drawing, Art, Visual Arts
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA, Character Animation
CSSSA 2001 — 2001
Concept Design Academy
Concept Design Academy
2009-2011 July 2009 - October 2011
Fusion Entertainment June 2004 - September 2007
International Sports Production September 2001 - January 2002
Laika January 1989 - January 2001
Promised Land Productions January 1987 - May 1987
Education
Cheonggang Academy
BFA, Film
Laika 2010 - Present
shadow animation 2010 - 2010
Shadow Animation 2003 - 2010
Skills
Painting, Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Puppets, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Portland State University September 2013 - Present
Obama for America / Organizing For America - Oregon March 2012 - November 2012
Laika 2007 - 2010
Freelance Media Production Management 1998 - 2006
RDF Media 2004 - 2005
Curious Pictures January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Advertising, Film, Animation, Commercials, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Editing, Television
Education
Portland State University 2013 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
Bard College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion
FWI 1995 - Present
CinderBiter (a Disney/Pixar company) 2010 - 2012
Laika 2007 - 2008
Skills
Years of experience..., Extensively experienced..., Embedded..., Proficient in a variety..., Particularly proficient..., Communication standards..., High speed digital..., Circuit design and PCB..., Deep motor control and..., Familiar with..., Familiar with all..., Familiar with digital..., Excellent technical..., Excellent bench skills..., Good machinist, capable..., I make a really, really...
Education
Lehigh University
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Coaxis May 2012 - Present
Axium September 2010 - May 2012
Laika August 2007 - September 2010
Education
Metropolitan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting