Laika Company

Industry: Dog

Description

Laika 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kelly Versaggi Kelly Versaggi Austin, Texas Details
Kelly Versaggi's Laika Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
TRC Family Entertainment Limited   2013 - 2014
Disney Interactive / Junction Point Studios   2009 - 2013
Laika   2008 - 2009
Freelance  1996 - 2007

Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Layout, Perforce, Maya, Unity Mecanim Basics, Havok Behavior, Commercials, Game Development, Rigging Basics, 3D Studio Max, Corel Painter, After Effects, Improvisation, Creative Acting &..., Storyboarding, Photoshop, Premiere, Adaptable Art Style, Organization, Critiques

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Computer Animation - President’s List; Sony IPAX Scholarship

Improv Training
Self-Expression & Empowerment

Margaret Meyer Margaret Meyer Portland, Oregon Area Details
Margaret Meyer's Laika Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Character and Costume Fabricator at HouseSpecial, LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
HouseSpecial, LLC   July 2014 - Present
Laika/house  2011 - Present
Screen Novelties  2008 - 2010
Laika   2006 - 2008
Shadow Animation  2004 - 2006

Skills
Feature Films, Commercials, Film, Film Production, Painting, Illustration, Sculpting, Costume Design, Costume Fabrication, Drawing, Photoshop, Prop Making, Sculpture, Special Effects, Costumes, Concept Design, Art Direction

Education
University of Kansas   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting

Lindsey Reif Lindsey Reif Portland, Oregon Details
Lindsey Reif's Laika Experience July 2011 - October 2011
Job Designer/Owner at REIF
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Reif Haus   2010 - Present
Freelance Wardrobe Stylist  May 2010 - Present
LAIKA, LLC  November 2011 - August 2013
Laika   July 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Styling, Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion, Apparel, Textiles, Pattern, Wardrobe, Creative Direction, Photo Shoots, Sportswear, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Shows, Draping, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Social Media, Art, Visual Merchandising

Education
Portland State University   2002 — 2007
Spanish, Spanish, German, Applied Linguistics

Brett Carville Brett Carville Portland, Oregon Details
Brett Carville's Laika Experience September 2012 - September 2013
Job Illustration and visual language at Blue Blazes
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Blazes   June 2015 - Present
LAIKA, LLC  July 2014 - May 2015
Laika   September 2012 - September 2013
Laika   June 2012 - August 2012
Ringling College of Art and Design  September 2011 - February 2012

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design   2008 — 2012
B.F.A., Illustration, Visual Development

illustration Academy   2011 — 2011
Illustration

Trevor Dalmer Trevor Dalmer Portland, Oregon Area Details
Trevor Dalmer's Laika Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Designer/Illustrator at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   May 2010 - Present
Guru Studio  2010 - 2010
guru animation studio   2010 - 2010
House of Cool Studios Inc  2007 - 2007

Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Arts

Education
Sheridan College   2005 — 2009
BAA, Animation

Nathan Schauf Nathan Schauf Orange County, California Area Details
Nathan Schauf's Laika Experience April 2008 - December 2008
Job Editor at Blizzard Entertainment
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Fuhu, Inc  March 2015 - April 2015
Goodby Silverstein & Partners  2015 - 2015
PDI/Dreamworks  July 2009 - December 2014
Condition One  February 2014 - March 2014
Image Movers Digital  February 2009 - July 2009
321LAUNCH  January 2009 - February 2009
Laika   April 2008 - December 2008
Vanguard Films & Animation  June 2006 - April 2008
DNA Productions  July 2003 - June 2006
TTUHSC  August 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Avid, After Effects, Animation, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Video Editing, Film, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Editing, Post Production, Commercials, Short Films, Television, Video

Education
Texas Tech University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications

Jeffrey Gipson Jeffrey Gipson Burbank, California Details
Jeffrey Gipson's Laika Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Lighting Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Walt Disney Animation Studios  March 2013 - Present
Laika   June 2012 - August 2012
Action Sports Design   June 2010 - June 2012
Pixar Animation Studios  June 2011 - August 2011
Site Design Group, INC.   August 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Lighting, Shading, Design, Graphic Design, Maya, Photoshop, Compositing, Photography, Shake, Renderman, Texturing, Rendering, C++, Python, Skate Park Design, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Vray, Nuke, Mental Ray, Parks, Designs, After Effects, Mudbox, Visual Effects, Modeling, Computer Animation, 3D visualization, 3D Modeling, 3D Visualization

Education
The Ohio State University   2012 — 2014
Digital Animation and Interactive Media

University of Colorado at Denver   2011 — 2012
Digital Animation

University of Colorado at Denver   2010 — 2011
Architecture

University of Colorado Boulder   2005 — 2008
B.Envd, Architecture and Planning

Trinidad State Junior College   2003 — 2005
AAS, Engineering Technology & Community Planning

Trinidad State Junior College   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Trinidad State Junior College   2003 — 2005
AGS - Associate's of General Studies

Aaron Tankenson Aaron Tankenson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Aaron Tankenson's Laika Experience July 2013 - July 2013
Job Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
PIXOMONDO  July 2015 - Present
Recruiting for: Visual Effects, Animation, Technology, Games, Feature Film & TV Studios, Media   July 2011 - Present
Arc Productions  May 2015 - June 2015
Rodeo FX  April 2015 - May 2015
Genesis Global Recruiting  November 2014 - May 2015
Method Studios  April 2014 - March 2015
Framestore  January 2015 - February 2015
PLAOR  August 2013 - November 2013
LAIKA   July 2013 - July 2013
Arc Productions  April 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Negotiation, Production Managment, HR Policies, Visual Effects, Post Production, Film, Film Production, Nuke, 3D, Maya, Computer Animation, Feature Films, Compositing, Animation, Lighting, Digital Compositing, Commercials, Character Animation, Video Games, After Effects, Creative Direction, Look Development, Television, Video Production, Premiere, Computer Graphics, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Texturing, Screenwriting, Zbrush, Pipeline Development, Talent Management, Interviews, Human Resources, Scripting, Motion Graphics, Game Development, Applicant Tracking..., Short Films

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, Film Studies

Alex Schworer Alex Schworer San Francisco Bay Area Details
Alex Schworer's Laika Experience January 2008 - May 2009
Job Software Engineer at Brightcove
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Brightcove  February 2014 - September 2015
Brightcove  April 2013 - February 2014
Atomic Fiction  January 2011 - March 2013
ImageMovers Digital  May 2009 - December 2010
LAIKA   January 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Houdini, Lighting, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Shading, Pipeline Development, Particle Effects, PyQt

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2004 — 2007
BFA, Visual Effects

Sarah Hulin Sarah Hulin Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sarah Hulin's Laika Experience April 2012 - July 2014
Job Quality Control Inspector at Solmate Socks
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Saturday Academy  August 2014 - Present
Solmate Socks   August 2014 - Present
Camp Yakety Yak  April 2015 - August 2015
Laika   April 2012 - July 2014
gifts by sarahhoo   June 2010 - November 2012
Starburns Industries  March 2012 - April 2012
Laika   February 2011 - March 2012
Laika   June 2010 - December 2010
Bent Image Lab  January 2006 - August 2010
Bent Image Lab  July 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Feature Films, Commercials, Film Production, Film, Production Managment, American Sign Language, Organization, Party Planning, Event Planning, Final Cut Pro, Art, Video Editing, Video, Video Production, Special Effects, Music Videos, Directing, Animation, Child Development, Character Animation, After Effects, Visual Effects, Speech Therapy, Post Production

Education
Portland State University   2013 — 2015
Post-Baccalaureate, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Portland Community College   2012 — 2012

Pacific University   2001 — 2005
BA, Film/Video Production

Cynthia Lahti Cynthia Lahti Portland, Oregon Area Details
Cynthia Lahti's Laika Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Sculptress at Cynthia Lahti
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Oregon College of Art & Craft  September 2003 - Present
Cynthia Lahti   1985 - Present
Laika   2012 - 2012

Skills
Contemporary Art, Visual Arts, Drawing, Fine Art, Art, Galleries, Teaching, Painting, Art Education, Animation, Creative Direction, Curating, Sculpture, Printmaking, Studio Art, Museums, Craft, Illustration, Public Art, Mixed Media

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Anthony Straus Anthony Straus Portland, Oregon Area Details
Anthony Straus's Laika Experience February 2013 - March 2014
Job Animator at LAIKA, LLC
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, LLC  November 2014 - Present
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios  March 2014 - May 2014
Laika   February 2013 - March 2014
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios  March 2012 - October 2012
Skylush Clothing Company   January 2009 - April 2012
Laika   January 2012 - March 2012
Laika   July 2011 - December 2011
Zachari Productions   May 2011 - June 2011
Scrap Metal   September 2010 - April 2011
Cuppa Coffee  May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Sculpture, Storyboarding, 3D animation, Stop Motion, Feature Films, 2D, Computer Animation, Film, Rigging, Cartoons, Character Designs, Compositing, Maya, Drawing, Animation Direction

Education
Sheridan College   2007 — 2011
BAA-Animation, Animation

Sheridan College   2006 — 2007
Art Fundaments-Animation, Animation

Alfred Berger Alfred Berger Portland, Oregon Area Details
Alfred Berger's Laika Experience January 2011 - June 2012
Job Senior Compositor at House Special
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
House Special   February 2014 - Present
Svengali FX  October 2012 - January 2013
Laika   January 2011 - June 2012
Digital Domain  September 2010 - December 2010
ICO VFX  June 2010 - September 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks  March 2009 - March 2010
Flash Film Works  July 2005 - January 2009
CafeFX  November 2007 - February 2008
Barbed Wire FX   March 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Visual Effects, Silhouette, Digital Fusion, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Mocha, Character Animation

Education
Penn State University

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Becky Ross Becky Ross Portland, Oregon Area Details
Becky Ross's Laika Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Handbag and Apparel Designer & Fashion Stylist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Iridio/RR Donnelly   February 2013 - Present
Becky Ross Designs   August 2011 - Present
ACME Scenic & Display  November 2012 - February 2013
FashioNxt  August 2012 - November 2012
Laika   January 2012 - August 2012
Wicked Quick   June 2010 - November 2011
Project Runway  June 2011 - July 2011
The Whole 9 Yards   April 2008 - February 2010
Present Perfect   October 1995 - June 2007

Skills
Sewing, Fashion Design, Fashion, Tech Packs, Textiles, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Illustration, Trend Analysis, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Fashion Shows, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Drawing, Concept Development, InDesign, Tailoring, Fitting, Microsoft Word, Pattern, Microsoft Excel, Garment Construction, Materials, Details, Flats, Word, Flat Sketching, Patterns, Excel, Mac, Mood Boards, Painting, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Visual Styling, Prop Styling, Styling

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2007 — 2011
BFA, Apparel Design

Portland State University   1994 — 1996
Theater Arts & Psychology

Bassist College   1991 — 1993
Interior Design

Emily Hsu Emily Hsu Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Emily Hsu's Laika Experience July 2013 - July 2015
Job Production Coordinator at LAIKA LLC / Production Sessions Coordinator at SIGGRAPH
Industry Entertainment
Experience
LAIKA, LLC  July 2015 - Present
ACM SIGGRAPH  December 2013 - Present
LAIKA   July 2013 - July 2015
Pixar Animation Studios  May 2012 - March 2013
CBS Radio KMVQ 99.7 NOW!   December 2011 - August 2012
TriplePoint  January 2012 - April 2012
CBS Radio KMVQ 99.7 NOW!   September 2011 - January 2012
Allied Integrated Marketing  September 2010 - July 2011
DreamWorks Animation  June 2010 - August 2010
UC Berkeley  August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Production, Event Planning, Scheduling, Writing, Public Relations, Promotions, Event Management, Coordination, Media Relations, Social Media, Film, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Blogging, Entertainment, Conferences, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Publicity, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Editing, Advertising, New Media, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Outreach, FileMaker, Marketing Strategy, Hootsuite, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Video Production, Video Editing, Marketing, Events, Photoshop, Facebook, Copywriting, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel, Cision, Digital Media, Press Releases, Research, Tumblr, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Mac

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration / Film Studies, 3.87

Lorrie McCullough Lorrie McCullough Portland, Oregon Area Details
Lorrie McCullough's Laika Experience July 2011 - September 2013
Job Grant Writer at OMSI
Industry Publishing
Experience
OMSI  January 2015 - Present
The Lyceum Agency   March 2014 - December 2014
LAIKA, LLC  September 2013 - September 2014
Transatlantic Literary Agency   October 2013 - April 2014
Laika   July 2011 - September 2013
Query Editing   2009 - January 2013
Underland Press   May 2011 - January 2012
Portland State University  September 2007 - July 2011
Susan G. Komen for the Cure  January 2011 - April 2011
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East  April 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Copy Editing, Research, InDesign, Editorial, Event Planning, Editing, Publishing, Publications, Non-profits, Books, Training, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits

Education
Portland State University   2007 — 2009
MA, Writing/Publishing

Portland State University
BA, Arts & Letters

Angela Muldoon Angela Muldoon Portland, Oregon Details
Angela Muldoon's Laika Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Assistant Armaturist at Laika
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Laika   January 2011 - Present
Giant Jewels   2003 - 2010
Bella Lulu’s   2007 - 2009
Lucky Loo Loo   2007 - 2008
Marco Polo Designs   2005 - 2007
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts   2000 - 2005

Skills
Metalsmithing, Illustration, Drawing, Movies, Armature, Jewelry, Comics, Animation, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Maya, Character Animation, Handmade Jewelry, Film, Art Education, Art, Jewelry Design, Fine Art, Visual Arts

Education
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts   2000 — 2003
Metalsmithing & Drawing

State University of New York College at Oneonta   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science of English Literature, English Language and Literature, General

Tim Callaway Tim Callaway Greater Seattle Area Details
Tim Callaway's Laika Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Character Technical Artist @ Sucker Punch Productions
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Sucker Punch Productions  May 2015 - Present
Microsoft  March 2015 - May 2015
Sucker Punch Productions  January 2015 - March 2015
Sucker Punch Productions  2013 - 2014
Hive-FX  August 2011 - October 2013
Digital-Tutors  March 2013 - May 2013
Supergenius Studio  May 2012 - July 2012
Stumptown Game Machine  May 2011 - September 2011
Sony Mentorship Program II   August 2011 - August 2011
Laika   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Maya, MEL, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Python, Pro Tools, Linux, Perforce, After Effects, Zbrush, Vray, Rigging, 3D, Character Rigging, Unreal, Realflow, Mental Ray, Premiere, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, Animation

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2007 — 2011

Sari Rodrig Sari Rodrig Greater New York City Area Details
Sari Rodrig's Laika Experience January 2013 - January 2013
Job 3D Generalist at Method Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Method Studios  March 2014 - Present
Hornet Inc  January 2014 - January 2014
Click 3X  September 2013 - December 2013
Curious Pictures  March 2013 - September 2013
Nathan Love  November 2012 - March 2013
Laika   January 2013 - January 2013
Framestore  September 2012 - October 2012
Laika   June 2012 - August 2012
Pixar Animation Studios  June 2011 - August 2011
Edgeworx  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
CG Artist, Traidtional Art, 3D Art, Rigging, Shading, Modeling, Maya, Texturing, 3D graphics, After Effects, Character Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Film, Computer Animation, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, 3D rendering, Look Development, Texture Artist

Education
School of Visual Arts   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation

Lucy Maxian Lucy Maxian San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lucy Maxian's Laika Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Character FX Artist at PDI/Dreamworks
Industry Animation
Experience
PDI/Dreamworks  May 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital  March 2009 - May 2010
Laika   2006 - 2008

Skills
Maya, Houdini, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Cloth Simulation, Fur, Renderman, Texturing, MEL, Data Manipulation, Character Animation

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2005
BA, Archaeology, Art History

Aaron Sorenson Aaron Sorenson Portland, Oregon Details
Aaron Sorenson's Laika Experience November 2004 - Present
Job Director of things animated
Industry Animation
Experience
HouseSpecial, LLC   July 2014 - Present
Laika   November 2004 - Present
Wild Brain  1996 - 2003
Skellington   1995 - 1996

Skills
Storyboarding, Character Design, Traditional Animation, Animation Direction, Animation, Character Animation, Background Art, Facial Animation, Compositing, Visual Effects, Stop Motion, Toon Boom, Computer Animation

Education
SFSU   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinema

Dan MacKenzie Dan MacKenzie Portland, Oregon Area Details
Dan MacKenzie's Laika Experience August 2011 - March 2012
Job StopMotion Animator at LAIKA
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, LLC  November 2012 - Present
Starburns Industries  March 2014 - November 2014
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios  March 2012 - November 2012
LAIKA   August 2011 - March 2012
Starburns Industries  June 2011 - September 2011
ShadowMachine  June 2010 - December 2010
Screen Novelties  June 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Animation, Stop Motion, Film, Character Animation, Television, Maya, Storyboarding, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, Compositing

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2007 — 2011
BFA, Animation

Liz (Pehlivanian / Laine) Shaw Liz (Pehlivanian / Laine) Shaw Chicago, Illinois Details
Liz (Pehlivanian / Laine) Shaw's Laika Experience 2005 - 2012
Job Sales Representative within commercial, film and digital markets
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Sweet Shop Animation   April 2014 - Present
Finger Music & Sound Design   September 2013 - Present
JJ Sedelmaier Productions   2000 - Present
Liz Laine Reps, Inc.   1998 - Present
Sales & Marketing  1998 - Present
Blur Studio  1998 - Present
Laika   2005 - 2012
Framestore  2000 - 2012
Laika   1998 - 2012
Dripsblack   2007 - 2008

Skills
Creative Direction, Video Production, Integrated Marketing, Commercials, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Art Direction, Film, Broadcast, Animation, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Film Production, Copywriting, Digital Media, Content Strategy, New Media, Brand Development, Television, Video, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Live Action, Viral Marketing, Post Production, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Creative Services, Creative Writing, Compositing, Branding & Identity, Mobile Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Storyboarding, Social Networking, Radio, Web Video, Blogging, Facebook, Concept Development, Final Cut Pro, Relationship Marketing, After Effects, Sound Design, Entertainment, Computer Animation

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1986 — 1991
BA, Liberal Arts - Film production

The Prairie School   1973 — 1986

Jessica Leigh Rogers Jessica Leigh Rogers Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jessica Leigh Rogers's Laika Experience August 2010 - October 2011
Job Freelance and Fine Textile Artist
Industry Design
Experience
self  February 1988 - Present
Self  August 2012 - August 2013
Cinderbiter  April 2012 - August 2012
OWL Artisan Apparel and Accessories, from Stage to Ceremony.   April 2004 - July 2012
Laika   August 2010 - October 2011
various theatre companies and film projects   2001 - 2011

Skills
Draping, Sketching, Art, Drawing, Textiles, Apparel, Animation, Film, Fine Art, Watercolor, Sewing, Fashion Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Rendering, Costumes, Styling, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Painting, Photoshop, Fashion Illustration, Art Direction, Concept Design, Digital Illustration

Education
Art Institute of Portland   2000 — 2005
BS, Apparel Design

School of Visual Arts

Jeffrey Auerbach Jeffrey Auerbach Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jeffrey Auerbach's Laika Experience 2001 - 2005
Job Managing Director at Bedford Consulting
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Bedford Consulting (LA)   2011 - Present
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark/Hello Entertainment   2006 - January 2014
Anthem Animation Studios   2006 - 2011
Best Bikes USA   2004 - 2007
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies  2002 - 2005
Laika   2001 - 2005
Sony Pictures Entertainment  1999 - 2001
Hearst Entertainment  1997 - 1999
Philadelphia Eagles  1994 - 1997
Blake Edwards Company   1989 - 1993

Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television

Chris Tootell Chris Tootell Portland, Oregon Area Details
Chris Tootell's Laika Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Animator at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   March 2013 - Present
Bent Image Lab  April 2012 - Present
Laika   March 2007 - Present
in music we trust   May 2010 - June 2010
Echo Deep   September 2009 - April 2010
Flicker   October 2008 - December 2008
Aardman Animations  April 2008 - July 2008
Laika   2007 - 2008
Aardman Animations  April 2007 - December 2007
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride   April 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Animation, Visual Effects, Composition, Stop Motion, Computer Animation, Animation Direction, Camera, Story, Character Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Feature Films, After Effects, Compositing, 3D, Live Action, Directing, Music Videos, Film

Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Illustration

Adam Lawthers Adam Lawthers Portland, Oregon Area Details
Adam Lawthers's Laika Experience November 2010 - Present
Job Animator at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   November 2010 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America  January 2010 - November 2010
Love in the Time of Advertising   January 2010 - June 2010
Sony Computer Entertainment America  August 2009 - January 2010
Sony Imageworks  March 2009 - May 2009
Left Field Productions  January 2008 - February 2009
Left Field Productions  September 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Animation, Character Animation, 3D animation, Stop Motion, Facial Animation, 3D Printing, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation

Thomas Bradley Meyers Thomas Bradley Meyers Portland, Oregon Area Details
Thomas Bradley Meyers's Laika Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Armaturist at Laika, Inc
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   May 2010 - Present
Neil Kelly Company  August 2006 - September 2008

Skills
Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Feature Films, Film, Film Production, Microsoft Office

Education
The Evergreen State College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studio Art and Design

Sterling Sheehy Sterling Sheehy San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sterling Sheehy's Laika Experience February 2011 - March 2011
Job Storyboard Artist. Star Wars Rebels
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Lucasfilm Animation  November 2012 - Present
Ammonite FIlms   January 2008 - Present
Lucasfilm Animation  October 2012 - February 2013
Disney Publishing  April 2012 - September 2012
Apple  December 2011 - June 2012
Zeros 2 Heroes Media  November 2011 - January 2012
Laika   February 2011 - March 2011
Laika   2011 - 2011
Hasbro Animation   July 2010 - September 2010
Nickelodeon  July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Illustration, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Animation, 3D, Plot, Illustrator, Maya, Visual Arts, Digital Painting, Visual Effects, Texturing, Art, Commercials, Computer Animation, Lighting, Texture Painting, Conceptual Art

Education
University of Southern California   2001 — 2004
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Animation and Digital Arts

University of Southern California   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Ryan Schaller Ryan Schaller Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Ryan Schaller's Laika Experience August 2010 - November 2010
Job Lead Animator at Bardel Entertainment
Industry Animation
Experience
Bardel Entertainment  August 2014 - Present
Pivot VFX   January 2013 - May 2013
Oktobor Animation   January 2011 - October 2012
Laika   August 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Television, Commercials, Animation, 3D animation, 3D, Character, Computer Animation, Feature Films, Film, Compositing, Storyboarding, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, After Effects

Education
Animation Mentor   2009 — 2010
Diploma, Character Animation

University of Maine   2004 — 2008
B.A., New Media

Alex Tysowsky Alex Tysowsky Portland, Oregon Area Details
Alex Tysowsky's Laika Experience January 2007 - December 2008
Job Partner at Hinge Digital
Industry Animation
Experience
Hinge Digital  March 2009 - Present
Laika   January 2007 - December 2008
Sony Pictures Imageworks  2000 - 2006
Walt Disney Feature Animation  January 1994 - December 2000

Education
Ringling College of Art and Design   1990 — 1994

Tom Knott Tom Knott Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Tom Knott's Laika Experience September 2005 - November 2009
Job Producer at Google / Evil Eye Pictures
Industry Animation
Experience
Google / Evil Eye Pictures   November 2014 - Present
knottwerks   February 2010 - Present
Mikros Image Canada   July 2013 - June 2014
ACME Filmworks  January 2013 - May 2014
Barley Films   June 2010 - March 2011
Laika   September 2005 - November 2009
Freelance Consultant  2003 - 2005
Acme Filmworks / Drew Carey Green Screen Show   2004 - 2004
Warner Bros. Animation  2002 - 2003
Warner Bros Feature Animation / Warner Bros Animation   1995 - 2002

Skills
Animation, Feature Films, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Film, Storyboarding, Maya, Computer Animation, Film Production, After Effects, Commercials, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Video Editing, Toon Boom, Short Films, Live Action, Nuke, 3D, Video Production, Video Games, Television, Stop Motion, Lighting, Digital Painting, Pre-visualization, Pre-production, Premiere, Screenwriting

Education
Sheridan College
Media Arts

Hugh Cadden Hugh Cadden Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Hugh Cadden's Laika Experience October 2000 - September 2001
Job Producer/Writer at Cadden Productions
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Cadden Productions   July 2012 - Present
Quiznos Sub  January 2010 - June 2012
OneCubicle.com   December 2008 - December 2009
Cadden Productions   February 2008 - December 2008
Twentieth Television  June 2006 - November 2007
Sony Pictures Entertainment  January 2006 - June 2006
Anthem Animation   September 2004 - January 2006
Acme Productions   March 2003 - September 2004
Career Entertainment Television   September 2001 - March 2003
Laika   October 2000 - September 2001

Skills
Business Development, Strategic Planning, Digital Media, Film, Management, Entertainment, Video, Film Production, Producing, Feature Films, Television, Strategy, Broadcast, Social Media

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles   1990 — 1994
BS, Biochemistry

Ashley Burke Ashley Burke Portland, Oregon Area Details
Ashley Burke's Laika Experience October 2013 - October 2013
Job Motion Graphics Artist and Illustrator
Industry Animation
Experience
Making Waves Films   June 2014 - Present
Nomoho Media, LLC   May 2014 - June 2014
Smallville Hotel, Ceiling Elevator Experience   February 2014 - April 2014
Feel Good Anyway   2014 - 2014
25Eighty   November 2013 - December 2013
Laika   October 2013 - October 2013
Adventure Works   September 2013 - September 2013
Nike  July 2013 - July 2013
Lima Sky, LLC   April 2013 - May 2013
Paradocs Productions/PBS Hawaii   January 2012 - April 2013

Skills
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Illustration, Motion Design, Design, Concept Design, Motion Graphics, Title Sequences, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Art Direction, Flash, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Film, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Effects

Education
Parsons School of Design   2005 — 2007
MFA, Design and Technology

The University of Georgia   2001 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design

Aaron Jarrett Aaron Jarrett Portland, Oregon Details
Aaron Jarrett's Laika Experience October 2006 - August 2007
Job Fine Artist ,Illustrator, Scenic Artist at Aaron Jarrett Studio
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Bent Image Lab  2010 - December 2012
Laika   October 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Photography, Printmaking, Fine Art, Carpentry, Sculpture, Galleries, Art, Illustrator, Set Design, Watercolor, Murals, Photoshop, Set Dressing, Oil Painting

Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art   2004 — 2004
Continuing Education, Japanese Woodblock Printing

University of The Arts   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration/Painting

Jane Park-Dolan Jane Park-Dolan Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jane Park-Dolan's Laika Experience 2007 - 2013
Job Independent Film & Television Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Park Pictures  2001 - Present
Laika   2007 - 2013
Pillar Squared   2000 - 2001
De Line Pictures  1999 - 2000
Bandeira Entertainment   1997 - 1999
Horizon Pictures @ Fox 2000   1995 - 1997
Baker Winokur Ryder   1995 - 1996
Face Prodcutions (Billy Crystal's Production Company   1992 - 1995

Skills
Film, Entertainment, Television, Film Production, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Producing, Creative Direction, Collaborative Leadership, Video Production, Digital Media, Post Production, Screenplays, New Media, Content Strategy, Commercials, Production Managment, Scripting, Video, Directing

Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, English with Screenwriting Emphasis

Luke Lisi Luke Lisi Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Luke Lisi's Laika Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Digital Designer at BernsteinRein Advertising
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Bernstein-Rein Advertising  May 2014 - Present
Barkley  July 2009 - May 2014
Willoughby Design Group   February 2008 - July 2009
Laika   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Typography, Art Direction, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Concept Development, Advertising, Logo Design, Print, Illustration, Brand Development, Logos, Puzzles, Creative Direction, Layout, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Posters

Education
University of Kansas   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Jessica Polaniecki Jessica Polaniecki Greater New York City Area Details
Jessica Polaniecki's Laika Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Replacement Animation Tester / Face Librarian at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   January 2013 - Present
Freelance Stop Motion Animator and Fabricator   January 2010 - Present
"There we will be buried"   January 2011 - June 2012
The History Channel  December 2011 - April 2012
Travel Channel  September 2011 - October 2011
Glitterlimes   August 2011 - October 2011
Sesame Workshop  July 2011 - July 2011
Jim Henson Workshop   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Animation, Character Animation, After Effects, Compositing, Stop Motion, Photoshop, Video Editing, Music Videos, Puppet, Final Cut Pro, Concept Design, Drawing, Film

Education
School of Visual Arts   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation

School of Visual Arts

Justin Diamond Justin Diamond Greater New York City Area Details
Justin Diamond's Laika Experience June 2010 - October 2011
Job Senior 3D Generalist at The Mill
Industry Animation
Experience
The Mill  October 2011 - Present
Laika   June 2010 - October 2011
A52  April 2010 - April 2010
Animal Logic  June 2008 - February 2010
Jim Henson Creature Shop  October 2007 - June 2008
Threshold Animation   September 2007 - October 2007
Image-Metrics  January 2007 - September 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks  April 2005 - September 2006
Omation  January 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Film, Animation, Lighting, Feature Films, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, 3D

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Art

John Pierson John Pierson San Francisco Bay Area Details
John Pierson's Laika Experience July 2006 - September 2009
Job Manager, iCloud Engineering Program Management at Apple
Industry Internet
Experience
Apple  October 2011 - Present
Apple Inc.  May 2010 - September 2011
Laika   July 2006 - September 2009
Laika   October 2005 - July 2006
Laika   April 2001 - October 2005
Digital Domain  September 1998 - April 2001
Automation Technology, Inc.   August 1993 - September 1998
Automation Technology, Inc.   June 1991 - August 1993

Skills
Project Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Information Systems, Python, Linux, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, C++, Scripting, Scrum, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, Data Center, OS X, Professional..., Unix, Management, Databases, Cloud Computing, Problem Solving, Team Management

Education
Santa Clara University   1988 — 1992
BS, Electrical Engineering

Jeff Vandehey Jeff Vandehey Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jeff Vandehey's Laika Experience March 2006 - August 2012
Job Sr. Desktop System Administrator at Laika
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Columbia Sportswear  August 2012 - October 2013
LAIKA   March 2006 - August 2012
Laika Studios   March 2006 - October 2008
OHSU  2001 - 2006

Skills
Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Scripting, Operating Systems, Python, Computer Hardware, Management, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Windows, Mac, Project Management, Customer Service, Post Production, Microsoft Office, Visual Effects, Video, System Administration, Mac OS X, Training, Networking, Servers, Integration

Education
Portland State University   2000 — 2002
BS, Management Information Systems, General

Oregon State University   1994 — 1998
BS, Psychology

Aloha High School   1990 — 1993

Andrea Egger Andrea Egger Portland, Oregon Area Details
Andrea Egger's Laika Experience August 2008 - January 2009
Job Donor Relations at OHSU Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
OHSU Foundation  November 2009 - Present
Laika   August 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Team Building, Event Planning, Program Development, Community Outreach, Teamwork, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Annual Giving, Editing, Grants, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management

Education
Portland State University   2002 — 2005
M.S., Communication

University of Portland   1990 — 1994
B.A., History

Holly Petersen Holly Petersen Portland, Oregon Area Details
Holly Petersen's Laika Experience December 2006 - September 2009
Job Marketing Specialist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Bent Image Lab  April 2011 - Present
Laika   December 2006 - September 2009
LNS   January 2004 - December 2006
Luke Films   October 2004 - March 2005
The Walt Disney Studios  March 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Film, Video, Film Production, Advertising, Photography, Mac, Photoshop, Entertainment, Blogging, Art Direction, Character Animation, Art, Video Production, Public Relations, Wine Tasting, Feature Films, Video Editing, Animation

Education
University of San Francisco   2009 — 2010
Certification, Internet Marketing

University of Oregon   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Brian Moffenbeier Brian Moffenbeier Portland, Oregon Details
Brian Moffenbeier's Laika Experience January 2012 - May 2013
Job Patent Assistant at Plumsea Law Group, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Laika   January 2012 - May 2013
Klarquist Sparkman, LLP  April 2008 - January 2012
Portland General Electric  November 2005 - April 2008
Ten Mile Properties, LLC   March 2005 - November 2005
Details / SAS Marketing   2003 - 2005

Skills
Notary Public, Anaqua Patent Software, FileMaker, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Westlaw

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2000 — 2001
Computer Animation

Portland State University - School of Business   1995 — 1996

Gladstone High School   1991 — 1995
Diploma, General

Jordan Hull Jordan Hull Portland, Oregon Details
Jordan Hull's Laika Experience May 2012 - June 2013
Job Motion Graphics Designer at Downstream
Industry Design
Experience
Downstream  June 2014 - Present
Character 3   June 2013 - June 2014
Laika   May 2012 - June 2013
Two Penguins Productions  July 2009 - March 2012

Skills
Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Print, Typography, Visual Communication, After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Vector Illustration, Illustrator, Art Direction, InDesign, Layout, Animation, Creative Direction

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2009 — 2010
Graphic Design

Rick Guinan Rick Guinan Portland, Oregon Area Details
Rick Guinan's Laika Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Service Coordinator at Laika
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Laika   August 2011 - Present
Laika   November 2006 - August 2011
The Art Institute of Portland  July 2004 - September 2006
American Sign   January 1997 - June 2002

Skills
Lighting, Photography, Painting, Photoshop, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Art, Visual Effects, After Effects, Digital Media, Video, Animation, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Character Animation, Motion Graphics, 3D, Film, Video Production

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2004 — 2006
BS, Digital Media Production

University of North Texas   1993 — 1996
BFA, Painting and Drawing

The University of Texas at Austin   1985 — 1988
Mechanical Engineering

Jose Solis Jose Solis Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jose Solis's Laika Experience January 2008 - October 2008
Job Award winning set designer, art director, custom prop maker, scenic / mural artist for over 25 years.
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Creative Art Services   October 1983 - Present
Nike  August 2013 - November 2013
Respond 2   2002 - 2010
Laika   January 2008 - October 2008

Skills
Art, Set Design, Props, Commercials, Feature Films, Video, Painting, Sculpture, Creative Direction, Mural artist, Custom propmaker, Scenic artist, Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Fine Art, Scenic Painting, Art teacher, Sculptor, Graphics, Visual Arts, Concept Design, Drawing, Multimedia, Video Editing, Music Videos

Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Graphic designer, Advertising layout, logo design and applications

Buck Lewis Buck Lewis Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Buck Lewis's Laika Experience March 2009 - July 2009
Job Development Director at Reel FX
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Reel FX  November 2011 - Present
20th Century Fox  2007 - Present
Blue Sky Studios  2006 - Present
Larger Than Life Productions  November 2010 - July 2011
Aardman Animations  November 2010 - March 2011
Mandoo Pictures  October 2009 - August 2010
Paramount Pictures  January 2009 - August 2009
Laika   March 2009 - July 2009
20th Century Fox  November 2005 - August 2007
Aardman Animations  January 2007 - April 2007

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1978 — 1981
BFA

School of Visual Arts

William Niu William Niu Burbank, California Details
William Niu's Laika Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Prop Designer at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Entertainment
Experience
DreamWorks Animation  March 2015 - Present
Gearbox Software  November 2014 - March 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studio  August 2014 - February 2015
DreamWorks Animation  August 2014 - October 2014
Ghostbot, Inc.   July 2014 - July 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios  October 2012 - July 2014
Brooklyn Workshop   August 2012 - August 2012
Laika   September 2011 - May 2012
Laika   July 2011 - August 2011
TIC Summer Camp  July 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Animation, Photoshop, Illustration, Flash, Concept Design, Fine Art, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Character Design, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Animation, SketchUp, Art, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Digital Art, Storyboarding, Compositing, Digital Painting, Modeling, Conceptual Art, Visual Arts, Computer Animation

Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art   2008 — 2012
BFA, Illustration, Animation

Chris McCraw Chris McCraw Portland, Oregon Area Details
Chris McCraw's Laika Experience March 2010 - June 2010
Job community builder, joy facilitator, geek of all trades
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Jama Software  July 2015 - Present
william tell foundation   May 1995 - Present
New Relic, Inc.   October 2011 - May 2015
Laika   March 2010 - June 2010
Respond2  March 2008 - February 2010
R2C Group  March 2008 - February 2010
Nike  2007 - March 2008
university of texas at austin  August 2003 - May 2007
Triand, Inc.   March 2003 - August 2003
university of texas at austin  September 1995 - March 2003

Skills
Unix, Software Documentation, Operating Systems, Linux, MySQL, Perl, Python, Java, Web Development, Technical Support, Training, Network Security, XML, Subversion, Testing, System Administration, Ruby, Software Development, Solaris, Networking, TCP/IP stack, Internet Troubleshooting, Web Applications, Programming, REST, Servers, Open Source, Bash

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1994 — 2006
bachelor of arts, computer science, psychology, latin, spanish

Christopher Weinberg Christopher Weinberg Portland, Oregon Area Details
Christopher Weinberg's Laika Experience August 2010 - Present
Job VFX Surveyor & Matchmover
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika   August 2010 - Present

Skills
3D Equalizer, Motion Control Rig..., Kuper Motion Control, Systems Integration, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro, CSS, HTML, Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Camera, Video, Special Effects, Lighting

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2002 — 2006
BS

Joseph Riso Joseph Riso Portland, Oregon Area Details
Joseph Riso's Laika Experience August 2008 - August 2010
Job Artist RisoArt.com
Industry Animation
Experience
Riso Art   June 2005 - Present
Laika   August 2008 - August 2010
Portland VA Medical Media   June 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Drawing, Painting, 3D Animation, Animation, Murals, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Flash Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Traditional Animation, Stop Motion, Character Rigging, Digital Painting, Compositing, Rigging, Facial Animation, Art, Texture Painting, Background Art

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Media Art and Animation

Mitch Hose Mitch Hose Hillsboro, Oregon Details
Mitch Hose's Laika Experience July 2012 - June 2014
Job Industrial Designer at Mobile Technologies Inc. (MTI)
Industry Design
Experience
Mobile Technologies Inc. (MTI)   June 2014 - Present
Laika   July 2012 - June 2014
The Art Institute of Portland  December 2009 - June 2012
Fuse  March 2012 - May 2012
Elephant's Delicatessen  November 2011 - December 2011
Acumed  July 2007 - July 2008
Production Tool and Manufacturing   2006 - 2008
US Navy  January 2002 - January 2006

Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching, Metal Fabrication, Concept Development, Illustrator, Photoshop, Laser Cutting, Concept Design, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Photography, Design for Manufacturing, Machining, Lathe, Graphic Design, Model Making, Architectural..., Milling, SolidWorks, Ideation, Laser Engraving, MIG welding, Concept Generation, Woodworking, User-centered Design, Surface Grinding, 3D Printing, 3D Prototyping

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Product Design

Jon David Buffam Jon David Buffam Portland, Oregon Details
Jon David Buffam's Laika Experience September 2006 - Present
Job Lead Digital Ink and Paint Artist, Assistant Animator at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   September 2006 - Present
Freelance Artist  June 1991 - Present
Laika   May 2002 - May 2014
LAIKA   1999 - 2014
Art Institute of Portland  January 2012 - January 2013
Bent Image Lab  April 2011 - August 2012
Laika   May 2002 - September 2006
Will Vinton Studios  1999 - 2003

Skills
Animation, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Computer Animation, Illustration, Toon Boom, InDesign, Feature Films, Layout, Graphic Design, Art, Photoshop, Commercials, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Illustrator, Music Videos, Painting

Education
University of Oregon   1987 — 1991
BS in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts

Oregon State University   1986 — 1987
none, Liberal Arts

Levi Bath Levi Bath Loveland, Colorado Details
Levi Bath's Laika Experience July 2011 - September 2011
Job Digital Marketing Specialist
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Digital Epidemic   August 2015 - Present
Digital Epidemic   June 2004 - Present
Laika   July 2011 - September 2011
L.P.R. Construction Co.   February 2009 - May 2010
MAXUM Games   July 2007 - October 2007
Alpha Squad   February 2006 - August 2006
L.P.R. Construction Co.   May 2005 - January 2006
L.P.R. Construction Co.   2000 - 2003
Northern Communications Group, Inc.   1999 - 2000
B.C. Computer, Inc.   1998 - 1999

Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Game Development, Traditional Animation, 3D, Storyboarding

Education
Animation Mentor   2009 — 2011
Certificate, Advanced Studies in Character Animation

University of Advancing Technology   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), focus: Digital Animation, Graduated Cum Laude (3.65 GPA)

Chris Rico Chris Rico Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Chris Rico's Laika Experience February 2002 - July 2003
Job Director of Innovation at Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)   April 2015 - Present
Bright Funds  June 2014 - March 2015
Activate ED   April 2013 - January 2014
Yosemite Restoration Campaign   June 2012 - November 2012
SIATech  August 2010 - October 2011
Los Angeles Unified School District  July 2007 - August 2010
Lighten Up Productions/Illumination   May 2005 - May 2007
MoveOn.org  August 2004 - December 2004
Arianna Huffington For Governor   August 2003 - December 2003
Laika   February 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Problem Solving, Community Relations, Contract Negotiation, Talent Relations, Team Management, Budgeting, Project Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Program Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Management, Grassroots Organizing, Teaching, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Staff Development, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Grants, Strategy, Community Development

Education
Duke University
Program II - Self Designed Degree in 20th Century W. European International Affairs, Foreign Service

School for International Training
Six Month Intensive Training at the United Nations - Geneva, CH, International Relations and Affairs

UCLA
Additional Coursework in Marketing and Publicity

Galvin Collins Galvin Collins Portland, Oregon Area Details
Galvin Collins's Laika Experience May 2008 - August 2009
Job Shoot/assist Stills and Cinema
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Screaming Inside Films LLC   January 2010 - Present
Screaming Inside Films LLC   2008 - Present
Laika Entertainment  May 2008 - August 2009
Laika   May 2008 - August 2009
Laika Entertainment/Coraline   2007 - August 2009
The Art Institute of Portland  2004 - 2007
The Art Institute of Portland  2004 - 2007

Skills
Portrait Photography, Photography, Post Production, Camera, Film, Cinematography, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Lighting, Digital Workflow, After Effects, Film Production, Video, Video Production, Premiere, Photoshop, Videography, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Feature Films, Commercials, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Camera Operating, Editing, HD Video, Compositing

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Film and Video

The Art Institute of Portland   2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Media Production

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson Pamela Kleibrink Thompson Boise, Idaho Area Details
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson's Laika Experience September 2007 - February 2008
Job Recruiter/Career Coach/Speaker specializing in visual effects, animation and games at Bagpipe Luau
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Bagpipe Luau formerly Ideas to Go   January 1995 - Present
Bagpipe Luau   2007 - Present
AWN, Inc.   1999 - Present
Women in Animation  January 1994 - Present
Art Institute of Tampa  June 2010 - June 2010
Idaho Screenwriters   October 2007 - July 2008
Laika   September 2007 - February 2008
Lucasfilm Animation  2008 - 2008
Ideas to Go  January 1995 - 2008
ASIFA/Hollywood   1990 - 2008

Skills
Resume Writing, Coaching, Public Speaking, Career Counseling, Career Transitions, Cover Letters, Animation, Visual Effects, Interviewing, Writing, Mentoring, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, Interviews, Storyboarding, Training, Film, Human Resources, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Management, Art, Social Media, Storytelling, Interview Preparation, Strategy, Directing, Job Search, Multimedia, Creative Problem Solving, College Recruiting, Program Management, Career Management, Job Search Strategies, Networking, Consulting, Job Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Business Networking, Career Development, Nonprofits, Employee Training, Talent Management, Newsletters, Computer Animation, Journalism

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz   1974 — 1978
BA, Theater Arts/Film

Eisenhower High School

Claudia A. Candia Claudia A. Candia Portland, Oregon Area Details
Claudia A. Candia's Laika Experience June 2012 - February 2013
Job Texture Artist at Evil Eye Pictures
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Evil Eye Pictures / Google ATAP   March 2015 - June 2015
HouseSpecial  October 2014 - November 2014
LAIKA House, LLC   March 2014 - May 2014
Anderson3 (formerly Delirium Studio)   February 2014 - February 2014
Animation Mentor  April 2013 - May 2013
Laika   June 2012 - February 2013
HiveFX   February 2012 - May 2012
Digital Domain  January 2011 - December 2011
Tippett Studio  September 2006 - August 2009
PDI/DreamWorks  July 2000 - August 2006

Skills
Mari, Photoshop, Maya, Linux, Renderman, traditional fine arts, Drawing, UVLayout, Look Development, Texture Painting, 3D, Visual Effects, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Texturing, Film, Computer Animation

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1989 — 1993
BFA, Illustration

Julian LaVerdiere Julian LaVerdiere Greater New York City Area Details
Julian LaVerdiere's Laika Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Production Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
ICM Partners  June 2015 - Present
The Skouras Agency  June 2007 - June 2015
Rock Paper Scissors  2013 - 2013
Laika   2012 - 2012
FX Networks  2012 - 2012
Washington Square Films  2012 - 2012
aWHITELABELproduct  2012 - 2012
Anonymous Content  2012 - 2012
Paramount Pictures  2011 - 2012
HSI Productions  2009 - 2012

Skills
Production Design, Fine Art, Sculpture, Art, Prop Design, Set Dressing, Set Design, Pre-visualization, Entertainment Design, Set Construction, Illustration, Studio Art, Custom Fabrication, Conceptual Art, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Science Fiction, Digital Illustration, Prop Making, Creative Direction, Public Art, Television, Commercials, Music Videos, Painting, Film, Props, Feature Films, Film Production, Pre-production

Education
Yale University   1993 — 1995
MFA, Fine Art / Sculpture

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art   1989 — 1993
BFA, Art

Eric Urban Eric Urban Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Eric Urban's Laika Experience March 2011 - February 2012
Job StopMotion Animator at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Industry Animation
Experience
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios  May 2012 - Present
Screen Novelties  September 2014 - November 2014
Starburns Industries  October 2010 - August 2013
LAIKA   March 2011 - February 2012
Bent Image Lab  September 2007 - March 2011
Aardman Animations  August 2006 - August 2006
Thames Valley University   July 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Computer Graphics, Maya, Character Animation, 3D animation, Sculpture, Feature Films, Commercials, Photoshop, Lighting, Computer Animation, Texturing, Visual Effects, Modeling, Compositing, Video, Photography, Rigging, Composition, Video Game Production, Traditional Animation, Video Production, After Effects

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2003 — 2007
BFA, Animation

Angelica Mofford Angelica Mofford Portland, Oregon Area Details
Angelica Mofford's Laika Experience September 2010 - April 2012
Job Accounts Payable Clerk at Kadel's Auto Body
Industry Accounting
Experience
Moventas  April 2015 - Present
Kadel's Auto Body  June 2012 - April 2015
Laika   September 2010 - April 2012
Grenade Gloves  March 2010 - July 2010
Stella Maris Dormitory   August 2008 - December 2009
Stolt-Nielsen Limited  August 2004 - December 2009
Freight Assurance Agency Inc   October 2003 - July 2004
Ker Insurance Brokers, Inc.   September 2000 - October 2003
ECHO 2000 Commercial Corp   December 1999 - September 2000
Pink Soda Wears and Accessories   August 1999 - October 1999

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Syspro, QuickBooks, General Accounting, Auditing, Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable, Software Documentation, Payroll, General Ledger, Accruals, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Expenses, Bookkeeping, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Invoicing, Payments, Petty Cash

Education
Portland Community College   2011 — 2012
Certificate, Computer Information System

Polytechnic University of the Philippines   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Jesse J. Jones Jesse J. Jones Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jesse J. Jones's Laika Experience March 2009 - January 2010
Job Flash, After Effects, and Toon Boom 2D Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Freelance  June 2007 - Present
Supergenius Studio  July 2015 - Present
Bent Image Lab  July 2011 - June 2015
Refuge VFX and Animation  January 2014 - May 2015
Jolby & Friends   April 2014 - May 2014
Double Barrel Motion Labs   October 2010 - August 2011
Happy Trails Animation  November 2010 - July 2011
Laika   March 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Animation, Flash Animation, Toon Boom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Drawing, Character Animation, Compositing, Video Editing, Nuke, After Effects, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Flash, Stop Motion, Illustration, 3D, Special Effects, Storyboarding, Film, Computer Animation, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Commercials, Motion Graphics, Art, Cartoons

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Media Arts & Animation

Katrina Nelson Katrina Nelson Portland, Oregon Area Details
Katrina Nelson's Laika Experience April 2013 - November 2013
Job FrontEnd Web Developer and Legal Administrative Assistant at Serena Software
Industry Animation
Experience
Serena Software  August 2014 - Present
Serena Software  November 2013 - Present
Serena Software  June 2014 - August 2014
Laika   April 2013 - November 2013
Serena Software  February 2010 - April 2013
Adecco Staffing, USA  December 2006 - February 2010

Skills
Enterprise Software, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Account Management, Microsoft Word, XHTML, CSS, Office Equipment, 10 Key, Graphic Design, Web Design, SharePoint, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Filing, Records Management, Staffing Services, Office Administration, Quality Auditing, Meticulous eye for..., Exceptionally Organized, Creative, Learn New Software..., Business Correspondence, HR Policies, Recruiting

Education
Portland Community College   2010 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Web Design and Development, 3.9 GPA

Michele Brechlin Michele Brechlin Anacortes, Washington Details
Michele Brechlin's Laika Experience December 2010 - August 2011
Job Accounting/Bookkeeping
Industry Accounting
Experience
Consultant  February 2015 - Present
WSU Online   August 2014 - January 2015
North Coast Iron Corp.   May 2013 - June 2014
Greenpoint Technologies  August 2011 - October 2012
Laika   December 2010 - August 2011
Semiahmoo Resort  February 2009 - October 2010
Audio Precision, Inc   September 1997 - November 2006

Skills
Journal Entries, Payroll Taxes, Sales Tax, Accruals, General Ledger, Mas 90, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll, Year-end Close, Fixed Assets, Year End Accounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Invoicing, Cash Flow, ADP Payroll, Tax, Balance, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Budgets

Education
Washington State University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting

Portland State University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor Science dual, Psychology & Social Science

Lauren Bair Lauren Bair Los Angeles, California Details
Lauren Bair's Laika Experience 2008 - 2012
Job Actress, writer, artist.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Wall Street Daily  March 2015 - Present
Epson America Inc.  November 2014 - Present
SAG-AFTRA  January 2005 - Present
BLT & Associates  July 2011 - January 2014
Curious Pictures  May 2012 - September 2012
LAIKA   2008 - 2012
Laika   March 2006 - December 2008
One-Eighty Films / X Factor Advertising   2008 - 2008
Character LLC   2003 - 2005

Skills
Visual Arts, Digital Painting, Photoshop, Blogger, Film Actor, Sketch Comedy, Layout, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Commercials, Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Visual Effects, Film, Computer Animation, Art, Post Production, Feature Films, Acting, Illustration, Stop Motion, Television, Film Production

Education
Portland Actors Conservatory   2003 — 2005
Graduate Certificate, Acting

Ringling College of Art and Design   1996 — 2000
BFA, Illustration

Dan Krall Dan Krall Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Dan Krall's Laika Experience August 2008 - April 2009
Job Children's Book Author & Illustrator, Animation Development Artist & Art Director
Industry Animation
Experience
Simon and Schuster  November 2011 - Present
DreamWorks Animation  December 2010 - June 2013
Warner Brothers Animation  April 2009 - December 2010
Warner Bros. Animation  April 2009 - December 2010
Warner Bros. Television  April 2009 - December 2010
Scholastic  August 2009 - November 2010
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies  2009 - 2010
Laika   August 2008 - April 2009
Nickelodeon Magazine  August 2008 - August 2008
Illustrationweb   2008 - 2008

Skills
Illustrator, Animation, Art Direction, Art, Illustration, Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Painting, Book Illustration, Drawing, Cartoons, Visual Arts, Background Art, Film

Education
University of Iowa   1988 — 1992

Amanda Williamson Amanda Williamson Portland, Oregon Area Details
Amanda Williamson's Laika Experience September 2004 - December 2004
Job Benefits and Compensation Analyst at New Seasons Market
Industry Human Resources
Experience
New Seasons Market  February 2015 - Present
New Seasons Market  November 2010 - January 2015
Coaxis Inc  April 2010 - July 2010
Perkins & Co  September 2005 - October 2009
OHSU  March 2005 - May 2005
Laika   September 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Employee Relations, Payroll, Human Resources, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Onboarding, Training, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations

Education
Portland State University - School of Business   2003 — 2005
B.S. Business Administration, Human Resource Management and General Management

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology   1995 — 2000
B.S. Interdisciplinary Science, Social Science, Research

sasha klien sasha klien Glendale, California Details
sasha klien's Laika Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Entertainment Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Laika   2012 - 2012
Nickelodeon Animation Studios  2011 - 2012

Skills
Maya, Stop Motion

Education
The Art Institute of Portland

Craig Dowsett Craig Dowsett Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Craig Dowsett's Laika Experience January 2009 - August 2010
Job Senior Artist at Sony Computer Entertainment
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Sony Computer Entertainment  August 2015 - Present
Prologue  February 2015 - July 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment  August 2014 - February 2015
Platt College San Diego  October 2014 - January 2015
Digital Domain 3.0  July 2014 - July 2014
DreamWorks Animation  September 2010 - July 2014
Laika   January 2009 - August 2010
The Art Institute of Portland  July 2009 - July 2010
Rhythm & Hues  September 2008 - December 2008
Laika   March 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Mudbox, Zbrush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, UV mapping, Texturing, Modeling, Illustration, Hard Surface Modeling, CG generalist, Rapid Prototyping, Teaching, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Cinematics, 3D, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Lighting, Shaders, Character Animation, Digital Sculpting, Mental Ray, Character Rigging, Texture Painting, UV Mapping, ZBrush

Education
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Illustration

Catherine Jo Beaman Catherine Jo Beaman Austin, Texas Details
Catherine Jo Beaman's Laika Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Living Foods Chef at CJBRaw Raw Gourmet Living
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Wheatsville Co-op   August 2013 - Present
Raw Gourmet Living   November 2011 - Present
CJB InK   1989 - 2015
Prime Focus  August 2010 - September 2010
Prime Focus  July 2010 - July 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks  January 2009 - April 2009
cjbeaman productions   2003 - 2009
Laika Entertainment  March 2008 - October 2008
Laika   2007 - 2008
Bent Image Lab  2004 - 2006

Skills
Raw Food Chef, Personal..., Lighting, Film, Video, Broadcast, Music, Teaching, Fine Art, Story, Professional Sports, Transcription, Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Storyboarding, Compositing, Character Animation, Rotoscoping, Camera, Traditional Animation, Photography, After Effects, Art, Feature Films, 3D, Digital Media, Post Production, Texturing

Education
Matthew Kenney Academy   2011 — 2011
Advanced Culinary

NW Film Center   2001 — 2006
Film Certificate Program

Pacific Northwest College of Art   2001 — 2004
Fine Arts

Corcoran School of Art   1977 — 1979
Fine Arts

American College in Paris   1974 — 1977
Liberal Arts

Randolph College   1972 — 1974

Chale Inman Chale Inman Portland, Oregon Area Details
Chale Inman's Laika Experience August 2010 - July 2011
Job Recruiter
Industry Human Resources
Experience
D+H  November 2014 - June 2015
Boly:Welch  October 2013 - May 2014
Personified  September 2011 - October 2013
Laika   August 2010 - July 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company  May 2003 - May 2004
Boly:Welch  January 1998 - December 2002

Skills
Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Business Development, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies, Temporary Staffing, Job Coaching, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Training, Screening, Employee Relations, Management, Sourcing, Talent Management, Customer Service, Temporary Placement, Highly detail oriented

Education
Oregon State University
Bachelors, Business Administration; Marketing Management

Universität Stuttgart

Emma Gessow Emma Gessow Nashville, Tennessee Details
Emma Gessow's Laika Experience May 2012 - June 2013
Job Producer at redpepper
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Various Production Companies  August 2010 - October 2014
HERENOW Creative Network  March 2014 - July 2014
Half Yard Productions  September 2013 - January 2014
Laika   May 2012 - June 2013
Endemolg   April 2012 - April 2012
First Priority Media   January 2012 - March 2012

Skills
Film Production, Pre-production, Live Events, Television, Project Coordination, Video, Visual Effects, Voice Over, Video Editing, Casting, Entertainment

Education
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Kristen Lindquist Kristen Lindquist Portland, Oregon Area Details
Kristen Lindquist's Laika Experience September 2009 - August 2010
Job Talent Scout at ZoomCare
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Consano   August 2012 - Present
ZoomCare  March 2015 - June 2015
Lucasfilm  September 2010 - June 2011
LAIKA   September 2009 - August 2010
LAIKA   August 2007 - September 2009
LAIKA   August 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Film Production, Recruiting, Maya, Community Outreach, Time Management, Photography, Human Resources, Leadership, Feature Films, Nonprofits, Visual Effects, Training, Video Editing, Commercials, Television, Motion Graphics, Internal Communications, Editing, Talent Acquisition, Post Production, Pipeline Development, Project Management, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Video Production, Non-profits, Adobe Creative Suite, Management

Education
University of Oregon   2002 — 2006
BA, Psychology, Business

PHS

PHS

Shelly Mix Shelly Mix Portland, Oregon Area Details
Shelly Mix's Laika Experience November 2008 - April 2011
Job
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Montage Video Interviewing  October 2014 - Present
SilkRoad technology  April 2011 - October 2014
Laika   November 2008 - April 2011
Laika   April 2007 - November 2008
AIGA  July 2006 - June 2008
Aquent, LLC  May 2004 - April 2007
Aquent, LLC  March 2000 - May 2004

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Talent Management, Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, Sourcing, Social Media, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Applicant Tracking..., Social Media Marketing, Human Resources, Onboarding, Online Advertising, Sales, New Business Development, Project Management, Training, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, Management, Leadership, Strategy, CRM, Performance Management, Event Management, Sales Process, Consulting

Education
Portland State University
BS

Colin Campbell Colin Campbell Dallas, Texas Details
Colin Campbell's Laika Experience August 2008 - October 2008
Job Freelance Senior Compositor Available
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Tippett Studio  January 2014 - June 2015
Visual Effects Society  January 2008 - December 2013
ScanLineVFX  March 2013 - May 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks  June 2010 - April 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks  April 2009 - December 2009
Rhythm & Hues  January 2009 - April 2009
Laika   August 2008 - October 2008
Reel FX  January 2008 - April 2008
Lucasfilm  August 1999 - December 2007
Tippett Studio  2000 - 2000

Skills
Visual Effects, Nuke, Shake, Digital Compositing, Look Development, Compositing, Feature Films, Stereoscopic, Lighting, Color Correction, Motion Control, VFX Supervision, Film Production, Film, Rotoscoping, Animation, Traditional Animation, Motion Tracking, Shading, 3D, Computer Animation, Commercials, Computer Graphics, Post Production, Renderman, Motion Graphics, Special Effects, Pre-visualization, Matte Painting, MEL, Rigging, Particle Effects, Mental Ray, Digital Fusion, On-Set VFX Supervision, XSI, Particle, PFTrack, Houdini, Cinematics, Silhouette, Katana, Pipeline Development, Stereo Conversion, Facial Animation, Digital Painting, Maya, Eyeon Fusion, Mocha

Education
Trinity University   1980 — 1984
B.A., Film

Ardmore High School   1978 — 1980

Jeff Croke Jeff Croke Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jeff Croke's Laika Experience November 2010 - Present
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   November 2010 - Present
Rhythm & Hues  December 2008 - December 2010
Duncan Studio  September 2008 - December 2008
Reel FX  February 2008 - July 2008
NVIDIA  January 2008 - May 2008
Sony Imageworks  January 2005 - October 2007
Reel FX  July 2004 - November 2004
rhythm & hues  October 2003 - July 2004
blur   August 2003 - September 2003
big idea productions  January 2001 - April 2003

Skills
3D Modeling, Video Games, Maya, Computer Animation, Animation, 3D, MEL, 3D Scanning, Film, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Video, Character Animation, Commercials, Rapid Prototyping, Facial Animation, Feature Films

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1989 — 1995
BFAA

Grant Laker Grant Laker Portland, Oregon Area Details
Grant Laker's Laika Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Rigging and Asset Creation Lead (VFX) at LAIKA
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika   October 2011 - Present
Laika   December 2010 - October 2011
Double Negative  October 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA   January 2009 - July 2009
Laika Entertainment  October 2006 - December 2008
theLabSydney   January 2005 - October 2006
Nitrogen Studios  February 2006 - September 2006
BFC (Happily N'Ever After)   September 2005 - December 2005
BFC  March 2005 - September 2005
Omnilab Group   January 2001 - December 2004

Skills
Technical Direction, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Character Rigging, Rigging, Maya, Houdini, MEL, Python, C++, Maya API, Development Tools, Rigid Body Simulation, Particles, Particle Effects, Fluids, Cloth Simulation, Modeling, Character Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, UV mapping, Linux, Visual Effects, Nuke, 3D Modeling, APIs, PyQt, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Computer Animation, 3D, Particle, Computer Graphics, VFX Supervision, Programming, UV Mapping

Education
Portland State University   2007 — 2007

Interactive Multimedia TAFE   2000 — 2000
Interactive Multimedia

Information Technology TAFE   1998 — 1999
Information Technology

Nathan Dabney Nathan Dabney San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nathan Dabney's Laika Experience July 2006 - March 2007
Job Site Reliability Engineer at Google
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Google  September 2009 - Present
Google, Inc.   April 2007 - September 2009
LAIKA   July 2006 - March 2007
Qsent, Inc.   December 2004 - March 2006
ESCO  July 2004 - September 2004
Intel  July 2003 - July 2004
Open Source Development Labs   January 2001 - July 2003
Intel  July 2000 - January 2001
Infowest  June 1997 - July 2000

Education
Portland State University   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science

Lauren Button Lauren Button San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lauren Button's Laika Experience February 2008 - August 2013
Job Executive Assistant to CoFounder & CEO at Plum Organics
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Plum Organics  March 2015 - Present
nineteen67   August 2013 - Present
Laika   February 2008 - August 2013
Affymetrix  2004 - 2007
SKA Films   2002 - 2004
Ricochet Entertainment   2000 - 2002
Sony Pictures Entertainment  1998 - 2000
Sony Pictures Entertainment  1997 - 1998

Skills
Social Media, Salesforce.com, Administrative..., Marketing, Research, Project Management, Film, Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Film Production, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Editing, Event Management, Entertainment, Feature Films, Press Releases, Event Planning

Education
United States International Univ   1986 — 1990
BFA, Theatre/Theater

UCLA Extension, Film Production

Drew Pinniger Drew Pinniger Portland, Oregon Area Details
Drew Pinniger's Laika Experience 2007 - March 2009
Job Property at IATSE local 44
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
IATSE local 44  November 1994 - Present
IATSE 488   1992 - Present
Laika   2007 - March 2009
Independant Portland Cinema   1992 - 2007

Skills
Props, Film Production, Feature Films, Film, Video Production, Television, Commercials, Art, Independent Film, Set Design, Short Films, Animation, Post Production, Visual Effects, Producing, Entertainment, Final Draft, Lighting, Cinematography

Education
University of Southern California   1985 — 1989

University of Kent   1986 — 1987
Pre-cinema

Beaverton High   1982 — 1985

Ami Goff Ami Goff Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ami Goff's Laika Experience 2006 - 2007
Job at Mobad Games
Industry Animation
Experience
Mobad Games   October 2009 - Present
Brickyard VFX  May 2009 - August 2009
Laika   2006 - 2007

Skills
Animation, After Effects, Maya, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Unity3D, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, 3D, Compositing, Motion Design, Nuke, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Illustration

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Media

Jill Ahlstrand Jill Ahlstrand Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jill Ahlstrand's Laika Experience February 2006 - December 2014
Job Creative Resource Manager at Swift Agency
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Swift Agency  July 2015 - Present
Laika   February 2006 - December 2014
Self-Employed  January 1997 - March 2006
The Agency for International Development   March 1992 - November 1997

Skills
Staff Supervision, Project Management, Creative Strategy, Team Leadership, Managing Workflow, Scheduling, Budget Management, Film Production, Art, Relationship Management, Collaborative Problem..., Emotional Intelligence, Feature Films, Film, Social Media, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Management

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Painting and Sculpture

University of Maryland Baltimore County   1994 — 1997
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Urban Policy

Syracuse University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French, Political Science

Scott Tom Scott Tom Portland, Oregon Area Details
Scott Tom's Laika Experience February 2012 - Present
Job General Fabricator at Laika
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Laika   February 2012 - Present
Laika   2010 - December 2011
Laika   2005 - 2009
Shadow Animation  2004 - 2005
Will Vinton Studios  1999 - 2002

Education
The Evergreen State College   1995 — 1998
BA, Media and Cultural Studies

Tim Hattenberger Tim Hattenberger Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Tim Hattenberger's Laika Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Solutions Architect at Nervve
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Nervve  May 2015 - Present
Exelis Visual Information Solutions  June 2013 - Present
Waggener Edstrom  January 2012 - 2013
WGS Systems   February 2010 - December 2011
FluxData, Inc.   February 2009 - January 2010
Founder Institute  2010 - 2010
Laika   2007 - 2008
The Aerospace Corporation  April 2006 - November 2007
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at R.I.T.   2001 - 2006
Displaytech, Inc  2000 - 2001

Skills
Software Development, Programming, Algorithms, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, Python, Scrum, C#, Unix, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Strategy, .NET, Visual Studio, Git

Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration (CH)   2014 — 2016

Rochester Institute of Technology   2002 — 2006
Master's degree

Rochester Institute of Technology   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

David Trappe David Trappe Portland, Oregon Area Details
David Trappe's Laika Experience April 1993 - September 2009
Job at
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Freelance  September 2009 - Present
MOCOHUT   September 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc.   January 2013 - March 2014
Bent Image Lab  April 2012 - December 2012
Hinge Digital  May 2012 - June 2012
Laika   April 1993 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment  1993 - 2009
Bent Image Labs   August 2004 - September 2004
Will Vinton Studios  April 1993 - October 2003
The PJ's (Vinton)   September 1999 - July 2002

Skills
Camera Operating, Cinematography, Lighting for Film, Camera Animation, Maya, Mental Ray, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Lighting, Post Production, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Animation, Feature Films, Commercials, Photography, Special Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Nuke

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1987 — 1988
Photography

Kathy Germer, CPA Kathy Germer, CPA Portland, Oregon Area Details
Kathy Germer, CPA's Laika Experience July 2012 - May 2013
Job Manager, Finance & Accounting at LAIKA, Inc.
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
LAIKA, Inc.   May 2013 - Present
Laika   July 2012 - May 2013
LAIKA, Inc.   January 2010 - July 2012
Ernst & Young LLP  August 2005 - January 2010

Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, SEC filings, GAAP, Internal Controls, US GAAP

Education
University of Southern California   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Lahela Schoessler Lahela Schoessler Bellevue, Washington Details
Lahela Schoessler's Laika Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Animator at Playdom/Disney Interactive Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Playdom/Disney Interactive Studios   January 2013 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios/ Junction Point   May 2009 - January 2013
Laika   2008 - 2009

Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, 3D, Photoshop, Cinematics, Animation, Game Development, Facial Animation, Storyboarding, Video Games, Conceptual Art, 3D Studio Max

Education
Ringling College of Art and Design   2004 — 2008

Ed Fuller Ed Fuller Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ed Fuller's Laika Experience April 2006 - March 2008
Job Editor at Mandoo
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Mandoo Pictures  April 2014 - Present
Paramount Pictures  September 2012 - April 2014
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc.   2011 - 2011
Bento Box Entertainment LLC  2011 - 2011
Illumination Entertainment  March 2008 - May 2010
Laika   April 2006 - March 2008
Sony Pictures Animation  April 2005 - April 2006
Big Red Pixel   January 2005 - April 2005
Complex Corporation   April 2004 - January 2005
ESC Entertainment  March 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Post Production, Feature Films, Avid Media Composer, Editorial Process, Visual Storytelling, Story Structure, Comedic Timing, Comedy, Visual Effects, Film, Film Production, Animation, Avid, Compositing, Computer Animation, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Storytelling, Commercials, Television, Video Editing, Editing

Education
San Francisco State University   1988 — 1992
Film Studies and Humanities

Amy Adamy Amy Adamy San Francisco Bay Area Details
Amy Adamy's Laika Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Animator at Cinderbiter
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Cinderbiter  April 2011 - October 2012
Laika Entertainment/Coraline   January 2007 - October 2008
Laika   2007 - 2008
laika entertainment inc   2006 - 2008
Wholesome Products   2004 - 2005
Wholesome Productions   2001 - 2002
Wholesome Procducts   2001 - 2002
Will Vinton Studios  1999 - 2000

Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, After Effects, Film, Commercials, Live Action, Look Development, Special Effects, Video Production

Education
San Francisco State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Conceptual Design and Information Arts

Matt Gaston Matt Gaston Greater New York City Area Details
Matt Gaston's Laika Experience September 2010 - April 2012
Job Freelance After Effects Professional
Industry Animation
Experience
Augenblick Studios  February 2015 - June 2015
SCOUT (Media)   January 2015 - February 2015
MTV Networks / Logo  December 2013 - December 2014
Laika   September 2010 - April 2012
Nickelodeon  May 2009 - October 2009
Kraft Works   May 2009 - May 2009
Petite Monster Productions   November 2008 - November 2008
MTV Productions  July 2008 - July 2008
Turner Sports / Other Films Productions   July 2008 - July 2008
MyDamnChannel   September 2007 - February 2008

Skills
After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Rotoscoping, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Digital Photography, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Microsoft Excel, Video Compression, Web Marketing, Schedules, Motion Tracking, Green Screen Keying, SLR, DSLR, Sorenson Squeeze, Drawing, Painting, Documentaries, Storyboarding, Facial Animation, Special Effects

Education
University of the Arts   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation

Gianna Gigi Ruggiero Gianna Gigi Ruggiero Boston, Massachusetts Details
Gianna Gigi Ruggiero's Laika Experience March 2012 - May 2012
Job Concept Artist at Harmonix Music Systems
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Harmonix Music Systems  May 2012 - Present
Laika   March 2012 - May 2012
Laika   September 2010 - March 2012
The STUDIO NYC  January 2010 - May 2010
Pixar Animation Studios  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Character Design, Concept Design, Illustration, Texturing, Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, 3D Printing, Painting, Illustrator, Zbrush, 3D animation, 3D, Texture, UV mapping, Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Character Rigging, Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design   2005 — 2009
bachelor, computer animation

Jennifer Vento Jennifer Vento Greater New York City Area Details
Jennifer Vento's Laika Experience October 2010 - June 2011
Job Creative Type
Industry Publishing
Experience
Laika   October 2010 - June 2011
Penguin Group Australia   August 2008 - March 2010
RW Selby & Company   November 2005 - November 2007

Education
School of Visual Arts   2001 — 2005

Savannah College of Art and Design

Adam Pava Adam Pava Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Adam Pava's Laika Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Hilarious writer.
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika   February 2012 - Present
Warner Brothers Studios  2010 - Present
DreamWorks Animation  2010 - 2012
DreamWorks Animation  August 2010 - November 2010
Nickelodeon Animation Studios  July 2008 - May 2010
DreamWorks Animation  2008 - 2008
Cartoon Network  2004 - 2008
The Jim Henson Company  2003 - 2005
MTV Networks  2001 - 2002

Skills
Television, Animation, Feature Films, Film, Final Draft, Short Films, Screenwriting

Education
University of Southern California   1999 — 2001
MFA, TV and Screen writing

Whittier College   1995 — 1999

Sandy Doonan Sandy Doonan Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sandy Doonan's Laika Experience April 2007 - 2007
Job Independent Apparel & Fashion Professional
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Poppy Cake   January 2008 - Present
Laika   April 2007 - 2007
Will Vinton   1999 - 2000

Education
University of Oregon   1990 — 1994
B.A., Fine Art Photography

Richard Williams Animation Master Class
Animation

Richard Sluiter Richard Sluiter Orlando, Florida Area Details
Richard Sluiter's Laika Experience May 2008 - Present
Job art director at laika
Industry Animation
Experience
BLUESKY  2009 - Present
BLUESKY  2009 - Present
Bluesky  2009 - Present
blue sky  2009 - Present
laika   May 2008 - Present
EA  April 2007 - May 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios  May 2006 - May 2007
Walt Disney Animation Studios  April 2005 - April 2006
EA  April 2004 - April 2005
Walt Disney Animation Studios  July 1989 - March 2004

Education
Sheridan College   1981 — 1984
Classical Animation

Candice Edwards Candice Edwards Ashland, Oregon Details
Candice Edwards's Laika Experience January 2008 - May 2011
Job Graphic Designer at Blackstone Audio
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Blackstone Audio  April 2013 - Present
American Animal Hospital Association  July 2012 - April 2013
American Animal Hospital Association  July 2011 - July 2012
Laika   January 2008 - May 2011
Beaverton School District  August 2005 - March 2008

Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Typography, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Layout, Web Design, Advertising, Illustration, Mac, Graphics, Logo Design, Editing, Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Lighting for Video, Book Covers, Magazine Design

Education
Portland State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design

patrick zung patrick zung United States Details
patrick zung's Laika Experience September 2010 - May 2011
Job zungstudioinc
Industry Animation
Experience
kzstudioinc   armaturistLaika2010 - Present
K&Z Studio, Inc.   2001 - Present
Laika   September 2010 - May 2011
MTV Animation  1998 - 2001
MTV Networks  1998 - 2001

Skills
Props, Stop Motion, Character, Visual Effects

Education
Rhode Island School of Design

Jay Carleton, CPA Jay Carleton, CPA Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jay Carleton, CPA's Laika Experience March 2010 - July 2014
Job Specialist, Sales & Service Performance at Vestas
Industry Accounting
Experience
Vestas  September 2015 - Present
Vestas  July 2014 - September 2015
Laika   March 2010 - July 2014
Deloitte  August 2005 - February 2010

Skills
Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Auditing, Internal Audit, Financial Statements, Budgets, General Ledger, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Accounts Payable

Education
University of Portland   2001 — 2005
BBA, Accounting, Spanish

Alan Cook Alan Cook Portland, Oregon Area Details
Alan Cook's Laika Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Art Director at HouseSpecial
Industry Animation
Experience
HouseSpecial, LLC   July 2014 - Present
Laika   June 2010 - Present
LAIKA/house  July 2013 - July 2014
JibJab   August 2008 - July 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering  June 2009 - December 2009
Gunshop   January 2009 - March 2009
Rubicon Publishing  August 2008 - February 2009
Chuck Gammage Animation  2005 - 2005

Skills
Animation, Illustration, Feature Films, Illustrator, Character Animation, Film, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Video, Maya, Art

Education
Sheridan College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Animation

Jarred Love Jarred Love Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jarred Love's Laika Experience January 2013 - Present
Job CG Rigger/Technical Animator at Laika
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika   January 2013 - Present
Reel FX  January 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks  May 2005 - May 2011

Skills
Maya (sculpting,..., Facial Rigging, MEL scripting, Python scripting, anatomical knowledge, Character Animation, MEL, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, Maya, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Rigging, Characters, Film, Python

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design   2001 — 2005
BFA, Computer Animation

Alicia McDaid Alicia McDaid Portland, Oregon Details
Alicia McDaid's Laika Experience 2007 - 2011
Job Entertainment Professional
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Erika Stenslah Crisis Show   August 2014 - Present
Radio Cab  November 2013 - Present
North  June 2013 - June 2013
Alicia McDaid   March 1975 - March 2013
Rebecca Taylor  November 2012 - November 2012
The Curio   August 2012 - August 2012
Garage Magazine   July 2012 - July 2012
Next Stop Bliss   February 2012 - March 2012
Night & Day Studios  May 2010 - September 2011
Laika   2007 - 2011

Skills
Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Photography, Art, Photoshop, Painting, Art Direction, Illustrator, Drawing, Fine Art, Concept Design, Film, Film Production, Mac, Storyboarding, Animation

Education
Smith College   1993 — 1997
BA, Fine and Studio Arts, Theater

Slade School of Fine Art   1995 — 1996
Figure Painting, Theater Design

Germantown Friends School   1989 — 1993
High School

Stephen Goss Stephen Goss Corvallis, Oregon Details
Stephen Goss's Laika Experience August 2008 - October 2008
Job Platform Engineer at Urban Airship
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Urban Airship  June 2014 - Present
Daily Insight Group  October 2013 - May 2014
Kavi Corporation  August 2010 - October 2013
Parthenon Software   November 2008 - August 2010
Laika   August 2008 - October 2008
DMA  April 2008 - July 2008
Pipeworks Software  November 2006 - December 2007
Inovec / USNR   June 2005 - November 2006

Skills
CMS, Vim, MVC, Extreme Programming, Agile Methodologies, MySQL, Python, Regular Expressions, Lisp, PHP, Sockets, Load Balancing, JavaScript, Web Applications, JSON, MongoDB, Programming, SDK, Memcached, Web Development, PostgreSQL, Subversion, SQL, Apache, Git, Linux, Django

Education
Oregon State University   1997 — 2004
B.A., English

Russ Eaton Russ Eaton Portland, Oregon Area Details
Russ Eaton's Laika Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Director of Photography Motion Pictures and Film
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
cinemaruss.com   2000 - Present
Freelance  2000 - Present
Bent Image Lab  January 2007 - June 2008
Laika   2007 - 2008
Freelance  2000 - 2008

Skills
Live Action, HD Video, Commercials, Film Production, Red Camera, Animation, Short Films, Photography, Music Videos, Cinematography, 35mm, Video Production, Post Production, Film, Green Screen, Visual Effects, Camera, Documentaries

Education
University of Oregon
BS, Film and Television Production

Beth Melnick Beth Melnick Portland, Oregon Area Details
Beth Melnick's Laika Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Principal, Northlight Locations
Industry Media Production
Experience
Northlight Pictures   2010 - Present
Northlight Locations: Location Scouting and Management, Portland Oregon and Los Angeles, California   1999 - Present
Films, Commercials, Television, Radio   1989 - 2014
Film and Television Industry  1989 - 2014
Laika   2010 - 2010

Skills
Post Production, Location Scouting, Film Production, Video Production, Commercials, Television, Film, Producing, Feature Films, Short Films, Music Videos

Education
USC   1973 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Kent School for Girls Denver Co

Jerry Biehler Jerry Biehler Portland, Oregon Area Details
Jerry Biehler's Laika Experience October 2010 - December 2011
Job Freelance Hardware Engineer
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
38 Zeros   June 2014 - June 2015
Davis Tool  April 2013 - June 2014
Pacific Nutritional Foods   February 2013 - April 2013
Laika   October 2010 - December 2011
TechShop Portland   August 2008 - February 2010
Airgas  May 2005 - May 2008
Amtech Lighing   January 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Machining, Lathe, Welding, Metal Fabrication, Pneumatics, Manufacturing, Plastics, UHV, Machine Tools, Troubleshooting, Machining, CNC and..., Solid Works, Mastercam,..., Welding (Mig, Stick,..., Ultra High Vacuum..., Small Engine Repair and..., Superior Computer Skills, Milling, CNC, Mechanical Design,..., Certified Miller..., Electrical, Electronic..., Lighting Maintenance..., Experieced boom-lift..., Motion control systems..., Plastic Fabrication, Hydraulic, Carpentry,..., SEM, Scanning Electron...

Education
Portland Community College   1993 — 1994
None, Calculus

Travis Ezell Travis Ezell Portland, Oregon Area Details
Travis Ezell's Laika Experience 2007 - October 2013
Job Filmmaker and passenger
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Ice-Nine Films   2005 - Present
Laika   2007 - October 2013
LAIKA/house  2007 - October 2013
The World of Missing Persons (short film)   2011 - 2012
northwest film center  2006 - 2008

Skills
Film Production, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Film, Video Editing, After Effects, Post Production, Video Production, Screenwriting, Editing, Video, Commercials, Photoshop, Photography, Mac, Camera, Lighting, Visual Effects, Short Films, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Avid, Cinematography, Compressor, Directing, Premiere, Animation, Camera Operating, Writing, Production, Final Draft, Creative Writing

Education
Northwest Film Center   2002 — 2006

Portland State University   1997 — 2000
English, Philosophy

Marc Leuschner Marc Leuschner Portland, Oregon Area Details
Marc Leuschner's Laika Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Project Manager/Coordinator
Industry Media Production
Experience
Hinge Digital  April 2010 - October 2011
Department of Human Services  September 2009 - March 2010
Laika Entertainment/Coraline   2006 - 2008
LAIKA   2006 - 2008
Joyful Noise Child Development Center   September 2005 - September 2006
Youth Employment Institute  September 2004 - September 2005
Maiden Foundry   June 1999 - May 2004

Skills
Visual Effects

Education
Portland State University   2003 — 2006
BS, Sculpture

Chu Tang Chu Tang Seattle, Washington Details
Chu Tang's Laika Experience January 2008 - February 2009
Job Renderman Software Developer at Pixar Animation Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Pixar Animation Studios  October 2014 - Present
Bron Animation   November 2013 - June 2014
Pixar Canada  June 2010 - October 2013
ImageMovers Digital  March 2009 - June 2010
Laika   January 2008 - February 2009
Weta Digital  October 2004 - January 2008
Jim Henson Creature Shop - London   May 2003 - November 2003
Weta Digital  March 2000 - September 2002
Dream Quest Images  May 1998 - February 2000
Square USA, Los Angeles   October 1996 - May 1998

Skills
Texture Painting, Renderman, Shading, Look Development, Animation, Nuke, Houdini, Computer Graphics, Mudbox, Maya, Lighting, Visual Effects, Shaders

Education
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Applied Mathematics

Brian Ormiston Brian Ormiston Portland, Oregon Area Details
Brian Ormiston's Laika Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Story Artist at Laika Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   January 2006 - Present
Laika   January 2004 - December 2005
Electronic Arts  August 2002 - December 2003
Will Vinton Studios  1998 - 2001
Henry Selick "Monkeybone"   2000 - 2000
Danger Productions  1995 - 1997

Skills
Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Traditional Animation, Puppet, Maya, Stop Motion, Beef Cattle, 3D, Compositing, Computer Animation

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   1989 — 1993
BFA, Illustration & Animation

Continued Education

Lindsey Mayer-Beug Lindsey Mayer-Beug Greater New York City Area Details
Lindsey Mayer-Beug's Laika Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Freelance Illustrator / Senior Designer / Art Director
Industry Design
Experience
Farrar, Straus and Giroux  December 2011 - Present
Laika   June 2010 - Present
Imaginary Forces  February 2010 - Present
Passion Pictures  June 2009 - Present
Hornet Inc.  December 2008 - Present
Brand New School  2008 - Present
Freelance  April 2007 - Present
Kompost  2014 - 2014
Method Studios  2013 - 2014
PandaPanther  May 2010 - 2012

Skills
Motion Graphics, Animation, Compositing, After Effects, Motion Design, illustration, Book Covers, Conceptual Art, Character Animation, Illustration, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Digital Illustration, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Sculpture, Stop Motion, Storyboarding, Visual Effects

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2001 — 2005
BA, Film, Animation, Video

Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), FIlm/Animation/Video

Dino Coons Dino Coons Portland, Oregon Area Details
Dino Coons's Laika Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Editorial Assistant at HouseSpecial, LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
HouseSpecial, LLC   July 2014 - Present
Laika   November 2013 - Present
Anonymous Design   June 2012 - January 2014
LAIKA, LLC  January 2013 - November 2013
LAIKA, LLC  June 2011 - May 2012
Comcast Sportsnet Portland   February 2011 - April 2011
Laika   August 2010 - December 2010
Comcast Sportsnet Portland   September 2010 - November 2010
Graystone Media  July 2007 - August 2010
Action Sports Media 2006   July 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Video Editing, Video, Film

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Digital Film and Video Production

Portland State University   2002 — 2005
English

Don Flores Don Flores Hillsboro, Oregon Details
Don Flores's Laika Experience July 2004 - July 2014
Job Character Designer | Visual Development Artist
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   July 2004 - July 2014
Bent Image Lab  2006 - 2006
Super Genius Studio   2006 - 2006
Matter Group   2006 - 2006

Skills
Visual Development, Animation, After Effects, Painting, Character Design, Background Design, Illustration, Concept Design, Drawing, Art, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Media Arts and Animation

Andrew Dehner Andrew Dehner Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Andrew Dehner's Laika Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Lighting Technical Assistant at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
DreamWorks Animation  February 2012 - Present
Savannah College of Art and Design  July 2010 - March 2012
Laika   2011 - 2011

Skills
Renderman, Houdini, Nuke, Maya, MEL, Lighting, Mental Ray, Visual Effects, Compositing, Computer Animation, After Effects, Mudbox, Look Development, Technical Direction, 3D, Rendering

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2009 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Visual Effects

University of Iowa   2004 — 2008
B.A., Cinema, Art, and Computer Science

Sara Neiman Sara Neiman Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sara Neiman's Laika Experience 1998 - Present
Job Character Fabricator at Laika
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika   1998 - Present
Will Vinton Studios  1998 - 2005
Bent Image Lab  2001 - 2004

Education
Portland State University

Daniel Strong Daniel Strong Portland, Oregon Area Details
Daniel Strong's Laika Experience December 2010 - Present
Job Designer Freelance
Industry Design
Experience
Laika   December 2010 - Present
Dakine  September 2013 - October 2013
LIT WORKSHOP  December 2009 - September 2010
Ziba Design  June 2009 - October 2009

Skills
Illustrator, Animation, Illustration, Drawing, Art

Education
University of Oregon   2002 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Arts

Danny Samuels Danny Samuels Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Danny Samuels's Laika Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Disney scenic artist
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney World  February 2015 - Present
Grant Mccune Design  May 2014 - June 2014
Big Martini Productions   April 2014 - June 2014
Mattel, Inc.   April 2014 - May 2014
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios  August 2013 - April 2014
LAIKA, Inc.   June 2013 - August 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design  August 2010 - May 2013
Laika   June 2012 - August 2012
Ringling College of Art and Design  June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Sculpture, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Mold Making, zbrush, Stop Motion, Drawing, Art, Zbrush, 3D, Painting, Character Designs, Digital Painting, Props

Education
Ringling College of Art and Design   2009 — 2013

Ringling School of Art and Design   2011 — 2012
Hasbro, Sculpture and 3d Modeling Workshop

Rebecca Stillman Rebecca Stillman San Francisco, California Details
Rebecca Stillman's Laika Experience 2006 - 2011
Job Assistant Art Director
Industry Animation
Experience
CinderBiter  January 2011 - Present
Laika   2006 - 2011

Skills
Animation, Stop Motion

Education
CalArts   1997 — 2000
Master's degree, Experimental Animation

UCSC   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Set Design / Fine Art / Science Illustration

Aaron Beam Aaron Beam Portland, Oregon Details
Aaron Beam's Laika Experience September 2007 - March 2011
Job Founder, Situation Awesome LLC
Industry Music
Experience
Situation Awesome LLC   March 2011 - Present
Laika   September 2007 - March 2011
The Portland Mercury  March 2001 - September 2005

Skills
Feature Films, Film Production, Excel, Music, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Live Events, Performer, Personnel Supervision, Film, Band, Commercials, Recording, Singing, Bands

Education
Reed College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Molecular Biology

Dominic Cardoso Dominic Cardoso Portland, Oregon Area Details
Dominic Cardoso's Laika Experience March 2011 - June 2014
Job Rapid Prototyping Fabricator at LAIKA, LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
LAIKA, LLC  July 2014 - Present
Nike  June 2013 - Present
Laika   March 2011 - June 2014
Grant McCune Design  April 2012 - June 2012
Laika   August 2010 - March 2011
Moddler   May 2010 - August 2010
University of Oregon  December 2008 - June 2009
University of Oregon  September 2008 - June 2009
University of Oregon  September 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Rapid Prototyping, Character Animation, Animation, Props, Illustration, Feature Films, Drawing, Film, Final Cut Pro, Stop Motion, Art, 3D Modeling, Concept Development, Painting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Traditional Animation, Maya, Visual Effects

Education
University of Oregon   2008 — 2009
BFA, Digital Art

University of Oregon   2003 — 2008
BS, Art

Micah Haley Micah Haley Portland, Oregon Area Details
Micah Haley's Laika Experience April 2004 - December 2008
Job Digital Production Ronin.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Mr. Formal, Inc.   January 2012 - January 2014
ImageMovers Digital  March 2009 - December 2010
Laika   April 2004 - December 2008
Art Intstitute of Portland   2003 - 2005

Skills
Computer Graphics Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Logistics, Problem Solving, Production Managment, Digital Printing, Coordination, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Advertising, Vendor Management, Event Planning, Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audio Engineering, General Office Skills, Matting, Creativity, Financial Reporting, InDesign

Education
The Art Institute of Portland   2002 — 2004

Portland Community College   1998 — 2000

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