Laika Company
Industry: Dog
DescriptionLaika was a Soviet space dog who became one of the first animals in space, and the first animal to orbit the Earth. Laika, a stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, was selected to be the occupant of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 that was launched into outer space on 3 November 1957. Born: Moscow, Russia Died: November 3, 1957, Low Earth orbit Weight: 11 lbs Breed: Mongrel, possibly part-husky (or part-Samoyed) and part-terrier Owner: Soviet space program Species: Dog
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Laika Employees
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laika 2012 - 2012
Nickelodeon Animation Studios 2011 - 2012
Skills
Maya, Stop Motion
Education
The Art Institute of Portland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laika 1998 - Present
Will Vinton Studios 1998 - 2005
Bent Image Lab 2001 - 2004
Education
Portland State University
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
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
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
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
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
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