LAIKA, Inc.
Industry: Animation company
DescriptionLaika, officially Laika Entertainment, LLC, is an American stop-motion animation studio specializing in feature films, commercial content for all media, music videos, and short films. CEO: Travis Knight (2009–) Headquarters: Portland, OR Founded: 2005 Owner: Phil Knight Founders: Phil Knight, Will Vinton
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LAIKA, Inc. Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Ben Balistreri Ben Balistreri's LAIKA, Inc. Experience February 2005 - August 2006
Job storyboard artist at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation May 2008 - Present
Cartoon Network August 2006 - May 2008
LAIKA, Inc. February 2005 - August 2006
Nickelodeon Animation Studios 2001 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1997 - 2001
Skills
Character Design, Storyboarding, Graphic Novels
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1995 — 1997
University of Arizona 1991 — 1995
DreamWorks Animation May 2008 - Present
Cartoon Network August 2006 - May 2008
LAIKA, Inc. February 2005 - August 2006
Nickelodeon Animation Studios 2001 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1997 - 2001
Skills
Character Design, Storyboarding, Graphic Novels
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1995 — 1997
University of Arizona 1991 — 1995
Greg Kastigar Greg Kastigar's LAIKA, Inc. Experience May 2006 - September 2009
Job Senior Project Manager at Nike
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Nike June 2013 - Present
Nike July 2012 - June 2013
Imagine Entertainment January 2000 - February 2013
Nike March 2010 - June 2012
The Great Green March October 2009 - October 2010
AMERICAN FILM COMPANY January 2008 - September 2009
LAIKA, Inc May 2006 - September 2009
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG April 2005 - May 2006
SONY PICTURES October 2003 - April 2005
MediaLive International 2000 - 2003
Skills
Research, Management, Editing, Copywriting, Photoshop, Social Media, Event Planning, Film, Project Management, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Scripting, Video, Training, Public Relations, MS Project, Film Production, Analysis, Budgets, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Television, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, New Media, Animation
Education
Chapman University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor, Fine Artis in Film and Television Production
De Anza College 1990 — 1993
Homestead High School 1986 — 1990
High School Diploma
Nike June 2013 - Present
Nike July 2012 - June 2013
Imagine Entertainment January 2000 - February 2013
Nike March 2010 - June 2012
The Great Green March October 2009 - October 2010
AMERICAN FILM COMPANY January 2008 - September 2009
LAIKA, Inc May 2006 - September 2009
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG April 2005 - May 2006
SONY PICTURES October 2003 - April 2005
MediaLive International 2000 - 2003
Skills
Research, Management, Editing, Copywriting, Photoshop, Social Media, Event Planning, Film, Project Management, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Scripting, Video, Training, Public Relations, MS Project, Film Production, Analysis, Budgets, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Television, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, New Media, Animation
Education
Chapman University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor, Fine Artis in Film and Television Production
De Anza College 1990 — 1993
Homestead High School 1986 — 1990
High School Diploma
Dylan VanWormer Dylan VanWormer's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Look Dev Supervisor at Moonbot Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Moonbot Studios October 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Modeling
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Moonbot Studios October 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Modeling
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Lindsay Gilmour Lindsay Gilmour's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2013 - July 2014
Job living, loving, & learning
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Odyssey Charter School January 2015 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
GREE International, Inc October 2012 - June 2013
CinderBiter March 2012 - October 2012
Apple Retail August 2009 - December 2010
Skills
3D animation, Maya, C++, Nuke, InDesign, Photoshop, Animation, Character Animation, Python
Education
Vancouver Film School 2011 — 2012
Diploma, 3d Animation
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Odyssey Charter School January 2015 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
GREE International, Inc October 2012 - June 2013
CinderBiter March 2012 - October 2012
Apple Retail August 2009 - December 2010
Skills
3D animation, Maya, C++, Nuke, InDesign, Photoshop, Animation, Character Animation, Python
Education
Vancouver Film School 2011 — 2012
Diploma, 3d Animation
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Britt Appleton Britt Appleton's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2013 - July 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator at Powell's Books
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Powell's Books June 2015 - Present
We Make January 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
Community Cycling Center November 2011 - November 2013
Anthropologie September 2009 - December 2009
Creative Minds Learning Center October 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Blogging, Logo Design, Illustrator, Social Media, Illustration, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Editing, Video, Creative Direction, InDesign, Mac, Event Planning, Writing, Video Editing, Art Direction, Software
Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2008 — 2010
classes toward a certificate, Illustration and Graphic Design
Connecticut College 2003 — 2007
BA, Creative Writing and English Literature
Powell's Books June 2015 - Present
We Make January 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
Community Cycling Center November 2011 - November 2013
Anthropologie September 2009 - December 2009
Creative Minds Learning Center October 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Blogging, Logo Design, Illustrator, Social Media, Illustration, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Editing, Video, Creative Direction, InDesign, Mac, Event Planning, Writing, Video Editing, Art Direction, Software
Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2008 — 2010
classes toward a certificate, Illustration and Graphic Design
Connecticut College 2003 — 2007
BA, Creative Writing and English Literature
Jan - Erik Maas Jan - Erik Maas's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2013 - Present
Job StopMotion Animator at LAIKA, Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - Present
StopTrick Hamburg April 2013 - June 2013
Qvisten Animation AS December 2012 - February 2013
Cinderbiter June 2012 - September 2012
Laika September 2011 - March 2012
Aardman Animations May 2011 - August 2011
Breakthru Films January 2010 - September 2010
Laika December 2008 - October 2009
$9.99 the movie December 2007 - October 2008
Max & Co the movie June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Stop Motion, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Feature Films, Animation Direction, Norwegian, Swedish, French, Spanish, Animation
Education
Høgskulen i Volda (HVO) 2000 — 2002
BA, Animation
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - Present
StopTrick Hamburg April 2013 - June 2013
Qvisten Animation AS December 2012 - February 2013
Cinderbiter June 2012 - September 2012
Laika September 2011 - March 2012
Aardman Animations May 2011 - August 2011
Breakthru Films January 2010 - September 2010
Laika December 2008 - October 2009
$9.99 the movie December 2007 - October 2008
Max & Co the movie June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Stop Motion, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Feature Films, Animation Direction, Norwegian, Swedish, French, Spanish, Animation
Education
Høgskulen i Volda (HVO) 2000 — 2002
BA, Animation
Kimberly Arlen Kimberly Arlen's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2006 - October 2007
Job at Savannah River Remediation LLC
Industry Construction
Experience
Savannah River Remediation LLC February 2010 - Present
North Pacific October 2007 - October 2009
LAIKA, Inc June 2006 - October 2007
PacifiCorp/Scottish Power 2000 - 2006
Hollywood Entertainment 1998 - 2000
Disney Pictures and Television 1992 - 1998
Skills
HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Integration, Employee Relations, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Onboarding, Policy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Metrics, Retail, Interviewing, Administration, Budgeting, Mentoring, Job Descriptions, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Management, Human Resources
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1997
B.S., Business
Woodland High 1982 — 1985
Savannah River Remediation LLC February 2010 - Present
North Pacific October 2007 - October 2009
LAIKA, Inc June 2006 - October 2007
PacifiCorp/Scottish Power 2000 - 2006
Hollywood Entertainment 1998 - 2000
Disney Pictures and Television 1992 - 1998
Skills
HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Integration, Employee Relations, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Onboarding, Policy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Metrics, Retail, Interviewing, Administration, Budgeting, Mentoring, Job Descriptions, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Management, Human Resources
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1997
B.S., Business
Woodland High 1982 — 1985
Michelle Kwon's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Visual Development Artist & CG Generalist at JibJab Media
Industry Animation
Experience
JibJab Media June 2014 - Present
Ringling College of Art and Design September 2010 - May 2014
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
Universal Creative June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Animation, 3D animation, Character Animation, Character Designs, Visual Development, Character Modelling, Computer Animation, Visual Arts, Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Digital Painting, Creative Direction, 3D
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Computer Animation, 2
JibJab Media June 2014 - Present
Ringling College of Art and Design September 2010 - May 2014
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
Universal Creative June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Animation, 3D animation, Character Animation, Character Designs, Visual Development, Character Modelling, Computer Animation, Visual Arts, Concept Design, 3D Modeling, Digital Painting, Creative Direction, 3D
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Computer Animation, 2
Mary McOmber Mary McOmber's LAIKA, Inc. Experience August 2012 - February 2014
Job Rapid Prototype Quality Assurance at LAIKA, Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, Inc. August 2012 - February 2014
Skills
Animation, Puppet Building, set building, Storytelling, Special Effects, Set Construction, Character Animation, Puppets, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Storyboarding, Flash, Set Design, Conceptual Art, Computer Animation, Sound Design
Education
Massachusetts College of Art 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Animation
Three Rivers Community College 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
LAIKA, Inc. August 2012 - February 2014
Skills
Animation, Puppet Building, set building, Storytelling, Special Effects, Set Construction, Character Animation, Puppets, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Storyboarding, Flash, Set Design, Conceptual Art, Computer Animation, Sound Design
Education
Massachusetts College of Art 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Animation
Three Rivers Community College 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Jesse Aclin Jesse Aclin's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2013 - June 2014
Job Character Designer at Paramount Animation and Character Design Teacher at CalArts
Industry Design
Experience
California Institute of the Arts September 2015 - Present
Paramount Pictures June 2014 - Present
Freelance November 2012 - Present
Disneytoon Studios June 2014 - July 2014
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - June 2014
Reel FX January 2013 - June 2013
Curious Pictures March 2013 - March 2013
Reel FX March 2012 - November 2012
Titmouse December 2011 - January 2012
Titmouse October 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Sketchbook Pro, Storyboarding, Character, Visual Development, Flash Animation, Background Design, Character Design, Flash, Concept Design, Illustration, Character Designs
Education
Schoolism 2011 — 2011
Gesture Drawing With Alex Woo
Fashion Institute of Technology 2001 — 2005
BS, Toy Design
Schoolism
Stephen Silver's Character Design Course
California Institute of the Arts September 2015 - Present
Paramount Pictures June 2014 - Present
Freelance November 2012 - Present
Disneytoon Studios June 2014 - July 2014
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - June 2014
Reel FX January 2013 - June 2013
Curious Pictures March 2013 - March 2013
Reel FX March 2012 - November 2012
Titmouse December 2011 - January 2012
Titmouse October 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Sketchbook Pro, Storyboarding, Character, Visual Development, Flash Animation, Background Design, Character Design, Flash, Concept Design, Illustration, Character Designs
Education
Schoolism 2011 — 2011
Gesture Drawing With Alex Woo
Fashion Institute of Technology 2001 — 2005
BS, Toy Design
Schoolism
Stephen Silver's Character Design Course
Elizabeth Burhop Elizabeth Burhop's LAIKA, Inc. Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Production Designer
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Freelance January 2000 - Present
Biscuit Filmworks 2013 - 2013
Psyop 2013 - 2013
Community Films 2012 - 2013
Stopp LA 2012 - 2013
Showtime Networks Inc. 2012 - 2013
Moxie Pictures 2011 - 2012
LAIKA, Inc. 2011 - 2012
D'Avant-Garde Media 2010 - 2011
Rabbit Content 2009 - 2009
Skills
Film Production, Advertising, Art Direction
Education
Skidmore College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
UCL 1987 — 1988
History of Art
Università degli Studi di Firenze 1987 — 1987
Studio Art
Elgin Academy 1980 — 1985
Francis W. Parker School 1975 — 1977
Freelance January 2000 - Present
Biscuit Filmworks 2013 - 2013
Psyop 2013 - 2013
Community Films 2012 - 2013
Stopp LA 2012 - 2013
Showtime Networks Inc. 2012 - 2013
Moxie Pictures 2011 - 2012
LAIKA, Inc. 2011 - 2012
D'Avant-Garde Media 2010 - 2011
Rabbit Content 2009 - 2009
Skills
Film Production, Advertising, Art Direction
Education
Skidmore College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
UCL 1987 — 1988
History of Art
Università degli Studi di Firenze 1987 — 1987
Studio Art
Elgin Academy 1980 — 1985
Francis W. Parker School 1975 — 1977
Bruce Bowman Bruce Bowman's LAIKA, Inc. Experience October 2012 - September 2013
Job Sculptor
Industry Fine Art
Experience
BowmanArts January 1998 - Present
Bent Image Lab October 2013 - November 2013
Laika, Inc. October 2012 - September 2013
Masterpiece Models April 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Sculpting, Model Fabrication, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Mold Making, Drawing, Fine Art, Concept Design, Art, Illustration, Props, Modeling, 3D, Sketching, Illustrator, Clay, Model Making, Theatre, Acrylic, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Special Effects, Toys, Molding, Film, Commercials, Feature Films
Education
Oregon State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science; Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts; Theater Arts
Crescent Valley High School 1976 — 1980
BowmanArts January 1998 - Present
Bent Image Lab October 2013 - November 2013
Laika, Inc. October 2012 - September 2013
Masterpiece Models April 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Sculpting, Model Fabrication, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Mold Making, Drawing, Fine Art, Concept Design, Art, Illustration, Props, Modeling, 3D, Sketching, Illustrator, Clay, Model Making, Theatre, Acrylic, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Special Effects, Toys, Molding, Film, Commercials, Feature Films
Education
Oregon State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science; Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts; Theater Arts
Crescent Valley High School 1976 — 1980
Anna Glanton Anna Glanton's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job RP Quality Assurance at LAIKA, LLC
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - Present
New Deal Studios September 2014 - September 2014
Nila August 2014 - August 2014
New Deal Studios April 2014 - April 2014
Shadow Machine January 2014 - February 2014
Figure Plant September 2013 - September 2013
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - August 2013
LAIKA, Inc. August 2012 - June 2013
Chiodo Brothers May 2012 - July 2012
stoopid buddy stoodios March 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Animation, Scuplting, Puppet fabrication, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash Animation, Maya, Character Design, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Production, Puppets
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
M.F.A, Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design 2007 — 2009
BFA, Animation
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - Present
New Deal Studios September 2014 - September 2014
Nila August 2014 - August 2014
New Deal Studios April 2014 - April 2014
Shadow Machine January 2014 - February 2014
Figure Plant September 2013 - September 2013
LAIKA, Inc. July 2013 - August 2013
LAIKA, Inc. August 2012 - June 2013
Chiodo Brothers May 2012 - July 2012
stoopid buddy stoodios March 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Animation, Scuplting, Puppet fabrication, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Sewing, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash Animation, Maya, Character Design, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Production, Puppets
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
M.F.A, Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design 2007 — 2009
BFA, Animation
William Brendel William Brendel's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Student at Oregon State University
Industry Computer Software
Experience
LAIKA Inc June 2007 - August 2007
ViewPlus Technologies September 2006 - June 2007
Infineon Technologies AG Munich, Germany July 2003 - July 2004
Education
Oregon State University 2004 — 2009
ESCPE Lyon 2001 — 2005
Masters Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; Telecommunication
Oregon State University
Ph.D, Computer Science
LAIKA Inc June 2007 - August 2007
ViewPlus Technologies September 2006 - June 2007
Infineon Technologies AG Munich, Germany July 2003 - July 2004
Education
Oregon State University 2004 — 2009
ESCPE Lyon 2001 — 2005
Masters Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; Telecommunication
Oregon State University
Ph.D, Computer Science
Ian Barrett Ian Barrett's LAIKA, Inc. Experience September 2005 - March 2013
Job Lighting Cameraman, Motion Control Operator
Industry Animation
Experience
Bix Pix Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Starburns Industries October 2014 - December 2014
Bent Image Lab 2006 - June 2013
LAIKA, Inc. September 2005 - March 2013
Artefacto Producciones August 2009 - December 2009
(W)Holesome Products, Inc. May 2001 - October 2001
Will Vinton Studios July 1998 - April 2001
Berkeley Repertory Theatre 1991 - 1992
Skills
Camera, Lighting, Stop Motion, Commercials, Feature Films, Film, Sound Design, Scenic Carpentry, Motion Control, Rigging, 3D, Photography, Camera Operation, Final Cut Pro, Television, Film Production, Short Films
Education
Portland Community College 2011 — 2011
Beginning Spanish, I, II, & III, certificate of completion.
University of Oregon 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Lewis and Clark College
Bix Pix Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Starburns Industries October 2014 - December 2014
Bent Image Lab 2006 - June 2013
LAIKA, Inc. September 2005 - March 2013
Artefacto Producciones August 2009 - December 2009
(W)Holesome Products, Inc. May 2001 - October 2001
Will Vinton Studios July 1998 - April 2001
Berkeley Repertory Theatre 1991 - 1992
Skills
Camera, Lighting, Stop Motion, Commercials, Feature Films, Film, Sound Design, Scenic Carpentry, Motion Control, Rigging, 3D, Photography, Camera Operation, Final Cut Pro, Television, Film Production, Short Films
Education
Portland Community College 2011 — 2011
Beginning Spanish, I, II, & III, certificate of completion.
University of Oregon 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Lewis and Clark College
Michael Patrick Murnane Michael Patrick Murnane's LAIKA, Inc. Experience October 2005 - December 2006
Job Creation and Execution of Sculptural Worlds and Characters FilmTVGalleriesRock Shows 2D &3D then Teaching it.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Superadvanced....Division of Michael P. Murnane 1968 - Present
Superadvanced Laser Land February 1968 - Present
C.I.T. The Cardboard Institute of Technology 2008 - Present
Laika Inc. October 2005 - December 2006
JAK Films 2002 - 2004
Industrial Light + Magic 1998 - 2003
Skills
Film, Illustration, Character Designs, Art, Layout, Illustrator, Plot, Feature Films, Stop Motion, Storyboarding, Sculpture, Visual Effects, Art Direction, Storytelling, Pre-production
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1992
BFA, Illustration
Santa Rosa Junior College 1986 — 1988
AA, Art
The Superadvanced....Division of Michael P. Murnane 1968 - Present
Superadvanced Laser Land February 1968 - Present
C.I.T. The Cardboard Institute of Technology 2008 - Present
Laika Inc. October 2005 - December 2006
JAK Films 2002 - 2004
Industrial Light + Magic 1998 - 2003
Skills
Film, Illustration, Character Designs, Art, Layout, Illustrator, Plot, Feature Films, Stop Motion, Storyboarding, Sculpture, Visual Effects, Art Direction, Storytelling, Pre-production
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1992
BFA, Illustration
Santa Rosa Junior College 1986 — 1988
AA, Art
Gentry Davidson Gentry Davidson's LAIKA, Inc. Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Digital Paint Artist at LAIKA, LLC
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
LAIKA, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Boundary Visual Effects November 2014 - December 2014
Boundary Visual Effects April 2014 - April 2014
The Molecule January 2013 - March 2013
Evil Eye Pictures October 2012 - December 2012
DreamWorks Animation August 2012 - October 2012
Form & Fiction July 2011 - October 2012
Space Division Studio May 2012 - June 2012
The Base Studio February 2011 - June 2011
Pixelcorp February 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Silhouette, Maya, 3D, After Effects, Stereoscopic, Matte Painting, Computer Graphics, Silhouette FX, Motion Graphics, Mocha, Stereo Conversion, Digital Painting, Mental Ray, Lighting, Zbrush, Texturing, Animation, Character Animation, Illustration, MEL, Shading, Modo, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Scripting, Awesomeness, Unix Shell Scripting, Red Hat Linux, C4D, Light, E-on Vue
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts ( BFA ), 3D, Digital Compositing
LAIKA, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Boundary Visual Effects November 2014 - December 2014
Boundary Visual Effects April 2014 - April 2014
The Molecule January 2013 - March 2013
Evil Eye Pictures October 2012 - December 2012
DreamWorks Animation August 2012 - October 2012
Form & Fiction July 2011 - October 2012
Space Division Studio May 2012 - June 2012
The Base Studio February 2011 - June 2011
Pixelcorp February 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Silhouette, Maya, 3D, After Effects, Stereoscopic, Matte Painting, Computer Graphics, Silhouette FX, Motion Graphics, Mocha, Stereo Conversion, Digital Painting, Mental Ray, Lighting, Zbrush, Texturing, Animation, Character Animation, Illustration, MEL, Shading, Modo, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Scripting, Awesomeness, Unix Shell Scripting, Red Hat Linux, C4D, Light, E-on Vue
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts ( BFA ), 3D, Digital Compositing
Ben Bleything's LAIKA, Inc. Experience December 2006 - December 2008
Job The Puget Sound Convergence Zone's Leading Expert on Clown Computering
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Cascadia Ruby February 2011 - Present
GitHub April 2013 - June 2014
LivingSocial September 2011 - February 2013
Nerd Club Industries, LLC February 2011 - January 2013
Bit Poetry, LLC January 2009 - January 2013
Estately May 2010 - September 2011
WhitePages October 2009 - May 2010
Audiosocket April 2009 - October 2009
Ben Bleything Consulting June 2005 - January 2009
LAIKA, Inc December 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Web Applications, Git, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Open Source, Linux, REST, Scalability, Clown Computering, Apache, PostgreSQL, Test Driven Development
Education
Oregon State University 1999 — 2004
Computer Science
Cascadia Ruby February 2011 - Present
GitHub April 2013 - June 2014
LivingSocial September 2011 - February 2013
Nerd Club Industries, LLC February 2011 - January 2013
Bit Poetry, LLC January 2009 - January 2013
Estately May 2010 - September 2011
WhitePages October 2009 - May 2010
Audiosocket April 2009 - October 2009
Ben Bleything Consulting June 2005 - January 2009
LAIKA, Inc December 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Web Applications, Git, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, Open Source, Linux, REST, Scalability, Clown Computering, Apache, PostgreSQL, Test Driven Development
Education
Oregon State University 1999 — 2004
Computer Science
Jenny Kincade Jenny Kincade's LAIKA, Inc. Experience 2002 - July 2014
Job illustrator animation artist at freelance
Industry Animation
Experience
freelance July 2014 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. 2002 - July 2014
Celluloid Studios 1991 - 1999
Skills
Children's Books, Illustration, Digital Illustration, animation background..., hand painted animation, 2d animation effects, water color paint, oil painting, character design, Pre-visualization
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Science (BS), American History (United States)
freelance July 2014 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. 2002 - July 2014
Celluloid Studios 1991 - 1999
Skills
Children's Books, Illustration, Digital Illustration, animation background..., hand painted animation, 2d animation effects, water color paint, oil painting, character design, Pre-visualization
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Science (BS), American History (United States)
Patty Willert Patty Willert's LAIKA, Inc. Experience September 2008 - October 2011
Job Creative Talent Scout at Ziba Design
Industry Design
Experience
Ziba Design March 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. September 2008 - October 2011
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2005 - October 2008
Spydercam Systems 2001 - 2007
Cutting Edge Media Group 1996 - 2000
Skills
Animation, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Creative Direction, Film, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, Visual Effects, Graphics, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Concept Development, Character Animation, Computer Animation, After Effects
Education
Penn State University
BA, Film Production
University of Pennsylvania
Film Advanced Studies
Ziba Design March 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. September 2008 - October 2011
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2005 - October 2008
Spydercam Systems 2001 - 2007
Cutting Edge Media Group 1996 - 2000
Skills
Animation, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Creative Direction, Film, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, Visual Effects, Graphics, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Concept Development, Character Animation, Computer Animation, After Effects
Education
Penn State University
BA, Film Production
University of Pennsylvania
Film Advanced Studies
Dave Drusky Dave Drusky's LAIKA, Inc. Experience November 2009 - November 2013
Job Post Production Supervisor at VICE Media, LLC
Industry Media Production
Experience
VICE Media, LLC August 2015 - Present
Marshall's Haute Sauce November 2011 - Present
Wieden + Kennedy / Joint Editorial September 2014 - August 2015
Sundance Institute June 2011 - July 2015
AFI November 2013 - November 2014
Spin Laundry Lounge November 2013 - November 2014
Laika, Inc. November 2009 - November 2013
Sundance Film Festival January 2009 - January 2010
Laika, Inc. April 2008 - December 2008
Longbaugh Film Festival April 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Video Technologies, Color Theory, Video Compression, Final Cut Studio, Avid Media Composer, Color Calibration, Avid, Camera Operation, Digital Video, Online Video, Digital Cinema, Audio Technology, Calibration, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Computer Hardware, Networking, DaVinci Resolve, ISIS, Avid Unity, Media Networking, Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, Video, Photography, Video Editing, Camera Operating, Feature Films, Post Production, Documentaries, Film, Mac, Web Video, HD Video, Film Production, Editing
Education
Mt. Hood Community College 2004 — 2007
Associates, Television Production
VICE Media, LLC August 2015 - Present
Marshall's Haute Sauce November 2011 - Present
Wieden + Kennedy / Joint Editorial September 2014 - August 2015
Sundance Institute June 2011 - July 2015
AFI November 2013 - November 2014
Spin Laundry Lounge November 2013 - November 2014
Laika, Inc. November 2009 - November 2013
Sundance Film Festival January 2009 - January 2010
Laika, Inc. April 2008 - December 2008
Longbaugh Film Festival April 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Video Technologies, Color Theory, Video Compression, Final Cut Studio, Avid Media Composer, Color Calibration, Avid, Camera Operation, Digital Video, Online Video, Digital Cinema, Audio Technology, Calibration, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Computer Hardware, Networking, DaVinci Resolve, ISIS, Avid Unity, Media Networking, Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, Video, Photography, Video Editing, Camera Operating, Feature Films, Post Production, Documentaries, Film, Mac, Web Video, HD Video, Film Production, Editing
Education
Mt. Hood Community College 2004 — 2007
Associates, Television Production
Jennifer Scanlon Jennifer Scanlon's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Assistant Director for the MFA in Writing, Pacific University
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MFA in Writing, Pacific Universtiy July 2015 - Present
Back Fence PDX: REEL STORIES March 2014 - Present
Independent September 2012 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
ideal Films Partners 2008 - 2011
Tribeca Productions 2006 - 2008
Tribeca Film Festival 2004 - 2004
Tribeca Theatre Festival 2004 - 2004
Talking Wall Pictures 2002 - 2004
Artisan Entertainment 2001 - 2002
Skills
Fluent in French, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Creative Writer, Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Television
Education
The American University in Paris
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature
University of California, Santa Cruz
Comparative Literature
MFA in Writing, Pacific Universtiy July 2015 - Present
Back Fence PDX: REEL STORIES March 2014 - Present
Independent September 2012 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
ideal Films Partners 2008 - 2011
Tribeca Productions 2006 - 2008
Tribeca Film Festival 2004 - 2004
Tribeca Theatre Festival 2004 - 2004
Talking Wall Pictures 2002 - 2004
Artisan Entertainment 2001 - 2002
Skills
Fluent in French, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Creative Writer, Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Television
Education
The American University in Paris
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature
University of California, Santa Cruz
Comparative Literature
Austin Eddy Austin Eddy's LAIKA, Inc. Experience May 2013 - Present
Job .
Industry Animation
Experience
Freelance July 2015 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Weta Digital March 2012 - March 2013
Weta Digital August 2011 - March 2012
Weta Digital March 2009 - August 2011
Tippett studio January 2007 - January 2009
Stormfront Studios June 2005 - December 2006
Digital Domain 2004 - 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Maya, Character Animation, Concept Design, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Video Games, Animation, Drawing, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Film, Commercials, Facial Animation, MEL, Character Rigging
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Character Animation & Visual Effects
Freelance July 2015 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Weta Digital March 2012 - March 2013
Weta Digital August 2011 - March 2012
Weta Digital March 2009 - August 2011
Tippett studio January 2007 - January 2009
Stormfront Studios June 2005 - December 2006
Digital Domain 2004 - 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Maya, Character Animation, Concept Design, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Video Games, Animation, Drawing, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Film, Commercials, Facial Animation, MEL, Character Rigging
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Character Animation & Visual Effects
Peg Serena Peg Serena's LAIKA, Inc. Experience March 2012 - March 2014
Job Artist at Large Marge
Industry Animation
Experience
Large Marge March 2014 - Present
LAIKA, LLC February 2015 - April 2015
LAIKA, Inc. March 2012 - March 2014
LAIKA, Inc. May 2010 - April 2012
Aardman Animations November 2009 - May 2010
LAIKA, Inc. May 2008 - October 2008
LAIKA, Inc. February 2007 - May 2008
Cuppa Coffee 2002 - 2007
The Orphanage 2005 - 2005
Education
Sheridan College 1999 — 2002
Classical Animation
Brock University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Policy
Large Marge March 2014 - Present
LAIKA, LLC February 2015 - April 2015
LAIKA, Inc. March 2012 - March 2014
LAIKA, Inc. May 2010 - April 2012
Aardman Animations November 2009 - May 2010
LAIKA, Inc. May 2008 - October 2008
LAIKA, Inc. February 2007 - May 2008
Cuppa Coffee 2002 - 2007
The Orphanage 2005 - 2005
Education
Sheridan College 1999 — 2002
Classical Animation
Brock University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Policy
Nicole Leeper Nicole Leeper's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Freelance Illustrator
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Nikki Leeper Illustration January 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
StoneLion Puppet Theatre August 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Illustration, Puppets, Drawing, Painting, Puppet, Photoshop, Screen Printing, Art, 3D Portraiture, Sewing, Traditional Animation, Animation
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Nikki Leeper Illustration January 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
StoneLion Puppet Theatre August 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Illustration, Puppets, Drawing, Painting, Puppet, Photoshop, Screen Printing, Art, 3D Portraiture, Sewing, Traditional Animation, Animation
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Steve Kirchner's LAIKA, Inc. Experience November 2006 - February 2009
Job Camera & Layout Artist at Industrial Light & Magic
Industry Animation
Experience
Industrial Light & Magic April 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - November 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA, Inc November 2006 - February 2009
Will Vinton Studios November 2004 - May 2005
PDI/DreamWorks April 1997 - September 2002
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1996
Industrial Light & Magic April 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - November 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA, Inc November 2006 - February 2009
Will Vinton Studios November 2004 - May 2005
PDI/DreamWorks April 1997 - September 2002
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1996
Fran Zandonella's LAIKA, Inc. Experience December 2003 - April 2007
Job RnD TD at The Mill
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Mill February 2015 - May 2015
Rhythm & Hues June 2008 - February 2013
Fran Zandonella Consulting April 2007 - June 2008
LAIKA, Inc December 2003 - April 2007
Fran Zandonella Consulting August 2003 - December 2003
Walt Disney Feature Animation February 2000 - July 2003
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 1996 - February 2000
General Electric March 1994 - September 1996
The Santa Cruz Operation May 1987 - November 1991
Skills
Maya, Animation, Unix, Perl, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Software Development, Linux, Software Engineering, Pipeline Development, Scripting, Program Management, 3D, SQL, Software Documentation, Programming, Technical Direction, Visual Effects, Film, Shell Scripting, Basalmiq, Axure, MS Project, Python, MEL, PyQt, OS X, Qt
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1984 — 1989
BS, Computer Engineering
The Mill February 2015 - May 2015
Rhythm & Hues June 2008 - February 2013
Fran Zandonella Consulting April 2007 - June 2008
LAIKA, Inc December 2003 - April 2007
Fran Zandonella Consulting August 2003 - December 2003
Walt Disney Feature Animation February 2000 - July 2003
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 1996 - February 2000
General Electric March 1994 - September 1996
The Santa Cruz Operation May 1987 - November 1991
Skills
Maya, Animation, Unix, Perl, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Software Development, Linux, Software Engineering, Pipeline Development, Scripting, Program Management, 3D, SQL, Software Documentation, Programming, Technical Direction, Visual Effects, Film, Shell Scripting, Basalmiq, Axure, MS Project, Python, MEL, PyQt, OS X, Qt
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1984 — 1989
BS, Computer Engineering
LeeAnn McLennan's LAIKA, Inc. Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Systems Engineer at Columbia Sportswear
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Columbia Sportswear September 2010 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2007 - September 2010
LAIKA, Inc 2007 - 2010
LAIKA Studios 2007 - 2010
Computer Education Services 2002 - 2005
IKON Education Services 1998 - 2002
Carlson Compute 1995 - 1998
Skills
SharePoint, Management, Software Documentation, Training, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Virtualization, Business Analysis, Leadership
Education
Clemson University 1985 — 1989
Southwestern University 1985 — 1987
BA, English
Columbia Sportswear September 2010 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2007 - September 2010
LAIKA, Inc 2007 - 2010
LAIKA Studios 2007 - 2010
Computer Education Services 2002 - 2005
IKON Education Services 1998 - 2002
Carlson Compute 1995 - 1998
Skills
SharePoint, Management, Software Documentation, Training, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Virtualization, Business Analysis, Leadership
Education
Clemson University 1985 — 1989
Southwestern University 1985 — 1987
BA, English
Cody Bartol's LAIKA, Inc. Experience Set DresserLeverage2009 - 2010
Job Model Shop Coordinator at Laika, Inc
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika, Inc Set DresserLeverage2009 - 2010
Signature Rock Paint Restoration 1993 - 1993
Education
Reed College 1996 — 2001
Reed College 1996 — 2000
Laika, Inc Set DresserLeverage2009 - 2010
Signature Rock Paint Restoration 1993 - 1993
Education
Reed College 1996 — 2001
Reed College 1996 — 2000
David Trappe's LAIKA, Inc. Experience January 2013 - March 2014
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
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's LAIKA, Inc. Experience May 2013 - Present
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
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
Sabrina Velazquez's LAIKA, Inc. Experience October 2007 - February 2008
Job Producer at Instrument
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Instrument August 2014 - Present
Citizen, Inc. January 2014 - August 2014
Citizen August 2012 - January 2014
Honolulu Star-Advertiser February 2011 - September 2012
Honolulu Academy of Arts September 2008 - August 2012
LAIKA, Inc. October 2007 - February 2008
Honolulu Academy of Arts January 2005 - August 2007
Firefly Hawaii April 2003 - October 2004
Ostrander-Chu December 2001 - February 2003
Universal Music Group October 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Mac OS X, MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Basecamp, Highrise, OmniGraffle, Redmine, HTML, CSS, Raiser's Edge, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Social Media, OS X, Writing, Copy Editing, Lead Generation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media..., Brand Development, Brand Development..., Process Management, Pro Tools
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Instrument August 2014 - Present
Citizen, Inc. January 2014 - August 2014
Citizen August 2012 - January 2014
Honolulu Star-Advertiser February 2011 - September 2012
Honolulu Academy of Arts September 2008 - August 2012
LAIKA, Inc. October 2007 - February 2008
Honolulu Academy of Arts January 2005 - August 2007
Firefly Hawaii April 2003 - October 2004
Ostrander-Chu December 2001 - February 2003
Universal Music Group October 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Mac OS X, MS Windows, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Basecamp, Highrise, OmniGraffle, Redmine, HTML, CSS, Raiser's Edge, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Social Media, OS X, Writing, Copy Editing, Lead Generation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media..., Brand Development, Brand Development..., Process Management, Pro Tools
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Lars C Larsen's LAIKA, Inc. Experience April 2013 - May 2014
Job nanofarm.tv
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Screen Novelties June 2014 - Present
nanofarm.tv January 2001 - Present
Ex Libris Productions April 2014 - May 2014
LAIKA, Inc. April 2013 - May 2014
Portlandia, Season 3 July 2012 - November 2012
Shadow Machine July 2011 - 2012
Electric Entetainment March 2009 - July 2011
laika 2006 - 2010
Skills
Feature Films, Video, Film, Lighting, Film Production, Animation, Post Production, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Props, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Humboldt State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Theater and Film Production
Screen Novelties June 2014 - Present
nanofarm.tv January 2001 - Present
Ex Libris Productions April 2014 - May 2014
LAIKA, Inc. April 2013 - May 2014
Portlandia, Season 3 July 2012 - November 2012
Shadow Machine July 2011 - 2012
Electric Entetainment March 2009 - July 2011
laika 2006 - 2010
Skills
Feature Films, Video, Film, Lighting, Film Production, Animation, Post Production, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Props, Character Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Humboldt State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Theater and Film Production
Derek Cheung's LAIKA, Inc. Experience August 2007 - December 2008
Job FX TD
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Method Studios January 2015 - July 2015
Weta Digital August 2014 - November 2014
Method Studios April 2014 - June 2014
Reliance MediaWorks VFX June 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2011 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - July 2009
LAIKA, Inc August 2007 - December 2008
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science, Multimedia
Method Studios January 2015 - July 2015
Weta Digital August 2014 - November 2014
Method Studios April 2014 - June 2014
Reliance MediaWorks VFX June 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2011 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - July 2009
LAIKA, Inc August 2007 - December 2008
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science, Multimedia
Colleen Flanigan's LAIKA, Inc. Experience January 1998 - November 2012
Job Artist, Director at Living Sea Sculpture
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Living Sea Sculpture May 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc January 1998 - November 2012
TED Conferences 2009 - 2012
Miss Snail Pail: A Healthy Alternaitve to Pesticides 2004 - 2012
Skills
Metalsmithing, Sculpture, underwater sculpture, Contemporary Art, coral restoration, installation art, Jewelry Making, mixed-media sculpture, alternative education, stop motion armaturist, Drawing, Consultation, Idea Generation, Project Collaboration, Interdisciplinary, snail collection, Research, Visual Arts, Performance Art, Public Speaking, Handmade Jewelry, Art Education, Stop Motion, Film, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Painting, Storyboarding, Animation, Art Direction, Set Design, Art
Education
TED Fellowship 2009 — 2012
Networking, People, Public Speaking
Oregon College of Art and Craft 1994 — 1997
3-year post-baccalaureate certificate, Metals
University of California, Los Angeles 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design
Living Sea Sculpture May 2011 - Present
LAIKA, Inc January 1998 - November 2012
TED Conferences 2009 - 2012
Miss Snail Pail: A Healthy Alternaitve to Pesticides 2004 - 2012
Skills
Metalsmithing, Sculpture, underwater sculpture, Contemporary Art, coral restoration, installation art, Jewelry Making, mixed-media sculpture, alternative education, stop motion armaturist, Drawing, Consultation, Idea Generation, Project Collaboration, Interdisciplinary, snail collection, Research, Visual Arts, Performance Art, Public Speaking, Handmade Jewelry, Art Education, Stop Motion, Film, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Painting, Storyboarding, Animation, Art Direction, Set Design, Art
Education
TED Fellowship 2009 — 2012
Networking, People, Public Speaking
Oregon College of Art and Craft 1994 — 1997
3-year post-baccalaureate certificate, Metals
University of California, Los Angeles 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design
Nik Carey's LAIKA, Inc. Experience May 2011 - May 2012
Job Co Owner at Wayfare Enterprises
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Wayfare Enterprises June 2013 - Present
BoilerGoth February 2008 - Present
TWT February 2014 - April 2014
IITR December 2013 - January 2014
Stumptown FX April 2012 - November 2013
Alterian Ghost Factory July 2009 - August 2012
LAIKA, Inc. May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
CDL Class A, Hazmat, TWIC Card, Smith System Safe..., Continuous Improvement, Mold making, skulpting, Product Design, Manufacturing, Packaging, Sculpture, Painting, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Materials, Model Making, Industrial Design, Woodworking, Machine Tools, R&D, Metal Fabrication, Driving License, Doubles and Triples, US Passport
Education
IITR 2013 — 2014
CDL, Transport, 89.7
California College of Arts and Crafts 1987 — 1988
BFA
American River College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Wayfare Enterprises June 2013 - Present
BoilerGoth February 2008 - Present
TWT February 2014 - April 2014
IITR December 2013 - January 2014
Stumptown FX April 2012 - November 2013
Alterian Ghost Factory July 2009 - August 2012
LAIKA, Inc. May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
CDL Class A, Hazmat, TWIC Card, Smith System Safe..., Continuous Improvement, Mold making, skulpting, Product Design, Manufacturing, Packaging, Sculpture, Painting, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Materials, Model Making, Industrial Design, Woodworking, Machine Tools, R&D, Metal Fabrication, Driving License, Doubles and Triples, US Passport
Education
IITR 2013 — 2014
CDL, Transport, 89.7
California College of Arts and Crafts 1987 — 1988
BFA
American River College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Shawna Lewis's LAIKA, Inc. Experience July 2008 - November 2009
Job Employee Relations Specialist at Precision Castparts
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Precision Castparts May 2011 - Present
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. November 2009 - May 2011
LAIKA, Inc. July 2008 - November 2009
LAIKA, Inc. October 2006 - June 2008
LAIKA, Inc. October 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Training, Performance Management, Leadership
Education
Portland State University - School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
Portland State University - School of Business
BA, Business Mgmt & HR Mgmt
Precision Castparts May 2011 - Present
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. November 2009 - May 2011
LAIKA, Inc. July 2008 - November 2009
LAIKA, Inc. October 2006 - June 2008
LAIKA, Inc. October 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Training, Performance Management, Leadership
Education
Portland State University - School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA
Portland State University - School of Business
BA, Business Mgmt & HR Mgmt
Brett Foxwell's LAIKA, Inc. Experience March 2013 - July 2013
Job engineer, designer, builder, animator
Industry Design
Experience
bfophoto September 2013 - Present
Tippett Studio October 2014 - January 2015
LAIKA, Inc. March 2013 - July 2013
bot & dolly October 2012 - January 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. October 2011 - September 2012
Autofuss December 2010 - June 2011
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine January 2001 - January 2010
Aeroservice Aviation Center January 1998 - September 2000
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
bfophoto September 2013 - Present
Tippett Studio October 2014 - January 2015
LAIKA, Inc. March 2013 - July 2013
bot & dolly October 2012 - January 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. October 2011 - September 2012
Autofuss December 2010 - June 2011
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine January 2001 - January 2010
Aeroservice Aviation Center January 1998 - September 2000
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Danny Samuels's LAIKA, Inc. Experience June 2013 - August 2013
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
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
Brittany Gwen Bennett's LAIKA, Inc. Experience September 2012 - September 2013
Job Artist
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Nantucket Looms January 2014 - Present
Bike & Build December 2014 - September 2015
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - May 2015
Peter and John Productions April 2014 - April 2014
LAIKA, Inc. September 2012 - September 2013
Cirque du Soleil January 2012 - June 2012
Boston Ballet School January 2011 - April 2011
Six Flags May 2010 - September 2010
Rhode Island School of Design September 2009 - December 2009
Crispina June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Nantucket Looms January 2014 - Present
Bike & Build December 2014 - September 2015
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - May 2015
Peter and John Productions April 2014 - April 2014
LAIKA, Inc. September 2012 - September 2013
Cirque du Soleil January 2012 - June 2012
Boston Ballet School January 2011 - April 2011
Six Flags May 2010 - September 2010
Rhode Island School of Design September 2009 - December 2009
Crispina June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts
DreamWorks Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Curious Pictures
film roman
Bardel Entertainment