Reel FX
Reel FX is an American digital studio based in Dallas, Texas, Hollywood, California and Montreal. The studio develops and produces award-winning animated films, short form and theme park content. Founded: 1996 Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, United States Number of employees: 350 (2013) Number of locations: 1,575 Founders: Brandon Oldenburg, Dale Carman, David Needham
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Reel FX Employees
Nickelodeon Animation Studio September 2015 - Present
Logan.tv December 2014 - September 2015
MPC February 2015 - February 2015
Jose Ortiz Design May 2014 - February 2015
Logan.tv June 2014 - July 2014
King and Country June 2014 - June 2014
Saddington Baynes May 2014 - May 2014
Reel FX May 2013 - February 2014
Gentleman Scholar Studios March 2013 - April 2013
Jose Ortiz Design November 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Character Modeling, Environmental Modeling, Maya, Photoshop, MEL, Zbrush, Mudbox, Illustrator, Improvisational Comedy, 3D Modeling, Modeling, ZBrush, Potatoes, UV Mapping, 3D, Texturing, Computer Graphics
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Graphics
Reel FX January 2011 - Present
Mirar May 2012 - July 2012
R&J Creative Images, Inc. January 2004 - June 2010
R&J Creative Images, Inc. March 1999 - January 2004
Freelance June 1998 - June 1999
Procamera June 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Texturing, Photoshop, Maya, Computer Animation, Zbrush, Shading, Visual Effects, Drawing, Digital Painting, UV mapping, Painting, Lighting, Mari, Modelling, Bodypaint, HTML + CSS, Wordpress, InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Post Production, ZBrush, Modeling, Surfacing, UV Mapping
Education
Richland College 2008 — 2011
Southern Methodist University 1990 — 1994
BFA Candidate
Reel FX January 2011 - Present
Reel FX July 2010 - January 2011
Turbo Squid January 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Illustration, Art, Visual Arts, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Texturing
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
BFA, Animation
Reel FX July 2008 - Present
Skills
Houdini, Realflow, Maya, MEL, Python, Linux, Renderman, Nuke, Photoshop, Mental Ray, HScript, After Effects, 3D, Visual Effects, Compositing, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2003 — 2006
BFA, Visual Effects
Minot State University 2002 — 2003
Generals
The Russell Rutherford Group January 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin November 2011 - Present
Entro Inc March 2015 - March 2015
Pegasus Theatre June 2014 - July 2014
Reel FX May 2014 - June 2014
STILETTO Television March 2014 - March 2014
Post Hollywood February 2014 - March 2014
High Noon Entertainment November 2013 - November 2013
University of Southern California July 2013 - August 2013
Tarrant County College October 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Sewing, 3D Fabrication, Interior Design, Art, Customer Service, Concept Design, Concept Development, Conceptual Art, Costume Design, Props, Scenic Painting, Set Design, Set Decoration, Set Dressing, Short Films, Independent Film, Graphic Design, Painting, Television, Drawing, Film Production
Education
Missouri State University 2008 — 2011
BA Art and Design, Design, Theatre, Film, English
Tarrant County College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA)
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - May 2013
Reel FX October 2011 - January 2013
Janimation September 2011 - October 2011
Green Grass Studios July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Maya, Texturing, UV mapping, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Illustration, Animation, Conceptual Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Arts, Headus, Character Animation, After Effects, Traditional Animation, 3D, Shading, Storyboarding, Nuke, Mental Ray, Look Development, Rigging, Character Rigging, Lighting, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Compositing, Premiere, Computer Graphics, Shake, Texture Artist, Digital Painting, Illustrator, Renderman
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Computer Animation
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
Reel FX January 2015 - April 2015
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies January 2014 - August 2014
Pixar Animation Studios August 2013 - August 2013
Pixar Animation Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Academy of Art University October 2011 - May 2013
Roninfilm, LLC March 2011 - September 2011
On-Camera Audiences December 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Maya, 3D animation, Character Animation, Teaching, Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Film, Photoshop, Television, Zbrush, Game Design, Character Rigging, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Creative Direction, Texturing, Short Films, MEL
Education
The Animation Collaborative 2012 — 2013
Character Animation
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Animation 2011
Robert Half Legal May 2014 - Present
ZeroCater November 2013 - May 2014
Reel FX October 2012 - May 2013
State Bar of California May 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Leadership, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Social Networking, Analysis, Nonprofits, English, Legal Assistance, Windows, Microsoft Word, HTML, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Teaching, International..., Fundraising, Editing, SPSS, Recruiting, Marketing, Networking, Business Development, Client Relations, Job Coaching, Advising Clients
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCLA 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Development Studies, 3.826
Paychex June 2013 - Present
Omni Hotels June 2012 - June 2013
Hilton Worldwide August 2011 - January 2012
Reel FX June 2010 - August 2011
OmniSource Marketing Group June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Vocus Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, External Communications, Content Development, Lead Generation, Goal Oriented, Public Speaking, Brand Awareness
Education
University of North Texas 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences (Concentrations: Marketing, Psychology and Public Relations), Senior
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 — 2011
University of Arizona 2008 — 2009
Cg Cookie February 2013 - Present
Reel FX February 2011 - February 2013
Make LLC October 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Organic Modeling, Character Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Texture Painting, Zbrush, UV mapping, Maya, 3D Modeling, Blender, Texturing, Computer Animation
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
BA, Computer Animation
Lord Botetourt High School 2003 — 2007
Family Pet Center July 2015 - Present
Frag Freaks LLC July 2015 - September 2015
New College of Florida August 2013 - December 2013
American Chamber of Commerce Executives May 2013 - July 2013
Pritzker Marine Lab February 2013 - May 2013
Reel FX June 2009 - July 2009
Prairie Hills Elementary School August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Marine Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Science Outreach, Assistant Teaching, Ichthyology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Biology, Field Work, Zoology, Laboratory, Wildlife, Environmental Education, ArcGIS, Biodiversity, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Sustainability, Statistics, Environmental Policy, Scientific Writing, Water Quality, Science, Natural Resource..., Scuba Diving, Climate Change, Environmental Impact...
Education
New College of Florida 2011 — 2015
Currently Enrolled, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Rampart High School (Colorado Springs CO) 2007 — 2011
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma), Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Reel FX January 2013 - Present
Cinderscape October 2011 - December 2011
Hawaii Animation Studios December 2009 - October 2011
Kapi'olani Community College January 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Rendering, Texturing, UV mapping, Shading, Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Maya, Photoshop, Conceptual Art, Digital Painting, After Effects, Animation, 3D, Zbrush, Texture Artist, Computer Graphics, Mudbox, Houdini
Education
Kapiolani Community College 2004 — 2008
ATS, Computer Animation and Interface Design
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Reel FX October 2014 - February 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2013 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2013 - July 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios September 2010 - November 2012
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - August 2010
Reel FX February 2010 - May 2010
DisneyToon Studios December 2009 - January 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2009 - November 2009
Freelance August 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Character Design, Animation, Storyboarding, Modeling, Texturing, Maya, Rigging, Video Games
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
BFA, Computer Animation
Reel FX December 2014 - Present
House of Moves September 2014 - November 2014
Blur Studio May 2014 - September 2014
Binary Digital August 2013 - September 2013
MLT Innovations Inc. January 2011 - May 2013
IUPUI MacArthur Grant Spore Project January 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Animation, Graphic Design, Makes fire without..., Outdoor skills, Leadership, Great with people, 3D, Character Animation, Feature Films, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Traditional Animation, 3D graphics, Texturing, After Effects
Education
AnimSquad 2013 — 2015
In-person Expert Workshop, Character Animation
iAnimate 2013 — 2013
Feature Animation
Animation Collaborative 2012 — 2012
Demo & Lecture
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2012
Advanced Character Animation, Character Animation
Ed Hooks Masterclass 2011 — 2011
Acting for Animators, Animation
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2010 — 2011
New Media, Animation
Reel FX January 2007 - March 2008
Arens Consulting July 2004 - January 2007
HIT Entertainment January 2003 - June 2004
HIT Entertainment February 2001 - January 2003
Lyrick Studios March 1999 - February 2001
Lyrick Studios March 1997 - March 1999
Dillard's Department Stores March 1986 - March 1997
Skills
Account Planning, Brand Management, Brand Licensing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Packaging, Style Guide Creation, Licensing Negotiations, Sales, Retail, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Licensing, Business Development, Marketing, Forecasting, Management, Creative Direction, Account Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Advertising
Education
Oklahoma State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science degree
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 1981 — 1983
James City County March 2015 - Present
Little Zoo Studio, LLC November 2014 - Present
Self Employed January 2013 - Present
Janet L Carpini LLC July 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - April 2012
Reel FX May 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - April 2011
Four Directions Productions June 2010 - February 2011
Digital Tap, LLC July 2008 - September 2010
Blue Sky Studios July 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Facial Animation, Maya, After Effects, Cinematics, Character Animation, Animation, Traditional Animation, Photoshop, Keyframe Animation, Storyboarding, Film, Storytelling, Computer Animation, 3D, Motion Capture, XSI, Feature Films
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Computer Animation
Reel FX June 2012 - Present
Element X Creative November 2012 - November 2012
Brainstorm Digital February 2011 - May 2012
Spontaneous January 2011 - February 2011
Spontaneous September 2010 - December 2010
Stardust May 2010 - September 2010
Method Studios May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Nuke, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Post Production, Houdini, Mantra, Maya, Renderman, Arnold, Compositing, Film, Digital Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Motion Graphics, Illustration, 3D, Visual Effects
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Digital Art and Design
Lone Star Community College 2006 — 2008
Music
LED FastStart November 2013 - Present
Electronic Arts January 2013 - Present
Pixomondo June 2012 - October 2012
Reel FX October 2011 - June 2012
Object 9 2002 - May 2011
BIC Alliance 1998 - 2002
Health Care Options 1996 - 1998
Skills
Project Management, Team Building, Staff Mentoring, Client Relations Skills, Film Production, Vendor Management, Production Budgeting, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Motion Graphics, Business Development, Project Planning, Corporate Communications, Quality Assurance, Management, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Post Production, Strategy, Brand Development, Video, Film, Animation, Leadership, Media Production
Education
Louisiana State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Finance
University of New Orleans 1986 — 1988
Minor, Film Production
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2015 - June 2015
Wyrd Miniatures, LLC November 2014 - April 2015
Hasbro April 2012 - April 2015
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios January 2015 - February 2015
Visual Creatures November 2014 - January 2015
Sprite Animation Studios October 2014 - November 2014
Reel FX March 2013 - October 2014
Privateer Press October 2013 - April 2014
Lucid Global May 2012 - February 2013
MG Studios September 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Zbrush, Photoshop, UV mapping, Texturing, Drawing, Character Animation, Animation, Rendering, Texture Painting, Sculpture, Maya, 3D Modeling, Modeling, 3D, Hard Surface Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Characters, Computer Animation, Props, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
B.F.A, Computer animation
Mount Ida College 2006 — 2008
Major: Computer animation; Minor: Psychology
Hasbro Workshop, Ringling College of Art & Design 2011 — 2012
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic January 2014 - March 2015
Freelance September 2013 - December 2013
Reel FX April 2013 - August 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2011 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - January 2011
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - July 2010
Eurocom November 2008 - March 2009
Oruga Animation Studios September 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Character Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2009
Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 2001 — 2005
Industrial Design
Colegio Anglo Colombiano 1989 — 2001
Artist Alley June 2005 - Present
Reel FX April 2014 - May 2015
Moonbot Studios October 2011 - April 2014
Unique and Co. January 1997 - January 2012
Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH August 2011 - August 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design August 2007 - May 2011
Element X Creative June 2009 - June 2010
The Onion May 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Lighting, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Nuke, XSI, Renderman, Premiere, Texturing, Photoshop, Mandarin, CSS, HTML, Mental Ray, Compositing, UV mapping, 3D, Animation, Computer Animation, After Effects
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA
Corgan MediaLab August 2014 - Present
Freelance November 2009 - Present
Reel FX December 2010 - June 2011
Janimation February 2004 - November 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, 3D, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Matte Painting, Storyboarding, Lighting, Photoshop, Zbrush, Maya, Softimage, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, Animation, Illustrator, Visual Effects, Drawing, Compositing, Computer Animation, Rendering, Computer Graphics, Texture Artist, Digital Painting, Painting, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Nuke, Look Development, Pre-visualization, Mental Ray, XSI, Texture Painting, Conceptual Art, UV mapping, Shading, Digital Sculpting
Education
Pratt Institute 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Design and Visual Communications, Illustration
Reel FX June 2014 - April 2015
The Book of Mojo September 2014 - March 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Animation, Drawing, Maya, Character Animation, Photoshop, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Premiere, V-Ray, ZBrush, Renderman
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Computer Animation
Western Art Academy 2008 — 2008
Friendswood High School 2005 — 2008
High School
Glassell School of Art 2007 — 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2015 - Present
Section E August 2008 - Present
Reel FX September 2013 - September 2015
The Mill August 2013 - August 2013
Picture Mill June 2013 - August 2013
Zoic Studios April 2013 - April 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2012 - April 2013
Walt Disney Imagineering August 2011 - March 2012
Zoic Studios December 2011 - January 2012
Picture Mill December 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Computer Animation, Nuke, Maya, E-on Vue, After Effects, Compositing, 3D, Traditional Animation, Concept Design, Art, Illustrator, Visual Arts, Projection, Product Design, Illustration, Art Direction, Cinema 4D, Film, Mental Ray, Matte Painting, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Conceptual Art, Animation, Photoshop, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Character Animation, Digital Compositing, Texturing, Digital Painting, Visual Effects, Motion Design, Digital Illustration, Digital Matte Painting, Production Design, Concept Art
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
bfa, digital media
Colantoni, Collins, Marren, Phillips & Tulk, LLP December 2014 - Present
Colantoni, Collins, Marren, Phillips & Tulk, LLP February 2014 - December 2014
Reel FX May 2013 - January 2014
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP June 2012 - September 2012
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP September 2009 - August 2011
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc June 2009 - September 2009
LightSpeed eDiscovery & Litigation Support, LLC July 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Lexis, Social Media, Civil Litigation, Courts, Entertainment Law
Education
Chapman University, School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
Penn State University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Political Science
Sony Pictures AnimationCulver City 2012 - Present
Reel FX April 2011 - December 2011
Warner Bros. Animation January 2010 - November 2010
Illumination Entertainment January 2009 - July 2009
DreamWorks Animation September 2003 - September 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 1997 - February 2003
Skills
Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Animation Direction, Film, Background Art, Facial Animation, Commercials, Feature Films, Toon Boom, Digital Painting, Visual Storytelling, Cinematics, songwriting, Guitar Playing, Visual Effects, Compositing, Pre-visualization, Computer Animation, Art, Songwriting
Education
Musicians Institute 1980 — 1981
guitar
Peacock Alley August 2009 - Present
Reel FX 2005 - 2009
Tartan Sales 1991 - 1995
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Marketing Strategy, After Effects, Film, Producing, Digital Media, Video Games, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Final Cut Pro, Television, Game Development, Commercials, Directing, Social Media, Lighting, Production Managment, Feature Films, Broadcast, Computer Animation, Film Production, Visual Effects, Compositing, 3D, Video, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Maya, Animation, Start-ups, Photoshop, Post Production, Advertising, Marketing, Character Animation, New Media, Documentaries, Texturing, Management, Art Direction, Game Design, Premiere, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Mac, Storytelling, Computer Graphics
Education
Rollins College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. July 2013 - Present
nickelrocket January 2013 - Present
Lucasfilm Animation July 2010 - November 2012
Motion Blue Productions May 2012 - July 2012
Crest Animation Studios 2008 - 2010
Reel FX February 2008 - March 2008
Imagi Studios U.S. August 2007 - February 2008
DreamWorks Animation October 2006 - June 2007
DNA Productions, Inc. April 2006 - June 2006
DNA Productions April 2001 - March 2006
Skills
Rough Layout, Cinematography, Maya, Computer Animation, Animation, Character Animation, Compositing, Cinematics, Pre-visualization, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Storyboarding, 3D, Lightwave, After Effects, Live Action, Nuke, Layout, Feature Films, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Lighting, Rendering, Film, Modeling, Look Development, Stereoscopic, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Fine Art, Linocut, Promotions, Packaging Artwork, Texturing, Special Effects, Digital Painting, Creative Direction, Zbrush
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2010 — 2010
Animation
University of North Texas 1991 — 1995
BFA, Advertising Art
Saint Louis University 1989 — 1991
Advertising Art, BFA
Reel FX May 2011 - Present
TBAISD Career-Tech Center November 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Illustration, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Art Direction, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Illustration, Creative Direction
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Blue Sky Studios April 2015 - Present
Reel FX March 2014 - April 2015
The STUDIO NYC January 2014 - February 2014
Brazen Animation May 2013 - December 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design January 2012 - April 2013
ACM SIGGRAPH August 2012 - August 2012
Ringling College October 2011 - December 2011
Element X Creative June 2011 - August 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design August 2010 - August 2011
Ringling College November 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Animation, Maya, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Modeling, Computer Animation, Illustration, Premiere, Texturing, Toon Boom, After Effects, CG Generalist, 3D animation, Compositing, Storyboarding, Rigging, Mental Ray, Digital Painting, Nuke, 3D, Photoshop
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
BFA, Computer Animation, 3.58 - Graduated with Honors
Gobleins L’École De L’Image 2011 — 2011
Summer School Certificate, Animation
Paramount Pictures October 2014 - Present
Reel FX August 2014 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - August 2014
Dr. D Studios May 2011 - September 2011
sony imageworks April 2010 - May 2011
Aardman Animations June 2009 - May 2010
Animal Logic September 2008 - May 2009
Framestore CFC May 2007 - July 2008
Universal Pictures. February 2007 - July 2007
Blur studios January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
2D, Animation, Feature Films, Character, 3D, Film, Layout, Art, Visual Effects, Maya, 3D animation, Character Design, Storyboarding, Texturing, Lighting, Look Development, After Effects, Character Modeling, Computer Graphics, Concept Design, Film Production, Modeling, Post Production, Drawing, Painting, Visual Development, Photoshop, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Pre-visualization, Cinematics, Visual Arts, Character Animation
Education
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts 2012 — 2012
sculpture
Cuppa Coffee Animation 2001 — 2002
Stop Motion Animation
Sheridan College 1999 — 2002
Classical Animation, Classical Animation
Loughborough University 1998 — 1999
One Year Diploma, Foundation art
Nickelodeon Animation Studio January 2014 - Present
New Leaf Literary January 2009 - Present
Cartoon Network June 2015 - August 2015
Reel FX April 2012 - January 2014
Reel FX February 2011 - July 2012
Radium October 2009 - January 2011
Richard Solomon Artist Representatives June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Visual Development, Illustration, Production Management, Childrens Books, Conceptual Art, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Design, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Children's Books, Production Managment, Visual Arts, Lighting, Animation, Illustrator, Concept Design, Film, Feature Films, Art Direction, Computer Animation, Painting, Art, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Texturing, Digital Illustration, 3D, Digital Painting
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA, Illustration
Reel FX July 2015 - Present
Papa In The Sun, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Huge November 2014 - March 2015
Suspect August 2014 - October 2014
Spontaneous August 2014 - August 2014
Suspect July 2013 - December 2013
Reel FX January 2013 - February 2013
Shilo TV March 2012 - October 2012
Charlex June 2010 - January 2012
Freelance June 1991 - June 2009
Skills
Creative Direction, Visual Effects, Animation, Storyboarding, Commercials, Post Production, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Photoshop, Film, Live Action, Character Animation, After Effects, Creative Development, Feature Films, Illustration, Screenwriting, Video, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Special Effects, Concept Design, 3D, Compositing, Directing, Computer Graphics, Maya, Lighting, Digital Compositing, Motion Design, Character Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1986 — 1991
BFA, Film, Illustration
J. P. Taravella High School
Corgan MediaLab September 2015 - Present
Self Employed June 2013 - Present
Element X July 2015 - September 2015
Reel FX January 2015 - May 2015
Brand New School 2014 - 2014
PandaPanther February 2013 - May 2013
Skills
3D Modeling, Zbrush, Maya, Retopologizing, UV Mapping, Texture Painting, Figure Drawing, 3D Printing
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
Reel FX April 2013 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2010 - April 2013
Savannah College of Art and Design September 2009 - September 2010
Side Effects Software November 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Houdini, Renderman, Visual Effects, Nuke, Python, Mental Ray, MEL, Compositing, Maya, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Realflow, Special Effects, Shading, Shake, Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Visual Effects, Technical Direction
Antigua & Barbuda International Institute of Technology 2002 — 2004
Associates, Computer Programming
Reel FX March 2015 - Present
Reel FX January 2014 - March 2015
On the Page October 2010 - October 2013
APA Talent and Literary Agency June 2012 - August 2013
Disney Channel July 2011 - June 2012
1984 Private Defense Contractors January 2011 - July 2011
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment January 2011 - June 2011
New Wave Entertainment September 2010 - December 2010
CINENOMADA February 2009 - March 2009
Skills
Script Coverage, Rolling Calls, Appointment Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Final Cut Pro, Heavy Phones, Studio System, Editing, Screenwriting, Camera, Feature Films, OS X, Final Draft, Video
Education
Montgomery College 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Hi-Rez Studios September 2014 - Present
Trendy Entertainment LLC May 2013 - May 2014
Reel FX July 2010 - April 2013
Lunatic Studios October 2009 - December 2010
Pendulum Studios January 2010 - July 2010
Frogdice 2009 - 2009
Skills
Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Layout, Cinematics, Animation, Facial Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Maya, Computer Animation, Drawing
Education
Full Sail University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Animation
Erie Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA), Multimedia Graphic Design
Zynga May 2011 - June 2013
Reel FX May 2010 - May 2011
Iron Stop February 2009 - May 2010
Paradigm Entertainment 1998 - 2000
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2000 — 2004
BFA, Illustration
Ringling School of Art and Design 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's of Fine arts, Illustration
Reel FX July 2013 - Present
Epic Software Group October 2012 - June 2013
Full Sail University September 2010 - September 2012
Blu Moon Photography 2009 - 2010
Skills
Digital Compositing, Matte Painting, Graphic Design, Computer Animation, Maya, Nuke, Rotoscoping, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Character Animation, Compositing, Lighting, Mental Ray, Texturing, ZBrush, Animation, 3D, Storyboarding, Visual Effects
Education
Full Sail University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2013 - March 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2012 - October 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - October 2012
Reel FX November 2011 - April 2012
Reel FX August 2011 - October 2011
Reel FX May 2011 - August 2011
Reel FX November 2010 - May 2011
Reel FX September 2010 - November 2010
Reel FX August 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Houdini, Maya, Python, MEL, Nuke, Shake, Renderman, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Mental Ray, Realflow, Linux, Shell Scripting, Particle, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Effects
Reel FX September 2014 - Present
Tower of the Dragon April 2014 - August 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2012 - March 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2012 - November 2012
Savannah College of Art and Design January 2011 - November 2012
Graduate Collaborative Project "Suture" March 2011 - May 2011
24 Hour Company August 2007 - December 2009
STEVE CUMMINGS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Illustrator, Maya, Photoshop, Mac, Drawing, PowerPoint, Storyboarding, Animation, Layout, 3D animation, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Graphic Design, Rendering, Video Editing, 3D, Graphics, Logo Design, Painting, Concept Design, Motion Graphics, Modeling, Illustration, Production, Creative Direction, Texturing, Character Design, UV mapping, Computer Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2012
MFA, Animation
Georgetown University 2003 — 2007
B.A, Digital Art
Langley High School
Langley High School
Sony Pictures Animation May 2015 - Present
Screen Novelties March 2015 - April 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studios November 2013 - April 2015
Paramount Animation October 2013 - November 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios July 2013 - November 2013
PopStar Club, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios April 2013 - July 2013
Reel FX September 2012 - March 2013
ShadowMachine December 2012 - December 2012
Mattel October 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Visual Development, Character Design, Character, Animation, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Background Design, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Zbrush, Background Art, Television, Cartoons, Concept Design, Film, Maya, Art, Computer Graphics, Character Designs, Props, Stop Motion, Traditional Animation, Short Films, Computer Animation
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1989 — 1993
BA, Studio Arts, emphasis animation & graphic design
Loyola Marymount University
Dassault Systèmes 3DEXCITE July 2015 - Present
Navistar Inc January 2014 - February 2015
Gulfstream Aerospace May 2013 - November 2013
TSM Corporation April 2013 - May 2013
Freelance Concept Artist/Digital Modeler/illustrator June 2012 - March 2013
General Motors January 2011 - July 2012
Reel FX July 2010 - December 2010
Lucasfilm/Lucasarts May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Maya, Animation, Zbrush, 3D Modeling, 3D visualization, 3D rendering, 3D graphics, Digital Sculpting, Modeling, Concept Development, Texturing, Rendering, Sketching, ZBrush, 3D Visualization, Photoshop
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA (with Honors), Illustration
Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater 1999 — 2000
Automotive Technology, Science and Repair, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Momentis International May 2015 - Present
Nitpixel Creative, Inc. January 2002 - May 2015
Showcase Productions, Dallas November 2001 - December 2002
Intelecon Digital Studios 1997 - 2001
Reel FX 1992 - 1996
Beyond Design 1989 - 1992
Skills
Avid Editor, Post Production, Video Production, Production, Avid, Television, Video Editing, Video, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Multimedia, Creative Development, Commercials, Television Production, HD, Social Media, Advertising, Camera, Event Management, Shooting, Avid Media Composer, Event Planning, Short Films, Videography, Cinematography, Film Production, Film, Producing, Music Videos, HD Video, Entertainment
Education
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 1983 — 2019
BFA in Radio, Television & Film, Radio, Television & Film Production
Sam Houston State University 1983 — 1987
BFA, RAdio, TV, Film Production
Hattiesburg Clinic, PA January 2015 - Present
Reel FX February 2011 - August 2012
Skills
MEL, Maya, Renderman
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
BFA, Interactive & Game Design
McCook Media March 2013 - Present
Freelance May 2006 - Present
MTI Film June 2014 - April 2015
A+ Student Staffing August 2011 - June 2014
Reel FX November 2010 - May 2014
DALLAS (2012) October 2011 - April 2014
Treehouse Edit June 2013 - January 2014
Reel FX February 2011 - July 2011
Tocrok Productions January 2010 - October 2010
Indoor Direct June 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Post Production, Film Production, Screenwriting, Advertising, Television, Video Editing, Editing, Videography, Video, Pro Tools, Editorial, Final Cut Pro, Film, Premiere, Reality
Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design 2004 — 2006
BA, Film Production
Blue Sky Studios May 2014 - Present
Flynamix llc (freelance) February 2013 - Present
MPC January 2014 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - January 2014
Reel FX February 2013 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - January 2013
The Mill July 2011 - October 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2011 - June 2011
Method Studios January 2011 - March 2011
Absolute Post 2011 - 2011
Skills
MEL, Maya, Simulations, Houdini, Cloth Simulation, Realflow, Particle Effects, 3D, Mental Ray, Nuke, Renderman, Compositing, Shaders, Particle, Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects
Education
New York University 1991 — 1995
BA, Computer Science
bronx high school of science
Nickelodeon Animation Studio April 2015 - Present
Reel FX September 2008 - April 2015
Skills
Character Designs, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Visual Arts, Commercials, Sequential Art, Illustrator, Cartoons, Art, Film, Drawing
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration
Walt Disney Television Animation May 2015 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studio August 2014 - March 2015
Reel FX January 2011 - August 2014
Reel FX July 2010 - January 2011
SIGGRAPH 2009 August 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Texturing, Concept Design, Texture Painting, Visual Development, 2D, Digital Painting, Character Design, Drawing, Illustration, Prop Design, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Digital Illustration, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Storyboarding, Maya, Visual Arts
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Computer Animation
Illumination Entertainment September 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Studios February 2015 - Present
Paramount Pictures 2014 - January 2015
Paramount Pictures September 2013 - October 2014
MARZA Animtion Planet Inc. July 2013 - 2014
Sony Pictures Animation May 2012 - August 2013
2011-2012 Sony Pictures June 2010 - May 2012
Thomas Nelson Publishers 2010 - April 2012
Reel FX 2009 - September 2010
Fox Features/ Imagi 2008 - 2009
Skills
Animation, Illustrator, Television Production, Storytelling, Commercials, Character Design, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Short Stories, Visual Development, Illustration, Character Animation, Drawing, Film Production, Film, 2D, Video Production, Cartoons, Art Direction, Feature Films, Art, Digital Illustration, Visual Arts, Books, Television, Video, Creative Direction, Screenwriting, Publishing, Computer Animation, Pre-production, Comics, Compositing
Education
Moorpark College 1985 — 1987
Television and Film
Reel FX May 2015 - Present
Psyop October 2012 - May 2015
Nice Shoes November 2010 - October 2012
Charlex December 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Post Production, Visual Effects, Animation, Commercials, Film, Television, 3D, Music Videos, Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Compositing, Video Production, Film Production, Broadcast, Avid
Education
Marist College 2004 — 2007
Independent Contractor June 2015 - Present
Taco Guild February 2015 - June 2015
Taco Guild August 2014 - February 2015
Taco Guild March 2014 - August 2014
Jewel's Bakery and Cafe December 2013 - March 2014
Royal Coffee Bar May 2012 - November 2013
Pitch Black Games June 2010 - April 2012
Bioware Austin December 2008 - December 2009
Reel FX May 2008 - August 2008
Reel FX October 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Environment Modeling, Character Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, World Building, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Technical Direction, Cloth Simulation, 3D, Modeling, Lighting, Storyboarding, Film, Computer Animation, UV Mapping, Video Games, Maya, Photoshop, Character Animation, Animation
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation
The Mill 2015 - Present
Ken Edge International September 2000 - Present
Imaginary Forces November 2014 - November 2014
Click 3X October 2014 - November 2014
Cause & Effect September 2012 - October 2012
MPC August 2012 - August 2012
Shilo TV August 2012 - August 2012
Reel FX July 2012 - August 2012
Lifelong Friendship Society June 2012 - June 2012
Logan April 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Animation, After Effects, Illustration, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Photoshop, 2D, 3D, Graphics, Art, Motion Design, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Compositing, Creative Direction, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Design, Logo Design, Broadcast Design, 3D animation, Final Cut Pro, Commercials, Concept Development, Mac, Concept Design, Advertising, Video, Character Animation, Broadcast, Video Production, Branding & Identity, Stop Motion, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Post Production, Television, Video Editing, Design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1996 — 2000
BFA, Graphic Design
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2015 - Present
Reel FX January 2015 - May 2015
Lola Visual Effects October 2014 - November 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - September 2014
Superfad March 2012 - July 2012
SCAD 2011 - 2012
Glasshouse Assignment June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Vray, Lighting, 3ds Max, Mental Ray, Maya, Surfacing, Nuke, Texture Painting, MARI, Renderman, Compositing, Adobe Creative Suite, RSL, Mudbox, Zbrush, E-on Vue, MEL, Photography, Film Production, Graphic Design, Motion Graphic Design, Houdini
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Effects
New York University 2008 — 2009
Film Production
Demiurge Studios June 2010 - Present
Blue Fang Games July 2007 - March 2010
Threshold Entertainment 2007 - 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1993 - 2007
Reel FX 2006 - 2006
Studio Arts 2002 - 2006
Della Femina McNamee WCRS September 1987 - May 1990
Skills
Computer Animation, Maya, Visual Arts, Character Animation, Havok, Game Design, Animation, Texturing, Game Development, Character Rigging, Film, Video Games, Art, 3D Studio Max, Computer Graphics, 3D, Traditional Animation, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Gameplay, Cinematics, Xbox 360
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1990 — 1993
BFA
Reel FX December 2014 - May 2015
Reel FX April 2014 - August 2014
Emagination Computer Camps June 2013 - July 2013
Mountain Side Wu Chun November 2010 - December 2010
Norbord May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
3D animation, Computer Animation, Maya, 3D Modeling, Logo Design, Character Animation, Lighting, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Art, Digital Painting, Character Rigging, Animation, Renderman, Premiere, Photoshop, Drawing
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
BFA, Computer Animation
Reel FX May 2011 - Present
Animatic Media October 2010 - April 2011
North Broward Prep School September 2009 - August 2010
KY-3 TV September 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Houdini, Maya, Computer Animation, Realflow, Nuke, After Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Python, Film, Digital Compositing, Hscript, VEX, Swift, iOS Development, Android Development, Java, C++, Mental Ray
Education
Digital Media Arts College 2009 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), VFX Animation
Missouri State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Media Studies
Reel FX February 2011 - Present
Motus Digital, LLC August 2010 - May 2012
Smurfit Stone Container Corp April 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Texturing, Modeling, Lighting, Texture Artist, Maya, Art, UV mapping, Mudbox, Texture Painting, Mental Ray, Nuke, Animation, Computer Animation, Zbrush, Computer Graphics, Shading, Shaders, Houdini, Mari, Rigging, Hard Surface Modeling, XSI, Character Animation, 3D, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Animation
CGMW Digital painting class.
Crafts 4 Causes June 2011 - Present
CROSSMARK August 2008 - May 2012
Dr Pepper / 7UP June 2009 - November 2009
CROSSMARK May 2007 - November 2007
Reel FX June 2006 - March 2007
HIT Entertainment 2005 - 2006
HIT Entertainment March 2003 - May 2005
HIT Entertainment March 2000 - March 2003
Education
Plano East Senior High 1997 — 1999
Highschool Diploma
Richland Community College
Industrial Light & Magic January 2015 - March 2015
Reel FX March 2012 - August 2014
Animation Mentor April 2011 - May 2012
Industrial Light & Magic October 2011 - February 2012
Industrial Light & Magic August 2011 - October 2011
Industrial Light & Magic May 2011 - June 2011
Industrial Light & Magic September 2010 - May 2011
Industrial Light + Magic March 2010 - September 2010
Industrial Light & Magic September 2009 - March 2010
Tippett Studio June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
MEL, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Maya, Animation, Compositing, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Texturing, 3D, After Effects, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Choreography
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2008
Certificate, Character Animation
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
Highway 71 Productions, Inc. June 2002 - Present
Enthuse Entertainment 2013 - 2014
Whole Foods Market, Global Communications/Video Content June 2011 - June 2013
Dreamworks Studios 2010 - 2011
1080, Inc. 2008 - 2008
Janimation 2007 - 2008
ReelFx 2004 - 2008
Reel FX 2004 - 2008
Fox Searchlight Pictures 2006 - 2007
The Weinstein Company 2001 - 2007
Skills
Post Production, Film, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Film Production, Production, Short Films, Commercials, Television Production, Video Editing, Video, Video Production, Television, Motion Graphics, Animation, Entertainment, Directing, Producing, HD Video, Creative Direction, Production Managment, Documentaries, Final Cut Studio, Pre-production, Camera, Avid, Sound, Character Animation, Film Editing, Voice Over, Music Videos, Audio Post Production
Education
Pepperdine University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television Communications
St. Stephens School 1981 — 1984
Independent Freelancer April 2014 - Present
Rockstar Games New England June 2008 - April 2014
Telltale Games June 2007 - June 2008
Visual Concepts/2K Games Marin May 2006 - June 2007
The Third Floor February 2006 - April 2006
Big Bear Entertainment September 2005 - January 2006
Electronic Arts April 2005 - September 2005
Reel FX February 2002 - February 2005
Digital Renaissance/Triple-E December 2001 - October 2002
Cyberploc Studios February 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Cinema 4D, 3D visualization, Maya, Biomedical Animation, Character Animation, Video Games, Cinematics, Animation, Game Development, Facial Animation, Motion Capture, Animation Direction, Motionbuilder, 3D animation, Nuance, Awesomeness
Education
Ringling School Of Art & Design 1995 — 1999
BFA, Computer Animation
West Springfield High School
Tippett Studio December 2014 - May 2015
Luma Pictures February 2014 - June 2014
Brain Zoo Studios October 2013 - January 2014
Reel FX September 2012 - August 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2010 - July 2011
Reel FX January 2010 - July 2010
Tippett Studio February 2009 - November 2009
. January 2008 - January 2009
360KID June 2005 - December 2007
Self-employed 2004 - 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Illustrator, Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Art, Graphics, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Flash Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2008
Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies, character animation
Ringling College of Art and Design 1997 — 2001
BA, Illustration
DreamWorks Animation March 2015 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks November 2013 - March 2015
Reel FX January 2011 - October 2013
Reel FX July 2010 - January 2011
Full Sail University November 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Rigging, MEL, Computer Animation, Scripting, Video, Animation, 3D
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Animation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Anthropology; a; Archeology
Will Kim Creative March 2012 - Present
2x4 August 2013 - July 2015
Industrial Color May 2014 - June 2015
Reel FX May 2012 - April 2015
WeRKD May 2013 - February 2014
Tag Creative August 2013 - August 2013
The Mill February 2013 - July 2013
MPC December 2012 - February 2013
Scarlett July 2012 - September 2012
Charlex November 2005 - March 2012
Skills
Animation, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Visual Effects, Creative Direction, User Interface Design, Motion Design, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Compositing, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Computer Animation, 3D, Interaction Design, Character Animation, Concept Development, Art, Graphics, Film, Logo Design, Commercials, Advertising, Television, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Branding, Video, Post Production
Education
Parsons School of Design 2001 — 2003
MFA, Design and technology
Orange Coast College 2000 — 2001
Digital Media Arts
Konkuk University 1993 — 1999
BA, Architecture
Cabworks Custom Elevators April 2014 - Present
Reel FX January 2013 - September 2013
Reel FX March 2012 - January 2013
National Collegiate Partners (NCP) February 2011 - September 2012
Surfacing Products, Intl. (SPI) September 2008 - January 2010
Freelance Architectural Contractor December 2001 - July 2008
Sigma Marble & Granite January 1997 - May 1999
Skills
3D Modeling, Maya, Softimage, Photoshop, Lighting, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Unreal Editor, Mudbox, AutoCAD, Rivet, Architectural Drawings, Architectural Lighting, Architectural Modeling, Architectural..., Project Management, Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Nuke, 3D, Computer Animation, Mental Ray, Texturing, Rendering, Compositing, After Effects, Modeling, Renderman, XSI, UV mapping, Shading, 3D rendering, Digital Compositing, Adobe Creative Suite, Feature Films, Rotoscoping, Texture Artist, Texture Painting, Visual Effects
Education
Richland Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts in Applied Sciences (AAS), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, A
Richland College 1994 — 1995
Certificate, Autocad
The University of Texas at Arlington 1985 — 1987
Architecture, B
Reel FX May 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Drawing, Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Animation, Premiere, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Lighting, 3D, Nuke
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Computer Animation
Miami Dade College 2006 — 2008
A.A., Computer Animation
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
Electronic Arts (EA) November 2014 - Present
EA Tiburon April 2012 - November 2014
Reel FX November 2009 - March 2012
Ignition Entertainment July 2009 - November 2009
Electronic Arts - Tiburon 2008 - 2009
Reel FX February 2008 - July 2008
Reel FX Creative Studio 2006 - 2007
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Renderman, Maya, Texturing, Short Films, Nuke, Mental Ray
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Computer Animation
Reel FX December 2009 - Present
Digital-Tutors May 2013 - June 2014
SPEEDSHAPE April 2007 - December 2009
With A Twist Studio June 2009 - July 2009
With A Twist Studio October 2008 - October 2008
Studio Virtuel Concept January 2007 - February 2007
Symposium Productions July 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Lighting, Feature Films, Renderman, Arnold, Maya, Stereoscopic, Rendering, Visual Effects, 3D, Rotoscoping, Film, Mental Ray, Pipeline development, Computer Graphics, Python, Mantra
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Effects, Film and Television
Paramount Animation January 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation July 2014 - December 2014
Reel FX April 2014 - June 2014
Rocket Pictures & Mandoo Pictures January 2013 - March 2014
Digital Domain December 2011 - September 2012
Sony Pictures Animation April 2011 - July 2011
Pointy Hat Productions 2007 - June 2011
Starz Animation 2007 - 2010
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1997 - 2007
Disney Animation 1997 - 2007
Skills
Feature Films, Visual Arts, Painting, Art, Matte Painting, Digital Painting, Shake, Visual Effects, Animation, Look Development, 3D, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Texturing, Concept Design, Art Direction
Education
OCAD University
Mills James Productions 2007 - 2009
TeleVideo Studios 1995 - 2007
Reel FX 2004 - 2005
Avenue Edit 2002 - 2004
Skills
3D, Post Production, Video Production
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts and Letters, English and Film with Minors in Psychology and Theater
Atomic Sketchbook October 2007 - Present
Reel FX July 2012 - November 2012
Starz Animation May 2009 - August 2011
Blue Sky Studios January 2009 - April 2009
Duncan Studio April 2008 - December 2008
DreamWorks Animation January 1997 - October 2007
Turner Feature Animation March 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Facial Animation, Animation, Maya, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Toon Boom, Pre-visualization, XSI, MEL, Character Rigging, Compositing, Rigging, Houdini, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Feature Films, 3D, Nuke, Animation Direction, Cartoons
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1994
Masters, Film
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Advertising/ Graphic art
Rovio Animation August 2013 - Present
Rick and Morty February 2013 - July 2013
Reel FX June 2012 - February 2013
Titmouse May 2012 - June 2012
Bob's Burgers September 2011 - December 2011
Birchum August 2011 - December 2011
Beavis and Butthead October 2010 - August 2011
Bento Box Entertainment LLC September 2009 - October 2010
GNOMEO AND JULIET April 2009 - August 2009
THE GOODE FAMILY June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Feature Films, Character Designs, Editing, Directing, 3D, After Effects, Animation Direction, Background Art, Cartoons, Computer Animation
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1983 — 1987
BFA
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2015 - Present
The Colony August 2015 - September 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2015 - July 2015
OtterBox December 2014 - January 2015
The Mill December 2014 - December 2014
loyalkaspar October 2014 - December 2014
Brancozulu October 2014 - October 2014
The Mill August 2014 - September 2014
Reel FX March 2014 - July 2014
MPC August 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Lighting, Modeling, Animation, Storyboarding, Visual Development, UV mapping, Texturing, Vray, Mental Ray, Renderman for Maya, Color Scripting, Rendering, Drawing, Digital Painting, Nuke, Maya, Mudbox, Premiere, Low Poly Modeling, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Photoshop, 3D, Texture Painting, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Painting, 3D Coat, Concept Design, 3D rendering, Conceptual Art, Digital Art, Digital Illustration, Look Development, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Computer Graphics, Zbrush, Matte Painting, Renderman, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
BFA, Computer Animation
ScanlineVFX October 2013 - Present
Hydraulx January 2012 - Present
Reel FX November 2012 - December 2012
Pixomondo October 2012 - December 2012
Her3sy October 2012 - October 2012
Fuse Interactive March 2010 - January 2012
Motiv Films September 2011 - October 2011
Lightmaker May 2007 - March 2010
Hooah LLC. August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Motion Graphics, After Effects, Animation, Visual Effects, 3D, Photography, Particle, Compositing, Eyeon Fusion, Vray, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Film, XSI, Lighting, Shake, UV mapping, Nuke, Character Rigging, Mental Ray, Matte Painting, Realflow, Fume FX, Video Production, Graphics, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Maya, Shading, Krakatoa, Rotoscoping, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Houdini, Motion Design, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Special Effects, Particle Effects, Premiere, VFX Supervision, PFTrack, Digital Sculpting, MEL, Mudbox, Texturing, Character Animation
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
AS, Digital Art & Design
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Digital Arts
Rhythm and Hues January 2015 - Present
Reel FX June 2013 - January 2015
Sony Animation February 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Rhythm & Hues August 2010 - August 2012
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - July 2010
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Animation
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place July 2015 - Present
Athleta January 2015 - July 2015
Taillight TV August 2014 - August 2014
American Heart Association American Stroke Association January 2014 - July 2014
Reel FX August 2012 - August 2013
KlubalTurn Productions June 2012 - August 2012
WBAA January 2012 - May 2012
Feature film "At Any Price", directed by Ramin Bahrani October 2011 - October 2011
Cloud Cuckooland Children's Musical Production May 2011 - August 2011
Keddie Scott Associates LTD May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Mac OS X, PC, Social Media Marketing, Mac programs, Microsoft Office, Digital Performer, Q-Lab, Yamaha DM 2000, Television Control Room, Gripping, Film Production, Television Production, Video Production, Video Editing, Radio Production, Sound Production, Sound Design, Voice Over, Marketing, Fundraising, Positive Attitude, Innovative Thinking, Highly detail oriented, Well Travelled, HP Insight Manager, Advertising, Sound, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Television, QLab, OS X, Social Media, Radio Producing, Microsoft Excel, Event Management
Education
Purdue University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film and Television Production, Sound Design and Technology
Buffalo Grove High School 2003 — 2007
GED
Reel FX September 2007 - Present
Drobile Design September 2009 - August 2010
Rhythm & Hues June 2007 - July 2007
Electronic Arts May 2006 - August 2006
Project450.com April 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Maya, Storyboarding, Texturing, Traditional Animation, Flash, Film, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Painting, Rigging, Video Games, Flash Animation, Modeling, Animation Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Painting, Photoshop, Character Designs, Motion Design, Supervising, Directing Teams, 2D Animation, Conceptual Art, Character Concept Design, Design for Environment
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2004 — 2007
Bachelors, Computer Animation
SGN (Social Gaming Network) April 2014 - Present
Freelance January 1990 - April 2014
GREE International, Inc July 2011 - August 2013
Gemini School of Visual Arts 2010 - 2011
Electric Bat Interactive LLC February 2009 - October 2010
Edge of Reality February 2007 - November 2008
Reel FX December 2000 - February 2007
Mediacentric January 1999 - May 2000
Funnybone Interactive 1998 - 1999
Skills
Maya, Animation, Concept Design, Video Games, Game Development, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Illustration, Game Design, Texturing, Background Art, Organization, Project Planning, Flash, Brand Development, Conceptual Art, Graphic Design, Art, Character Animation, Digital Painting, 3D, Mobile Games, Creative Direction, Illustrator, User Interface Design, Team Building, Team Leadership, Management, Game Art, Xbox 360, Social Games, Casual Games, Logo Design, Cinematics, User Interface, Unity3D, Photoshop, Flash Animation, Matte Painting, Gameplay, Console, Hansoft, Environment Art, Texture Painting, MMO, Character Designs
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 1991 — 1995
BFA, Illustration
Food by Bri December 2013 - Present
Mandoo Pictures September 2012 - February 2013
Reel FX September 2009 - August 2012
Imagi Animation Studios September 2008 - June 2009
Sony Pictures Animation May 2006 - August 2008
Sony Pictures Animation (Surf's Up) February 2004 - May 2006
Vanguard Films (Valiant) June 2003 - October 2003
Revolution Studios (Lil' Pimp) May 2001 - June 2003
Nickelodeon Movies 1998 - 2001
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2014 — 2015
Holistic Health Coach, Wellness Educator, Health & Wellness
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts 2013 — 2013
Whole-foods, plant-based chef, Health-supportive cooking
Nutrition Therapy Institute 2012 — 2013
Master Holistic Nutrition Therapist
Rowan University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's, Communications: Radio, TV, Film concentration
Reel FX March 2015 - Present
samanthadaniel.com August 2000 - Present
FleishmanHillard May 2014 - March 2015
Jamaroos / Carman Industries May 2011 - January 2014
Firehouse August 2011 - March 2012
Reel FX January 2009 - August 2011
Corus Entertainment May 2002 - December 2008
Electric Company / Curious Pictures August 2006 - May 2008
Shilo TV August 2007 - September 2007
The Ebeling Group 2004 - 2005
Skills
Animation, Visual Effects, InDesign, Traditional Animation, Commercials, Directing, After Effects, Live Action, Graphic Design, 3D, Short Films, Video, Photoshop, Character Animation, Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Television, Film Production
Education
Parsons School of Design 2006 — 2006
Graphic Design, Ilustration
School of Visual Arts 2006 — 2006
Illustration
Ryerson University 1996 — 2000
BFA, Film Studies / New Media
Reel FX September 2013 - September 2014
Reel FX September 2011 - September 2013
Hawaii Animation Studios October 2009 - September 2011
Starz Animation April 2008 - November 2009
Blue Sky Animation Studios November 2005 - April 2008
Pixar Animation Studios November 2002 - November 2005
Pixar Animation Studios November 1999 - November 2002
Pixar Animation Studios November 1999 - November 2002
Pixar Animation Studios September 1997 - November 1999
Vision Craft Productions September 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Visual Effects, Character Animation, Lighting, Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, 3D, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Maya, After Effects, Nuke, Short Films, Post Production, Feature Films, Directing, Producers
Education
State University of New York 1988 — 1990
BA, Film and Television
New York University 1987 — 1988
University of Michigan 1984 — 1986
BattleCry Studios April 2015 - Present
Bioware April 2014 - April 2015
Reel FX May 2013 - March 2014
Electronic Arts May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Editor, Texturing, Maya, Python, Game Design, UV mapping, Game Development, Premiere, Character Animation, ZBrush 4R6, UDK/Unreal Development..., 3D Studio Max, Environment Art, Texture Painting, Perforce, 3D Coat, Computer Graphics, Digital Sculpting, Mudbox, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game Art and Design
Reel FX February 2012 - Present
Reel FX October 2009 - January 2012
Havenwood Media May 2006 - October 2009
IDG Films May 2005 - May 2006
Larry Levinson Productions March 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Feature Films, Animation, Video Production, Visual Effects, Documentaries, Film Production, Television, Post Production, Digital Media, Film, Production Managment, Entertainment, Producing, Creative Direction
Education
Ithaca College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Cinema & Photography, Minor in Art History
Bottle Rocket November 2014 - February 2015
Reel FX March 2013 - November 2013
Core Overload September 2012 - April 2013
Design Mill Inc August 2010 - October 2012
The Harrington Group December 2009 - August 2010
Time Zone Entertainment August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, 3D Studio Max, MEL, Photoshop, Rigging, UDK, Unity3D, Character Rigging, Unreal Engine 3, Drawing, UV Mapping, Art, ZBrush
Education
Full Sail University 2006 — 2009
B.S, Computer Animation
Moonbot Studios June 2011 - Present
Ringling College of Art and Design August 2009 - May 2011
Moonbot Studios May 2010 - August 2010
Reel FX March 2010 - May 2010
Ringling College of Art and Design June 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Maya, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Character Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Premiere, Zbrush, Renderman, UV mapping, Storyboarding, Character Rigging
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Computer Animation
Allen High School 2003 — 2007
Random House September 2012 - Present
Simon and Schuster August 2012 - Present
Candlewick Press September 2001 - Present
Penguin Group USA September 1992 - Present
Christopher Denise Illustrator September 1990 - Present
Reel FX December 2011 - April 2012
Gale, part of Cengage Learning February 2010 - September 2011
BuckBuck Productions October 2010 - June 2011
Treanor Brothers Animation January 2007 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios July 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Visual Development, Character Design, Presentation Artist, Illustration, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Photoshop, Childrens Books
Education
Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, Illustration
St. Lawrence University
Reel FX November 2013 - Present
mackproanimation 2010 - Present
Fuzz Animation October 2014 - November 2014
Waunakee chiropractic October 2010 - October 2010
PSROutDoors February 2010 - June 2010
Mad City Manufacturing January 2002 - March 2008
UPS January 2007 - June 2007
Fall River Foundry 2003 - 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Modeling, Character Rigging, Flash, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Drawing, Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Nuke, Final Cut Pro, Art, Traditional Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Animation
Full Sail University 2010 — 2011
Media Design Masters in Fine Arts, Media Design
Full Sail University 2008 — 2009
Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - December 2012
Freelance March 2012 - October 2012
Digital Armada Inc. February 2012 - March 2012
Artist Growth November 2011 - December 2011
Reel FX June 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - April 2011
Vicarious Visions, an Activision Company 2007 - June 2010
American Animation Studios March 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Animation, 2D, Drawing, Thumbnailing, Puppet Building, Puppets, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Strategic Leadership, Video Games, Feature Films, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Technical Leadership, Film, Maya, Xbox 360, Listening to customers, Situational Leadership, Identifying Client Needs, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Project Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team...
Education
iAnimate 2012 — 2013
Advanced Character Animation Training, Animation
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
Associate of Science, Computer Animation
Sony Pictures Animation April 2011 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studios July 2010 - April 2011
Reel FX February 2003 - July 2009
Exclaim Entertainment / ReelFX, Inc. 2005 - 2007
St Petersburg Times May 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Storyboarding, Animation, Character Animation, Drawing, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Illustration, Storytelling, Digital Painting, Art, Digital Illustration, Film, Compositing, Visual Effects, Conceptual Art
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 1996 — 2000
BFA, Illustration
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2015 - Present
Reel FX September 2014 - March 2015
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - August 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2010 - March 2014
Reel FX April 2011 - June 2011
Rhythm & Hues April 2010 - October 2010
Image Metrics November 2009 - April 2010
Rhythm & Hues June 2009 - October 2009
Mass Animation 2008 - 2009
Crew 972 June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Maya, XSI, 3D Studio Max, Feature Films, 3D, Traditional Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2010
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation
Reel FX August 2015 - Present
Cinesite January 2015 - July 2015
MPC March 2014 - December 2014
Animal Logic November 2012 - November 2013
Digital Domain Media Group March 2012 - September 2012
Digital Domain Media Group November 2010 - March 2012
Full Sail University September 2008 - November 2010
Full Sail University September 2007 - September 2008
Full Sail University March 2006 - September 2007
Full Sail University November 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Shotgun, Shake, VFX Pipeline, Pipelines, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Commercials, Motion Graphics, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Computer Animation, Animation, Post Production
Education
Full Sail University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Entertainment Business
Full Sail University 2000 — 2001
Associate of Science, Computer Animation
Reel FX March 2012 - Present
Bayou FX November 2010 - February 2012
TurboSquid March 2010 - November 2010
TurboSquid 2010 - 2010
Skills
Compositing, Matchmoving, Shading, Computer Animation, PFTrack, Nuke, Maya, Lighting, Film Production, Modeling, Music Videos, Visual Effects, Animation, Digital Compositing, Mental Ray, Photoshop
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - Present
Reel FX January 2011 - July 2011
Reel FX July 2010 - December 2010
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Computer Animation, Character Animation
Reel FX March 2013 - Present
Reel FX October 2012 - Present
Jimmy Cobbler Animation and FX September 2012 - October 2012
Arc Productions June 2012 - September 2012
Silver Rhino Studios Ltd. September 2009 - June 2012
Starz Animation 2005 - September 2009
Real World Imaging January 2004 - September 2009
DKP / IDT Entertainment January 2004 - 2009
IDT (formally DKP) January 2004 - October 2006
Jimmy Cobbler.com January 2004 - September 2006
Education
Lakehead University 1988 — 2007
Red RIver College 1999 — 2000
Computer Animation Specialist, Traditional and cg animation
Lakehead University 1994 — 2000
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - Present
Reel FX February 2008 - May 2008
Blue Sky Studios June 2007 - January 2008
Ringling School fo Art and Design August 2006 - May 2007
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Boss Fight Entertainment October 2013 - Present
id Software October 2008 - October 2013
THQ July 2006 - October 2008
Reel FX August 2007 - December 2007
Atari February 2003 - July 2006
Axis Animation October 2002 - November 2002
Passion Pictures September 2002 - October 2002
Mill Film March 2002 - August 2002
Digital Animations January 2000 - March 2002
Max Ink Cafe March 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Cinematics, Maya, Character Animation, Facial Animation, MEL
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
Certificate of Achievement, 6.00x: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming, 94%
Ringling College of Art and Design 1994 — 1998
BFA, Computer Animation
Reel FX February 2013 - Present
Rigging Dojo 2013 - Present
Reel FX November 2010 - Present
Ignition Entertainment May 2008 - November 2010
Full Sail Real World Eduaction January 2007 - April 2008
Full Sail Real World Eduaction September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
MEL, Maya, Motionbuilder, Character Rigging, Rigging, Python, Character Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Cinematics, Animation, UV mapping, Scripting, Facial Animation, 3D Studio Max, Game Development, Texturing, Motion Capture, Max, Computer Animation
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
Bachelors in Computer Animation, Computer Antmation
Full Sail University 2004 — 2005
Assc. in Computer Animation, Computer Animation
Sout Plains College 2001 — 2003
Assc. in Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Drafting
Industrial Light & Magic December 2014 - March 2015
Method Studios August 2014 - September 2014
Weta Digital July 2013 - May 2014
Rhythm & Hues November 2012 - February 2013
A Slow Day in Comedy 2013 - 2013
Method Studios July 2012 - October 2012
Create Advertising Group March 2012 - June 2012
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - March 2012
Reel FX March 2010 - July 2010
Create Advertising Group May 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Video Games, Visual Effects, Film, Short Films, Feature Films
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2005 — 2006
Diploma, Advance Studies in Character Animation
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Graphics Technology
Riot Games May 2015 - Present
Reel FX January 2013 - June 2014
Digital Domain Media Group July 2012 - September 2012
Rocket Ninja January 2011 - April 2012
Academy of Art University July 2006 - May 2011
Red Giant Studios, LLC. January 2008 - December 2010
Fade to Blue, LLC January 2007 - December 2007
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival May 2007 - August 2007
MOVA October 2006 - December 2006
State Compensation Insurance Fund September 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Production Management, Animation, Social Games, Teaching, Maya, After Effects, Computer Animation, Compositing, Photoshop, 3D, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Modeling, Computer Graphics, Motion Capture, Rigging, Video Production, Scripting, 3D Modeling, Illustration, Concept Design, Post Production, Art, Great Motivator, Video, Video Editing, Video Games, Character Rigging, Storyboarding, Premiere, Game Design, Flash Animation, Problem Solving, Multimedia, Texturing, MEL, Commercials, Film Production, Content Strategy, 3D Studio Max, Management, Unity3D, Leadership, Screenwriting
Education
San Francisco State University 2008 — 2008
Project Management
Full Sail University 2002 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Animation
Reel FX January 2012 - Present
Reel FX Entertainment April 2004 - January 2012
Reel FX Entertainment April 2004 - May 2011
Acclaim Game Studios July 2003 - April 2004
Weta Digital Ltd. March 2002 - December 2002
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2001 - February 2002
Warner Bros. Feature Animation January 2000 - September 2000
Sony Imageworks April 1999 - October 1999
Warner Bros. Feature Animation October 1998 - February 1999
Warner Bros Feature Animation December 1997 - October 1998
Skills
Cinematics, Modeling, Visual Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Television, Layout, Computer Graphics, Film, 3D, Texturing, Producing, Maya, Entertainment, Film Production, Commercials, Computer Animation, Feature Films, Video Games, Storyboarding, Rendering
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Animation
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Reel FX January 2012 - September 2012
Terminal Reality October 2011 - December 2011
Reel FX February 2011 - September 2011
Rhythm & Hues August 2010 - February 2011
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - July 2010
Stanly Community College August 2007 - May 2009
Dynamic Systems Inc. January 2002 - January 2007
Skills
Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Character Animation, After Effects, 3D, Rigging, Texturing, Photoshop
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2008 — 2010
Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies
North Carolina State University 1994 — 1999
BS, Mechanical Enginnering
Reel FX September 2009 - Present
Janimation September 2007 - September 2009
GlobalTec Solutions August 2006 - September 2007
DNA Productions May 2004 - July 2006
AMS Production Group May 1999 - April 2004
Primedia Productions 1997 - 1999
Skills
VFX Supervision, Visual Effects, Script Coverage, Feature Films, Animation, Avid, Television, Broadcast, Film, Digital Compositing, Film Production, Commercials, Short Films, Video Production, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Technical Direction, Post Production, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Character Animation, Compositing, Computer Animation, HD Video, Pre-production, Final Cut Studio, Producing, Video Editing, Premiere, Camera
Education
Sam Houston State University 1993 — 1996
BFA, Radio Television Film
CaseStack October 2006 - Present
Reel FX May 1998 - December 2001
Automatic Switch Company January 1988 - March 1998
Skills
3PL, Transportation..., Transportation, LTL, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Logistics Management, Logistics, Warehousing
Education
Lubbock Christian University 1982 — 1986
Bachlor of Arts, Business Administration and Management, General
Hope Financial Coaching August 2008 - Present
Reel FX November 2005 - January 2009
Hit Entertainment 2001 - 2005
Education
John Brown University 1992 — 1996
The Third Floor, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Girls on the Run - Los Angeles December 2013 - Present
Unified Pictures August 2014 - August 2015
Aspect Gaming January 2014 - July 2014
Reel FX May 2013 - January 2014
DreamWorks Animation 2009 - March 2013
DreamWorks Animation April 2008 - January 2011
Imagi Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2009
DreamWorks Animation 2003 - 2008
DisneyToons Studio 2001 - 2003
Skills
Animation, Visual Effects, Production Managment, Feature Films, Film, Post Production, Film Production, Lighting, Maya, Castings, Team Mentoring, 3D, Producing, Employee Relationships, Computer Animation, Pre-production, Traditional Animation, Screenwriting, Cast, After Effects, Television, Compositing, Production Management
Education
Mills College
B.A, French
Northfield Mt. Hermon
Reel FX April 2012 - Present
3 DogPack Pictures October 2011 - December 2011
Cinewerx Film Productions September 2011 - September 2011
Bluesky Studios November 2006 - May 2011
Blue Sky Studios May 2006 - October 2006
Electronic Arts June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Feature Films, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Maya, Art, Storyboarding, Film, Illustrator, Visual Arts, Traditional Animation, Painting, Character Designs, Concept Design, Texturing
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
BFA, Illustration
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2005 - Present
Rovio Entertainment Ltd. January 2013 - December 2014
Moon Spider Studio September 2011 - January 2013
FIELD I.O. 2012 - 2012
True Light Media 2011 - 2012
Campus Crusade for Christ January 2011 - September 2011
Reel FX March 2004 - June 2011
Madcap Logic October 2004 - September 2010
Pandoodle March 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Rigging, Character Modeling, Character Rigging, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Cinematics, Character Modelling, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, Film, 3D, Compositing, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Texturing, Conceptual Art, MEL
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design 1992 — 1996
BFA, Computer 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
King January 2015 - Present
Bungie March 2013 - January 2015
Reel FX July 2010 - March 2013
Freelance January 2010 - March 2013
Creative Differences November 2010 - November 2010
Full Sail University February 2010 - July 2010
Skills
3D, Maya, Zbrush, Character Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Modeling, UV Map, Texturing, Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, lighting, Compositing, Mental Ray, Renderman, UV mapping, Vray, MEL, PFTrack, Scripting, Python, PyMEL, Lighting, 3D Modeling, Animation, Low Poly Modeling, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Full Sail University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Sience, Computer Animation
Original Force April 2015 - Present
Ghostbot, Inc. December 2014 - April 2015
Mandoo Pictures May 2013 - December 2014
Reel FX September 2012 - May 2013
Nickelodeon June 2012 - September 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - June 2012
Nickelodeon October 2011 - March 2012
Nickelodeon August 2010 - October 2011
Fox Head, Inc. 2008 - 2010
G7 Animation September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Storyboarding, Animation, Cartoons, Illustration, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2008
BFA, Animation / Illustration
The American Animation Institute
Reel FX October 2012 - Present
Tiberian Dawn August 2007 - Present
Comfort Systems USA National Accounts / Accutemp October 2010 - October 2012
Purdue University Department of Computer Science February 2008 - July 2010
Purdue University October 2009 - December 2009
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Computer Graphics Technology
Symons Markwith LLP April 2015 - Present
Law Office of Michael K. Symons April 2014 - April 2015
Public Law Center December 2013 - April 2014
Law Offices of Mona Cherie Soo Hoo March 2012 - May 2013
Reel FX August 2011 - April 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation October 2008 - May 2010
Lam, Thompson & Park February 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, Vietnamese, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Entertainment Law, Immigration Law
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Social Behavior
Reel FX June 2001 - Present
The Stokes Group June 1997 - June 2001
Dallas Sound Lab January 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Sound, Avid, Pro Tools, Visual Effects, Post Production, Avid Media Composer, Video, Commercials, Feature Films, After Effects, Film, Video Production, Television, Audio Post Production, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Film Production
Education
Full Sail University 1989 — 1990
Recording Arts, Audio/Video
The University of Texas at Arlington 1982 — 1987
BA, Radio and Television
Reel FX January 2013 - Present
Skills
Character Animation, Conceptual Art, Computer Animation, Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, After Effects
Education
Animation Mentor 2010 — 2012
Advanced studies in character animation
La Sierra University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
It Works! Global July 2014 - Present
MegaFive August 2015 - September 2015
Reel FX February 2015 - April 2015
Art + Science Labs October 2014 - February 2015
Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg June 2011 - June 2012
Buffalo Grove Park District June 2008 - August 2008
The Putting Edge Corporation September 2007 - June 2008
Pump It Up March 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Kickboxing, Acoustic Guitar, Singing, Drawing, Flash Animation, 3D animation, Judo, Piano, Spanish, Sign Language, Cooking, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Management, Writing, Yoga, Mudbox, Flash, Snowboarding, 3D Modeling, 2D animation, Compositing, Maya, Character Animation, Animation, After Effects, 3D
Education
Animsquad 2014 — 2015
iAnimate 2014 — 2014
Workshop 3- Advanced Body Mechanics and Pantomime with Mike Walling
Animation Mentor 2012 — 2014
Advanced Character Animation
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art, Media Arts& Animation
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
DynCorp International November 2011 - Present
Reel FX December 2007 - January 2011
EMC Mortgage February 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, General Ledger, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Payroll, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Accruals, Forecasting, Variance Analysis
Education
Golden Gate University 2003 — 2004
BS, Accounting
Reel FX September 2013 - Present
Bright House Networks March 2007 - July 2012
US Army July 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Java, Eclipse, Visual C#, MySQL, Troubleshooting, Computer Network..., Visual C++, Visual Basic 5.0/6.0, Programming, Web Applications, CSS, Database Design, Testing, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, Ruby, Test Driven Development
Education
Rollins College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2008
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Valencia Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Engineering
Paramount Pictures February 2014 - Present
Reel FX May 2010 - January 2014
Goldsmith Thomas Productions April 2008 - April 2010
Walden Media March 2003 - April 2008
Skills
Entertainment, Film Production, Feature Films, Film Finance, Animation, Film, Post Production, Screenwriting, Television, Commercials, Producing, Video Production, Directing, Production Managment, Documentaries, Video, New Media, Final Draft, Media Production
Education
Penn State University
Reel FX 2007 - 2011
Reel FX 2007 - 2011
Skills
Microsoft Certifed..., Microsoft Certified..., Novell Netware, Barracuda Spam Firewall, Servers, DNS, Active Directory, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, Firewalls, Windows 7, XP, Switches, Operating Systems, Data Center, Cluster, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Storage, RedHat, Ubuntu, Software Installation, Windows, Workstations, RAID, Networking, Suse
Education
Mountain View College 1991 — 1992
Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Mountain View College 1976 — 1983
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Convergys September 2007 - Present
Nabors Industries November 2006 - September 2007
Reel FX March 2001 - November 2006
City of Fort Worth March 1999 - March 2001
MCI Corporation 1997 - 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Recruiting, Compensation & Benefit, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Management Consulting, Team Building, Management Training..., Employment Law, Deferred Compensation, Training, Leadership
Education
University of Oklahoma 1995 — 1996
Master's degree, Human Relations
Oklahoma Christian University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Alpine Ascents International 2008 - 2013
Reel FX April 2004 - August 2005
Education
Vancouver Film School 2004 — 2005
Certificate in Classical Animation, Classical Animation
Full Sail University 1996 — 1997
Recording Arts Specialized Associates Degree, Audio Production