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Director/Supervisor/Animator

INTRODUCTION

Animation Director, Supervisor, Character Animator with

20 + years experience in the professional animation industry. Involved in development, supervising, recruiting, mentoring and educating.

Experience in Feature Film, Ride Film, Game and TV industries.

SKILLS

  • Maya

  • Softimage

  • Shotgrid/Flow

  • Photoshop 

  • Premiere

  • Unreal

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

  • BFA Caldwell University

  • Certificate in Communications Caldwell University

  • Certificate in Animation            Joe Kubert School of Graphc Art

Dreamworks Animation - Head of Character Animation
2024-Present
➢ HOCA for Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
➢ Oversaw and managed VFX and CG Animation Teams.
➢ Worked in coordination with Production and all departments to keep Animation on track and on schedule.
Provided Character and Prop Rigging notes, Style Guides, and Show Bibles for Animation Teams.
➢ Traveled to Partner Studios and managed and critiqued Animation teams.
➢ Established Character performances, personalities, and overall Animation style of film.
Nickelodeon Animation - Animation Director
2021-2023
➢ Animation Director for TV Series Star Trek Prodigy Season 1 & 2
➢ Oversaw and managed International Animation Teams.
➢ Worked in coordination with all departments to keep Episodes on track and on schedule.
➢ Revised and Re-edited Episodes as needed to help keep quality at highest level.
Tau Films - Animation Director
2014- 2022
➢ Recruited, Trained and Managed Animation Department.
➢ Responsible for supervising, budgeting and scheduling projects to maintain high quality and on time delivery.
➢ Completed Feature Film, TV and Various CG Ride Film Projects.
Blur Studio - Animator
2013
➢ Character Keyframe and Mocap fixes using Softimage XSI for Elder Scrolls 2 Game Cinematic
Rhythm & Hues Studios - Animation Supervisor
2007-2013
➢ Animation Supervisor for Feature Films Land of the Lost, Hop
➢ Planned, oversaw and conducted Department Meetings in coordination with Animation Department Manager.
➢ Education Mentor and Teacher for new hires and interns
➢ Responsible for Developing and Organizing Education Curriculum and Conducting Advanced Animation Training for International Animation Teams Animation 
Rhythm & Hues Studios - Animation Lead
2003-2013
➢ Animation Lead - Yogi Bear, Alvin & the Chipmunks 1&2, Evan Almighty, Night at the Museum, Garfield 2
➢ Animator – Chronicles of Narnia, Elektra, Garfield: the Movie
➢ Additional Projects: TV Digital Max/ Cox Cable
Pandemic Studios - Character Animator

2003

➢ Character Animator - Starwars Battlefront

➢ Duties include character setup and character animation using Softimage XSI.

College of the Canyons - Professor

2001

➢ Animation Professor using Maya

Tremor Entertainment - Character Animator

2001-2002

➢ Character Animator for Games

➢ Duties included character setup and character animation using 3D Studio Max

Foundation Imaging - Character Animator

1999-2000

➢ CG Animator on 3D Television project Starship Troopers using Lightwave. Responsible for Directing Mocap for given shots/sequences.

Creative Capers Entertainment - Character Animator

1995-1999

➢ Directed and Animated (2D & 3D) Film & CDRom Projects.

➢ Feature projects include: The Tigger Movie, 101 Dalmatians Movie, and Mr.Magoo Movie Title Sequence. 

Zander Animation Parlour - Assistant Animator

1991-1995

Assistant Animator for various Commercials

Freelance Animator

1991-Present

2D and 3D/CG Animator for various studios

➢ Clients include Hubbub Inc., JJ Sedelmeir, MTV productions, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Acme Filmworks, Bakshi Zootoons, Cornerstone Animation.

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