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
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Maya
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Softimage
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Shotgrid/Flow
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Photoshop
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Premiere
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DaVinci Resolve
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OBS Studio
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Unreal
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
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BFA Caldwell University
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Certificate in Communications Caldwell University
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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 both 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, performed Character and Animation workshops, guided 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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