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Character Animator / 3D Generalist
Demo Reel
Education
Animation Mentor
Character Animation Program
09/2016-06/2018
Furthered character animation skills under mentorship
of industry professionals
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Video; Computer Animation
08/2007-05/2011
Studied multiple aspects of animation and design across various mediums and programs
Program Experience
10 Years
Autodesk:
Maya:
12 Years
8 Years
7 Years
Adobe Suite:
Photoshop:
After Effects:
Illustrator:
11 Years
6 Years
Microsoft Office:
Word:
PowerPoint:
Experience
01/2019-03/2021
Animation Mentor
Alumni Tutor
Lead weekly tutoring sessions for AM students regarding assignments, Autodesk Maya, and/or student life.
Relate animation fundamentals to their assignments
using on-line draw-overs and discussion.
Skills
Character Animation
Rigging
Modeling
Team Leadership
Graphic Design
Intellectual Property Demonstratives
Digital Artist
08/2011-07/2016
Created high-end presentations for clients such as Apple, IBM, Schlumberger, InterDigital, and more. Modeled, textured, and rendered objects in Autodesk Maya then imported into Microsoft PowerPoint for custom animations
to convey intricacies of IP patent trials to judges and/or juries. Occasionally lead two-to-four man teams both remotely
and on-site across the country.
Detective Ralph Raccoon
Freelance Character Animator / Character Rigger
04/2011-07/2011
Created rigs and assisted in facial modeling for the two main characters in this pitch to Nickelodeon. Animated multiple scenes using the two characters.
Columbia College Chicago
Freelance Character Artist: College Character Rig
05/2011-06/2011
Animation Mentor
I received multiple commendations during my time attending AM classes.
I was featured in the 2018 Student Showcase, received Student(s) of the Week 05/15/2017, and was mentioned multiple times in the Great Student Work section of their newsletter.
Accomplishments
Worked directly with Co-Head of Animation Department
to design a Columbia College Chicago Character Rig.
In charge of modeling and rigging the character rig.
Other Recent Employment
Revive Chiropractic Healing Center
Administrative Assistant
10/2019-Present
Print Version
Manage patient filing systems, insurance billing, and physician schedules.
Pet Supplies Plus
Stocker > Shift Supervisor
12/2017-10/2019
Interacted with customers regarding various pet products. Cared for animals in store and maintained cleanliness.
> Provide leadership coverage and perform back-office tasks while adhering to operational policies and procedures. Lead shifts of Team Members to ensure our store is the favorite pet store of the neighborhood.
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