EXPERIENCE

VFX Generalist — Command Zone, LLC., San Gabriel, CA, Oct. 2021 - Present

Visual effects artist for the Game Knights series on the popular Youtube channel, The Command Zone. Responsible for all aspects of the pipeline including but not limited to character rigging and animation, simulations, lighting, and composition.

Production Manager — Madefire, Inc., Emeryville, CA, Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2021

The lead of the production team. Provided high-quality animation for the company including third-party clients. Headed production for experimental projects alongside the engineering team.

Production Artist — Madefire, Inc., Emeryville, CA, Jul. 2016 - Jul. 2019

Key animator for a lot of Madefire’s larger IPs including Mono, Captain Stone, and Treatment, as well as an animator for third parties such as Spectrum. Lead animator in collaboration with Magic Leap and Oculus for Mixed Reality and VR animation, respectively.

Key Achievements: Project leader on the PUBG Karakis short films. Lead animator for the Barco Escape Madefire experience. Animator for 40+ Motion Books.

Freelance Animator — Oakland, CA, Mar. 2013 - Jun. 2016

Before working full-time, I worked with Madefire and other clients as an independent contractor doing production art and animation. In charge of deadlines, with a strong work ethic and attention to quality creations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Concentration in Ecological Design — The University of Vermont, Sept. 2008 - May 2011

SKILLS

Strong understanding of animation principles

Great project management and interpersonal skills

Strong visual aesthetics with excellent attention to detail

Self-starter, motivated

Expert in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Proficient in SideFX Houdini, Blender Software, Nuke Studio, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine

Working knowledge in Autodesk Maya, Maxon Cinema 4D, and Python 3.0

Strong understanding of character anatomy and animation.

INTERESTS

All of Studio Ghibli films, Pixar, ILM, Disney films, anything Blur Studio makes, Visual Effects artists, 3D modeling, Wizards of the Coast (DnD and Magic the Gathering), Woodworking and Carpentry, Sustainability, Permaculture, Alternative energy.