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Objective

To obtain a Junior or Freelance Animator position

 

Highlights of Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Acting techniques and human behavior

• Experience and training in Traditional Animation and Art techniques

• Thorough understanding of physical motion, including inanimate objects and cameras

• Likes to work collaboratively

• Strong technical ability and problem solving skills

 

Experience

CSUSB - San Bernardino, CA

Freelance Animator and CG Generalist

Feb 2010 - Present

Responsibilities: Advisting and aiding in the creation of all assets, characters, and rigs for the UDK total conversion game Mythic. Also in charge of a group of student volunteers creating art and assets for the game. All assets were brought into UDK and tested before sending to the programing team.

 

Mt San Antonio College - Walnut, CA

Adjunct Faculty teaching Flash

Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

Responsibilities: Teaching all aspects of Flash animation, drawing, and character setup. Also to introduct the students to basic scripting.

 

RCC Norco - Norco, CA

Adjunct Faculty teaching Flash and Maya

Nov 2009 - Present

Responsibilities: Teaching all aspects of Flash animation, drawing, and character setup. Also to introduct the students to basic scripting. Responsible for overseaing daily lab operations and assisting with students learning a wide variety of skills and diciplines.

 

Barbed Wire FX - Santa Monica, CA

CG Character Animator and Previsualization artist

May 2009 – August 2009

Responsibilities: Creating 3D mock-ups from storyboards with proxy characters and objects, then moving the project forward all the way to final animation with fully rigged characters, objects and cameras.

 

Education

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire San Bernardino, CA

Bachelor of Science degree, Media Arts & Animation

Graduated June 2009 with High Honors

Relevant Coursework: Acting, Foundations of Design, Character Design, Color Theory, Observational Drawing, Gesture Drawing, Figure Drawing, Analytical Figure Drawing, Comparative Anatomy, Anatomical Sculpture, Intro 2D Animation, Intermediate 2D Animation, Advanced 2D Animation, Flash 2D Animation, Intro 3D Animation, 3D Character Animation, Character Modeling, Character Rigging, Conceptual Storytelling, Storyboarding, Advanced Storyboarding

Extracurricular:

Co-founded Animation Club

Founded Life Drawing Club

Member of Student Ambassador’s Club

Honors:

President’s List

Dean’s List

Student Success Award of Excellence 2009

Graduated with High Honors (GPA above 3.8)

 

Concept Design Academy Pasadena, CA

Relevant Coursework: Analytical Figure Drawing

 

Technical Skills

Maya 3D Studio Max Mac and PC Proficient

Adobe Suite CS4 Flash CS4 After Effects

Final Cut Pro Sound Cut Pro HTML