I studied Classical Animation, building skills traditionally with pencil and paper. I produced a short film in just a few months entitled "It Gets Worse." Final art and compositing for my film was done using Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere.
Membership Coordinator
Snap Fitness Franchise
September 2012 - August 2013
Provided tours and membership information to new prospects.
Perform data entry and account maintenance for new and current members.
General cleaning and maintenance of the club.
Animator / Illustrator
MATC Milwaukee, WI
August 2011 - July 2013
Skills include:
Character Development, Movement: Squash and Stretch, Story Board Development, Autodesk 3ds Max 2013, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS6, Toon Boom Animate Pro, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
Puppet Instructor
Tim Decker's Cartoon Adventure Camp
June 2013 - June 2013
I was the Puppet Instructor at Cartoon Adventure Camp under the direction of Tim Decker. I assisted classes of children within the age groups of 5 through 15. I demonstrated how to make sock puppets come to life for each of them.
Store Planner
Kohl's Department Stores
June 2010 - August 2011
Generated complete construction drawing sets per prototypical layouts for store remodeling. Implemented scope changes and updated plans as needed throughout bid and addendum processes to maintain quality and consistency throughout all remodel stores. Assembled teammates to solve store specific problems ensuring accuracy and quality throughout the rapid CD development stage. Learned and used new techniques and programs provided to increase efficiency of remodel planning and construction.
Visual Merchandiser
Macy's
January 2010 - May 2010
Executed and elaborated visual expectations of company’s needs. Included dressing and styling forms, adding strike points for visual elements such as creative merchandising, signage, lighting, art and furnishings. Maintained constant attention to trend changes, vendor directives and company standards.
Designer
Ted Moudis Associates
2005 - 2007
Collaborated with internal design, architectural, and furniture ‘teams’ on high-end corporate projects from preliminary/schematic design (including conceptual presentations) through construction process and completion. Conducted program interviews and site surveys in order to generate appropriate spatial schemes to fit client’s needs. Selected architectural finishes, lighting, and furnishings for detailed informative design presentations using material boards, digital imagery, and PowerPoint software. Designed custom furnishings, signage, and architectural elements using free-hand sketching, Photoshop, and Architectural Desktop. Coordinated with architectural teams and contractors through construction document, detailing, and sign-off processes.