A 3D Character and Creature Animator with 4+ years of experience, with experience in keyframe animation, matchmove, acting, motion capture, flight animation, producing an animated short, ballet, dance, choreography, and layout.
Work History
Animator
SPIN VFX
December 2022 - July 2023
Atlanta, GA
Work on film and VFX television in motion capture, key frame animation, matchmove, creature animation, etc.
Big George Foreman (2023) - Crowds animation working with motion capture
Unannounced film (2023?) - Creature animation and cycles
Unannounced film (2024?) - Creature animation, match move, and motion capture
3D Animator
Bron Studios
April 2022 - September 2022
Worked with motion capture and did keyframe animation for acting and physical shots with multiple characters and creatures (of various limbs) for television.
The contract ended due to the inability to keep animators on with project/company changes, not due to work or performance.
Crayola Crayon animated short: Animated 3000+ frames of lip sync animation with multiple characters.
Worked on different 3D projects (Maya) and 2D projects (Photoshop/AfterEffects) for Nick Jr., Screen Junkies, Sesame Street and other companies.
Animated shots on an Abby Hatcher trailer for Nick Jr.
3D Character Animator
Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio
November 2021 - December 2021
Crayola Crayon animated short: Animated 3000+ frames of lip sync animation with multiple characters. Skills: Facial Animation · Keyframe Animation
Adjunct Drawing Professor
Southern Adventist University
August 2020 - December 2021
Professors Assistant - Animation
Southern Adventist University
January 2020 - March 2020
Skills: Facial Animation · Keyframe Animation
Freelance Animator
Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio
June 2019 - December 2019
Greater Nashville Area, TN
Worked on different 3D projects (Maya) and 2D projects (Photoshop/AfterEffects) for Nick Jr., Screen Junkies, Sesame Street and other companies. Skills: Facial Animation · Keyframe Animation · Creature Animation
Prop, Set, and Marketing Designer
Unity Dance Studio
April 2017 - May 2019
Cleveland, TN
Work directly with director to create props, set, and marketing materials for shows, organize volunteer days, reach out and communicate to bring other artists in to work. Knowledge in raw materials: wood, leather, plastic, molds, clay, foam, metal, and fabric. Used Adobe programs to make banners, posters, flyers, postcards, and billboards.
Dance Instructor
Unity Dance Studio
September 2016 - May 2019
Taught Modern, Contemporary, Ballet and Improv classes off and on throughout the years. Ages ranged from 4-56 years old.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Turning Pointe School Of Dance
January 2013 - November 2018
Holland, Michigan
Worked mainly with Photoshop creating posters, pamphlets, flyers, ads, etc.
When I relocated to TN, projects were less, but still occasionally do small projects.
Director Of Audio Visual
Camp Au Sable
2014 - 2015
Grayling, Michigan
Coordinated a team to create weekly videos of the particular week at camp. Ran meetings, problem solved, collaborated with over 20 departments on camp, compiled footage in Adobe Premiere, dealt with workplace conflicts, and meet strict deadlines.