I've been trained in both CG and traditional animation. My focus has always been towards characters and stories with personality, charm and pathos.
I'm a zealot for any fun storytelling.
Work History
Instructor - Character Animation
Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design
September 2016 - June 2020
Toronto
- Create a curriculum that maximizes the time I have with the students and prepares them for the rigours of the animation industry.
- Help see the students through their student film. Particularly to maximize the quality of their work to attain great opportunities as they begin their careers in the industry.
Graphic Animator
SubContract Animator
October 2006 - January 2007
Created graphic elements including design and animation for educational flash games for schools around Ontario.
Home Rental; Design and Construction
Independent Freelance
April 2009 - November 2019
Ontario, Canada
Finding old homes that have seen far better days and returning them to their Former Glory.
- Redesign floor plans for a modern and easily liveable space.
- Demo, re-frame, drywall, flooring, tiling, trim and finish inside.
- Roofing, decks, fences and siding.
Head of Animation
9 Story Media
September 2021 - Present
Toronto, Ontario
Animation Director
Guru Studio
August 2018 - July 2021
Toronto, Canada
Senior Animator
Yowza! Animation
June 2018 - August 2018
Toronto, Canada
Senior Animator
Jam Filled
March 2017 - June 2018
Animator
Guru Studio
October 2014 - February 2017
Harmony Animator
Yowza! Animation
July 2016 - August 2016
Toronto
Filled in on short notice for 2 short projects.
3D Animator
Pipeline Studios
January 2013 - October 2014
3D Animator
Lost Orbit
January 2013 - March 2013
Provided some simple locomotion animation for Lost Orbit. A well executed indie game from Pixelnauts.