Previously a Production Coordinator for VFX. I decided to make a switch and invest time into learning 3D art and film making. I used my experience in production management and first hand knowledge of the 3D pipeline to write, direct, and produce my own short film which won multiple rewards on the film festival circuit. Making a short film made me well rounded in CG and helped me land a position as a 3D artist at Meta developing pitches and real-time experiences for AR/VR.
Work History
3D Artist
META
September 2021 - September 2023
Pitching, designing, and executing 3D characters and environment assets optimized for various real-time AR/VR experiences.
Environment Artist
Tippett Studio
December 2019 - September 2021
Berkeley, CA
I work with multiple small teams creating assets and laying out environments for various VFX projects.
marketing artist
Illumix
June 2019 - November 2019
Redwood City
Created graphics using 3D assets for marketing as well as in-game screens and made multiple 3D teaser trailers.
Concept Artist
Freelance
December 2018 - November 2019
Berkeley, CA
Creating concept art and designing pitch decks for various book and commercial
projects.
Production Coodinator
Tippett Studio
March 2016 - May 2018
Berkeley, CA
Coordinated the shot pipeline between Matchmove, Animation, FX, Lighting, and Compositing departments. Managed render priorities. Distributed and followed-up on internal/client notes with artists. Managed shot deliveries to/from clients and vendors.
Projects:
Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Orville
League of Gods
Unreleased project for Hulu
Production Assistant
Tippett Studio
December 2015 - March 2016
Berkeley, CA
Prepared and ran dailies. Prepared EXRs/QTs for delivery. Maintained shot information via shotgun.
Project:
Monster Strike - Dir: Wayne McClammy
Visual Development Artist
Effie Studios
April 2015 - May 2015
Designed all characters and props. Illustrated multiple environments. Prepped all character models and props for 2.5D rigging
Project:
Kingsman: Bespoke Lessons
Director of Marketing
Associated Students Program Board
September 2011 - June 2014
University of California, Riverside
Managed marketing campaigns for campus entertainment/educational events with up to 14,000 attendees. Digitally painted original artwork for posters and apparel. Facilitated weekly meetings with marketing team volunteers. Increased event attendance by updating advertising/marketing practices.
Lab Assistant
University of California, Riverside Arts Department
December 2011 - March 2012
Riverside, CA
Assisted the Professor in teaching students 3D modeling with Autodesk Maya
Receptionist
African Student Programs
September 2011 - December 2011
University of California, Riverside
Greeted visitors and directed calls/inquiries. Filed various documents for administrators. Designed advertising materials for events.