Specialized in character animation and illustration with a general knowledge of all things filmmaking. Fueled by challenges and silliness.
Work History
Senior Animator
ICON Creative Studio
November 2022 - September 2023
Worked on the animated series Firebuds (Season 2). Worked remotely in the USA
Senior Animator
ICON Creative Studio
September 2021 - September 2022
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Worked on the animated series Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 1) and Monsters at Work (Season 2). Worked remotely in Canada
Lead Animator
Guru Studio
September 2019 - September 2020
Worked on the animated series Abby Hatcher (Season 2)
Responsibilities - Animate characters and props at high quality within the guidelines of the show. Provide the necessary cycles, poses and setups to maximize the team's efficiency. Keep the libraries stocked with useful material and inform the team of what is available and instructions on how to use it. Thoroughly inspect new assets. Work with the Rigging Lead to maximize efficiency and troubleshoot technical issues with them. Worked in studio and remotely in Canada
Senior Animator
Guru Studio
August 2016 - August 2019
Toronto, ON
Worked on the animated series Paw Patrol (Season 4), Paw Patrol Special: Mighty Pups, Abby Hatcher (Season 1) and Paw Patrol (Season 6)
Responsibilities - understand assigned scenes and their purpose in the story, then create animated character performances to effectively serve that purpose. Revise shots as directed. Anticipate, communicate and trouble shoot any technical issues
Guru Studio
August 2016 - August 2017
3D Generalist/Illustrator
VML
November 2011 - July 2016
Responsibilities include animation (Maya and Flash), modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, rendering, Maya training, cloth simulation, concept design, production art, photo retouching, illustration, storyboarding and video editing for various Kellogg’s and Kimberly-Clark accounts
Created the first 3D version of Tony the Tiger!
Studio Artist
Biggs Gilmore Communications
June 2005 - November 2011
Responsibilities include Flash animation, illustration, concept design, web design, action script, storyboarding (clients include Kellogg’s, Pfizer, Kimberly-Clark, Armstrong International and United Way). Worked in studio and remotely in the USA