Texas native, with seven years experience in episodic animation as a 3d Compositor and Lighter. Currently seeking long-term staff or long-term contract roles in Animation and Film industries to further broaden and sharpen skill set alongside other talented artists and teams.
Work History
Lighter/Compositor
Rooster Teeth
October 2015 - May 2022
Austin, Texas, United States
Composite elements from mult-channel image sequences into a single composite utilizing Adobe After Effects or Nuke. Utilize various techniques and plugins to achieve the look and feel desired by the director. (2015 - 2022)
Light Characters and Environment based on show aesthetics. Light and render shots through to approval. (2020 - 2022)
Junior Compositor - Full time/Temp
Rooster Teeth
February 2015 - September 2015
Austin, Texas Area
Composite elements into Hybrid Machinima/Animation sequences or Animation sequences using multipass image sequences and machinima footage. Utilize various techniques and plugins to achieve the look and feel desired by the director.
Student Worker
The Art Institute of Austin
January 2012 - December 2014
Austin, Texas Area
Media Resource Center: Student Worker -Customer Service, assist students with equipment check in & return. Also ascertain students equipment needs on an individual basis.
IT: Student Worker - Student Tech, assist and support IT staff. Install software, intranet support. All other duties assigned as needed.
Visual Effects Artist
Durango Digital Entertainment
January 2012 - December 2014
Austin, Texas Area
Assist VFX Supervisor and Director with on set duties (tracking marker placement, lighting suggestions, green screen construction)
Student
The Art Institute of Austin
July 2011 - December 2014
Austin, Texas Area
Recent Graduate with a B.S. in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics at the Art Institute of Austin. Degree will prepare for a position in the Film, Broadcast and Video Game industries.
Intern - Junior Compositor
Mighty Coconut
October 2014 - November 2014
Austin, Texas Area
Junior compositor - Photo Deconstruction and manipulation in Photoshop and After Effects. Other duties as assigned.
Lead - Asset Recovery & Data Destruction
Electronic Recycling and Trading, Inc
July 2010 - September 2012
7/2010 - 9/2010 Processing and Receiving Department
9/2010 - 11/2010 Lead, Shipping and Inventory
11/2010 - 7/2011 Lead, Asset Recovery and Data Destruction
Adminstrative Assistant, Artist Assistant, Installation Tech
Art Office Signs
August 2007 - July 2010
Taylor, Tx
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Graphic Artist
Special Projects Installation Lead
Administrative Assistant
Dominion Advisory Group, Inc.
February 2007 - August 2007
San Antonio, Tx
Fielded incoming calls for Brokerage Representatives, scheduled meetings with clients, met with some clients if Broker not available.
Agency Sales Representative
Titan Auto Insurance
March 2002 - February 2007
Prepared and presented accurate quotes and recommended coverage based on customer needs.
Graphic Design
Parrothead Cruises
2003 - 2004
Designed Logos and T-shirt designs for the 2006 and 2007 Parrothead Cruise.