Objective

Education

Certificate in Advanced Character Animation Studies
2008 - 2009
Currently Enrolled with expected graduation mid 2009
Animation Mentor (AM)


Bachelor in Arts in Multimedia 2003 - 2006
Major Digital Animation
University of Advancing Technology (UAT)


Certification – Computer graphics 2003
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)

Skills

• Character Animation
• Figure Drawing
• Quick learner
• Computer Animation
• Character Rigging
• Willing to relocate
• Stop motion Animation
• Computer Modeling
• Digital Texturing
• Dynamic Simulations
• Drawing-perspective,     texture, and tones
• Live-Action Compositing
• Fine Art Painting

Software expertise:
• Autodesk Maya
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Word, Excel,
    and PowerPoint

Internships

Artificial Life Promotional Material Internship 2006
A 3-Dimensional animation video sequence involving mechanical insects raiding a human settlement

Animator
• Designed and completed 7 scenes
• Collaborated with small team of 6 people
• Matched animation poses with live action footage


An independent film “The Controller” by the company
Cut-Scene Productions 2006
A 25 minute 3-Dimensional animated sequence in a
live action and feature length independent film

Digital Artist and Animator
• Modeled 3 hero characters
• Animated cycles to be used throughout the animation
• Animated and completed 22 scenes
• Received a Student Innovation Award for my work
• Collaborated with director and team on design and layout

Professional Training

31st and 32nd annual International Special Interest Group in Graphics (SIGGRAPH) Conference 2004 - 2005
Courses and Activities attended:
• Acting and Movement for Animators
• “Madagascar:” Bringing a New Visual Style to the Screen
• From Mocap to Movie: The Making of "The Polar Express"
• Exhibition Hall


Painting workshops 2006
• Acrylic
• Portrait
• Abstract
• Color theory


Studied Spanish abroad in Costa Rica 2007
• Strong Conversational Skills
• Expansive Vocabulary
• International experience

Work History

Versa – Tech Coatings 2003
Mesa, Arizona
Assistant Spray Technician
• Assisted lead material applicator
• Prepared location and item to be worked on


Islands Restaurant 2002
Mesa, Arizona
• Hosted, greeted and seated customers
• Cleared tables


Subway 2001
Chandler, Arizona
• Food preparation
• Register operations

Contact Information