Reel/Website
Achievements
Software
• Autodesk Maya
• animBot
• Studio Library
• ZBrush
• Windows
• Adobe Suite
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Illustrator
Collaborative Work
Work Experience
Education
AnimSchool
March 2022
Character Performance - Instructed by Aldric Lopez
Volunteer Experience
SCAD Hometown Heroes - Calvary Christian Academy - Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Coordinated a presentation at my former high school
• Educated prospective students on SCAD’s creative career opportunities
November 2018
The Lumberjack and the Woodpecker - Directed by Connor Bushoven
September 2020 - May 2021
3D Animator, Modeler, Compositor
• Worked from a storyboard to bring life to human, bird, and beetle characters throughout 11 shots of the film
• Referenced 2D concepts to develop Ms. Pecky model using Maya and ZBrush
• Aided in populating layouts by modeling and texturing bushes, placing cameras, and creating rough animations
• Led compositing of woodchip/dust effects, created a written guide and asset package to share with other team members
• Communicated remotely and effectively with a team through Zoom and Discord
The Fox & Crow - Story by Janelle Thang
September 2019 - November 2019
3D Animator, Sound Editor
• Animated the fox character
• Rendered several shots and aided in compositing.
• Created an immersive soundtrack using Adobe Audition and online sources
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Animation
September 2017 - May 2021
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - Savannah, GA
Honors: summa cum laude
Courses of Study Included:
Life Drawing, Color Theory, Speaking of Ideas, American Art
NATAS Southeast Student Production Award - Fiction Short Form
July 2022
• Awarded to The Lumberjack and the Woodpecker for excellence among works created by college students
Dance Instructor
August 2014 - May 2016
Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet - Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Taught 4-6 year-olds, cultivating an understanding of ballet and tap techniques
• Substituted for instructors and created appropriate lesson plans
Freelance 3D Animator
September 2022
Barnstormer Media - Stamford, CT
• Cosmic Kids Trailer: Created action and idle animations for multiple characters
• Bubbles and Friends Ep 1020: Added finishing touches to existing animations
• Utilized Autodesk Maya's Game Exporter to prepare animation for rendering in Unreal Engine
• Worked collaboratively while managing my time efficiently
• Addressed critique in revisions of my assigned shots
Mission Trip - Hocabá, Mexico
January 2016
• Served the community
• Engaged children in Bible study via skits and interaction
• Repainted the local church and handed out shoes to those in need
Provo, UT
September 2022
Body Acting - Instructed by Morten Enevoldsen
Skills
• Problem Solving
• Creative Thinking
• Collaboration
• Perseverance
• Flexibility