I am currently seeking an animator position within a progressive visual production environment where my skills and talent will be allowed to develop, contributing to the success of my employer.

• Proficient in Maya, 3Dmax, Zbrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
• Specialized in character and creature animation.
• Ability to interface well within team projects or deliver independent assignments.
• Motion Capture experience with Optical, xSens and iKinima Setups
• 5+ years industry experience.

Education

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Animation Mentor
Graduated 09/2010
Degree in Advanced Character Animation

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Savannah College of Art and Design
Graduated 11/2006
BFA in Animation
Minor in Game/Interactive Design

Experience

Sledgehammer Games
Fostery City, CA
04/16 - Present
Cinematic Animator

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Vicarious Visions
Menands, NY
9/15 - 03/16
11/14 - 6/15
Cinematic Animator

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Electronic Arts
Redwood City, CA
08/2013 - 06-2014
Animator / UI Artist

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Vicarious Visions
Menands, NY
02/2013 - 06/2013
Cinematic Animator

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Blue Sky Studios
Greenwich, CT
10/2012 - 01/2013
Animator

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Rhythm & Hues Studios
02/2011 - 09-2011
Animator

Teaching

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Animation Mentor
Maya Springboard Trainer
03/2012 - 08/2014

Mocap Experience

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Optical Motion Capture
Session Planning and Direction
Performance acting and Dancing

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xSens Motion Capture System
Session Planning and Direction
System Setup maintenance and trouble shooting
Data Processing and Motionbuilder skeleton transfer. 
Acting and Performance

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iKinima Orion VR Motion Capture System
Session Planning and Direction
System Setup maintenance and trouble shooting
Data Processing and Motionbuilder skeleton transfer.
Acting and Performance

Awards

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11SecondClub.com
Online Animation Competition
6th Place in February 2012

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11SecondClub.com
Online Animation Competition
8th Place Finish in January 2012

 

Publications

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Creating a Character
Article Published by Animator Island
04/2012