Other Skills: 2D Animator,Character Designers,2D Pre Viz Artists,Storyboard Artists,Art Directors,Editor,Compositor,3D Animator,3D Generalist,Lighting,Modeler,3D Pre Viz Artists,Texture Artist,Director,Producer
Software: LightWave,Maya,Modo,ZBrush,Vue,After Effects,Shake,Photoshop with proficiency at Wacom tablet interface,Final Cut Pro,Illustrator,Painter,Office,Filemaker Pro,Cleaner
Current Status: employed full time
Last 5 Employers
Raytheon: 2004 -2009 : Video Producer and Creative Director
Working on:Responsible for the end-to-end development of video productions with approval authority to assemble teams and execute tasks including identifying story,overseeing artistic direction,set design,3D animators,motion graphics,video crew,talent,bidding and budgets.
Raytheon: 1999 - 2004 : 3D Animation,Illustration and Visual Effects
Working on: storyboarding,animatics,videography and lighting,3D animation,2D motion graphics and compositing,video editing,packaging and presentation.
Raytheon:1994 - 1999 : Advertising and Interactive Design
Working on: Developed corporate communication collateral material for enterprise campaigns,branding,advertisements and trade shows.
Hughes:1989 - 1994 : Presentations and Marketing Graphics Design
Working on:Collaborated with communication executives and writers to develop,signage,promotional publications,Internet web design,digital photo compositing,technical illustrations,presentation graphics,caricatures and cartooning.
Hughes:1984 - 1989 : CADCAM Technical Illustration
Working on:annual reports,technical manuals,and proposal development
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Education - Last 2 Schools
Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Hollywood, CA: 2005 - 2009
Studies: Animation Visual Effects
Degree Received: unknown
I try to have fun every day. If what I do means to invest in my personal satisfaction AND my client's success, then I do what I can to be enthusitic, eager and playful. Every project, personal or professional, has it's challenges. We may as well enjoy the journey. Besides, I find it easier to get paid from a happy client.
