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LAIKA StudiosRoto and Paint Artist
Apr. 2024 - Sep. 2024Oregon, United States
ShadowMachineCompositing and VFX Artist
Mar. 2024 - Apr. 2024Portland, Oregon, United StatesWork for Tiny Chef Season 2, Early episodes. Mostly rig removal and compositing work as well as shots with special food ingredient FX and live action plates. Temporary position, as needed
Little-Giant MotionCompositor
Aug. 2023 - Mar. 2024
Refuge Visual EffectsCompositor
Sep. 2022 - Aug. 2023Portland, Oregon, United StatesDigital Nuke Compositor for TV and Streaming productions.
WOODEN BOY PRODUCTIONS, INC.Visual Effects Artist
Jul. 2021 - Sep. 2022Portland, Oregon, United StatesPart of the VFX clean-up and compositing team for the upcoming stop-motion feature film: Pinocchio.
Awesome & ModestFreelance Animator
Aug. 2020 - Jan. 2021Completion of work on "The Lady and the Dale" Animation and compositing.
Happy Trails AnimationAE Animator
Oct. 2019 - Aug. 2020Portland, Oregon Area
ASIFA-PortlandPresident
May. 2019Portland, Oregon AreaBoard member since 2015, former VP (2017-2019), and also current Membership chair.
Figure PlantScenic Artist On Call
Dec. 2018 - Aug. 2020Portland, OregonLarge Foam sculptor and scenic paint
ShadowMachineVFX and Compositing
Apr. 2018 - Jul. 2018Portland, Oregon AreaAnimation Clean-up, Compositing, and VFX on for "The Shivering Truth" Season 1.
ShadowMachineVFX Lead
Mar. 2017 - Apr. 2017Portland, Oregon AreaAnimation Clean-up, Compositing, and VFX on Pilot episode for "The Shivering Truth".
ShadowMachineSet and Prop Fabricator
Mar. 2017 - Apr. 2017Portland, Oregon AreaProp and set fabrication work for the Stop-motion Pilot episode of "The Shivering Truth"
ShadowMachineProduction Assistant and Compositor
Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016Portland, Oregon Area
HOMEBREW : A PDX Animation ShowcaseFounder
Jan. 2016Portland, Oregon AreaAnnual animation showcase and talk-back focused on promoting and sharing local PDX independent animation. Follow on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeBrewPDX
Bent Image LabArt Assistant (Freelance, project based)
Jan. 2015 - Mar. 2016Portland, Oregon AreaProject Assistant duties include: After Effects Character Rigging & Asset Animation Prep, Background animation, and compositing.
Saturday AcademyInstructor
Jul. 2014 - Jan. 2016Teaching animation fundamentals and stop-motion techniques to elementary, middle-school, and high-school students. Getting them excited to tell stories!
Hive FXFreelance Digital Artist (on call)
Apr. 2014 - Dec. 2014Portland, Oregon AreaImage Manipulation
The Brody TheaterVolunteer Coordinator and House Manager
Mar. 2014 - Nov. 2018Portland, Oregon AreaMain responsibilities include:
-Recruiting, training and coordinating the volunteer pool.
-Coordination with directors for their volunteer and tech needs
-Be at the theater from 630-10 on busy nights to act as house manager.
-Manage the box office money - ensure change is available for all weeks.
-Responsibitly for covering lights or booth shifts personally if no volunteers are available
Artful Raven StudioFounder
Aug. 2013Portland, Oregon AreaArtful Raven is a production studio based in Portland OR. We bring stories to life. Story, Collaboration, and Quality, are the foundation for any project done here- and we love it. 2D, 3D, Stop-motion are all worlds we play in. Our passion for storytelling drives us make works that bring you on a grand adventure. Thatโs the beauty of imagination โ it can take you anywhere and everywhere. So if you want to go on a journey with us, feel free to drop us a line. Adventure awaits.
Red Giant SoftwareProduct Support Representative
Mar. 2012 - Mar. 2014Portland OregonCustomer service and tech support for our visual effects and filmmaking products.
Bent Image LabArt Department Intern
Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2011Portland OregonHelped to produce scenic elements for BENT's production of the upcoming Hallmark Special "Jingle All the Way" : In the tradition of TV's best-loved animated Christmas classics, Hallmark Channel announces the World Premiere of "Jingle All the Way," a Hallmark Channel Original Animated Special, starring one of Hallmark's most lovable characters, Jingle the Husky Pup(TM), which premieres exclusively on the network, Friday, November 25 (8 p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Read more: http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Jingle-All-The-Way-Premires-Exclusively-On-Hallmark-1125-20110727#ixzz1UPQnLRhp
Starburns Industries Inc.Project Intern
Oct. 2010 - Nov. 2010Animation internship for a NBC's "Community" Christmas Special. I assisted in both the Art and Animation departments, with a large emphasis on sculpting set dressing.
The Art Institute of PortlandStudent Tutor
Aug. 2010 - Sep. 2011I tutored fellow students in 3D Maya (modeling focus), Figure Modeling (in clay), introductory After Effects, and Art History.
AIGA - The Art Institute of Portland Student ChapterPresident & Project Manager
Jul. 2010 - Mar. 2011Art Institute of PortlandAs a member since August of 2009, I worked with a fantastic group of fellow students to not only create a quarterly publication (the Factory Magazine) but to bring tours and networking opportunities to the AI campus. As president I also lead weekly meetings, encouraged recruitment, and managed organizational details. My goal was to make sure this chapter of AIGA was open to all majors and welcomed networking and project ideas.
Public PlayhouseResident Set Designer
Mar. 2009 - Apr. 2011I planned, organized, and executed the development of theatrical environments for the production season. I focused on each project individually and as a whole while balancing the desires of the directors vision.
RA Reed Productions INCScenic Painter
Oct. 2007 - Aug. 2008I was part of a scenic team. Tasked with layout, paint matching, and execution of various paint techniques. Worked production schedules and deadlines.
PSU Student Group: SOAPSet Designer
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2006I designed and worked several productions in the black box space at PSU.
Miracle TheaterSet designer and Volunteer
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2009Worked on designing a show per season for 2 years, as well as ushering and other volunteer opportunities. It's a wonderful Portland Institution!
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