OBJECTIVE

To work with a team of animators and artists equally as passionate about animation as myself while improving my animation skills and enhancing the work of the group.

EXPERIENCE

Rhythm and Hues	2007 to present
Character Animator : Alvin and the Chipmunks

Walt Disney Feature Animation	2005 to 2007
Character Animator : Meet the Robinsons

Omation Studios	2005
Character Animator : Barnyard

DUTIES

• Team up with the Director and Supervisors to create appealing character animation
• Work with riggers and technical directors to implement animation through the pipeline

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

Academy of Art University BFA Ð 3D Character Animation

2000 - 2004

Accepted into Pixar Character Animation classes to be trained by Pixar animators. Graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Relevant courses include Advanced Character Animation, Facial Animation, Character Rigging, MEL Scripting for Maya, 2D animation, and Advanced Figure Drawing.

Northern Virginia Community College

1999 - 2000

In addition to general education classes I studied computer graphics, figure drawing, and color and design. Awarded 1^st place in Graphic Design in the annual show.

Computer Skills

Proficient with Maya, XSI, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Go Live, and Microsoft Office. Very familiar with Mac, Linux and Windows platforms.

I enjoy working with people and have excellent communication skills. I perform well in high pressure situations and am self-motivated with the ability to take the initiative even when given little instruction.

References supplied upon request.

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