EDUCATION
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art- 3D Animation Graduated- June 2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
2K Sports Novato, CA
Animator- WWE 2K20 & 2K22 January 2019 - October 2021
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using Maya and MotionBuilder
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Prepared and edited cinematic shots for outsourcing
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Strategized with the team daily to resolve animation related obstacles
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Analyzed and resolved inquiries from QA department
2K Sports Novato, CA Animator- NBA 2K19 April 2018 - August 2018
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using Maya
YUKES LA Inc. Culver City, CA
Animator- WWE 2K15 - WWE 2K18 April 2014 - July 2017
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using MotionBuilder
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Collaborated with animation supervisor in producing and performing facial capture recordings
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Collected and compiled assignments at the end of the day for the supervisor in communicating our progress
2K Games Northridge, CA
Animator- WWE 2K14 February 2013 - June 2013
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using MotionBuilder and 3DS Max
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Collaborated with animation supervisor in recording and production of motion capture
THQ Agoura Hills, CA
Animator- WWE12 - WWE13 February 2011- December 2012
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using MotionBuilder and 3DS Max
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Collected and compiled assignments at the end of the day for the supervisor in communicating our progress
Collision Studios Santa Monica, CA
Animator- Unannounced November 2010 - February 2011
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations using 3DS Max
Papaya Studio Irvine, CA
Lead Animator- Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion/ Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction/ Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks July 2008 - November 2010
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Managed a team of 2-6 animators to produce character and cinematic animations using 3DS Max
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Involvement in talent acquisition and resource development
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Strategized with each team member daily to resolve animation related obstacles
Senior Animator- Coraline/ George of the Jungle and the Search for the Secret/ Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey April 2007- June 2008
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Managed a team of 2-6 animators to produce character and cinematic animations using 3DS Max
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Strategized with each team member daily to resolve animation related obstacles
Sony Computer Entertainment America San Diego, CA
Animator- ATV4 Fury Extreme/ Kill Zone Trailer/ Midguard Demo/ SOCOM III/ SOCOM: Combined Assault/ SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo March 2005 -September 2006
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Collaborated with a team of animators to produce cinematic animations, trailers, and demos using Maya and MotionBuilder
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Collaborated with animation supervisor in producing animatics, motion capture recordings, and motion capture performance