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[ education ]

Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation, completed: May 2009
Merit Award Scholarship KCAI
Deans’ List

Ozark Technical College, Springfield, MO
Associates of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, completed: May 2005

[ notables ]

37th Student Academy Awards, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – “Dried Up” in the Animation Category, 2010
Honorable Mention Award, Angelus Student Film Festival – “Dried Up” in the Animation Category, 2010

[ professional . EXPERIENCE ]

Theatrical Carpenter . Production
Heartland Scenic Shop, Kansas City, MO – October 2009 to Present
Responsibilities: Construction of various theatrical sets and props in coordination with artistic director

Art Department . Intern
Panda Panther, New York, NY – August 2009 to September 2009
Responsibilities: Assisting with construction, lighting, shooting of miniature environments under artistic director

Animation Assistant . Production
Fez Films, New York, NY – September 2009
Responsibilities: Rotoscoping frames in watercolor for a commercial spot

Art Department . Production
Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, Kansas City, MO – June 2009 to August 2009
Responsibilities: Assisting on the production floor, with puppet design and construction

Digital Drive Media, Kansas City, KS – September 2008 to October 2008
Responsibilities: Modeling various objects in Maya for use in web advertisements

[ programs ]

▪ Adobe Photoshop
▪ After Effects
▪ Corel Painter
▪ Maya
▪ Dragon
▪ Apple Final Cut Pro
▪ Sound Track Pro

[ additional . SKILLS ]

Thorough understanding of animation principles
Proficient design, drawing, painting, and sculptural skills
Knowledge of pre-production for film, such as screenplays, visual development, and storyboarding
Knowledge of set/character design and production for stop motion animation
Knowledge of editing, compositing and soundscape design