Professional Experience since 1993
AnimSchool Instructor:(Sept 2011-Dec 2011) Taught an Intermediate Digital Character Modeling class online.
DreamWorks Animation (Sept 2010-present) CG modeling for Peabody and Sherman, Puss 'n' Boots, Madagascar 3, Dragons Christmas Special, Kung Foo Panda dvd short.
Havran Productions (June 2008-Present) CG visual development and cg modeling. Clients include Dreamworks and Laika.
Art Institute Inland Empire (June 2009-Present) Mentoring senior level students modeling reels and work.
OSU (Jan 2009-May 2009) Adjunct Faculty: Part time instructor teaching an introductory modeling course. Created content for the class including tutorials, demonstrations and handouts. Responsibilities including lecturing, demonstrations and regular critiques of student work.
DreamWorks Animation (July 1999-June 2008) Modeling Supervisor: Responsible for interpreting the creative designs of the Directors, Executives, Production Designers, Art Directors and Character Designers. Oversaw the technical specification, construction, modification and maintenance of all models used in the features. Coordinated the use of the models with other departments. Managed the modeling department which included hiring, development, training, and reviews. Worked with production management on scheduling, budgeting, assignments and revisions. Created training materials and documentation for training purposes. Assisted in pipeline development and software testing.
Features:
Monsters vs. Aliens (released 2009) Modeling Supervisor
Monsters vs. Pumpkins (released 2009) Modeler
Kung Fu Panda: Modeler
Over the Hedge (released 2006) Modeling Supervisor
Flushed Away: Modeler
Sharktale: Modeler
Father of the Pride: Modeler
Sinbad: Modeling Supervisor
Spirit: Modeling Supervisor
Art Center College of Design (2005-June 2008) Adjunct Faculty: Part time instructor teaching character modeling for film course. Created content for the class including tutorials, demonstrations and handouts. Responsibilities including lecturing, demonstrations and regular critiques of student work.
NYU CADA program (2006-2008) Mentoring senior level students modeling reels and work.
Dreamquest Images (May 1999-June 1999) Modeler on Bicentennial Man.
Kinetic FX (1999) Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode. Created a demon like snake for a season finale.
Sony Imageworks (1996-1999) Senior Modeler. Projects included Hollow Man, Stuart Little, Godzilla, Star Ship Troopers and Contact.
Viewpoint Datalabs (1993-1996) Modeler. Projects included Space Jam, Species, Virtuosity, Junior and Eraser.
Havran Productions (June 2008-Present) CG visual development and cg modeling. Clients include Dreamworks and Laika.
Art Institute Inland Empire (June 2009-Present) Mentoring senior level students modeling reels and work.
OSU (Jan 2009-May 2009) Adjunct Faculty: Part time instructor teaching an introductory modeling course. Created content for the class including tutorials, demonstrations and handouts. Responsibilities including lecturing, demonstrations and regular critiques of student work.
DreamWorks Animation (July 1999-June 2008) Modeling Supervisor: Responsible for interpreting the creative designs of the Directors, Executives, Production Designers, Art Directors and Character Designers. Oversaw the technical specification, construction, modification and maintenance of all models used in the features. Coordinated the use of the models with other departments. Managed the modeling department which included hiring, development, training, and reviews. Worked with production management on scheduling, budgeting, assignments and revisions. Created training materials and documentation for training purposes. Assisted in pipeline development and software testing.
Features:
Monsters vs. Aliens (released 2009) Modeling Supervisor
Monsters vs. Pumpkins (released 2009) Modeler
Kung Fu Panda: Modeler
Over the Hedge (released 2006) Modeling Supervisor
Flushed Away: Modeler
Sharktale: Modeler
Father of the Pride: Modeler
Sinbad: Modeling Supervisor
Spirit: Modeling Supervisor
Art Center College of Design (2005-June 2008) Adjunct Faculty: Part time instructor teaching character modeling for film course. Created content for the class including tutorials, demonstrations and handouts. Responsibilities including lecturing, demonstrations and regular critiques of student work.
NYU CADA program (2006-2008) Mentoring senior level students modeling reels and work.
Dreamquest Images (May 1999-June 1999) Modeler on Bicentennial Man.
Kinetic FX (1999) Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode. Created a demon like snake for a season finale.
Sony Imageworks (1996-1999) Senior Modeler. Projects included Hollow Man, Stuart Little, Godzilla, Star Ship Troopers and Contact.
Viewpoint Datalabs (1993-1996) Modeler. Projects included Space Jam, Species, Virtuosity, Junior and Eraser.
