Education    |

2005 – 2008 Art Institute of California – OC Santa Ana, Ca
Bachelor of Science, Animation

1. Graduation; December, 2008
2. Recipient of art scholarship

Skills           |

Media Arts and Animation Software: Macromedia Flash 8, Photoshop CS4, After Effects, 8.5 Maya, 3D Studio Max, ToonBoom, Adobe Audition

Media Arts Knowledge: 2D, 3D and in Web animation, Storyboarding, Sound effects and compositing, editing, painting and draftsmanship, character and background design

Industry        |                 Experience

2010-2011 Freelance Art Austin, Tx
Illustrator
Provided individual works of art for various commissioners including book illustrations and private artwork.

2010-2011 Kinney Lochen Inc. Lakeway, Tx
Book Illustration
Worked with the aurthor to develop characters, plot for the short stories of “Moogie and Las” and did book illustrations using Photoshop CS4

2009-2010 Omation Studio  San Clemente, Ca
Storyartist
Created, pitched and revised storyboards for nearly every episode of Nickelodeon’s  Planet Sheen  using Toonboom Pro
Provided concept art for environments to be used in the show using Toonboom Pro and Photoshop

2004 - 2005   Power House Animation Studios   Austin, Tx
Apprentice/Intern

1.  Edited, painted, scanned, and drew frames of animation using Flash and traditional animation software for multiple projects including Disney’s Lilo and Stitch 2
2.  Provided administrative assistance by answering phones, making appointments and handling client services.  

Summer 2008 – 2009   Kaman’s Art Shoppe   Anaheim, Ca
Body Artist

1. Face and body painter at Disneyland, original artistry, customer service
2. Helped the Kaman’s Art Shoppe reach its highest net sale goal ever

Employment |

2005 - 2006 Disneyland Resort   Anaheim, Ca
Ride Operator and Guest Control

1.  Provided customer service, in charge of safety of attraction, visitors and other Disney cast members; in charge of teams, provided leadership and advice to new hires

2005 Texas State Senate   Austin, Tx
Senate Messenger

1.  Delivered correspondence to Senators and House Representatives
2.  Senate floor note taker and administrative assistant

References available upon request