Award-winning VFX Artist and storyteller with 15+ years of experience in film and television. Proven success in visual arts, project management, and creative problem-solving. Passionate about UX Design, eager to leverage my storytelling abilities and technical expertise to craft engaging and intuitive user experiences. Skilled in multi-disciplinary collaboration, clear communication, and adaptability.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Freelance VFX Artist (Various Studios), L.A., CA.     2009 - 2012 / 2020 – Present

Senior Flame Artist (Film & Television VFX)

• Created visually stunning and technically complex visual effects for major film and television productions including the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise and multiple award-winning commercial productions.

• Pioneered and tested innovative VFX concepts and techniques in Autodesk Flame, developing layer-based and node-based compositing solutions that contributed to the studio’s visual effects pipeline.

• Effectively presented final deliverables to team leads and clients, ensuring clear communication and on-time project approvals.

• Collaborated closely with directors, producers, and editors throughout the production process, ensuring seamless integration of VFX with the narrative and achieving the desired creative vision.

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Animal Eat Drum, Portland, OR.     2018 – 2020

Fiction Podcast Creator (Digital Content Creation)

• Writer, Producer, and Editor of the Award-Winning Fiction Podcast "Outgrowth"​

• Writer, Producer, and Editor of the Award-Winning Fiction Podcast "Priced to Sell"

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Wieden + Kennedy, Portland, OR.      2012 – 2017

VFX & Finishing Supervisor

• Led a team of VFX artists in delivering high-quality visual effects for national and international commercials. Oversaw creative direction, project management, and client communication, ensuring projects met deadlines and exceeded client expectations.

• Mentored junior artists, providing guidance and feedback to help them develop their technical and creative skills. Conducted regular creative reviews on internal work, identifying and addressing potential issues.

• Successfully collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of designers, directors, and editors to ensure seamless integration of VFX into the final product. 

• Increased department productivity by streamlining workflows and implementing best operating practices, creating an increase in employee satisfaction and an increase in the overall quality of visual effects delivered.​

 

EDUCATION

 

Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX 2001

Associate of the Arts, Animation Art and Design Program

• Awards: Dean’s List 2001 (Top 10%), Departmental Merit Scholarship

• Studied animation fundamentals, including art and design principles.

 

UCLA Extension, (online) 2022

Feature Film Screenwriting

• Completed online course focused on storytelling for feature films.

• Explored film analysis, character building, and effective communication through brainstorming and  peer reviews.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Coursera , (online) 2024

Google UX Design Professional Certification

• Completed a 6 of 7courses in the UX Design Professional Certification program.

• Current Average - 92%

• Projected Certification Completion: 2025

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SKILLS & OTHER

 

Technical Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, & Audition - Autodesk Flame - Figma - Wix Studio - Google

Workspace Tools incl. Docs, Sheets, and Slides - Large Language Model Experience (Google Gemini),

Generative AI Art Tools (Adobe, Dall-E) - Final Draft (screenwriting software) -DSLR Camera Operation

Experience producing and delivering assets for film, television, and social media platforms.

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Artistic Skills:

In depth understanding of color, composition, typography, 2D animation, digital compositing,

photography, videography, photo retouching, audio and video editing, & (both) creative and

“invisible” visual effects for video and film.

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Collaboration Skills:

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Constructive Feedback and Iteration, Delivers Under Pressure,

Problem Solving and Innovation, Adaptable Team Player.

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Member of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (2023 - Present)

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Awards (Visual Effects Artist): 

2007 Sears Tools “Arboretum”

2008 Microsoft Zune “Ballad of Tina Pink”

2013 Nike “Vapor Trail”

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Awards (Fiction Podcast Creator): 

2021 “Priced to Sell” - HearNow Audio Arts Festival GOLD Award

2022 “Outgrowth” - LA Web Festival GOLD Award

2023 “Outgrowth” - LA Sci-Fi Film Festival GOLD Award, HearNow Audio Arts Festival GOLD Award, LA Motion Picture Film Festival GOLD Award, W3 Awards GOLD Award 

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