General info

West Hollywood, CA

I moved to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry creating motion graphics. An artist at heart, I seek to combine a honed craft with learned imaging skills. I also wish to become a valued member of a team, as I believe there is no greatness than that which comes from a harmonious collaboration.

Experience

  • Media Content Production Intern
    Hollywood, CA
    Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    Buzz Media, Inc.

    Created introductory motion graphics for Whitney Port / JCPenney, Smart Punk and Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian

    Produced video bumpers for Kim Kardashian, Kim's Glam Squad, Buzznet and Celebuzz

    Filmed Criss Angel interview, Box 8 party and Smartpunk show

    Edited Veronicas, Hey Monday and Warped Tour Backstage interviews

  • Print Production Intern
    Chicago, IL
    Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    Luminair Corporation

    Produced promotional poster, postcard, e-mail and graphic for The Fun Hit Wonders

    Made promotional sponsorship sheets for The Heirloom Recipe project

    Assisted with the workflow of the Chicago Cool Globes project by creating an index

  • Playtester Intern
    Barrington, IL
    Jun 2003 - Jul 2003
    NuFX Studios

    Assessed and documented bugs present in FIFA 2004 for PS1

    Play-tested FIFA 2004 (American and European alpha versions)

    Correlated bug data by accessing DevTrack database in Canada

Education

  • AS Computer Animation
    Hollywood, CA
    Oct 2010 - Present
    Los Angeles Film School

  • BFA Graphic Design
    Chicago, IL
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
    Columbia College

    Produced introductory sequence for Columbia College Chicago's Art Talk DVD featuring LOT-EK

    Designed cover, masthead and feature article for Spring 2008 Columbia College Zine

  • BFA Studio Art
    Iowa City, IA
    Sep 2003 - May 2005
    University of Iowa

    BFA Exhibit - "Mandalae"

Professional Qualifications


  • Highly attentive to auditory and visual details

    Diverse in abilities and spheres of knowledge

    Proficient in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Final Cut Pro, and DVD Studio Pro

Accomplishments / Achievements


  • Created twenty-seven videos on YouTube and Vimeo, assisted in the production of more than seventeen others

    Designed and animated introductory bumper for actor Jeffery Self's "Self-Obsessed" Web Series (2012)

    Supervised post-production and created visual effects for NOH8 “Born This Way” dance music video (2011)

    Still image from “Back 2 Skool” video used for suite101.com online psychology article (2010)

    Won Silver Telly Award for Peter Mars videos (2010)

    Edited storyline and animation for greenscreen interviews with American pop artist Peter Mars (2008)

    Auditioned for The Real World: Key West, filmed video interview with casting director (2006)

    Member of International Society MENSA (2000 - Present)

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