To use my abilities as a fast learner and information seeker to continue to satiate my hunger for knowledge, to expand my responsibilities and be a valuable part of an exciting Visual Effects company.
Employment
Image Movers Digital
Los Angeles, CA
2007-Present
A Christmas Carol
Mars Needs Moms
Yellow Submarine Screen Test
Head Mounted Camera Operator
Helped build out cutting edge stages in preparation for shoot, including placing and aiming high end Motion Capture cameras to spec, running wires, and troubleshooting
Worked with developers to shape proprietary software used to monitor Head Mounted Cameras, testing new builds of both software and hardware firmware constantly prior to shoot
Maintained hardware priorto and post shoot, testing hardware periodically, cleaning and inspecting head mounted cameras, and documenting status in order to be prepared to shoot at a moment's notice
During shoot, responsible for monitoring Facial Motion Capture technology, reporting status to the Mocap supervisors per stage protocol, and troubleshooting problems quickly and effectively to minimize downtime
Motion Capture Tracker
Helped develop new Facial Motion Capture tracking pipeline aimed at creating a time efficient and rock solid solution for tracking face data captured with a brand new method
Documented and instructed others on pipeline, and continued to support other trackers throughout post production
Worked with developers to customize software to our specific needs, providing feedback and suggestions, testing new builds, and deploying new builds to other trackers
Supported the development/tracking team, writing HSL scripts to cut down mundane tasks and expedite the tracking process, based off of my own ideas
Delivered high quality body and face data throughout post production
Blick Art Materials
Berkeley, CA
2006-2007
Sales Associate - 2006
Maintained product knowledge on every item in the store and online catalog
Assisted customers with purchase recommendations and usage tips
Shipping/Receiving
Sole receiver in one of the busiest stores across the nation
Contacted vendors and Retail Purchasing Department directly, stocked products, and maintained the ‘engine’ that ran the store.
Education
Ex’pression College for Digital Arts
Emeryville, CA
2004-2006
Bachelors of Applied Science - Animation and Visual Effects
Focus - Environment Design, Texturing, and Lighting
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
2000-2004
Majored in Computer Science
Honors Program Member
Kelly Walsh High School
Casper, WY
1997-2000
Graduated Magna cum Laude with Honors
Award - Outstanding Academic Achievement - Top 75 in Natrona County
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Invited to be Student Representative at department meeting concerning potential future Game Production Degree at Ex'pression, which has now been enacted
Lead Texture Artist/Level Designer during a Game Production class
Experience combining Art and Computer Science background throughout High School and College
