OVERVIEW
Creative problem solver experienced in designing innovative solutions, capitalizing on process efficiencies, and galvanizing teams to delivery high-quality results within tight deadlines.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
CG Lead, The Mill
Nov. 2022 - Present
Remote: Chicago & New York
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Lead teams across The Mill's global offices to create commercial projects for national brands
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Create bids, develop schedules, and plan workflows for upcoming jobs
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Communicate regularly with clients to maintain ongoing alignment on direction, project milestones, and deliverables.
CG Supervisor, ATKPLN
Associate CG Supervisor, ATKPLN
June 2018 - Nov. 2022
Dallas, TX
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Led global teams of 5-20 staff and freelancers on projects for clients in commercial advertising, streaming services, TV, and feature film marketing
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Procured work, oversaw, and designed a cross-departmental project that transformed the studio's capability from producing short form commercials to hour-long TV shows
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Delivered 9 episodes in 8 months, an 18,000% increase in content produced in that period
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Led development and proof of concept pitches for new animated feature films for parent company Reel FX, collaborating with film directors and producers. Advised senior management on budgetary and workflow considerations for film bids.
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Clients include:
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Paramount
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Warner Brothers
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Sony
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CBS
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Netflix
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PepsiCo
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Lead Lighter, Reel FX
Oct. 2012 - June 2018
Dallas, TX
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Established environment lighting in feature animated film sequences
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Set up key shot lighting and compositing scripts for the team to use in subsequent shots
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Helped artists with technical and artistic challenges in executing the vision of the director and supervisors.
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Projects include:
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Sherlock Gnomes | Lead Lighter
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Son of Jaguar (Google Spotlight Story VR film) | Lighting
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Minion Mayhem (Universal Studios ride film) | Lead Lighter
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Rock Dog | Lead Lighter
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Book of Life | Lead Lighter
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Free Birds | Key Shot Lighter
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Technical Director, Digital Domain Media Group
July 2010 - Sept. 2012
Port St. Lucie, FL
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Worked in multiple disciplines for feature film VFX and sports commercial marketing:
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47 Ronin | Compositor
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Rock of Ages | Compositor, matte painter
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Thor | Compositor
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Ball Unleashed | Look dev artist, texture painter
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Heads Up Display | Compositor, look dev artist, texture painter
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Amazin’ | Compositor, look dev artist, texture painter, asset management
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EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
Sept. 2006 - May 2010
Savannah, GA
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B.F.A. in Visual Effects
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Technical Direction Minor
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Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
Purdue University
Apr. - June 2022
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
University of Richmond
Feb. - May 2021
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Mini MBA Certificate
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Presented a pro-bono marketing strategy proposal to CEO and senior executives of Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia along with 4 team members
PUBLICATIONS
Author, Pluralsight
Published Sept. 2017
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Created a 2.5 hour advanced online video course, "Exterior Rendering Strategies with Arnold and Maya"
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Course teaches such topics as:
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Qualities of natural light
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Environmental effects
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Developing exterior light rigs
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Rendering with AOVs
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Creating depth cues and atmosphere in compositing
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