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EDUCATION
Clemson University; Clemson, SC
2000 - 2004
B.A. in Political Science
Center for Digital Imaging Arts Boston University; Washington, D.C.
2008 - 2009
Certificate in 3D Animation
Animation Mentor
2012 - 2013
Certificate in Advanced Studies in Character Animation
EXPERIENCE
LEAD ANIMATOR
PIXELDUST STUDIOS
BETHESDA, MD
2009 - Current
Acted as Lead Animator and generalist on many projects
Worked on all aspects of the pipeline, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, and editing
Created content for television and web series and films
Created augmented reality and virtual reality games and experiences
Created assets and animations for web based and live digital museum exhibits
Worked on other interactive experiences and games
Developed production pipelines for in-studio projects
Worked directly with clients to create unique and specific styles, as well as original content
GAINES AND COMPANY, INC
RALEIGH, NC; BALTIMORE, MD
2005 - 2008
Acted as Project Manager
Estimated and Created competitive bids
Received and awarded competitive bids to suppliers and subcontractors
Maintained relationships with developers and suppliers
Acted as a general contractor/manager of construction projects managing multiple sub-contractors
Managed an existing inventory
Coordinated various worker safety programs
Created and accounted production reports
Coordinated with city/county jurisdictions
PERSONAL TRAINER
CLEMSON, SC
2000 - 2004
Developed workout routines and diets
Worked 1 on 1 with clients
AWARDS
2016 Emmy Award recipient for Graphic Arts, National Capital Chapter
PROFICIENCIES
PROGRAMS
Maya / 3DS
Unity / Unreal
Zbrush / Mudbox
NukeX / After Effects
Renderman / Arnold / Redshift
Photoshop
Mari / Substance
Premier / Nuke Studio
SKILLS
Character Animation
Rigging
Lighting
Rendering
Compositing
Editing
Modeling / Sculpting
Particle & Fluid Dynamics
Motion graphics
Fur & Hair