SPIN Productions (2003 - Present)
3D Animator, 3D Technical Director, Systems Administrator

• Overall 3D Production, from animatic to element delivery to compositors
• Proven technical background from feature films to commercial projects
• Specialized skills in texturing, shading, lighting, particles, dynamics and fur
• Managed creative and technical direction for a diversity of projects
• Worked in various capacities depending on the requirements of projects, from tracking to 3D element creation to compositing
• Designed and implemented a 3D pipeline from project file structure to scene set-up and workflow guidelines
• 3D design/creation and problem-solving - independently and in team environment
• Technical director for core production team
• Excellent communicator in all levels of production –from animators to senior producers and client correspondence
• Maya support and troubleshooting for the 3D department
• Scene troubleshooting and render optimization
• Managed and supported a network of 80 machines (Macintosh, Windows, Linux and SGI hardware)
• Migrated users from old SGI based network to the new LADP network with minimal downtime
• Technical support for Inferno/Flame hardware/software

ToyBox (2001-2003)
3D Animator

• Extensive R&D on multiple feature film projects
• Timely delivery of commercial projects
• Primary focus on texturing, shading, fur, particles and dynamics
• Creation of 3D elements for commercial and MOW projects

Freelance VFX Artist (1998-Present)
3D Animator, Web Design, Computer Repair

• 3D animation and elements for commercial projects with on-time delivery
• Worked independently to meet client requirements on projects of various sizes
• Assembled and managed a team of artists to complete large 3D projects
• Developed and maintained a variety of websites
• Built new computer systems and repaired and problem-solved existing system problems on Macintosh and Windows

The Image Bank Inc. Film Division, New York (1998-2000)
3D Animator

• Contract work for production of stock 3D animation footage for the Image Bank Film library

Stargate Studios/Sundog Films (1999)
Intern 3D Animator and Network Administration

• Assisted with Modeling, texturing and lighting in Maya
• Texture design and creation
• Repaired Macintosh and Windows Computer Systems

Saint Andrew’s College (1996-1998)
Digital Artist, Graphic Designer

• Creation and design of graphics for online applications
• Graphic design and layout for event publications
• Creation and design of appropriate logos for school crews, teams and events

EDUCATION

• The International Academy of Design (Toronto, Ontario) - Computer Animation Certificate
• Recipient of the Marie Lovie Award for Excellence in Multimedia and Technology

SKILLS

Software

• Superior skills in Maya, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, GoLive, Cleaner 6, Microsoft Office and Boujou
• Proven ability in MentalRay for Maya, Renderman for Maya, DVD Studio Pro, Discreet Flame and Inferno, Shake and Onyx Tree Pro
• Experienced in Digital Fusion, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, Motion, 3D Studio Max and Flash

Operating Systems

• Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Mac OS9, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP, SGI IRIX, Linux and BSD

Hardware

• Strong knowledge of Macintosh and Commodity PC/x86 hardware including 64 bit x 86 hardware
• Skilled with SGI hardware including video I/O and Discreet Logic Systems
• Excellent skills in networking and the diversity of infrastructure needs of a production environment including network storage, RAID, Video I/O and render farms

Personal

• 10 years experience as a 3D Animator and artist both freelance and corporate
• Dynamic problem-solving skills
• Strong industry connections as a 3D artist with an extensive technical background
• Proven management and pipeline development abilities
• Creative worker both independently and in a team driven environment