Meditech Communications, Inc.

3D Animation Generalist

3D Generalist and VFX Compositor

Lex & Otis Animation

Responsible for compositing hundreds of shots on an upcoming 
animated show. This role required the ability to create VFX from scratch, maintaining the 
established look of the show and clear, concise communication as this role was entirely remote.

Visual Development Animation Compositor

Sound Ideas Marketing Partners

Responsibility ranged from the development of the 3D pipeline to the Look Development on projects for medical companies on the Fortune 500 list. During my time there, we landed new major clients and expanded our 3D team to the largest it had ever been.

3D Team Lead

Responsible for the communication and execution of hundreds of highly detailed animations. Some of the other responsibilities included VFX, 3D organic and hard surface modeling, lighting, texturing, multi-image compositing, look development and render wrangling. I was often the last line of defense in making sure the project met our advanced standards of quality while meeting client delivery expectations.

Animation Specialist

WebpageFX

Responsibilities ranged from content creation to client communication. I was solely responsible for the development and execution of several motion graphics projects. Time management, strong design capabilities and highly effective communication played major factors in the success of this role.

Contract Animator/General Artist

Ghost Productions, Inc.

Tasked with leading the team as well as having a heavy hand in the final video quality prior to client delivery. Working on multiple shots or even full animations on any given day, communication, dedication and a thorough understanding of our clients helped me to excel in this position.

Lead Compositor

Supported the Lead Compositor which included multi-image compositing, VFX creation, motion graphics and general 3D tasks. Client communication, time management and dependability were all vital to success in this role.

Compositor/3D Generalist

Huntington University

Visual Communication Projects for Film and Animation.

Digital Media Intern

Produced high quality 3D illustrations. This includes beauty shots, texture work, lighting, rendering, and final touch ups in Photoshop.

3D Generalist/Intern

3D Generalist/VFX Compositor

3D Generalist/VFX Compositor with specialties that include: multi-image compositing in After Effects and Nuke, VFX, motion graphics, as well as multiple 3D software packages. Clear and concise communication as well as the ability to drink more coffee than should be consumed.

Experience working on a variety of aspects within the CG pipeline including modeling, surfacing, animation, lighting, look development, multi-image compositing, editing, pipeline development, supervision, and the determination to remedy any other issues that arise over the course of a production. My versatility, time management and team-minded mentality help me excel at all aspects within the animation pipeline; thriving on tight deadlines and long hours.

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