Employment/Internships
Jpixx LLC Production Assistant, Production Intern
2015
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Assisted on live-action commercial film production, including pre/post production and on-set tasks
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Revised script outlines and written copy based on feedback from director
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Coordinated on dialogue transcriptions for live-action video footage
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Pioneered the use of 360-degree video cameras for event coverage
Nickelodeon Animation Studios Production Intern - Monsters vs. Aliens
2013
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Organized data for storyboarding software, including image files and dialogue transcriptions
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Coordinated in yearbooking, prop keywording, and animatic frame counts with fellow interns
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Multitasked with several projects under three project managers
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Volunteered for corporate events, including event breakdown, facility decoration, and charity work
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (intermediate)
Japanese (beginner)
Media Skills
Storyboard Pro
ToonBoom Harmony
TVPaint
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere
After Effects
Avid
Final Cut Pro 7 & X
Blender
Cinema4D
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2017-2020
Master of Fine Arts - Animation
Elon University 2011 - 2015
Major: Bachelor's Degree - Media Arts & Entertainment, Cinema Concentration
Minors: Digital Art, Theatre Art, Asian Studies
Honors: Honors Fellow, Lambda Pi Eta, World Record Holder (2013)
Relevant Educational Experiences
Jet Stream Senior Honors Fellows Thesis
2013 - 2015
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Researched animated films created in stereoscopic 3D over the past fifty years
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Innovated new animation workflow for the creation of s3D hand-drawn animation
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Created animation test using the self-created Z-Fill method
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Completed task on time through self-guided research and development
Renegade Productions Student Theatre Group - Communications Director
2013 - 2015
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Organized communication between organization members, diretors, and student audiences
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Coordinated social media campaigns for various student productions
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Created social media graphics, advertisements, and poster designs for student productions
Cinelon Cinema Production Organization
2012 - 2014
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Created and edited short films in student production teams with DSLR cameras
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Assisted with script supervision, file management, and other on-set duties
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Created storyboards, script breakdowns, and graphics/special effects for several films
Video Productions
Neko Neko and Perro Perro Director, Storyboards, Animator
2018
2D animated cartoon about superheroes and gender identity
YGO Reanimated Animator, CG Modeler
Animated two scenes for collaborative anime-themed project
CE ECSC 360 Virtual Reality Video Videographer, Editor, Graphics
2015
Live-action virtual reality promotion of surfing competition
Jet Stream Director, Storyboards, s3D Editor
2013 - 2015
Thesis film combining 2D and CG animation for s3D display
CollegeResponse.org PSA Director, Storyboards, Animator
2014
Stopmotion animation created for depression PSA contest
125 Years: An Elon Anniversary Special Graphics Editor, Animator
2013
Animated timeline created as part of a student documentary
Circle of the Sun Editor, Art Director, Credits Artist
2013
Live-action narrative film featuring a Japanese veteran of WWII
bridges Writer, Animator, Narrator
2013
Self-reflective animatic looking into the mind of an animator
Checked Out Director, VFX Animator
2013
Live-action POV short involving cellphone graphics replacement
Project Nightmare Director, Writer, Animator
2012
Stopmotion short featuring life-size puppets/props
Le Petit Voleur Director, Writer, Animator
2011
experimental animation short based on Edward Hopper paintings
Social Media
YouTube
Wordpress
deviantArt
Tumblr
Vine
Software
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
FileMaker Pro
Prezi
Google Docs