ABOUT ME
I'm an animation artist and educator in the Pacific Northwest.
My passion for storytelling and artistry is what drove me to animation, where I fell in love with the history, process, and the technology.
The power of story lingers with me still from childhood adventures watching films with my grandfather. Curiosity and learning drive me to continually acquire new skills and improve my craft.
I graduated from Huntington University with a degree in Digital Media Arts, and headed the animation concentration teaching courses at George Fox University for four years. I'm currently a freelance animator, and looking to transition to more studio work. I believe in a strong work ethic, and always strive for quality and punctuality. I work in a variety of animation mediums, and have had the opportunity to work on a number of animated short films, advertising, podcasts, as well as some non-profit work.
When I'm not animating, I play and write music and table top games.
I also volunteer as an instructor at the Digital Dabblers, a non-profit for digital artists offering workshops, resources, and community.
If you have any questions or are interested in hiring me for freelance work, please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
Resume
Software
proficiency
3D Softwares:
Autodesk Maya
Blender
Zbrush
Unreal Engine
Cinema 4D
Substance Painter
3D Coat
Keyshot
Vray
3D Printing:
FDM and STL Printers
Preform (Formlabs 3D Printers)
Stratasys (3D Printers)
Elegoo (3D Printers)
Prusa (Printers and Slicer)
Adobe Products:
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Animate
Audition
2D Softwares:
Toon Boom Harmony
Storyboarder
Procreate
Procreate Dreams
Other Softwares:
DragonFrame (stop-motion)
DaVinci Resolve
Canva
Work History
Freelance Animator
Self-employed | Remote | June 2023-Present
- 3D, motion graphics, and video editing client based work
Freelance Animator, Compositor, Video Editor
Ms.Lolo and Friends | Remote |December 2023-Present
- Produce videos for the YouTube channel "Ms. Lolo and Friends"
- Composite live-action footage with cartoon graphics and effects
Animation/Editing Instructor
Varsity Tutors | Remote | Sept 2023-Present
- Instruct adult learners in video production and animation
Freelance Motion Graphics Animator
DNA Studios | Remote | Aug 2023-Sept 2023
- Create 4 motion graphics explainer videos for Lululemon
Lecturer in Cinematic Arts - Animation
George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Aug 2020-July 2023
- Teach animation courses
- Head the animation department
- Increase enrollment of majors into the program
Visiting Lecturer in Cinematic Arts - Animation
George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Aug 2019-July 2020
- Teach animation courses
- Head the animation department
Director, 3D Animator and Compositor
Interstellar Millers - mixed media short film | Aug 2018-Aug 2019
- Oversee the production and manage the creative team
- Model, rig, and animate for multiple vehicle shots
- Composite shots to blend together 2D and 3D elements
3D Animator and Compositor
Instruments - 2D animated short film | Jan 2019-May 2019
- Model, rig, and animate piano keys along an editable pathway
- Composite shots featuring 2D characters with 3D elements
3D Modeler and Character Rigging Artist
Habitat for Humanity | Ft. Wayne, IN | Jan 2018-Apr 2018
- Create a 30 sec animated PSA for Habitat for Humanity
- Model and rig 3D characters
Stop Motion Animator and Prop Fabricator
Fireflower - stop motion short film | Huntington, IN | Aug 2017-Dec 2017
- Animate 3 characters across a moving camera shot
- Fabricate furniture and props for the set to scale
education
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts - Animation
Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Summa Cum Laud
Animation and Illustration Coursework
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design | Milwaukee, WI