QUALIFICATIONS
Software: Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
Rendering Software: Arnold, Vray, Keyshot 
Skills: Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Visual Development
Platforms: MacOS, PC, Linux/Unix

EXPERIENCE
Pixar Animation Studios                                                                                         Emeryville, CA
Nov 2019 - Present
Technical Director, Sets Modeling
I model sets and props for computer animated films.  I work closely with technical leads and art directors in order to create fully realized environments.  It's my job to blend technical and creative expertise in order to create and enhance the aesthetic of the film. 
Tippett Studio                                                                                                        Berkeley, CA
Jan 2018 - Nov 2019
Sets, Props, Character Modeler
I build, sculpt, and maintain 3D models for assigned story elements and designs.  I create environmental sets, props, costumes, and characters along with UV layout and cleanup  
Athena Studios                                                                                                      Emeryville, CA
July 2012 - December 2017
Lead Modeler/Texture & Lighter/Visual Development
Lead modeler for animated shorts and 3D Printing.  Experience as a visual development artist, creating characters and environments for multiple projects, and completed numerous other technical and traditional
artistic tasks as assigned
The Base Studio                                                                                                    Foster City, CA
March 2011 – July 2012
3D Modeler/Roto Artist/Matchmove Artist
Modeled assets, Rotoscoped shots for 3D conversion, and Matchmove art. Credited on multiple films including: Captain America, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2

EDUCATION
Ex’pression College for Digital Arts                                                                      Emeryville, CA
2007 – 2010
Bachelor of applied science in Animation and Visual Effects
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