Objective
To continue practicing and learning the art of animation by communicating,
learning, leading, guiding and assisting those around me.
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Education
1999 – 2001 Sheridan College
Classical Animation program
• Graduate of the Classical Animation program studying layout, animation,
life drawing, design and storyboarding.
• Developed strong abilities in all aspects of animation filmmaking while
practicing leadership and teamwork in relationships with other artists.
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Work Experiences
January 2017 - Present - Algonquin College
Part Time Faculty
•Teaching Interpretive Illustration for the Illustration & Concept Art Program
•This includes, character design, storyboarding, environment design, &
visual language
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Dec 2020 - Present - Industrial Bros
Storyboard Supervisor
•Production of the TV Series, “Dino Ranch”
•Production of the TV Series, “Daniel Spellbound”
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Dec 2018 - December 2020 - Industrial Bros
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of the TV Series, “Kingdom Force”
•Production of the TV Series, “Dino Ranch”
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May 2018 - Dec 2018 - Double Negative/Prime Focus
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of the Feature Film, “100% Wolf”
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October 2017 - May 2018 - Dreamworks/Bardel Entertainment
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of an unnamed TV series, based on a Dreamworks movie series
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December 2016 - September 2017 - Jam Filled Entertainment
Toronto
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Kody Kapow"
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March 2016 - February 2017 - Wild Kratts
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 5" for PBS.
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July 2015 - March 2016 - Sound Venture Productions
Freelance Illustrator
•Production of character design and illustration of 20 images for a short
untitled film about Canadian History with Parks Canada.
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April 2015 - December 2015 - Homeplate Entertainment
Freelance Design Artist and compositor
•Production of Design, Key Animation, Storyboards and Compositing on
cinematic for the video game, "Fishers of Men"
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June 2015 - January 2016 - Jam Filled Entertainment
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Bagel and Becky"
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April 2014 -May 2015 - Wild Kratts
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 4" for PBS.
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September 2013 - April 2014 - Pip Animation Studios
Art Director/Background painter
•Production of feature film, "Pirates Passage" as Art Director and Lead
Background Artist
•Managed a crew of background artists in developing a new method in how
to paint and use texturing elements in a realistic manner for feature
production.
•Acted as a bridge between director and other departments (ie. compositing
and layout) so as to visualize the full structure of the look of the film in full
•Provided colour keys and conceptual art for the locations to set mood, time period and culture.
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February 2013 - September 2013 - Wild Kratts
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 3" for PBS.
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December 2011 - December2012 - Rocket Owl Inc
Lead Concept Design Artist
•Social video game production of storyboard, character design, background
painting and animation art for green energy products and environments
•Artwork produced using Adobe Photoshop CS5 as well as Flash
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April 2012-June 2012 - Wild Kratts
Freelance Storyboard Artist
•Production of Storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts: Season 2" for PBS.
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November 2010 - Crowdwave Entertainment
Design Artist
•Interactive video game production of storyboard, character design and
animation art for NBA and NHL franchises
•Artwork produced using Adobe Photoshop CS5 as well as Flash
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October 2009-October 2010 - Kratt Brothers
Storyboard Artist
•Production of storyboard art for broadcast show "Wild Kratts"
•Board work produced using photoshop
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September 2009 Big Jump Studios
Freelance Animator
•Key and inbetween animator for "Ralph Fillmore" series pitch
•Classically handled animation with Flash Cleanup
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July 2009-September 2009 Fuel Industries
Design Artist
•Concept design artist for a variety of gaming systems.
•2D animation artist and tecnical illustrator for online gaming, websites and
advertising.
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2004–October 2009 Copernicus Studios Inc.
Director
• Directed several animated music videos.
• Handled creative direction of all videos through storyboarding, design and animation.
• Assisted others in their understanding of the visual development and
storylines of the projects as well as teaching them how to problem solve with
regards to computer programs such as Flash, Photoshop, Art Rage and
Painter.
• Encouraged communication with both the client and among all artists with
the desire to create the best product possible.
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Art Director
• Practiced an intense amount of work over a short period of time in
developing all levels of concept design work for broadcast television show
pitches.
• Showed great diversity in the various styles of design work in the attempt
to truly capture the atmosphere necessary to best fit the character of the
show.
• Worked very closely with each and every artist dedicating time first to
teaching and working with everyone in order to ensure that all artists
produce the most confident efforts in their work.
• Diligently communicated with world wide clients about their needs and
ideas for each of the shows.
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October 2008-July 2009 - Smiley Guy Studios
Concept Artist and Animation Artist
•Character concept artist for online video game, "Pilars of Freedom"
designing multiple dragon type characters and various early location designs
•Lead animator and cleanup artist for various sports themed clips for players featured in the NHL and NFL
•Flash Animator for broadcast series, "Philadelphia Eagles Kids Club Show"
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December 2008 and March 2008 - Fuel Entertainment
Concept Character Design Artist
•Roughly sketched and painted various designs that showcased three sets of
couples as characters for gambling video game in an original style
•Enhanced character artwork and handled Key animation and cleanup
artwork for an online game show in creating avatars or signature pieces for
sevaral characters
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February 2008 - Kickstart Entertainment
Storyboard Artist
•Storyboard artist of one act completed in one week for “Spaceballs – Lord
of the Onion Rings”
•Thumbnail artwork for storyboards, locations and character clothing design
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November 2005 - Studio B Productions
Animator
• Animated on award winning show, “Being Ian”.
• Constantly communicated as a freelance artist with producers and
directors to achieve the proper look and feeling of the show.
• Worked efficiently and always met deadlines.
November 2005 - Pork and Beans Productions Inc.
Animator
• Worked chiefly as a freelance animator on educational show, “Get Set”
• Always communicated thoroughly with the director and lead artists
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June 2003 – Dec. 2003 Whut Boy!Records
Director
• Director of an animated music video called, “Back in the Day” by Universal
Soul.
• Worked under a tight Videofact budget while producing all levels of artwork
right from the first drawing to the post production and transfer to tape
quickly learning the entire process of filmmaking.
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March 2002 – March 2003 Trainingscape Studios
Junior Designer
• Animator and concept artist on various educational web productions for a
California based company.
• Demonstrated responsibility in a team environment while exceeding the
requirement as a junior designer to eventually become a lead location
concept artist.
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October 2001 Big House Studios
Clean Up Artist
• Assisted in cleanup and inbetweening animation on Aubry Mintz’ film,
“Nothing To Say” under feature lead animators.
• Performed a strong ability in attentiveness and punctuality with regards to
meeting deadlines while learning to work with an extremely talented team.
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September 2001 Chelsea Road Studios
Clean Up Artist
• Worked primarily as a cleanup artist doing inbetweens while occasionally
doing key animation.
• Met deadlines and worked efficiently taking direction carefully.
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August 2001 Alliance Atlantis
Cel Facilitator
• Organization of ink painted animation cels.
• Caretaker of cels by preserving artwork individually as well as re-labeling
and stocking.
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Relevant Skills
Computer Skills:
• Over 20 years of experience and incredible knowledge of Photoshop,
Storyboard Pro and Flash.
• Very proficient in using Finalcut Pro, Aftereffects Corel Painter, Art Rage
and Illustrator.
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Design Skills:
• Over 20 years of experience in the animation industry.
• Experience in storyboarding for music videos, broadcast shows, pitches
and pilots.
• Highly experienced in animating both classically and in Flash on all levels
of animated filmmaking.
• Very proficient and experienced in all levels of concept artwork.
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Other Skills:
• Very strong communication skills (working one-to-one with producers
world wide).
• Great team player and very willing to work diligently with others to
produce the most desired outcome (managing and working constantly on
concepts with a small team understanding on short term projects such as
design work like show pitches and music videos).
• A leader, listener and teacher (directing music videos but involving
everyone and encouraging all to share ideas both at the studio and at
schools doing seminars).
• Punctual, flexible and reliable (meeting deadlines on various projects with
the best effort put forward).
• Conscientious worker (mindful of the tools available for production in order
to work efficiently).
• Appreciative of all forms of artwork (musically and visually).
Awards and Recognition
• 2006 East Coast Music Award nominee for Best Music Video.
• 2005 East Coast Music Award nominee for Best Music Video.
• 2004 MuchMusic Video Award nominee for Best Rap Music Video.
• 2004 Much Music Video Award nominee for Best Post Production.
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Interests and Hobbies
Volunteer workshop teacher at local Animation Colleges
Basketball, hockey and many other team oriented sports
Drawing, painting, building crafts and sewing
Studied piano, Kalimba, Guitar and Saxophone as well as playing the djembe
*References Available Upon Request
