Experience

• Online Instructor at iD Tech Camps

  CA

  July 2020 - March 2024

  • Designed lesson plans and curriculums to guide student activities, learning objectives, and due dates.
  
  • Monitored student performance and progress by assisting struggling students.
  
  • Utilized internet, computer and office tools to develop interactive teaching programs and presentations.
  
  • Developed activities to promote student discussion, engagement and participation.
  
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  
  • Taught Adobe products for: 2D Art, Digital Painting, Concept Art, Character Design, Drawing & Drawing Fundamentals, and Graphic Design.
  
  • Taught 3D Concepts for various skilled students.
  
  • Taught age group 7-20.

• Freelance Digital Artist at Scyth3 Designs

  United States of America

  August 2018 - Present

  • Created series of rough sketches for review, revision, and approval.
  
  • Designed new on-brand visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messaging.
  
  • Maintained accurate specs by adhering to print and art specification standards.
  
  • Assembled each approved design as model packet to guide development of computerized models.
  
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to achieve cost-effective, quality support on projects.
  
  • Created marketing ADs, business cards, social media content.
  
  • Video edited motion graphics projects EG: Music Videos.
  
  • Identity designed for companies through hand-drawn logos.
  
  • Tutored/Mentored in Design, 3D, Character Design, Drawing.
  
  • Oversaw storyboard development for animation projects.

• Instructor at iDTech Summer Camps

  CA, United States of America

  June 2017 - August 2018

  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  
  • Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
  
  • Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
  
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  
  • Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
  
  • Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.
  
  • Taught two summer camp terms courses at Berkeley & Stanford in Autodesk Maya for 3D printing basics.
  
  • Managed a private computer lab for age range 8-18.

• 3D Artist at CyArk

  Oakland, United States of America

  October 2017 - February 2018

  • Utilized 3D modeling, texture and mapping to create graphics and visual effects.
  
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  
  • Color corrected images captured with photogrammetry equipment
  
  • Analyzed, cleaned up, and converted photogrammetry data to 3D models.
  
  • Managed archival backup of all sites CyArk captured digitally for preservation efforts.

• 3D Artist at Studio X

  San Francisco, United States of America

  September 2017 - December 2017

  • Modeled hero-level character and props for animated films: Good the Bad & the Beautiful, Glow, and Hazel.
  
  • Texturing horse reins for crowd-funded live-action film World of Steam
  
  • Utilized 3D modeling, texture, and mapping to create graphics and visual effects.
  
  • Collaborated with directors and clients by editing visuals and listening to feedback.
  
  • Assisted in troubleshooting 3D modeling issues as quickly as possible.
  
  • Followed 3D development timelines for project completion.
  
  • Attended project meetings to discuss 3D modeling needs, deadlines, and development timelines.
  
  • Created 3D sculpts and assets that met the artistic standards of clients.
  
  • Mastered professional use of Autodesk Maya and Pixologic Zbrush 3D modeling programs plus gained working knowledge of various other programs.
  
  • Collaborated with a team of 3D modelers and graphic designers to develop best practices and meet and exceed diverse and changing client needs.
  
  • Created production level 3D models for video games, films, and videos while working at an animation studio.

• Graphic Designer at Minted LLC

  San Francisco, United States of America

  October 2015 - October 2015

  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to tweak designs for, posters and other stationery materials.
  
  • Created beautiful, interactive print-ready graphics for licensed products to sell in retail stores and outlets.
  
  • Formatted print and web applications designs and media to deliver production-ready graphics.

• Freelance 3D Artist at Hijinx Magazine

  CA, United States of America

  June 2015 - August 2015

  • Collaborated with directors and clients by editing visuals and listening to feedback.
  
  • Utilized 3D modeling, texture and mapping to create graphics and visual effects.
  
  • Followed 3D development timelines for project completion.
  
  • Assisted in troubleshooting 3D modeling issues as quickly as possible.
  
  • Created 3D sculpts and assets that met artistic standards of clients.

• 3D Modeling Artist at Freelance

  CT, CA, United States of America

  January 2008 - August 2014

  • Created 3D sculpts and assets that met artistic standards of clients.
  
  • Assisted in troubleshooting 3D modeling issues as quickly as possible.
  
  • Completed research on key project concepts for accurate 3D rendering.
  
  • Utilized 3D modeling, texture and mapping to create graphics and visual effects.
  
  • Followed 3D development timelines for project completion.
  
  • Collaborated with directors and clients by editing visuals and listening to feedback.
  
  • Worked as a Prop Modeler for SF Giants Junior Giants program
  
  • Modeled assets for animated films Kitty, When Fish Fly
  
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro to design logos, business cards, brochures, posters, billboards, demo reels, and other promotional materials for clients like: CATSnortheast, Willimantic Whitewater Partnership, various actors.