• Created complex rigs of pivotal characters using mGear vanilla
• Worked with cloth sim, being the central point of contact for any issues and finding clever solutions for complicated designs.
• Worked with Modeling team to identify design complications on different models and how they would work with cloth sim, including their limitations
• Assisted implementing Jali face rig and updated dozens of heads skin weights, altering the rig when needed
• Created tools to speed up the rigging and skinning pipeline, reducing the number of steps needed for clean skin weights and custom rigs updates
• Successfully skinned and delivered to live hundreds of armor and weapon assets with a quick turnaround
• Main point of contact for bug fixing after Quality Assurance play tests
• Maintained a smooth production pipeline by solving problems with custom tools enabling other departments to speed up workflow
• Supported incremental releases of tools and technical products
• Expanded functionality of a Python Exporter tool using Python in Autodesk Maya allowing 3D modelers and riggers to quickly update assets and maintained parity by integrating functionality between Maya and Azoth Engine
• Maintained documentation of technical products using Jira
• Created documentation to clearly communicate design issues with Modeling and provided guidance for insuring new assets work with a shared rig

• Write and maintain scripts using Python, and UI development with PySide.
• Develop rigs and solutions for robust animation.
• Develop workflows for fast creation of rigs.
• Work with animation team to solve complex problems and paint weights based on new requirements.
• Develop joint based pose space deformation to ensure met requirements for game engine animation.
• Improve pipeline workflow by expanding toolset capabilities outside of Maya.
• Create animations to ensure capabilities of rigs while utilizing the 12 principles of animation.
• Integrate rigs from Maya into engine and create scripts to expedite the process.
• Develop process to utilize Maya’s constraints and dynamic systems on game ready rigs.
• Character animation.
• Prop animation.
• Mocap cleanup.

Delevoped rig system for a heavy sack prop for upcoming SyFy Original Film.

Utilized animation experience to develop a complicated shark rig for use in a SyFy original film, airing this summer. Implemented an auto swim function to the tail to speed up animation production. Executed direction and critique with minimum supervision.

Performed character animation for frog character with direction for "Adobe and the Frog" for display at NAB 2014 showcasing new features between Adobe Software's Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Receives direction for the production of a range of video styles and executes quickly while delivering on time. Designed motion graphics as needed while maintaining the brand of large name clients.

Pre-produces, captures and edits video showcasing various products from household items to HD camera quad copters. Utilizes direction to increase visual appeal of products while using voice-over to convey features and value of items.

• Obtained Secret Clearance
• Recognized for outstanding production of an in-house marketing video for Majors attending the Intermediate Level Education Course (still in use) saving Fort Drum over $30,000 in production costs
• Produced motion graphics branding, IDs, spots, and targeted messaging videos
• Assisted senior leadership in the development of operational strategies and messaging
• Succeeded in a rapidly changing and stressful environment by analyzing and implementing strategies
• Participated in or supervises the operations of a radio and television broadcast center
• Prepared scripts
• Announced, performed, and gave play-by-play coverage of events
• Operated broadcast station equipment for newscasts, radio music programs, and broadcast releases
• Conducted interviews
• Digitally edited programs
• Produced audio and video field productions
• Provided guidance to subordinates
• Produced radio/television features, public affairs announcements, and newscasts
• Maintained program files and materials

Obtained skills in all aspects of a production pipeline to include character animation, effects and compositing, modeling, rigging and pre production. Worked with a group of artists to provide animation cycles for student project video game, "Ultimate Fairy Battle".