EXPERIENCE:
NBC Universal (Syfy Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
On-Air Designer/Animator
Design, storyboard, and animated Syfy Channel Original Movie packaging, teasers, promos,
end pages, donut spots, and opens while working with directors, producers, project
managers, and in-house designers. Delegate work loads between rotating freelancers and
also familiarize the Syfy Channel brand to freelancers on a daily basis. Re-introduced the
“Graphics Request” procedure into daily work flow.
-Present-
Viacom: MTV Tr3s - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Designed and animated an open (logo animation), title cards, and transitions for a promo spot
promoting MTV Tr3s.
May 2009
Great Immediately Productions - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Designed and animated 'The City Of Light' music video for composer Bob Christianson's highly
anticipated Rock Musical 'Grail'. Also created scenic illustrations for online art.
September 2008 - April 2009
Viacom: MTV - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Branded and animated show packaging for "The Next Hit".
March 2008
NBC Universal (Sci Fi Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
Banner Graphics Coordinator
Responsible for designing and animating lower-third banners for Sci Fi Original Mini-series’,
Original Movies, and other acquired programming. Created “The Sci Fi Channel Banner
Coordinator Bible” which consists of Banner Coordinator responsibilities, equipment
definitions, and channel guidelines. Trained several freelancers for the Banner Coordinator
position; duties include building the Sci Fi original packaging banners, rendering technicalities,
the approval process, and the ingesting process.
November 2006 - November 2007
Film, Video Arts (F.V.A.)- New York City
Adobe After Effects Instructor
Taught the fundamentals of After Effects to film makers, editors, animators, and designers in
relationship to Photoshop, and Illustrator.
March 2004 - September 2006
EMI Music - Carlos Florez - Los Angeles, California
Designer/Animator
Composited graphic and CG elements into live action for latin pop artist Veronica Orozco's
music video.
September 2006 - October 2006
Arts4All Mobile - New York City
Head Animator (Freelance)
Responsible for the design, animation, and presentation of several campaigns for companies
such as Old Navy, Starbucks, and The Hollywood Reporter.
February 2005 - September 2006
Arts4All ltd. - New York City
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
Responsible for illustrating & animating a cartoon series called "The Adventures of
Stowaway", which was a 20 minute online cartoon series for children.
February - March 2005
MTV Networks (Nick Jr.) - New York City
Graphic Design Intern
Responsible for character layout and color corrections for merchandise such as clothing,
school supplies, and coloring books. Worked with project managers on assigning invoices to
specific creative departments for deadlines. Performed secretarial duties such as filing, data
entry, and answering phones.
September 2004 - December 2004
Arts4All ltd. - New York City
'The Art of Cartooning' Instructor/Cartoonist
Instructed students across the nation in the fundamentals of cartooning, such as character
design, basic anatomy, and the 'line of action'. This 3 part series can now be purchased on
Discovery Education.
January 2002 - June 2003
EDUCATION:
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
New York City
The Meisner Technique
September 2005 - May 2006
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA.
Bachelor of Science – 3.5 GPA with honors
Media Art and Animation
July 2001 - December 2004
SKILLS:
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Premiere,
Encore, Fruity Loops Studio, Pro Tools, Flash, and Animation Builder. Storyboarding, logo &
typography design, on-air package design, cell animation, and character design. Knowledge
with Beta Decks and Dub Stations.
COLLEGIATE AWARDS:
Best of Quarter Award:
- Character Design: Winter 2002
- Computer Animation/Broadcast Graphics: Summer 2003
- Portfolio & Professional Development: Fall 2003
Permanent Collection Award:
- Cartoon series concept - "The Spy In I"
Academic Achievement Award:
- Spring 2002
- Summer 2002
- Summer 2003
Dean's List Award:
- Summer 2001
- Fall 2003
- Summer 2004.
REFERENCES:
Richard Humphrey
CEO and Founder of Red Cloud Mobile
212.391.9575 | www.redcloudmobile.com
Chris Gallagher
Motion Graphics & CG Animation
267.235.6732 | www.cgclick.com
Henry Pena
Designer, Animator, Compositor
646.391.9934 | www.hpenadesign.com
NBC Universal (Syfy Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
On-Air Designer/Animator
Design, storyboard, and animated Syfy Channel Original Movie packaging, teasers, promos,
end pages, donut spots, and opens while working with directors, producers, project
managers, and in-house designers. Delegate work loads between rotating freelancers and
also familiarize the Syfy Channel brand to freelancers on a daily basis. Re-introduced the
“Graphics Request” procedure into daily work flow.
-Present-
Viacom: MTV Tr3s - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Designed and animated an open (logo animation), title cards, and transitions for a promo spot
promoting MTV Tr3s.
May 2009
Great Immediately Productions - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Designed and animated 'The City Of Light' music video for composer Bob Christianson's highly
anticipated Rock Musical 'Grail'. Also created scenic illustrations for online art.
September 2008 - April 2009
Viacom: MTV - New York City
Freelance Designer/Animator
Branded and animated show packaging for "The Next Hit".
March 2008
NBC Universal (Sci Fi Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
Banner Graphics Coordinator
Responsible for designing and animating lower-third banners for Sci Fi Original Mini-series’,
Original Movies, and other acquired programming. Created “The Sci Fi Channel Banner
Coordinator Bible” which consists of Banner Coordinator responsibilities, equipment
definitions, and channel guidelines. Trained several freelancers for the Banner Coordinator
position; duties include building the Sci Fi original packaging banners, rendering technicalities,
the approval process, and the ingesting process.
November 2006 - November 2007
Film, Video Arts (F.V.A.)- New York City
Adobe After Effects Instructor
Taught the fundamentals of After Effects to film makers, editors, animators, and designers in
relationship to Photoshop, and Illustrator.
March 2004 - September 2006
EMI Music - Carlos Florez - Los Angeles, California
Designer/Animator
Composited graphic and CG elements into live action for latin pop artist Veronica Orozco's
music video.
September 2006 - October 2006
Arts4All Mobile - New York City
Head Animator (Freelance)
Responsible for the design, animation, and presentation of several campaigns for companies
such as Old Navy, Starbucks, and The Hollywood Reporter.
February 2005 - September 2006
Arts4All ltd. - New York City
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
Responsible for illustrating & animating a cartoon series called "The Adventures of
Stowaway", which was a 20 minute online cartoon series for children.
February - March 2005
MTV Networks (Nick Jr.) - New York City
Graphic Design Intern
Responsible for character layout and color corrections for merchandise such as clothing,
school supplies, and coloring books. Worked with project managers on assigning invoices to
specific creative departments for deadlines. Performed secretarial duties such as filing, data
entry, and answering phones.
September 2004 - December 2004
Arts4All ltd. - New York City
'The Art of Cartooning' Instructor/Cartoonist
Instructed students across the nation in the fundamentals of cartooning, such as character
design, basic anatomy, and the 'line of action'. This 3 part series can now be purchased on
Discovery Education.
January 2002 - June 2003
EDUCATION:
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
New York City
The Meisner Technique
September 2005 - May 2006
The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA.
Bachelor of Science – 3.5 GPA with honors
Media Art and Animation
July 2001 - December 2004
SKILLS:
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Premiere,
Encore, Fruity Loops Studio, Pro Tools, Flash, and Animation Builder. Storyboarding, logo &
typography design, on-air package design, cell animation, and character design. Knowledge
with Beta Decks and Dub Stations.
COLLEGIATE AWARDS:
Best of Quarter Award:
- Character Design: Winter 2002
- Computer Animation/Broadcast Graphics: Summer 2003
- Portfolio & Professional Development: Fall 2003
Permanent Collection Award:
- Cartoon series concept - "The Spy In I"
Academic Achievement Award:
- Spring 2002
- Summer 2002
- Summer 2003
Dean's List Award:
- Summer 2001
- Fall 2003
- Summer 2004.
REFERENCES:
Richard Humphrey
CEO and Founder of Red Cloud Mobile
212.391.9575 | www.redcloudmobile.com
Chris Gallagher
Motion Graphics & CG Animation
267.235.6732 | www.cgclick.com
Henry Pena
Designer, Animator, Compositor
646.391.9934 | www.hpenadesign.com