Experience

Kids Can Press

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Author

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Silliness abounds in this offbeat early graphic novel with loads of heart. In the pocket of a faded pair of hand-me-down jeans, a tiny ball of lint lives alone. Linty's days are all much the same: Some cardio. Sightseeing ("So blue!"). Solo Marco Polo. Until one day, a boy starts wearing the jeans and everything changes. Before long, Linty has a parade of visitors: an acorn, a shell, pizza crust. Soon, the pocket is packed with new friends, and Linty is having a blast! But, uh-oh . . . Wash Day! Is Linty's world about to be turned upside down, again? An in-jean-ious idea. Kids will never think of their pant pockets the same way again!



Shaftesbury

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Consultant on ‘What The Stink?’ at Shaftesbury

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  I am currently working with Shaftesbury Films and Smiley Guy studios on an animated series based on the “GROSS SCIENCE” book series written by Edward Kay, illustrated by me and published by Kids Can Press. More details on this fun project COMING SOON! I am currently working with Shaftesbury Films and Smiley Guy studios on an animated series based on the “GROSS SCIENCE” book series written by Edward Kay, illustrated by me and published by Kids Can Press. More details on this fun project COMING SOON!



Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 3D animation instructor at Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Mike Shiell

• Wandering Melon Cartoons, Illustration, Animation and other fun stuff.

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Feel free to contact me anytime with your interesting opportunities. Feel free to contact me anytime with your interesting opportunities.



Andrews McMeel Universal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• The Wandering Melon Cartoon digital syndication on GoComics

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  The Wandering Melon comic is a collection of “art” resulting from whatever ideas pop into my head. This makes it a little hard to categorize but hopefully it will put a smile on your face or at least make you say, “Hmmm, that was odd”. The Wandering Melon comic is a collection of “art” resulting from whatever ideas pop into my head. This makes it a little hard to categorize but hopefully it will put a smile on your face or at least make you say, “Hmmm, that was odd”.



Jam Filled

• Canada
• Entertainment
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior 3D Animator

  • May 2021 - Jul 2021



NELVANA

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Animation Supervisor

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

  Animation Supervisor - Season 1 of "Binky the Space Cat".

• Animation Director

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2019

• Animation Supervisor

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Animation Supervisor - Season 2 of "Ranger Rob"

• Animation Supervisor

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Animation Supervisor – Seasons 2 of “Little Charmers”

• Animation Director - Season 3 of Mike the Knight

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2015

  Animation Supervisor – Seasons 1, 2 and 3 of “Mike the Knight”

• Animation Supervisor - Mike the Knight Season 2

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2014

• Senior Animator - "OH NO"

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  I enjoyed animating on the 3D show, "OH NO". It was nice to take a break from directing and supervising and just sit back and animate on a super fun show.

• Animation Supervisor - Mike the Knight Season 1

  • Dec 2010 - May 2012

• Senior Animator on Handy Manny

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

• Layout Supervisor - Handy Manny

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

• Director of "Guess with Jess"

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2010

  Director of "Guess with Jess" - a new 3D animated preschool show which will begin airing late 2009.

• Animator and layout supervisor on the 3D show "Handy Manny".

  • Mar 2007 - Oct 2007

  Animator and layout supervisor on the 3D show "Handy Manny"

• Director of the Emmy and Canadian Screen Award winning 3D, preschool show - "The Backyardigans"

  • May 2004 - Mar 2007

  Director of the Emmy and Canadian Screen Award winning 3D, preschool show - "The Backyardigans"

• Director of the “Wild, Wild Circus Company” for Nelvana’s “Funpak” Series.

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2004

  Director of the “Wild, Wild Circus Company” for Nelvana’s “Funpak” Series. 5 X 5 minute surrealistic 3D short films.

• Director/Creator – Series of 3 short Bumpers for Nelvana’s “Funpak” Series; “Fishy”, “Blastoff” and

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2004

  Director/Creator – Series of 3 short Bumpers for Nelvana’s “Funpak” Series; “Fishy”, “Blastoff” and “Birthday”.

• Previous Job Titles with Nelvana: Assistant Director – Backyardigans, Little Miss Spider Animation

  • Oct 1999 - Oct 2003

  Previous Job Titles with Nelvana: Assistant Director – Backyardigans, Little Miss Spider Animation Supervisor – Rescue Heroes, Santa Claus Brothers, Pecola, Rolie Polie Olie.



Kids Can Press

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stinky Science, published by Kids Can Press, written by Edward Kay and illustrated by Mike Shiell

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

  I was the illustration of the book Stinky Science. This is the first of a series of fun/gross science books for kids. Published by Kids Can Press, written by Edward Kay and illustrated by Mike Shiell. I am currently working with Shaftesbury Films and Smiley Guy studios on an animated series based on the “GROSS SCIENCE” book series written by Edward Kay, illustrated by me and published by Kids Can Press. More details on this fun project COMING SOON! I was the illustration of the book Stinky Science. This is the first of a series of fun/gross science books for kids. Published by Kids Can Press, written by Edward Kay and illustrated by Mike Shiell. I am currently working with Shaftesbury Films and Smiley Guy studios on an animated series based on the “GROSS SCIENCE” book series written by Edward Kay, illustrated by me and published by Kids Can Press. More details on this fun project COMING SOON!



Nimble Collective

• United States
• Animation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The MELON SHORTS

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  I created, wrote and directed the MELON SHORTS and each is based on one of my gag cartoons.These shorts could not have been produced without the great support and encouragement of my friends at the Nimble Collective including Rex Grignon and Jen Dalman! I created, wrote and directed the MELON SHORTS and each is based on one of my gag cartoons.These shorts could not have been produced without the great support and encouragement of my friends at the Nimble Collective including Rex Grignon and Jen Dalman!



Kids Can Press

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ILLUSTRATOR for the book "CHILL"

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  ILLUSTRATOR for the book "CHILL" - A fun take on refrigerator art ILLUSTRATOR for the book "CHILL" - A fun take on refrigerator art



Universal Studios Hollywood

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Animator

  • May 1997 - Oct 1999

  Lead Animator – Computer Gaming Division at Universal Studios, San Jose, California. Lead Animator – Computer Gaming Division at Universal Studios, San Jose, California.