Experience

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  Copernicus Studios

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Animator

    • Mar 2022 - May 2023
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Animated scenes for Teen Titans Go! Season 8, Your Pretty Face and Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

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  GonZ Multimedia (Owner)

  • Burlington, Ontario

  • Illustrator, Animator, Graphic Artist, Photographer and Events Manager

    • 2000 - Jun 2021
    • Burlington, Ontario

    - Conceptualized, storyboarded, modelled/rigged and fully animated 3 short films and promo for CADDAC (Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada) which garnered nation-wide coverage on CTV, CP24, GlobalTV as well as newspaper outlets- Animated scenes for a documentary series about the Canadian Métis to be aired on TFO (Télévision Française de l’Ontario) titled "Les Métis : Notre culture, nos histoires"- Captured high-quality photos across Canada used in marketing and advertising for live events such as charity runs/cycles and fundraisers, golf tournaments, parades, athletic meets, motocross/cycling events, corporate events and expos- Created various illustrations used by Mentis Media Group including, but not limited to: a character used in HSF's anniversary catalogue, illustrations used for t-shirt designs and other advertising projects- Created costume concepts for Ronald McDonald and other McDonald’s characters in various winter sports-themed attire (e.g.: hockey player, skier, snowboarder)- Illustrated a portrait of Alberta’s original, and most successful Owner/Operator, of the majority of McDonald’s restaurants in Alberta; this image was used on banners, posters and flyers, gaining visibility across the province- Produced storyboards for 2 different shows in partnership with an events company; illustrated storyboarded key moments of the show for video referenceWebsite - http://www.GonzMultimedia.caBlog - http://g0nz.blogspot.caDeviantart - http://carlosgonz.deviantart.com

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  Pip Animation

  • Animator

    • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

    Animated scenes for a feature film named “Lamya's Poem”

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  McDonald's

  • Ontario Production Manager

    • 1999 - Dec 2017

    - Coordinated and managed all onsite aspects of Special Events where McDonald’s Restaurants was represented at venues across Ontario and other events nationwide; priority events included Hometown Hockey, McHappy Days, restaurant openings, charity fundraisers/walks/runs/curling & golf tournaments to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, etc. - Set up any marketing materials and audio visual equipment on site; took professional photography during the event- Communicated with media representatives (television, radio, newspaper) and/or celebrity guests (e.g.: Olympians) for the purpose and goals of the event underway, representing McDonald’s with the utmost of professionalism- Introduced events in public settings in front of audiences of hundreds or thousands of spectators - Coordinated aspects of Ronald McDonald tours with corporate Marketing Department to ensure all necessary arrangements were made in advance and that the appropriate corporate goals were addressed (e.g.: exposure, fundraising etc.)- Hired, trained and supervised all Production Crew members

  • Manager

    • 1995 - 2000

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  Blockbuster

  • Oakville, Ontario

  • Manager

    • 2007 - 2009
    • Oakville, Ontario

    - Hired, trained and worked along side CSRs (Customer Service Reps).- Receiving and managing inventory, marketing materials and outdoor displays.- Keeping track of profits and incentives. - Produced and maintained schedule for 15 employees including management team.- Organized store layout and sectionals.- Dealt with customer complaints and disciplined employees when necessary

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  Huminah Huminah Animation

  • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Animator

    • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007
    • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

    - Animated scenes using Adobe Flash for a children’s fantasy television series titled “Chaotic” which was aired on 4KidsTV (a FOX affiliate nationwide), Disney DX and Jetix Cartoon Network- Illustrated character concept pieces for what was an Untitled/Unreleased animated television show

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  Helix Animation Inc

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Animator

    • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007
    • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Animated scenes for a children’s television series “Busytown Mysteries” based on the books by Richard Scarry, an extremely popular children’s author; series was aired in the Kids CBC block and Cookie Jar TV on CBS

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  Murwal Forming

  • Vaughan, Ontairo

  • General Laborer

    • 2002 - 2003
    • Vaughan, Ontairo