Experience

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  Animation Mentor

  • United States
  • E-Learning Providers
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Maya Lead

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    • As Maya Lead for the Maya Workshop, coordinate communications, schedule and lead meetings between Mentors, the Mentor Manager/Project Manager, and the Student Retention Specialist.• Arrange substitutes for Q&As and critiques.• Create and revise curriculum and mentor teaching materials.• Schedule supplemental Q&As.

  • Mentor

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    As Mentor of the Maya Workshop, teach Q&As, critique and grade student’s assignments, and communicate with students and staff.

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  self employed

  • Character Animator

    • 2013 - Present
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  Cool Cats Collab

  • Producer / Animator

    • Feb 2013 - 2014

    Oversee production, including task assignments and tracking with Scrum, scheduling, software selection, pitch selection process, research and development for concept art of characters, props, and environments, layout, and character animation.

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  Funky Rico Funkeyboards

  • Sunrise, FL

  • Graphic & Web Designer

    • Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
    • Sunrise, FL

    • Design products and packaging for clients including Ripley's, MTV, TD Bank, and others.• Design of advertising collateral.• Website design and development.

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  Best Buy Geek Squad

  • Plantation, FL

  • Administrator

    • Feb 2005 - Feb 2011
    • Plantation, FL

    • Design and production of video and print materials including motion graphics and store signage.• Oversight of and reporting on service orders, shipping products between service centers and stores, product exchanges and payment from customers. database and paperwork errors.

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  David K. Blattner, P.A.

  • Website Designer

    • 2010 - 2010

    Wireframe layout, construction, and graphics utilizing WordPress.

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  Beth Ahm Israel, Cooper City, FL

  • Webmaster

    • 2009 - 2010

    • Coordinate with Web Designer to adapt site for the organization.• Oversee use of member contributed content.

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  Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

  • Clinician

    • May 2006 - Aug 2006

    • Implement lesson plans with students, work with Consultants to adjust lessons according to the competency and progress of students.• Work with students of all ages who have learning disabilities ranging from dyslexia to hyperlexia and autism as well as English As A Second Language students.• Ye...

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  Streaming Tutor

  • Art Director / Creative Director

    • Jun 2004 - May 2006

    Oversee design and development of company's website and interactive products, and graphics for various media including video and print.

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  Renderings.com A Division of G&G Advertising

  • Designer & Project Manager

    • Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

    • Responsible for graphic design, layout, and production of illustrations for print publications, presentations, and the web.• Personally developed proprietary all-digital production process.• Work directly with clients to ensure that all needs are met.

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  Lowe And Behold Event Accents

  • Independent Contractor / Consultant

    • Aug 2002 - May 2004

    • Design, creation, set-up of decorations for special events such as conventions and weddings.• Periodically serve as consultant on specialized artistic and software matters

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  JACON, LLC

  • Art Show Manager, Auctioneer, Consultant

    • 2000 - 2004

    Responsible for overseeing set up and striking of displays, transport and inventory of artwork, presentation and conduct of auction, collection and dispersal of fees, coordination with convention management.

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  'Possum' short animated film

  • Producer

    • Jun 2001 - Sep 2001

    • Responsible for timing, digital ink & paint, compositing, sound recording , editing.• Collaborated with Director/Animator on storyboarding and sound effects.Shown at• J.A.C.O. http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~jaco/• Enzian Theatre's Bruhaha film festival http://www.enzian.org

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  self employed

  • Private Tutor

    • Sep 1995 - May 1996

    Designed and administered lessons supplementary to students' main education.

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  Temple Israel, Charlotte, NC

  • Assistant Teacher

    • Sep 1994 - May 1996

    Tutored groups and individuals, substituted in absence of teachers, and assisted the teacher in everyday activities for fourth and fifth grade students, some office work