Resume
WiseBlue Studios, Freelance 2D Rigging, and Builds Artist
March 2023
Created the main character rig for an upcoming greenlit show
Implemented master controller, 360 view, and IK/FK limbs
Created a large documentation document, guiding all other riggers on how to create a rig based on the same principles and style
ToonBoom, Guest Rigging Teacher
March 2023
Conducted a beginner’s class for ToonBoom rigging
Created my own materials to share with the students
Walked through the basics of the interface, node view, and timeline
Helped students troubleshoot issues.
Mainframe Studios, Storyboard Artist
June 2022 - March 2023
Worked on the show: Barbie: A Touch of Magic
Utilized Storyboard Pro
Worked alongside the director to achieve the vision of the show
Used a 3D model camera as backgrounds for shots
Mainframe Studios, 2D Technical Director
June 2021 - June 2022
Worked on the show: The Guava Juice Show
Wrote Python scripts that manage harmony and other production files.
Created documentation to help studio workflow.
Cooperated with an overseas studio.
Used Shotgrid to track and review assets & shots.
Mercury Filmworks, 2D Rigging and Builds Artist
May 2020 - August 2020
Worked on the show: The Ghost and Molly Mgee
Rigged characters and props in ToonBoom Harmony.
Worked with combining bitmap textures and vector artwork in rigs.
Experience with bringing compositing elements to the rigging stage.
Used Harmony WebCC for file transfer and tracking.
Short Film Beep and Tweet, Technical Director
September 2019 - April 2020
Developed the pipeline for production.
Designed the rigging style and system.
Did R&D to achieve the complex visual elements of the film.
Wrote rigging and compositing workbooks to teach other team members new skills.
Designed the tracking and file system.
Kept continuous communication and support for team members to achieve our goals.
Brown Bag Films, 2D Rigging Intern
May 2019 - August 2019
Worked on the show: The Magic School Bus Rides Again - The Frizz Connection
Rigged character and prop rigs for an animated TV show, using ToonBoom Harmony extensively.
Occasionally wrote scripts to help out with the show’s specific needs.
Worked with the rest of the rigging team, collaborating on rigs, and helping establish the show’s rigging guide.
Lakeside Animation, Freelance 2D Rigging, and Builds Artist
July 2020 - August 2020
Worked on complex main character builds for a new production.
Implemented master controllers.
Sought feedback from animators and made changes based on their preferences.
ToonBoom Ambassador
December 2019 - December 2020
Got chosen to be one of ToonBoom’s 2020 ambassadors.
An acknowledgment that I’m active in ToonBoom’s community.
Privilege to beta test future versions of Harmony.
TB Technical Director Unofficial Community, Discord Admin
March 2019 - Current
I created a discord channel for ToonBoom technically oriented people to discourse on techniques, share opinions and help each other through struggles. This active community has grown to over 100 members, who are either industry professionals or enthusiasts.