Creative and passionate 3D Artist with over a decade of experience bringing worlds to life, from crafting detailed environments and modeling both low and high-poly assets to making textures that seamlessly blend into video games, movies, and TV shows. I’m all about tackling tough challenges, tight deadlines, and tricky problems—always coming out on top with awesome results. Whether it’s finding creative solutions for complex issues or collaborating with a team to make even better environments, I thrive on pushing the limits of creativity and tech to deliver stunning visual experiences.
Work Experience
Adjunct Professor | Animation and Gaming - August 2024- Present
ANIM 130: Introduction to 3D Modeling
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Teach 3D modeling fundamentals, including proper topology, edge flow, UV mapping, texturing, and rendering techniques using industry-standard software.
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Develop and deliver course materials, lectures, and hands-on assignments to foster student creativity and technical skills.
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Guide students in creating professional-quality 3D models and preparing them for careers in animation, gaming, and visual effects.
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Provide individualized feedback to support student growth and mastery of 3D modeling concepts.
Set and Environment Artist : August 2018 - August 2023
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Environment Design: Designed environments based on key artwork with attention to detail.
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Set Dressing: Designed immersive virtual environments by arranging elements and props
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Prop and Asset Modeling: Created proxy and high-detail props to enhance scene realism, while also generating natural-looking foliage and other assets using procedural techniques.
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Creative Problem-Solving: Found creative and technical solutions for building large scale environments.
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Director Collaboration: Worked closely with the director to shape environments according to their vision and feedback.
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Asset Integration & Troubleshooting: Imported Maya assets into Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless integration and resolving any technical or visual issues for smooth gameplay and visual fidelity.
3D Artist / Lead Texture Artist : June 2015 – January 2018
• Texturing and UV Mapping: Applied textures and optimized assets for better visuals.
Modeling: Created 3D models for digital projects using Maya and Unreal Engine.
• Set Dressing: Designed immersive virtual environments by arranging elements and props.
• VR Environment Modeling: Built realistic VR environments in Unreal Engine for
engaging experiences.
• Quality Assurance: Ensured model integrity and optimized VR performance.
Lead Flash Animator: October to November 2014
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2D Animation Elements: Sourced or created 2D elements to animate based on needs of script.
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Project Editing: Provided final editing for the project, ensuring compliance with brand styles and graphic guidelines.
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Hand-Drawn Assets: Developed and improved hand-drawn assets for animation.
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Director Coordination: Coordinated with animation directors to resolve issues within deadlines.
Malibu Pet Creek Resort and Training
Director, Filmer, and Edited: June to September 2014
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3D Graphics Advancement: Led the advancement of 3D graphics and design processes, improving the quality of environments and props through enhanced model, unwrap, and texture techniques.
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Detailed 3D Modeling: Created detailed 3D models according to project needs, demonstrating strong design abilities.
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Creative Design: Developed captivating cover pitches and creatively designed backgrounds and props to elevate project concepts.
TB Visuals Studio
3D Generalist: March to April 2014
• Graphics Enhancement: Enhanced 3D graphics and design processes, improving model, unwrap, and texture creation for environments and props. • 3D Modeling: Designed and created 3D models according to project requirements.
• Concept Art: Developed concept art and visuals for backgrounds and props, including cover pitches.
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The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, 2013.
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Bachelor of Science – Media Arts & Animation.
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Victor Valley College, 2009.
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Associate of Art – Liberal Arts with an Emphasis on Arts & Humanities.
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Associate of Science – Computer Integrated Design & Graphics.
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Education