demoreel

RESUME:
Broadcast Designer/Animator
E-mail: busybeestudio@yahoo.com
Cell: 1-347-466-3444

EXPERIENCE:
NBC Universal (SCI FI Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
On-Air Broadcast Designer
Design, story board, and animated Sci-Fi Original Movie packaging, teasers,
promotional spots, end pages, and title cards while working with directors,
producers, project managers, and in-house designers. Delegate work loads
between freelance designers and staff, and introduced the “Graphics Request”
procedure into daily work flow. Introduce the Sci-Fi brand to freelancers on a
daily basis and familiarized them with work flow procedures, as well as brand
guidelines.
-Present-

Busy Bee Studio - New York City
Founder/Music Producer/Media Artist
I produce and record Hip-Hop and R&B music. I also design and animate projects
for companies and also individual artists who are looking to brand themselves.
-Present-

NBC Universal (SCI FI Channel) - New York City (30 Rock)
Banner Graphics Coordinator
Responsible for designing and animating Lower 3rds for Sci-Fi Original Series’,
Original Movies, and other acquired shows. Created “The Sci-Fi Channel Banner
Coordinator Bible” which consisted of Banner Coordinator responsibilities,
equipment definitions, and channel guidelines. Trained several freelance artists
for the Banner Coordinator position, which duties include building the Sci-Fi
original packaging banners, rendering technicalities, the approval process, and
the ingesting process through an internal dub station for scheduled house
numbers.
November 2006 - November 2007

Film, Video Arts (FVA)- New York City
Adobe After Effects Instructor
Taught basic animation and special effect techniques to film makers and
animation students using After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
March 2004 - September 2006

EMI Music Colombia - Carlos Perez - Los Angeles, California
Designer/Animator
Animated 2D and 3D elements into keyed live action footage for latin pop artist
Veronica Orozco's music video.
September 2006 - October 2006

Arts4All Mobile - New York City
Head Animator (Freelance)
Responsible for the design, animation, and presentation of several campaigns for
companies such as Old Navy, Starbucks, and The Hollywood Reporter.
February 2005 - September 2006

Arts4All ltd. - New York City
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
Responsible for illustrating & animating an entire cartoon series called "The
Adventures of Stowaway", which was a 20 minute online cartoon series for
children.
February - March 2005

MTV Networks (Nick Jr.) - New York City
Graphic Design Intern
Responsible for character layout and color corrections for merchandise such as
apparel and school supplies. Worked with project managers on assigning
invoices to specific creative departments for deadlines. Performed secretarial
duties such as filing, data entry, and answering phones.
September 2004 - December 2004

Wingz~N~Thingz - Staunton, Virginia
Freelance Graphic Designer/Music Producer
Created a radio jingle and designed the logo for this community based sports bar.
July 2004 - August 2004

Art 4 All ltd.
The Art of Cartooning Instructor
Instructed students across the nation using high speed video-conferencing.
January 2002 - June 2003

The Home Depot
Billboard and Sign Designer
Designed and hand painted billboards, signs, kickers, and sale displays.
January 2001 - November 2001

EDUCATION:
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
New York City
The Meisner Technique and other theatre arts
September 2005 - May 2006

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA.
Bachelor of Science – 3.5 GPA with honors
Media Art and Animation
July 2001 - December 2004

SKILLS:
Mac and P.C. proficient, advanced in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D
Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Encore, Fruity Loops Studio, Pro Tools,
Flash, Animation Builder, knowledge in Microsoft Software including Word and
Power Point, knowledge with Beta Decks and Dub Stations. Strong storyboarding,
cell animation, and character design skills, good eye for branding an idea, strong
typography design and animation skills. Work well in a team-oriented
environment, and possess strong leadership skills.

COLLEGIATE AWARDS:
Best of Quarter Award:
- Character Design: Winter 2002
- Computer Animation/Broadcast Graphics: Summer 2003
- Portfolio & Professional Development: Fall 2003

Permanent Collection Award:
- Cartoon series concept - "The Spy In I"

Academic Achievement Award:
- Spring 2002
- Summer 2002
- Summer 2003

Dean's List Award:
- Summer 2001
- Fall 2003
- Summer 2004.

*References available upon request.