A freelance artist working under the name Eat Rice Studio.

My focus as a professor is mainly on short film pre-production, production, and post. In addition, I teach students the principles and techniques of traditional, hand-drawn animation.

- Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs

- Manage multiple projects from concept through completion

- Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy

- Establish creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs

- Supervise and inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project

- Work with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to management

- Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals

- Manage team members

- Provide quality control over concepts and projects

- planning and organizing production schedules

- assessing project and resources requirements
estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers

- determining quality control standards

- overseeing production processes

- re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary

- selecting, ordering and purchasing materials

- organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment

- liaison with buyers, marketing and sales staff

- supervising the work of junior staff

- Personally work on the graphic development of at least one product.

- Interact with Copywriters to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).

- Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).

- Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.

- Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.

- Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director.

Secondary Responsibilities: Client Relationships

- Advise client on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues.

- Help facilitate both the input and creative meetings.
- Assist in making presentations to client.

Tertiary Responsibilities: Staff Development
- Provide detailed direction to designers.

- Assist in the education and development of designers.

Graduated with honors with a focus in traditional animation and digital illustration.