My Animation Life (MAL) is an animation creative solutions agency dedicated to the career advancement and placement of artists within animation-related industries. From animation celebs to basement geniuses, MAL recruiters uncover talented individuals from every aspect of the animation production pipeline. Through utilization of the MAL database, hundreds of artists are categorized to fulfill the needs of any animation-related project. Offering everything from Georgia's most inclusive animation map, calendar and classifieds listing to portfolio reviews, workshops and mentorships, MAL provides hands-on career path planning to artists at every stage.- Operations Management: staff training and management, contract drafting, business strategy development, CRM management, accounting, social media management, administrative organization, oversee all communications.- Full Cycle Global Talent Recruitment: sourcing, talent intake, onboarding, maintaining job board.- Client Management: client acquisition, project bidding, project consulting project management. - Employment Services: career fairs, job and internship placement assistance, consultations, portfolio / resume reviews, mentorships. - Event Coordination: conception to execution (career fairs, conferences, classes, workshops, one-on-one training).- Public Relations: presentations, panels, promotional and educational content.HIGHLIGHTS:- Coordinated and sponsored MomoCon’s Career Expo with 24 companies and nearly 600 attendees. Managed volunteer staff and vendors.- Instructed and created curriculum for over one thousand students. - Notable clients include: Apple, NBC, Discovery Channel, Mtv, Pharrell William’s “i am OTHER”, and Captain Planet's Planeteer Movement. - Offer the most inclusive animation map, calendar, and classifieds listing in the southeastern United States.Website: www.MyAnimationLife.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/MyAnimationLifeInstagram/Twitter: @MyAnimationLife #MyAnimationLife

Board of Directors Jan. 2018 - Present ASIFA-South (formally ASIFA-Atlanta) is the US's southeastern chapter of Association Internationale du Film d’Animation, also referred to as The International Animation Society, and has over 40 chapters around the world. As a member of the Board of Directors, it is my duty to assist in leading the organization in a direction that meets it's future pursuits while holding the authority to vote on corporate matters, and bear legal fiduciary responsibilities. Advisory Board Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017 I provided non-binding strategic advice to the management of ASIFA-South to aid in the transition of the new Executive Board and assist with event coordination and organization operation when needed. Vice President Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2014 During my seven years of service, I helped grow ASIFA-South from a 17 person member base to one of the largest animation societies in the southeastern region of the United States, and give our members the ability to vote in the Annie's (the equivalent of the animation Oscar's). Some of my duties as Vice President included event coordination, public speaking, artistic and educational workshops/classes/tutoring, graphic design/illustration/animation/video editing, maintaining a monthly member newsletter and consistent social media presence, physical and digital marketing, community outreach programming, judging and screening films, and reviewing professional portfolios and resumes.

Owl Film Festival (2023)Animated Short FilmsNIFFTY Film Festival (2023)Animated Short FilmsFast Film Festival (2021)Stop-Motion Paper Cut-Out Animation Festival41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)New York EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Arts: Art News41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)Michigan EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences MI2020-SE-06: Arts / Entertainment41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)Northwest EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Branded Content Program - Short FormHorizons: An Art+Tech Make-A-Thon! (2020)Georgia Institute of TechnologyPhysical art and tech innovations39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)New York EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Arts: Program Feature/Segment39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)Pacific Southwest EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Arts/Entertainment - Program/Special39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)Boston/New England EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Arts / EntertainmentLadies Night (2017 - 2018)Live-Action & Animated Comedic Short FilmsFilm Clash Live (2016, 2018)Live-Actions Shorts & Feature SegmentAtlanta Film Festival (2009 - 2018)Animation Shorts & Feature SegmentGenerally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series Screening (2017)WonerRoot & Atlanta Film SocietyLive-Action & Animated ShotsSkyline International Film Festival (2017)University of North GeorgiaAnimation Shorts & Feature SegmentLive-Actions Shorts & Feature SegmentASIFA-South (formally ASIFA-Atlanta) (2007 - 2017)Animation Shorts & FeaturesAnimation Attack (2016)Animation Shorts & Feature SegmentSharpie Slam (2015)Illustration SegmentSCAD-Atlanta Animation Society (2007-2010)Savannah College of Art & DesignAnimation Shorts Segment

• Build strong and diverse pipelines of top global talent, and drive the end-to-end hiring needs of multi-million dollar animated feature films from Netflix Animation studio in conjunction with partner studios by leveraging various sourcing, networking, and other research methods.• Conduct intake meetings, hiring syncs, portfolio reviews, manage complex and global deal negotiations with a mindset that is both budget conscious and competitive, and deal closures.• Partner closely with Creators/Producers to understand their specific needs and guide Researchers through solving for specific styles, aesthetics, diversity requirements, refining technical and behavioral requirements, translating that understanding into actionable recruiting plans, and streamlining the hiring process to enhance the candidate experience.• Collaborate with Business and Legal Affairs, Production Finance, Labor, Talent Operations, Employee Services, Tech, and Immigration team to strategize rate, schedule, visa compliance, relocation, and deliverable terms for international and domestic talent.• Own and juggle multiple requisitions and maintain high-quality/maximum traction for Hiring Managers at all times while helping the Animation initiative keep up with massive growth.• Lead broader team projects and initiatives to enhance recruiting at Netflix and Netflix Animation.• Ensure that candidates understand and embrace Netflix’s unique culture as it continues to form.• Understand how Animation Union (839) affects candidate experiences.• Represent Netflix Animation Studio at industry outreach engagements.

Instructor, Various Creative Courses, Quarterly School Program (2020 - 2021)Inner-City Arts (Los Angeles, California)As an instructor for Inner-City Arts, I teach Character Animation (Digital and Traditional), Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Comic Book and Manga Creation, Character Design, and Storybook Creation for 8 different underserved schools in the surrounding area. Our primary focus is to create a preparation pipeline for students to jumpstart their creative careers. Instructor, Character Animation, 12 Week Program (2018, 2020)The New School - X Program (Atlanta, Georgia)As an instructor in The New School (TNS) CEL program, TNS-X, I teach Character Animation in varied programs. Students learned character acting, animation vocabulary, the 12 Principles of Animation, the animation production pipeline, storytelling basics, visual and audio compositing, script utilization, and tools/techniques such as utilizing motion curves, the puppet tool, graph editor, and layer parenting.Instructor, Motion Graphics : After Effects, 6 Week Program (2017)WonderRoot ArtED Program (Atlanta, Georgia)Tutor, English As A Second Language Program (ESL), (2007 - 2010)Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta, Georgia)Teacher, Mathematics (2008 - 2009)Hands on Atlanta, Americorps (Atlanta, Georgia)

- Provided individualized and industry-specific career advising to 870+ students in the following majors: Animation, Film and Television, Interactive Game Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Television Producing. - Prepared undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni for professional employment and entrepreneurship utilizing industry-specific advice, career development, and professional job search assistance such as: resume development and editing, portfolio critique and refinement, one-on-one advising sessions (in-person, phone, and virtual), mock interviews, workshops, tutorials, in-class interactions, and industry resources.- Conceptualized, planned, and facilitated workshops, in-class programs, and recruitment events both on and off-campus. Created event programing and staff training that is still in place today.- Collaborated with faculty and Career and Alumni Success (CAS) colleagues to brainstorm, plan, and implement professional development opportunities and employer recruitment across majors and degree programs.- Tracked and reported data relating to student and alumni employment readiness and employer interactions through the Career Action Plan (CAP) benchmark system utilizing information management systems and web-based technology such as SCAD Job Portal (Symplicity) and Salesforce.- Collaborated and communicated with team of 40+ Career Advisors and Industry Alumni Engagement teammates through SAAS platforms: Slack, Zimbra, Google Hangouts and Jabber.- Interfaced with multi-national companies such as: Disney, Adobe, HomeDepot, Spotify, Pixar, Google, Cartoon Network, and CNN.- Represented university and CAS at virtual and in-person recruitment, orientation and alumni events by giving presentations, leading tours, and serving as an information resource.- Assisted with new hire selection and onboarding.HIGHLIGHTS:- Achieved a 99% employment rate of students getting hired in their field of study within 10 months of graduation.

re:imagine ATL connects youth with resources and mentorships to amplify their voices in media. Through our in-school and mobile programming, youth have the opportunity to explore film, music, podcasting and more. My duties include overseeing the animation needs of the organization. This includes animation instruction, event exhibition, mentorship, and artistic talent placement.

Carvelight Productions is a visual media resource specializing in photography, video, and design services. - 2D animation, motion graphics, VFX, physical set lighting, video editing, and compositing.- Photo editing: color correction, lighting, cropping, adjustments. Photo restoration and retouching. - Creative photo reconstruction: background replacement add/subtract elements, digital painting.- Utilized a non-destructive workflow to expedite client revisions.

The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation™ is to give the next generation of environmental stewards an active understanding and love for the natural world in which they live. I was the first Atlanta Planeteer, and my duties include: graphic design, illustration, event coordination, project management, and social media management. Most notably, I designed the 2010 Planeteer rings for commercial commerce.

- Animated over 75 episodes and promos from season 3 through season 7 of FX's Emmy winning series "Archer" using Adobe After Effects. Averaging 30 - 60 seconds of animation per day.- Lip-sync characters with 7 to 54 different mouth shapes, character animation, compositing, VFX, character rigging, environmental setup, and pipeline management.- Notable projects include animating content for Animation Domination and Comic Con San Diego. - During my employment, I was trained in character animation on Toon Boom Harmony and participated in company-exclusive figure drawing sessions.