Devin Mireles Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Burbank, Ca

•Constructs articulated puppets & props for use in stop-motion animation. Skills used include sculpting, casting, painting, silicone seaming, sewing, & wig styling.•Performs "last looks" on set, ensuring all characters are clean & camera-ready.•Designs & prints 2D die-cut sticker elements for character facial expressions, using the Adobe Creative Suite.•Inspects & repairs broken/damaged puppets & assets.•Attends meetings on approved character designs & discusses proper fabrication methods to achieve desired effects.•Studies storyboards & animatics in order to thoughtfully & efficiently engineer puppets to the director's desired specifications. •Coordinates with production leads on priorities, schedule changes, and various assignments throughout the work week. •Performs material & supply runs throughout the LA area.•Reports weekly productivity to head of the puppet department.•Reports supply inventory needs to puppet department coordinator.•Sands, paints, & seals 3D-printed elements. Selected projects by client: Crackle - “SuperMansion” season 2 & 3 Adult Swim - "Robot Chicken" season 9

Portland, Or

•Fabricated and repaired puppets, props, and set pieces for shorts & commercials (tv & web).•Dressed sets and gave general assistance during shoots.•Trained employees in various production/fabrication techniques.•Provided puppeteering during live-action shoots.•Maintained art dept. inventory and ran for supplies as needed.•Transported materials between BENT’s 2 Portland studios. Selected projects by client: Portlandia - “Rats Book” & “Rats Move” Windows Phone - “Pool Party” & “Speed Dating” Nissan - “Holiday Spirit: Everyone” & “Holiday Spirit: Elves” VH1.com - “Super Hand Models (pilot)“ Arrowhead - “Recycling is a Beautiful Thing”

San Francisco, Ca

•In 2012, promoted to this position from Student Affairs Assistant.•Managed the main office of Student Affairs and supervised work-study students in their tasks.•Acted as general assistant to the Director of Access & Wellness, Senior Project Manager, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Director of Student Life. •Maintained the school’s locker rental database, staff calendars, and administration files via the Microsoft Office Suite.•Resolved issues and queries from CCA students and their families.•Organized and facilitated special program events throughout the school year.•Attended administration meetings and took minutes.•Assisted in new staff searches via applicant interviews, info sessions, and resume filing.