I work with a team of artists, engineers and designers to create environments for VR experiences that help our users improve their mental fitness.Role and responsibilities:• Develop 3D environments from block-out through final implementation• Create environment and prop assets that achieve high visual fidelity in different styles• Author shaders to achieve a variety of visual effects• Collaborate with artists and designers to create efficient art pipelines • Profile and optimize VR experiences for mobile VR platforms• Tools and Technology: Unity Game Engine, Maya, Substance Suite, Adobe Suite

I worked with a team of designers, engineers and artists to create a unique VR experience using Unity 3D.

I created five props and a key environmental asset for Hidden Path's VR title, Brass Tactics. I was responsible for the design, modeling and texturing on the Keep. The structure combined various architectural styles to create a building unique to the world of Brass Tactics. It transforms through four levels via clockwork mechanisms. I worked closely with the lead animator at HPE to create the keep and its almost 300 moving parts. I primarily used Maya and Substance Designer for modeling and texturing.

I have done freelance work for a variety of clients across various industries. My primary role has been creating 3D models and textures for HD output. I have worked with teams under tight deadlines and specific art direction to deliver content on time. Maya, zBrush and Photoshop are my primary weapons of choice. I also have experience with specialized tools like xNormal, the Quixel Suite and Unreal Engine 4.

I headed the animation, visual effects, game art and game programming bachelor’s degree programs at the Art Institute of Seattle. Here are some of the key achievements I'm most proud of:• Developed curriculum to achieve consistency between individual classes• Streamlined and added clarity to the graduate portfolio process• Cultivated a positive culture by supporting clubs and extracurricular activities like game jams• Enabled faculty to do their best work through consistent scheduling• Supported a diverse student body and encouraged them to achieve to their potential

I taught at the Art Institute of Seattle for just over 10 years. I primarily taught classes focused on 3D modeling, texturing and digital sculpting. The classes spanned from introductory to advanced topics. I created curriculum, example assets and tutorials for my students in addition to in class instruction. I critiqued student work with specific, actionable feedback that helped them create their best work at every level. I also influenced the institution as part of the faculty development committee, developed program wide strategies and overhauled assessment systems to use a competency based approach.

I worked with a small team of artists to promote 3DS Max and support its users. I created scenes to demonstrate software features, assisted with technical support and organized events. I was also responsible for motion capture calibration and recording on a wired magnetic system. Clients included Surreal who used our mocap services for cinematic sequences in The Suffering (2004).