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Resume

With extensive experience in animation and visual effects, I've collaborated and led within major companies like Warner Bros. and Disney, specializing in captivating visuals and innovative visual effects, motion graphics and design. Here’s a summary of my journey, showcasing my skills and work history.

Sep 2012

Sr Technical Director/Effects/Designer/Motion Graphics

Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA

Sep 2012 - Present 12 yrs 8 mos

A Creative and Technical Director specializing in pre/post production for broadcast, film, and commercial media with a focus on VFX, 2D/3D animation, design and motion. Projects include: theatrical releases, DTV, television series, commercials, new show development, illustration, publishing, research and development, presentations, pitches, branding, marketing (Comic-Con, billboards, etc.), Internal Events (showcases, seasonal, special events). Expertise in After Effects, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro/Harmony, C4D, 3DSM, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Sketchup, Zbrush, Nuke, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Character Animator, Premiere, Resolve, Languages: JS, AE Expressions, MEL, Python.

May 2008

Executive Director, New Media Design

Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA

May 2008 - Jan 2012 3 yrs 9 mos

Managed the creative fulfillment process from concept to completion, oversaw staff, collaborated with cross-divisional teams, and worked with third-party vendors. Work included website/mobile design (UI/UX), high-end video games, branding, marketing (digital, print, animation), branding, pitch material. Managed the creative for: KidsWB, DCBeyond, ScoobyDoo, LooneyTunes, DCHeroZone, ZoinksPoints, ComicCon, Wizard of Oz and DTV's among others.

Oct 2003

Owner / Artist

Brett Hardin Media, LLC - Los Angeles, CA

Oct 2003 - Present 21 yrs

Projects include 2D/3D animation, storyboard/animatics, compositing, visual effects, AI, character design, backgrounds, illustration, cinematography, editing, sound design/score, branding, advertising, web/mobile development.

Sep 2006

Senior Art Director

Deadline Advertising - Santa Monica, CA

Sep 2006 - Oct 2007 1 yr 2 mos

Development of award-winning Advertising campaigns (web, mobile, games, print) for clients such as Disney and Sony. Expertise in 2D/3D animation, branding, design (digital/print), and 3D development (modeling, rigging, animation).

Aug 2004

Lead Artist

Walt Disney Internet Group - Burbank, CA

Aug 2004 - Sep 2006 2 yrs 2 mos

Principal designer and illustrator for Disney.com, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and other affiliate websites. Director of Photography for Disney Motion.

Oct 2003

Senior Site Content Developer

Walt Disney Internet Group - Burbank, CA

Oct 2003 - Aug 2004 11 mos

Technical skills and experience in PHP, HTML, MySQL, Flash+ActionScript, and JavaScript. Lead developer for the homepage of Disney.com, ensuring a user-friendly and engaging website.

Oct 1999

Director of Web Development

Red Shift ISP - Monterey, CA

Oct 1999 - Mar 2003 3 yrs 6 mos

Oversaw all operations of Terraform Media, a division of Red Shift ISP. Responsibilities included programming, website design, client relations, and budget management. Played a key role in the division's success by ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.

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