Professional Information

          My Objective is to always use my artistic ability and production experience to achieve a challenging and motivating position in the field of Art and Design.  I have strong organizational skills including effective communication strategies, keenness to detail, ability

to multitask, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and project driven.

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Work Experience
 

WALT DISNEY WORLD                                                                                                         

Ink and Paint Show Artist                                                                                                           2007-2020

        *Traditional Ink and Paint for Limited Edition Cels

        *Final Checking to maintain color continuity and integrity of the Edition

        *Maintaining the inventory of stock and cel merchandise in the shops

        *Assist in the designs and concepts of future projects

        *Hot Stamping and preparing the art for framing

        *Office Production; Color Mixing, model sheets and supply ordering

        *Interaction with the guest giving product knowledge and cel collection tradition

        *Walt Disney Legacy Award Winner

        *Epcot-Festival of the Arts; Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction

        *YES-Youth Education Series; Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction

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PREMISE ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                     

Digital Ink and Painter /Scanner​                                                                                                2008-2010

        *Digital Inking and Painting for Feature Film Production; "Princess and the Frog"

        *Maintaining color and line continuity throughout the production

        *Understanding x-sheets, operations and registration

        *Organizing the animation process for production flow and deadlines

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SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS                                                                                                        

SOFA Acrylic Painting Instructor                                                                                           2006-Present

        *Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Classes

        *Paint Nite Classes

        *Color Theory and Painting Techniques

        *Line, Light and Perspective

        *Negative Space, Time and Motion, and Texture

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SOFA Executive Director/Co-Chair                                                                       2005-2010

        *To help design, plan and implement SOFA’s policies and procedures

        *Coordinate schedules and space

        *Find and interview faculty

        *Oversee Advisory Board and School

        *Community and Public Relations

        *Set the Spiritual and artistic tone of SOFA

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SOUTH ORLANDO BAPTIST CHURCH                                                                                   

Church Staff Member/Events and Volunteer Director                                                              2004-2007

        *The Coordination of Special Events and Weddings                             

        *Coordination of Promotions and Advertising        

        *Visual Arts for Worship Service

        *Chalk, Banner and Logo Design and Construction

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WALT DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATION                                                                                   

Digital Color Model Mark-Up and Registration                                                                       1995-2004

        *Digital modeling-creating a digital model for characters, mattes, and effects

        *Maintaining color continuity throughout the production

        *Understanding x-sheets, operations and registration

        *CAPS (Computer Animation Production System) software used on an SGI

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Assistant Supervisor Ink and Paint                                                                                             1993-1995

        *Point Person for Maquettes and the Gallery Cel Program

        *Developed and Maintained production flow

        *Organized and coordinated the use of traditional art skills in inking, painting and color mixing

        *Traveled the US demonstrating Animation Ink and Paint

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Traditional and Digital Production Artist                                                                                  1989-1993

        *Traditional Cel Painting and Inking for Features and Shorts

        *Xeroxing, registration and final checking

        *Understanding color theory, color mixing, texture and light

        *Digital I&P-CAPS: Disney's software system that allows animation to be digitized, composited 

           and printed onto film

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Walt Disney Entertainment and Shows                                                                                      1986-1988

        *Disney Parks Christmas Parade

        *Disney Parade Dancer;  being energetic, enthusiastic and expressive

       

Education

Valencia

         Associates in Arts and Science  "Honors Graduate"

         Fine Arts, Computer Graphic Design Technology and Illustration

         Jazz and Theater Dance

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Freelance

South Orlando Baptist Church (Volunteer Designer, Non-Profit)

Church Programs; Set Design and Construction: Design an overall look for special programs providing conceptual art, backdrops, furniture props and designing the artistic atmosphere for the program.  Building, fabricating and constructing stage sets.

Designated Interior Space Design: Responsible for coordinating and managing a project from concept to completion.   Coordinate and manage volunteers, schedules and budgets for design projects. 
 

Disney Design Group

         Prototypes for Merchandise, Paintings, Painting of Maquettes/Sculptures, Pen and Brush 

         Inking traditional and digital.

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Dalyn Studios: Art and Design

Digital:  Inking, Painting, Cels and Backgrounds, Cel and Photo Restoration, Pen and Ink, 

Live Media Graphics

Graphic Design:  Logos, Brochures, Wall Murals, Props, Set Design and Construction, Interior Design, Space Organizing, Banners, Canvas Painting and Illustrations, Maquettes and Sculpture Painting.

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Accomplishments

Orlando Florida, Pine Hills Art Show

         Awarded 1st place in overall art show, ocean waves; Movement

Who's Who Among Students in American Junior College 

         Credited and recognized for outstanding merit and accomplishments as a student at

         Valencia College

Valencia College

         Recognized for high "Honors Graduate"

Walt Disney Feature Animation

         Credited on Full Feature Films and Feature Shorts with Disney Feature Animation

Walt Disney Legacy Award

         Awarded and recognized for consistently inspiring others, going out of the way to create 

         happiness for guest and team members, and finding new ways to deliver Disney magic.   The           highest honor a cast member can achieve.  Honored for excelling in three categories:

         "Dream," "Create" and "Inspire."

Autism Speaks

         Recognition for community service through our local church in helping the community and 

         families to recognize and support Autism in our children.

Orlando Union Rescue Mission

         Guest Artist; Creating a live painting for Auction at the Inaugural Mission's Gala.

Epcot-Festival of the Arts     

         Returning Guest Artist,  Seminar and Workshops; Information and instruction on the History             and Art of Animation, Ink and Paint.     

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