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I have over 30 years of hands-on experience in design, animation, and production. Throughout my career, I have worked on various projects across movies, cartoons, and educational content, collaborating with renowned companies and clients. My passion for storytelling through animation drives every project I undertake. I continually strive to create engaging content that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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Language
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Work Experience
Senior Animation Director at Ask Meno
January 1, 2023 - PresentOversaw all aspects of animation, editing, marketing, and design.
Animation Director at Pocket.Watch Productions
January 1, 2023 - July 30, 2025Oversaw all aspects of animation and editing for the Love Diana Series and other development projects.
Writer at Disney TV
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Freelance writing work for Lilo and Stitch new series.
Story Board Artist at Stoopid Buddy Studios
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Board artist on hit show Crossing Swords.
Story Board Artist , Art Director at Deluxe Animation
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Board artist on short film for Abominable Blu Rey.
Lead Animation Director at Neko Productions
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025Oversaw all animation projects and editing for shows like Sonic and Snack World.
Story Board Artist , Development Artist at Age of Learning
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025Board artist on hit show Search and Explore as well as designs for games and development projects.
Story Board Artist at Bento Box
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025Board artist.
Story Board Artist , Character designer at Renegade Animation
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025Board artist on ABC Mouse shorts also layout and design work on ABC Mouse shorts.
CEO and Founder at Uncle Porkchop Productions
January 1, 2006 - PresentClients: Kevin Hart, Pocket.Watch Fire Starter, Kickstarter, Pathbender, Lightbeam entertainment. Distribution includes: It’s Monkeytime, Witch’s Night Out, The Gift of Winter.
Senior Animation Director/ Head of art department at Brandissimo
December 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025Created art for the NFL Rushzone, viral pins for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sketchers online world, and Sprout website relaunch. Flash animation for Ipod Cyclops characters dance moves, ad designs for Atari and Coleco companies. Directed animation short for promotion of the movie G Force and Japanese online educational website. Directed animations for how to videos. Development for all projects in the company.
Development Freelance Artist at Bento Box
December 31, 2013 - July 30, 2025Freelance development artist work.
Animation Director at Fox / Myspace
December 31, 2026 - July 30, 2025Animation direction work.
FLASH ANIMATOR, Character Designer at Intermix Media
December 31, 2006 - July 30, 2025Produced viral cartoons for the Flowgo website.
Flash Animator, Character Designer at VH1
December 31, 2003 - July 30, 2025Worked on the show Illustrated building rigs as well as animation.
Story Board Artist , Character Designer,Timing Director ,Flash Animator at Warner Bros. Animation
December 31, 2003 - July 30, 2025Worked on Ozzy and Drix seasons 1 and 2, Cartoon Monsoon.
Freelance Development Artist at Film Roman
December 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025Freelance development artist.
Flash Animator at Urban Entertainment
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Flash animator work.
Flash Animator,Character Designer,Traditional Layout and Animation at Lil Pimp Studios
December 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025Worked on the movie Lil Pimp.
Art Director, Show Runner, Development Artist, Flash Animator at Sun Woo Entertainment
December 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025Developed own show as well as worked on straight to video content.
Development Artist at Walt Disney Animation
December 31, 2001 - July 30, 2025Worked as a development artist.
Story Board Artist , Show Runner, Character Designer, Development Artist at Fox Kids
December 31, 2001 - July 30, 2025Worked on many projects and created own show.
Story Board Artist,Character Designer,Prop Designer, Timing Director at Fox Family Channel
December 31, 1999 - July 30, 2025Worked on shows for UPN network as well as Fox Family Channel.
Development Artist, Character Designer at DIC Entertainment
December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025Development Department as well as worked on shows.
Story Board Rev Artist , Character designer, Development Artist at Saban Entertainment
December 31, 1993 - July 30, 2025Worked on Multipliable shows.
Airbrush Artist at Bill Whitten Design
December 31, 1990 - July 30, 2025Created characters on designer clothing.
Senior Animation Director at Uncle Porchok Productions
January 1, 2006 - PresentLed animation projects and directed a variety of shows and productions, focusing on character design and animation quality.
CEO and Founder at Uncle Porchok Productions
January 1, 2006 - PresentFounded the company to focus on creating engaging animations and overseeing multiple production projects.
Story Board Artist at Bento Box
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025Worked on various shows by creating visually engaging storyboards that set the foundation for animations.
Senior Animation Director at Brandissimo
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2014Led animation projects and supervised a team for various high-profile campaigns.
CEO and Founder at Uncle Porkchop Productions
January 1, 2013 - PresentOversees all animation projects and directs work for animated features and other media.
Animation Director at Bento Box
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Responsible for directing and designing animated content for various platforms.
Lead Animation Director at Neko Productions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Oversaw all animation projects including character design and storyboarding.
Senior Animation Director at ASK ME
January 1, 2023 - PresentOversaw all animation projects and design for shows like Sonic and Snack Worlds.
CEO and Founder at UNCLE PORCHOP PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2013 - PresentLed creative direction, character design, and production for various projects including YouTube channels and media content.
Development Artist at DIC ENTERTAINMENT
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Worked in the Development Department on several animated shows.
Animator at BENTO BOX
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Responsible for animation sequences and character work across multiple projects.
Animation Director at POCKET.WATCH PRODUCTIONS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Oversaw all aspects of animation, editing for the Love Diana Series and other development projects.
Board Artist at DELUXE ANIMATION
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Board artist on short film for Abominable Blu Rey.
Development Artist at AGE OF LEARNING
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Board artist on hit show Search and Explore as well as designs for games and development projects.
Storyboard Artist, Art Director at DELUXE ANIMATION
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Board artist on short film for Abominable Blu Rey.
Storyboard Artist at STOOID BUDDY STUDIOS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Board artist on the hit show Crossing Swords.
Storyboard Artist / Art Director at DELUXE ANIMATION
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Board artist on the short film for Abominable Blu Rey.
Education
Higher education at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1992Higher education at Valley College
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990Bachelor's Degree at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Associate's Degree at Valley College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Bachelor of Fine Arts at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Bachelor's Degree at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Associate Degree at Valley College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Bachelor's Degree at CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE of the ARTS
September 1, 1990 - May 1, 1992Associate's Degree at VALLEY COLLEGE
September 1, 1989 - May 1, 1990Bachelor's Degree at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Associate Degree at Valley College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Bachelor of Fine Arts at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Associate Degree at Valley College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Qualifications
Senior animation director
April 20, 2025 - April 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education
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