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Born in Salt Lake City Utah. Freelanced from an early age and acquired experience as a scenic artist, cartoonist, illustrator and gallery painter before becoming employed in the animation industry. After 15 years in top level animation Studios, have been freelancing ever since.
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Work Experience
CERT Instructor at Lindon City Emergency Management
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Delivered CERT training and safety workshops.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University (UVU)
December 31, 2020 - October 11, 2025Fall Drawing 1 and Summer Drawing 120; teaching and contributing to curriculum in animation and drawing.
Online Instructor at Elite Animation Academy
August 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025Online instruction; courses taught included Character Design, Foundational Drawing, and Comics and Cartooning.
Online Instructor at Elite Animation Academy
August 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025Online instruction teaching Character Design, Foundational Drawing, and Comics and Cartooning; developing course materials and feedback for online learners.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University
July 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025Art and Visual Communications, and Digital Media colleges; courses taught include Drawing I.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University
July 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025Taught Drawing I for Art and Visual Communications; collaborated with faculty and supported student learning.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University (UVU), Art and Visual Communications
July 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Taught Drawing I; contributed to curriculum and student mentoring.
Online Instructor at Elite Animation Academy
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025Taught Character Design, Foundational Drawing, and Comics and Cartooning in online format.
Storyboard Artist at Various (unreleased films)
December 31, 2019 - October 11, 2025Storyboard work for 17 unreleased films; development of story visuals.
Production Graphics / Show Offs at BYU TV
December 31, 2018 - October 11, 2025Produced production graphics for BYU TV projects including the Show Offs program.
Visiting Instructor at Brigham Young University
September 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025DESAN 160 Intro to 2D Animation; DESAN 262 2D Animation; DESAN 265 Drawing for Animation; DESAN 360 Advanced Storyboarding; DESAN 460 Business and Ethics in Animation; DESAN 494 Special Problems in Animation.
Full-Time Visiting Instructor at BYU, Design Department, Animation Program
September 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Taught courses DESAN 160 Intro to 2D Animation; DESAN 262 2D Animation; DESAN 265 Drawing for Animation; DESAN 360 Advanced Storyboarding; DESAN 460 Business and Ethics in Animation; DESAN 494 Special Problems in Animation; Citizenship Assignment: Pre-major counselor.
Full Time Visiting Instructor at BYU, Design Department, Animation Program
September 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Taught DESAN courses (Intro to 2D Animation, 2D Animation, Drawing for Animation, Advanced Storyboarding, Business and Ethics in Animation, Special Problems in Animation).
Full Time Faculty, Animation at Brigham Young University (BYU)
September 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025Instructor in Animation, Drawing for Animation, Business and Ethics; developed curriculum; counseled pre-major students.
Full-Time / Temp Faculty - Animation, Drawing for Animation, Business and Ethics in Animation at Brigham Young University (BYU)
August 31, 2018 - October 11, 2025Developed curriculum and taught undergraduate animation; class prep, testing, grading, and student counseling.
Adjunct Instructor at Brigham Young University
September 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025DESAN 262 2D Animation; DESAN 360 Advanced Storyboarding; DESAN 362 Intermediate Character Animation; DESAN 460 Business and Ethics in Animation; TMA 384 Practicum - Cinema, Storyboarding.
Adjunct Instructor at BYU, Design Department, Animation Program
September 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025Taught DESAN 262 2D Animation (Winter 2016, Fall 2016); DESAN 360 Advanced Storyboarding (Winter 2017); DESAN 362 Intermediate Character Animation (Winter 2017); DESAN 460 Business and Ethics in Animation (Fall 2016); TMA 384 Practicum-Cinema, Storyboarding (Fall 2016).
Adjunct Instructor at BYU, Design Department, Animation Program
September 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025Taught DESAN 262 2D Animation; DESAN 360 Advanced Storyboarding; DESAN 460 Business and Ethics in Animation; DESAN 494 Special Problems in Animation; supervised pre-major counseling.
Certifications & Involvements at Various
January 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025BSA Certified Level II Climbing Instructor (2015–2017); Safety Instructor, Rocky Mountain Telecommunications (1993); Fire Safety/First Aid/CPR Instructor (1984–1990).
Art Director, Concept Illustrator, Project Manager at Evermore Adventure Park
January 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025Provided artistic oversight, master planning, and project management for adventure/theme park development and seasonal events.
Freelance Prop Maker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - PresentCreated paper props and documents for film props; used digital media and printing to produce paper facsimiles.
Online Instructor at Animschool
June 30, 2013 - October 13, 2025Online instruction.
Online Instructor at Animschool
June 30, 2013 - October 13, 2025Online instruction at Animschool.
Online Instructor at AnimSchool
June 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025Delivered online courses in animation and related subjects.
Online Instructor at Virtual Animators
March 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025Online instruction.
Online Instructor at Virtual Animators
March 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025Online instruction.
Online Instructor at Virtual Animators
March 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025Provided online instruction in animation topics.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University
May 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025Art & Visual Communications, and the Digital Media colleges; taught multiple courses.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University (UVU), Art and Visual Communications, Digital Media
March 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025Taught courses across multiple programs including ART 2210 Drawing for Illustration, ART 2250 Drawing for Animation, ART 3210 Illustration I, DGM 260R, DGM 2620, DGM 3130 Digital Storyboarding.
Adjunct Instructor at Utah Valley University
January 1, 2011 - October 13, 2025Drawing for Illustration; Drawing for Animation; Illustration I; Digital Storyboarding; and other related courses.
Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - PresentStoryboards, Concept Art, Instruction, Traditional Animation Art, Illustration for film, publishing, and entertainment.
Sculptor, Model Maker, Designer at Western Architectural Services
December 1, 2007 - October 13, 2025Sculpting architectural elements and building models; ornamental and figurative sculpture for temples and resorts worldwide.
Adjunct Instructor - Animation / Drawing / Storyboarding at Utah Valley University (UVU)
January 1, 2006 - PresentTaught drawing and animation courses; contributed to curriculum development and student advising.
Guest Instructor at Walt Disney Imagineering
December 31, 2005 - October 13, 2025Painting workshops and plein air painting.
Guest Instructor at Walt Disney Imagineering, Orlando, Florida
January 1, 2005 - October 13, 2025Guest instructor for painting workshops and plein air painting.
Art Director / Designer at Disney Entertainment (WDW, FL)
January 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025Art direction and design; produced murals; Tower of Terror projects; production artwork for Disney entertainment.
Freelance Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, and Instructor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance storyboard artist for film, television, and corporate media; illustration, concept art, and scenic/backdrop painting; university-level instructor.
Production Murals - Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea
January 1, 2005 - October 11, 2025Production murals for Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea.
Freelance Storyboard Artist, Illustrator, and Instructor at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2005 - PresentFreelance work includes storyboarding for film, television, and corporate; illustration, theme park design, and concept art; university level instruction.
Art Director / Designer at Disney Entertainment, WDW
December 31, 2004 - October 11, 2025Art direction and design for Disney entertainment projects at Walt Disney World.
Senior Artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios
December 31, 2004 - October 11, 2025Senior artist contributing to animation production pipelines.
Art Director / Background Painter at Walt Disney Feature Animation-Florida
March 31, 2004 - October 13, 2025Art Director, Department Head, Background Painter; collaborated with a world-class team; served on Studio Review Board and chaired Animation Services Advisory Board; keynote speaker for Disney Institute.
Art Director / Department Head / Background Painter at Walt Disney Feature Animation - Florida
March 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025Art Director, Department Head, Background Painter; collaborated with a world-class team; served on Studio Review Board and advisory boards; keynote speaker for Disney Institute events.
Art Director, Department Head, Background Painter at Walt Disney Feature Animation-Florida
March 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025Directed art direction and background painting for feature animation; contributed to Studio Review Board activities and Disney Institute events.
Freelance Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2004 - PresentArt Director, Illustrator, and Designer; provided leadership and solutions for advertising, theme parks, publishing, and theatrical entertainment.
Freelance Consultant (Art Director, Illustrator, Designer) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2004 - PresentConcept renderings, designs, illustrations, and storyboards; leadership and artistic direction for advertising, publishing, theme parks, and theatre.
Senior Artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation Studios
January 1, 2004 - October 11, 2025Senior artist; contributed to storyboarding and animation for feature films; opened Fantasia Continued segment.
Guest Instructor at Disney Institute / Walt Disney Imagineering
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025Keynote speaker and workshop leader; presented sessions on creativity and innovation.
Keynote Speaker/Lecturer at Disney Institute
January 1, 2001 - October 13, 2025Keynote speaker for 'Managing for Creativity and Innovation for the Small Business'; delivered lectures and workshops.
Animation Artist at Don Bluth Entertainment
December 31, 1993 - October 11, 2025Animation artist contributing to feature animation productions.
Freelance Illustrator / Animation Artist
June 1, 1993 - October 13, 2025Freelance work published nationally; contributed to film and print media.
Freelance Illustrator/Animation Artist at Self-Employed
June 1, 1993 - October 13, 2025Created artwork for film and print; contributed concept art, storyboards, and illustrations for various clients including major studios.
Animation Artist at Don Bluth Entertainment
January 1, 1993 - October 11, 2025Animation artist; contributed to various projects in Burbank, CA.
In-between Artist / Assistant Animator / Background Painter at Sullivan-Bluth Entertainment
August 31, 1992 - October 13, 2025In-between Artist, Assistant Animator, Background Painter; contributed to feature films and shorts.
In-between Artist / Assistant Animator / Background Painter at Sullivan - Bluth Entertainment
August 1, 1992 - October 13, 2025Entry-level to mid-level positions in animation; contributed artwork for feature animated films and shorts.
Freelance Illustrator/Artist (Concurrent) at Self-Employed
August 1, 1992 - October 13, 2025Published nationally in trade magazines; produced public safety campaigns, textbooks, and other illustrated materials.
In-between Artist, Assistant Animator, Background Painter at Sullivan-Bluth Entertainment
August 1, 1992 - October 13, 2025In-betweened animation frames and performed background painting; advanced within the studio over the tenure.
Firefighter / Paramedic at Salt Lake County Fire Department
December 31, 1990 - October 13, 2025Firefighter/Paramedic; Certified Fire Service Instructor.
Firefighter/Paramedic & Certified Fire Service Instructor at Salt Lake County Fire Department
December 31, 1990 - October 13, 2025Firefighter/Paramedic; Certified Fire Service Instructor.
Firefighter/Paramedic, Certified Fire Service Instructor at Salt Lake County Fire Department
December 1, 1990 - October 13, 2025Firefighter/Paramedic; instructed fire safety, first aid and CPR; delivered safety training.
Instructor of Infantry Tactics at Utah Army National Guard NCO Academy
January 1, 1990 - October 13, 2025Instructor of infantry tactics; leadership and training.
Freelance Illustrator, Muralist, Painter, Cartoonist at Self-employed
January 1, 1990 - October 11, 2025Freelance work published nationally; murals and artwork for various clients.
Instructor, Infantry Tactics at Utah Army National Guard NCO Academy
December 31, 1982 - October 13, 2025Instructor of infantry tactics at NCO Academy.
Scenic Artist at Promised Valley Theater
December 31, 1982 - October 11, 2025Scenic painting and backdrop work for stage productions.
Scenic Artist / Set & Prop Construction at Promised Valley Playhouse and BYU Theatre
August 1, 1982 - October 13, 2025Scenic painting, set and prop construction, and related theatre shop work.
Scenic Artist / Set Designer at Promised Valley Playhouse / BYU Theatre Scene Shop
August 1, 1982 - October 13, 2025Scenic Artist, set and prop construction, Set Design.
Scenic Artist, Set and Prop Construction, Set Design at Promised Valley Playhouse & BYU Theatre Scene Shop
August 1, 1982 - October 13, 2025Scenic painting, set construction, and prop design for theatre productions.
Scenic Artist at Promised Valley Theater
January 1, 1982 - October 11, 2025Scenic painting and backdrops for theater productions.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Utah Valley University (UVU), Utah
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration (Summa Cum Laude) at Utah Valley University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Paramedic Certification, Allied Health Science (Honors) at Weber State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985Art Major (Non-Graduate) at Brigham Young University
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Undeclared, Non-Graduate at University of Utah
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979East High School Diploma at East High School (Salt Lake City)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975BFA Illustration at Utah Valley University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Certified Paramedic, Allied Health Science, Honors at Weber State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985Art Major (non-graduate) at Brigham Young University
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Undeclared, non-graduate at University of Utah
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979High School Diploma at East High School, Salt Lake City
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975BFA Illustration at Utah Valley University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Certified Paramedic, Allied Health Science, Honors at Weber State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985Art Major, non-graduate at Brigham Young University
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1980Undeclared, non-graduate at University of Utah
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1976Undeclared, non-graduate at University of Utah
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1979High School Diploma at East High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1975Qualifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, UVU
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration, UVU
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009BSA Certified Level II Climbing Instructor
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Paramedic Certification, Allied Health Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985BSA Certified Level II Climbing Instructor
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Safety Instructor
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993Fire Service Instructor of Fire Safety, First Aid, and CPR
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1990Instructor of Infantry Tactics, Utah Army National Guard NCO Academy
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982Disney Institute Keynote Speaker: Managing for Creativity and Innovation for the Small Business
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001CERT instructor
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024BSA certified Level II climbing instructor
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Safety Instructor, Rocky Mountain Telecommunications
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Fire Service Instructor of Fire Safety, First Aid, and CPR
January 1, 1993 - October 13, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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