I am a passionate Technical Director and Animator with extensive experience in 2D hand-drawn and rigged animation, specializing in character animation, post-production retakes, and supervision. I have worked on various projects ranging from television shows like DuckTales (2017) to original works such as The Proud Family and Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, collaborating closely with directors, production, and TD teams to ensure high-quality animation deliverables. With over 7 years of expertise in Toon Boom Harmony and 9 years in TV Paint, alongside proficiency in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere, I manage both creative and technical aspects of animation projects. I thrive in leading animation teams, addressing retake notes, and meeting schedule and budget demands while maintaining the artistic vision and technical execution required for successful animation production.

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I am a passionate Technical Director and Animator with extensive experience in 2D hand-drawn and rigged animation, specializing in character animation, post-production retakes, and supervision. I have worked on various projects ranging from television shows like DuckTales (2017) to original works such as The Proud Family and Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, collaborating closely with directors, production, and TD teams to ensure high-quality animation deliverables. With over 7 years of expertise in Toon Boom Harmony and 9 years in TV Paint, alongside proficiency in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere, I manage both creative and technical aspects of animation projects. I thrive in leading animation teams, addressing retake notes, and meeting schedule and budget demands while maintaining the artistic vision and technical execution required for successful animation production.

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I am a passionate Technical Director and Animator with extensive experience in 2D hand-drawn and rigged animation, specializing in character animation, post-production retakes, and supervision. I have worked on various projects ranging from television shows like DuckTales (2017) to original works such as The Proud Family and Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, collaborating closely with directors, production, and TD teams to ensure high-quality animation deliverables.

With over 7 years of expertise in Toon Boom Harmony and 9 years in TV Paint, alongside proficiency in the Adobe Suite including Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere, I manage both creative and technical aspects of animation projects. I thrive in leading animation teams, addressing retake notes, and meeting schedule and budget demands while maintaining the artistic vision and technical execution required for successful animation production.

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Work Experience

Technical Director II at DTVA - The Proud Family
July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Responsible for post-production retakes, working alongside Retakes Directors and Technical Directors to complete retakes addressing character acting, action, FX, lighting, background, camera, and other elements. Utilized advanced and complex character rigs in Toon Boom Harmony to deliver high-quality animation assets.
Animator & Acting Animation Supervisor at DTVA - Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur
December 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Handled pre-production animation for high-complexity scenes progressing from roughs to final color. Performed post-production retakes using hand-drawn and rigged assets. Executed supervising duties including interpreting animation director's notes, managing retake callouts, directing Technical Directors, and coordinating with production teams to meet scheduling and budgetary requirements.
Retakes Animator at DTVA - DuckTales! (2017)
December 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Conducted post-production animation retakes including 2D hand-drawn corrections, rough animation draw-overs for retakes, and final color retakes to ensure continuity and quality.

Education

BFA, Character Animation at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Semester Exchange Program at Gobelins, l’École de l’Image
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

Annie Award Nominee for Best Character Animation
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Emmy Award Nominee for Individual Achievement in Character Animation
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education