Compositor & VFX Generalist specializing in Nuke and Houdini, with expertise in end-to-end VFX production, including beauty work, CG integration, tracking/layout, keying/rotoscoping, and pipeline optimization. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work directly with clients to deliver creative solutions under tight deadlines. Adept at troubleshooting complex challenges in live-action and post-production, ensuring seamless and on-brand outputs in high-stakes environments.
Work History
CU
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22
Freelance Compositor / VFX Generalist
Huey Studio | Columbus, Ohio
- Produced VFX for commercial, film, and music video projects, collaborating closely with clients to ensure high-quality, polished deliverables that consistently met creative vision.
- Facilitated seamless cross-department collaboration, managing team efforts to integrate VFX assets and align technical workflows with overarching creative goals.
- Applied advanced proficiency in Houdini, Nuke, and Unreal Engine for 3D rendering and compositing, utilizing node-based workflows to enhance project efficiency and creative flexibility.
22
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15
Director / Art Director
Spacejunk | Columbus, Ohio
- Directed and delivered live-action, animation, and VFX projects on broadcast, digital, and social media platforms, consistently meeting challenging deadlines through agile production and team alignment.
- Supervised on-set VFX for live-action shoots, guiding in-house and external post-production teams to ensure cohesive creative direction and technical precision.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, implementing feedback loops that ensured timely, on-brand deliverables, enhancing client trust and satisfaction.
15
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14
Senior Designer
The Shipyard | Columbus, Ohio
- Developed and launched digital products for clients, leading research through final delivery phases and ensuring a seamless creative process that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Led UI/UX, design, and testing phases to optimize usability, refining client experience through iterative improvements based on user feedback
14
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14
Co-President
Columbus Society of Communicating Arts | Columbus, Ohio
- Organized monthly and annual CSCA events, including the Creative Best Award show, coordinating a team to deliver well-attended and memorable events for creative professionals.
- Expanded event reach and increased professional memberships through strategic outreach and booking of non-traditional, high-profile speakers, fostering stronger community engagement.
14
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11
Art Director
Abbott Nutrition | Columbus, Ohio
- Led in-house production of EAS Sports Nutrition brand projects–including packaging design, out-of-home promotions, social media content, video content, and rebranding campaigns
- Oversaw a team of production artists and writers
10
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10
Designer
NASA Glenn Research Center | Cleveland, Ohio
- Developed an engagement campaign for the Orion Public Outreach Department that included print materials and video content focused on getting middle school students involved with STEM careers
10
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09
Designer
Spaner Marketing Communications | Canton, Ohio
- Executed creative campaigns and brand identities for a wide range of both retail and business-to-business clients
Program Knowledge
Nuke, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, After Effects, Redshift, Karma