Resume

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Emerging Media – Character Animation
University of Central Florida | Minor: Creative Writing | Presidential Honors | May 2025

Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Minor: Management | Summa Cum Laude | July 2010

Relevant Skills

Animation & Design

  • 3D Animation and Modeling | Rigging | UV Mapping | Lighting | Layout | Rendering | Storyboarding | Compositing

  • Film production leadership: served as Animation Lead, Production Manager, and Rigging Artist on 13-member animated short team

  • Traditional and digital illustration: gesture, anatomy, form, value, color theory, and perspective

  • Software: Autodesk Maya, Blender, Houdini, ZBrush, Unreal, Nuke, Toon Boom Harmony, AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Substance Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Procreate

  • Basic HTML and Python programming knowledge

Instructional Design & Training

  • Skilled in Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Adobe Captivate, and LMS platforms

  • Designed a 1-week new hire training program that improved efficiency and reduced turnover (Gate Gourmet)

  • Trained 500+ credit union clients and internal staff in product usage and compliance (Illinois Credit Union System)

  • Developed 15 lesson plans with Raytheon for USAF missile defense training; trained 40+ on radar systems

  • Implemented safety-focused operational training at Walt Disney World with zero incident rate

Leadership & Team Development

  • Directed day-to-day operations across 13 WDW locations, managing 50+ roles with seamless staffing coverage

  • Led training strategy for USAF radar station and WDW Transportation teams

  • Mentored animation students in Maya fundamentals and production workflows at Elite Animation Academy

Professional Experience

3D Animation Instructor – Elite Animation Academy | Orlando, FL | 2024
Taught foundational 3D animation in Autodesk Maya to students aged 8–17, including walk cycles and character performance.

Guest Experience Manager / Disney Trainer – Walt Disney World | Orlando, FL | 2006–2007, 2010–2015, 2017, 2023
Managed F&B and transportation operations, led multiple training initiatives, and graduated from the Emerging Leader Program.

Admissions Representative & Quality Evaluator – Chamberlain University | Remote | 2018–2021
Provided admissions guidance and evaluated team quality performance; supported military enrollment with regulatory accuracy.

Member Service Representative II – Fairwinds Credit Union | Orlando, FL | 2016–2017
Trained new hires and consistently ranked in top 5 of 35 service representatives; drove strong referral performance.

Unit Trainer – Gate Gourmet | Chicago, IL | 2013
Redesigned onboarding process, implemented visual SOPs, and trained 400+ food production staff across 28 zones.

Member Service Trainer & Team Lead – Illinois Credit Union System | Naperville, IL | 2005–2010
Developed SOPs, conducted software and compliance training, and led a 6-member team through key service upgrades.

Missile Warning/Space Surveillance Operator & Trainer – U.S. Air Force | Beale AFB, CA | 2003–2005
Led technical training for space surveillance and missile defense systems, managed 24/7 scheduling, and upheld classified security standards. Awarded Crew of the Quarter six times.