Animation creative solutions agency dedicated to the career advancement and placement of artists across the animation industry.

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment globally across all stages of the animation pipeline for up to 20+ roles in a single week; lead talent sourcing, candidate outreach, interviews, onboarding, and job placement.

• Source candidates using Boolean search logic, generative AI tools, Python-scripted social media bots, internal databases, international networking events, employee referral programs, and region-specific job platforms; map competitive talent, engage with online creative communities, and build relationships with emerging talent pipelines through universities, animation festivals, and incubators.

• Manage MAL’s proprietary job board and animation industry classifieds system to support timely and strategic candidate-client alignment.

• Serve international clients ranging from independent creators to large organizations including Apple, NBC, Discovery Channel, Mtv, Pharrell Williams’s “i am OTHER,” and Captain Planet's Planeteer Movement.

• Oversee recruitment for end-to-end animation production needs including pitch deck creation, visual development, 2D and 3D animation, and post-production staffing.

• Lead internal operations including business strategy, contract drafting, CRM system development, accounting, and communication workflows to support scalable service delivery.

• Represent MAL at outreach events, press engagements, conference panels, and guest lectures to increase visibility and build industry trust.

• Design and facilitate sourcing training and recruitment-focused workshops for emerging recruiters and production teams.

• Maintain and continuously expand MAL’s inclusive global animation directory; featuring a searchable map, event calendar, and classified listings that support visibility and access to a wide range of creative talent.

• Deliver personalized career support services to creatives at all levels, including resume and portfolio reviews, mentorship, brand audits, and job-readiness coaching.

• Instruct and mentor over 1000 creatives through workshops, courses, and consultations focused on production roles and job market navigation.

• Coordinate and sponsor MomoCon’s Career Expo, featuring 24 companies and nearly 600 attendees; manage volunteer staff, vendor relationships, and onsite logistics.

• Built strong and diverse pipelines of top global talent, and drove the end-to-end hiring needs of multi-million dollar animated feature films from Netflix Animation Studio in conjunction with partner studios by leveraging various sourcing, networking, and research methods. Hired up to 5 candidates per week across 12 concurrent productions while maintaining candidate quality and hiring momentum.

• Conducted intake meetings, hiring syncs, and portfolio reviews; managed complex, global deal negotiations with a mindset that was both budget-conscious and competitive; and facilitated offer turnaround in as little as 2 hours post-interview; including wrap calls, offer drafting, term review, and offer rollout.

• Partnered closely with Creators and Producers to understand their specific staffing needs and guided Researchers through solving for unique styles, aesthetics, and diversity goals; refined technical and behavioral expectations; translated those insights into actionable recruiting plans; and streamlined the hiring process to enhance the candidate experience.

• Owned and juggled multiple requisitions simultaneously, maintaining high-quality engagement and maximum traction for Hiring Managers while supporting the rapid scaling of Netflix’s animation pipeline.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with Business and Legal Affairs, Production Finance, Labor, Talent Operations, Employee Services, Tech, and Immigration teams to strategize and coordinate rate structures, scheduling, visa compliance, relocation, and deliverable terms for both international and domestic talent.

• Maintained a working knowledge of Animation Union (Local 839) guidelines and their implications for candidate experience and offer structuring.

• Ensured that candidates fully understood and aligned with Netflix’s unique and evolving studio culture and values.

• Contributed to the development of an equitable compensation calculator for production talent, supporting the studio's commitment to transparent and competitive hiring.

• Collaborated on department-wide initiatives to improve hiring processes, such as refining portfolio review standards and sharing best practices across teams.

• Led broader recruiting initiatives across Netflix Animation, including inclusion-focused presentations and sourcing automation tutorials.

• Represented Netflix Animation Studio at industry outreach engagements and professional events.

• Contributed to Netflix’s internal Pitch Club by reviewing confidential early-stage pitches across the Series and Feature Animation departments prior to development consideration; provided strategic and creative feedback to enhance story clarity and pitch viability.

• Advised early-stage development teams on their pitch materials, offering targeted insights on narrative structure, visual presentation, and audience alignment. Though not officially part of my job scope, this contribution reflected a trusted reputation within the studio and a strong commitment to elevating creative storytelling.

ASIFA-South is the southeastern U.S. chapter of ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation), a global animation organization with over 40 chapters worldwide.

🔹 Board of Directors | January 2018 to Present

• Help lead the organization’s long-term direction through strategic decision-making and legal fiduciary responsibility.

• Vote on corporate matters including programming, partnerships, and organizational governance.

• Advise on initiatives that align with ASIFA-South’s evolving goals in education, industry collaboration, and global visibility.

🔹 Advisory Board | January 2015 to December 2017

• Provided non-binding strategic guidance to support the transition of a new executive board.

• Assisted with high-level planning and coordination of events, communications, and internal operations.

🔹 Vice President | January 2007 to December 2014

• Helped grow ASIFA-South from 17 members to one of the largest animation societies in the southeastern United States.

• Secured member eligibility to vote in the Annie Awards, the animation industry’s highest honor.

• Coordinated educational and artistic events; taught workshops and classes; provided portfolio and resume reviews.

• Delivered public presentations; judged and screened films; produced animation, graphics, and marketing materials.

• Maintained consistent community outreach, a monthly newsletter, and an active social media presence.

• Achieved a 99% employment rate of students securing roles in their field of study within 10 months of graduation by implementing targeted career strategies, personalized guidance, and employer-aligned advising practices.

• Provided individualized and industry-specific career advising to 870+ students in the following academic majors: Animation, Film and Television, Interactive Game Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Television Producing.

• Prepared undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni for professional employment and entrepreneurship by delivering resume development, portfolio critique and refinement, interview coaching, job search strategy, and long-term career planning through one-on-one advising sessions (in-person, phone, and virtual), workshops, and custom tutorials.

• Engaged directly with multi-national creative companies such as Disney, Adobe, Home Depot, Spotify, Pixar, Google, Cartoon Network, and CNN; facilitated employer-student connections, provided industry-aligned feedback, and advised on candidate positioning to match recruiter expectations.

• Assisted with new hire selection and onboarding processes for Career and Alumni Success (CAS) team expansion; sourced internal talent, reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and contributed to structured onboarding experiences.

• Conceptualized, launched, and facilitated industry-relevant workshops, in-class programs, and recruitment events both on and off campus; authored career development materials and event training guides still in use today.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with faculty, department chairs, and a team of 40+ Career Advisors and Industry Engagement professionals to strategize and implement multi-department recruiting initiatives, alumni engagement campaigns, and discipline-specific professional development opportunities.

• Tracked, analyzed, and reported data related to student employment readiness, employer outreach, and placement outcomes using the Career Action Plan (CAP) benchmark system, Salesforce CRM, and Symplicity Job Portal.

• Delivered in-class presentations, mock interview panels, portfolio feedback sessions, and career-readiness training in partnership with academic programs and employer representatives.

• Represented SCAD and the CAS department at both virtual and in-person recruitment, orientation, and alumni events; led student tours, gave keynote presentations, and served as a university career resource.

• Maintained day-to-day internal communication using SaaS tools including Slack, Zimbra, Google Hangouts, and Cisco Jabber to coordinate programming, student referrals, and employer correspondence.

RE:IMAGINE (formerly re:imagine ATL) is a youth-centered media nonprofit that connects young creatives with mentorship, training, and production resources to amplify their voices through storytelling. Through in-school and mobile programming, students explore film, animation, music, podcasting, and other digital media disciplines; gaining access to industry tools, creative guidance, and real-world opportunities in the entertainment and creative tech industries.

• Directed all animation-related initiatives for re:imagine ATL’s youth media programs, integrating 2D and digital animation into school-based and mobile curriculum offerings.

• Designed and facilitated hands-on instruction in animation fundamentals, empowering students to develop storytelling skills through motion graphics, character design, and visual editing.

• Curated and produced public exhibitions of student work, elevating youth voices and showcasing original content in professional and community-facing events.

• Provided ongoing mentorship to emerging artists, offering creative guidance, career coaching, and portfolio feedback tailored to each student’s aspirations and strengths.

• Recommended standout students for artistic opportunities including showcases and external mentorships, contributing to their exposure and development in creative fields.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to align animation efforts with broader media programming across film, music, and podcasting.

Carvelight Productions is a visual media resource specializing in photography, video, and design services.

• Directed visual development and digital execution for commercial, narrative, and branded content projects; led design decisions from concept through final post-production delivery.

• Oversaw the creation and integration of 2D animation, VFX, motion graphics, lighting design, and video editing for multi-platform campaigns.

• Developed storyboards, concept art, and animatics to shape visual tone, style guides, and client-aligned narrative structure.

• Supervised creative pipelines and mentored junior artists, guiding layout, asset development, and shot assembly using Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk tools.

• Collaborated with writers, producers, and directors to refine narrative intent and optimize visual storytelling for clarity, appeal, and target audience.

• Managed feedback loops, implemented revisions, and ensured consistency across visual assets, delivering cohesive storytelling across production phases.

• Animated over 75 episodes and promotional segments for FX’s Emmy®-winning animated series “Archer”, supporting consistent delivery in a fast-paced episodic production environment.

• Executed character lip-sync, gesture animation, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects; ensured timing, fluidity, and visual consistency aligned with show specifications.

• Coordinated across departments (layout artists, directors, and compositors) to maintain production standards, version control, and deadline integrity.

• Interpreted and integrated storyboards, animatics, and voice recordings to finalize complex scenes with precision and speed.

• Applied technical knowledge of animation and post-production workflows to meet tight weekly deliverables and contribute to an award-winning pipeline.

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Instructor, Various Creative Courses, Quarterly School Program (2020 - 2021)

Inner-City Arts (Los Angeles, California)

As an instructor for Inner-City Arts, I teach Character Animation (Digital and Traditional), Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Comic Book and Manga Creation, Character Design, and Storybook Creation for 8 different underserved schools in the surrounding area. Our primary focus is to create a preparation pipeline for students to jumpstart their creative careers.

Instructor, Character Animation, 12 Week Program (2018, 2020)

The New School - X Program (Atlanta, Georgia)

As an instructor in The New School (TNS) CEL program, TNS-X, I teach Character Animation in varied programs. Students learned character acting, animation vocabulary, the 12 Principles of Animation, the animation production pipeline, storytelling basics, visual and audio compositing, script utilization, and tools/techniques such as utilizing motion curves, the puppet tool, graph editor, and layer parenting.

Instructor, Motion Graphics : After Effects, 6 Week Program (2017)

WonderRoot ArtED Program (Atlanta, Georgia)

Tutor, English As A Second Language Program (ESL), (2007 - 2010)

Savannah College of Art and Design (Atlanta, Georgia)

Teacher, Mathematics (2008 - 2009)

Hands on Atlanta, Americorps (Atlanta, Georgia)

Owl Film Festival (2023)

Animated Short Films

NFFTY Film Festival (2023)

Animated Shot Films

Fast Film Festival (2021)

Stop-Motion Paper Cut-Out Animation Festival

41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)

New York EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Arts: Art News

41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)

Michigan EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

MI2020-SE-06: Arts / Entertainment

41st Annual Emmy Awards (2020)

Northwest EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Branded Content Program - Short Form

Horizons: An Art+Tech Make-A-Thon! (2020)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Physical art and tech innovations

39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)

New York EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Arts: Program Feature/Segment

39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)

Pacific Southwest EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Arts/Entertainment - Program/Special

39th Annual Emmy Awards (2018)

Boston/New England EMMY® Awards of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Arts / Entertainment

Ladies Night (2017 - 2018)

Live-Action & Animated Comedic Short Films

Film Clash Live (2016, 2018)

Live-Actions Shorts & Feature Segment

Atlanta Film Festival (2009 - 2018)

Animation Shorts & Feature Segment

Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series Screening (2017)

WonerRoot & Atlanta Film Society

Live-Action & Animated Shots

Skyline International Film Festival (2017)

University of North Georgia

Animation Shorts & Feature Segment

Live-Actions Shorts & Feature Segment

ASIFA-South (formally ASIFA-Atlanta) (2007 - 2017)

Animation Shorts & Features

Animation Attack (2016)

Animation Shorts & Feature Segment

Sharpie Slam (2015)

Illustration Segment

SCAD-Atlanta Animation Society (2007-2010)

Savannah College of Art & Design

Animation Shorts Segment