Senior Storyboard Artist - Storyboard Supervisor
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & CREATIVE LEADERSHIP (Supervising & Directing)
My guiding principle is to contribute towards simplifying and enhancing our workflows to reach our highest potential. I know firsthand that strategic leadership and structured processes are what make the difference between a seamless, organized operation that flows, and a disorganized nightmare.
With over 13 years of experience in high-stakes creative and technical environments, I specialize in end-to-end program management, directing, and supervising complex productions. I have successfully guided cross-functional teams of artists and technical experts through complete program lifecycles, acting as the primary bridge between visionary goals and rigorous technical execution.
Whether supervising episodic pipelines for multimillion-dollar global properties (Netflix) or directing independent projects to the Cannes Film Festival, I excel at aligning creative talent, resources, budgets, and strict timelines while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My background as a director and team supervisor uniquely equips me to manage multiple concurrent programs, communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders, and deliver world-class, 'out-of-the-box' results.
Modeled 3D Backgrounds
Is very important for me that artists have a clear understanding of size relationship, distance, use of space and have a good base to create interesting compositions. Sometimes in the production we don't have the assets on time before an episode kickoff and depending on the importance and my availability in time I'll try to give the artist a base to work of off, approved by the director of course. This is a model I did for a personal project that I'm using as an example to show you how much clarity this gave me to work on my project, and how having this on the different productions I've worked on can greatly help our artists.
Created a code for Storyboard Pro
Efficiency is crucial to me, and I prioritize avoiding time wastage on repetitive tasks that can be automated. This emphasis proved especially vital in my recent production. I crafted a script to simplify the panel renaming process, transforming what used to take hours into a matter of seconds at the press of a button.
Implement AAF or XML Process
As a Storyboard Pro and Toon Boom Harmony expert, I've played a key role in optimizing the collaboration between editors and storyboard artists in various productions. Whether it's Avid or Premiere, I possess the expertise to seamlessly implement and troubleshoot the integration. I've encountered challenges in the past, working with individuals resistant to change. Through teamwork, patience, and guiding them through the process, we successfully established a workflow that resulted in collective satisfaction with the outcomes.
Certified Official Storyboard Pro and Harmony international instructor
Leveraging my background as a College Instructor and the first international ToonBoom Brand Ambassador, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technical tools and end-users. I have developed training programs and successfully onboarded cross-functional teams across various international productions. My academic experience allows me to design effective learning curves, equipping professionals to proficiently adopt and utilize highly technical software, even with zero prior knowledge. This foundation uniquely prepares me to facilitate communication, training, and engagement between technical, creative, and academic environments.
Documentation, Documentation, Documentation!
These are merely examples of the titles for various documents I've crafted for the productions I've contributed to. Well-informed artists, equipped with these documents, can avoid common mistakes, experience less confusion, and channel their time more effectively into their work.
Boarding/Re-boarding/Revising/Noting sequences.
I've dedicated many years of my career to mastering my artistic craft. Thanks to my blend of technical and creative skills, I've devised various structures to simplify the process of working on both complex and straightforward storyboards. This approach has significantly contributed to achieving in a simplified way more cinematic results when having to improve a sequence.
