Lago Vista Academy Website

A dynamic school website redesign project focused on clear communication and community impact

Role: Web Designer · Graphic Designer · Project Lead
Tools: HTML · CSS · Squarespace · Adobe Photoshop · Photography

Summary:
Spearheaded the design, development, and ongoing management of the Lago Vista Academy website. Blended visual design with technical implementation to create a responsive, accessible, and branded digital platform that improved user interaction and communication.

Key Achievements:

• Designed all visual elements, including layouts, banners, and icons, to align with the academy’s brand

• Built and updated site structure using HTML/CSS and WordPress, ensuring mobile optimization

• Managed content strategy and communication workflow with the Director to improve site engagement and clarity

Footprint (3D Animated Short – Pre-Production)

An imaginative journey of environmental healing and ocean renewal.
Led pre-production efforts including concept development, asset design, and 3D environment modeling for early visualizations. Designed scene layouts and created initial 3D assets to support storytelling, establishing a strong artistic direction and production documentation for future phases.

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Roles: Production Manager · Talent Recruiter · Branding & Social Media Coordinator
Tools: Autodesk Maya · Prism · Google File Stream · Adobe Illustrator · Instagram

Summary:
Led early development and pre-production efforts for Footprint, a remote 3D animated short film. Oversaw recruiting, production infrastructure, brand identity, and digital promotion strategy to build team momentum and audience engagement.

Key Achievements:

• Recruited and onboarded 21+ artists across departments; created onboarding guides and training in Prism

• Designed the film’s early branding and visual identity for internal and public-facing use

• Developed and managed a pre-launch social media campaign to build awareness and attract collaborators

• Restructured production documentation and communication tools to support a global remote team

Burnt Cookies (3D Animated Short Film)

A playful medieval commercial about kitchen chaos and discovery.
Modeled all key props and kitchen assets, developed set layouts, and collaborated on visual style and lighting design. Managed asset pipeline and technical integration, ensured models were production-ready, and supported team communication throughout final delivery.

Role: Production Manager · 3D Modeler
Tools: Artella · Maya · RenderMan · Premiere Pro · After Effects

Summary:
Led production for Burnt Cookies, a 3D animated short completed during the early COVID-19 lockdown. Managed a remote pipeline, supported cross-team collaboration, and contributed 3D assets.

Key Achievements:

• Produced a faculty-selected tutorial on Google File Stream + Artella integration

• Reorganized workflow to maintain deadlines after studio closure

• Mentored peers on pipeline planning and asset tracking

• Film selected for Texas A&M’s VIZ Fall Show 2020

Jack & His Lumber (3D Animated Short Film)

A darkly witty tale told through the eyes of sacrificed furniture.

Created and modeled set pieces and environment assets, translating narrative themes into cohesive visual design. Oversaw asset management and pipeline coordination, supported staging and layout planning, and assisted with final render preparation and optimization.

Role: Production Manager · 3D Modeler
Tools: Autodesk Maya · Pixar RenderMan · Trello · Google Suite

Key Achievements:

• Modeled background props and environmental assets for key scenes

• Implemented sprint boards to track deliverables and maintain momentum

• Led team tutorials on pipeline setup and rendering with RenderMan

• Coordinated file delivery, team communication, and review sessions

• Selected for screening at Texas A&M’s VIZ Fall Show 2019

Bright Ideas (3D Animated Short Film)

A whimsical partnership between a glassmaker and a reluctant firefly.
Developed original concept, modeled all environment and prop assets, and led design of storytelling elements and staging. Oversaw asset handoff to animators, refined lighting and composition, and guided final look development to align with narrative tone.

Role: Lead CG Modeler · Story Creator
Tools: Autodesk Maya · Photoshop · Premiere Pro · Audition

Summary:
Led environment modeling and story development for Bright Ideas, a stylized 3D animated short. Also contributed to set dressing, layout, and sound design.

Key Contributions:

• Created the original concept and narrative

• Modeled and set-dressed 80% of the environment

• Assisted in layout and audio design

• Selected as the Production Manager’s protégé for leadership training

• Screened at Texas A&M’s VIZ Fall Show 2018