B.F.A. in Illustration
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California — 1989

Professor of Art / Curriculum Developer / Chair
Santa Ana College, California — 2001–2019

• Developed three certificates within the 3D Modeling & Animation Certificate Program:
  Art Emphasis; Video Game & Interactive Media Art Emphasis; Visualization Emphasis.
• Designed and taught all courses within the program.
• Managed marketing, recruitment, PR, and special events.
• Responsible for annual grant writing and funding management.

Instructor / Curriculum Developer
University of California, Irvine Extension — 1998–2002

• Developed and taught five courses for the new 3D Arts emphasis within the Digital Arts Certificate Program.

3D Artist
Big Grub Entertainment, Irvine, California — 1996–1998

• Modeled, animated, and textured 3D art assets for video game production.

Web Designer / Web Developer / Webmaster
Faculty Association of Rancho Santiago Community College District (FARSCCD), Santa Ana, California — 2017–Present

• Redesigned and animated the organizational logo.
• Designed, developed, and maintain the website; wrote, edited, and formatted site copy.
• Provide ongoing webmaster updates, photo retouching, and formatting services.
• Website: farsccd.org

Co-Creator / Artist / Advertising & Web Designer / Webmaster
The Ceramics Studio (TCS), San Juan Capistrano, California — 2011–Present

• Co-created the studio concept; produced murals, booth design, and all online/print collateral.
• Designed and implemented the website, including the animated mascot.
• Website: theceramicsstudio.com

Founder / Artist / Web Designer / Web Developer / Sales
Waterman Animation, Laguna Niguel, California — 1998–Present

• Founded and operated a full-service multimedia studio specializing in 3D art assets and game development.
• Currently serves as a portfolio site and platform for select part-time/charitable projects.

Ceramic Muralist
Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano, California — 2020

• Designed and illustrated three mural panels (27 total 9" × 9" ceramic tiles) depicting early settlers.
• Collaborated with ceramic artist Melissa Thomson on fabrication, glaze painting, and firing.
• Installed at the hotel entrance, visible from Ortega Highway and Del Obispo Street.

Co-Founder / Graphic Designer / Sales
WB & Associates, San Francisco, California — 1991–1995

• Co-founded a print-based advertising and graphic design firm.
• Built a client list of hundreds within four years through innovative marketing strategies.

3D Artist’s Guide to Real-World Applications (2003)

• Co-Finalist, Distinguished Faculty Award — Santa Ana College (2007, 2013)
• Excellence in Teaching Award — 3D Modeling (2004–2009)
• Excellence in Teaching Award — Computer Animation (2002–2004, 2008–2009)
• Publications Award — Santa Ana College (2004)
• Curriculum Development Award — Santa Ana College (2003)

• Drawing, painting, and sculpting
• Cycling and running with my husky
• Ocean paddleboarding, surfing, swimming, and tide-pooling