Llyn Hunter 805.286.0773 [email protected] Website: https://hunter4story.weebly.com/ Other Samples: https://www.behance.net/LlynHunter http://llynhunter.tumblr.com/ On Line Portfolio: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9zr3g1tlnmgx5wy/AACPCRBsKcJuy-nzRBkY3LbOa?dl=0 IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0402934/?ref_=nv_sr_1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/llynhunter Direction / Development / Storyboards / Instruction / Design Results-focused director and designer with demonstrated success in the strategic sourcing, cost cuttin g, production, development, and implementation of television shows, exhibits, and publications. Confident and pro-active project creator, with exceptional business process and strategy development skills. Motivational manager and mentor with outstanding re cord of achievement implementing new concepts, delivering innovative solutions, and facilitating the best in creative output with a high level of ethics and risk management alternatives. Concept Development Small & Large Screen Experience Computer & Traditional Story & Film Direction Budgeting Emmy Awards Consulting International Communication 2D and 3D Experience Team Leadership / Motivation Presentations Publishing and E-commerce TECHNICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE • Adobe Systems • Acrobat X Pro, After Effects CC, Audition CC, Bridge CC, Dreamweaver CC, Fireworks CC, Animator CC, Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, Prelude CC, Premiere Pro CC • Autodesk • Maya • Wacom • Cintiqu HD, Intuos tablets • Smith Micro • Manga Studio4_EX • Microsoft • Entourage, Excell, Power Point, Word • Traditional: all drawing media, acrylic, watercolor, oil, ceramics and plastics including polymer clay, metal & wood PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE ANIMATION GUILD - Los Angeles California • 05/22/90 – (Present) Animation production and design specialist Animation Director / Story Board Artist / Art Director / Development Artist Management of creative staff on pre-production, overseas production and post-production; including audio and video editing. Development, design, and illustration of preliminary character design, backgrounds, and props for television shows in preproduction. Coordination of scheduling between different studios that provide the separate elements of video creation. Supervision, creation, and development of animation for proprietary cell phone messaging systems. Storyboarding animated television cartoon series with continuous interaction between directorial and other creative staff. Studios: Warner Bros , Universal Cartoon Studios, Dream East Pictures, Hahn Films, Walt Disney Toon Studios,Hanna Barbera, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Sony / Columbia Tristar, DreamWorks SKG, Fox, Hearst, Tur ner, Sunbow, Bobot, Hallmark, Moonscoop, Mike Young, SD Entertainment, Tom T Animation, Matinee, FunMail Television Series Scooby Doo Guess Who?, Vault the Magic Deer, Mia and Me, Curious George (all 10 PBS seasons and several OVA’s), Tom and Jerry, Hero 108, Pom Pom, Angelina Ballerina, Yin Yang Yo, My Little Pony, Legend of the Dragon, Fire House Tales, Leap Frog, Baby Loony Tunes (two seasons), Weekenders, Kim Possible, Baldo, The Magic Book, Men in Black, Altair, Stuart Little, Sammy, Woody Wood Pecker, Baby Blues, House of Mouse, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Hercules, Kampung Boy, Salty's Light House, The Crayon Box, The Brothers Flub, Captain Simian and the Space Monkeys, Toonsylvania, Jumanji, Project G.e.e.k.e.r, Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Exosquad, Tenko and the Guardians of Magic, Pebbles and Bam, Earth Worm Jim, Beethoven, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Snookums and Meat, Marsupilami, The Shorts Show, Goof Troop, Dark Wing Duck, Bonkers, Prince Valiant, Barn Yard Commandos, Peter Pan and the Pirates Animated Movies Rock Dog 2 & 3, Curious George – Back to the Jungle, Heidi and the High Tops, Bratz Star Tour, Holly Hobbie & Friends -Best Friends Forever, Holly Hobbie & Friends – Surprise Party, Candy Land, Care Bears Dream Wish, A Very Pinky Christmas, Princess Promenade, Dinotopia, Scooby Doo and the Alien Invaders, Scooby Doo and the Cyber Challenge, Alvin and Werewolf, The Return of Jafar Accomplishments • Storyboard direction for over 50 animated Television shows and movies. • Storyboards for two Emmy winning shows – Animaniacs “Cutie and the Beast” and Pinky and The Brain “A Pinky and the Brain Christmas” • Staff Storyboard artist for Curious George during two Emmy winning seasons for Best Children’s Program. • Development of initial designs for several animated shows including Yin Yang Yo, Toonsylvania, Color TV, The New Archies, Space Bears, Dino Men, Project G.e.e.K.e.r., Tenko and the Guardians of Magic, Earthworm Jim, Exosquad, The New Archies, and Prince Valiant. • Traveled to Korea as a temporary animation supervisor for Project G.e.e.K.e.r.; learned to speak and read Hangul in order to better communicate with artists and directors. • Complete Design, Development of animated messaging system for cell phones in Korea and Japan. • Invited regularly to “Women in Animation” Storyboard night to critique and give lectures. • Panel member at San Diego Comic-con. • Guest lecturer and Instructor at Woodbury University in Direction and Storyboards. • Judge for individual storyboards – Academe Television Arts and Sciences. -2- Llyn Hunter 805.286.0773 [email protected] BOBCAT PUBLISHING, Atascadero, California 07/06/2005 – (Present) Independent publisher of children’s books and other related items Co-Publisher / Contributing Executive Editor / Designer. Writer, illustrator Continuing support to publisher in efforts to increase public visibility and establish new product marketing campaign. Collaborate with executive management to improve e-commerce website and automate sales. Contributor to product lines as chief designer, illustrator and co-publisher. Regularly overseeing coordination and production of major projects, developing design schedules while supervising of art and editorial development. Management of overseas printing and delivery along with supervision and co-creation of website. Accomplishments: • Currently engaged in designing new product line focusing on new age group (15-35 years old). A 15% - 20% improvement in sales is projected. • Established and coordinated bidding campaign amongst printers to create economic sources within the United States, Brazil and China. Reducing costs 20% • Developed a continuing marketing and distribution campaign for the new spectrum of e -readers. • Improved and expanded sales by 20% through planning and installing processes to enable electronic and credit card payment over the website and at conventions along with coordination and production of exhibit design. • Extensive design, development and illustration in conjunction with outside role gaming companies including AEG and Wizards of the Coast. WOODBURY UNIVERSITY, Burbank, California – 8/12/1998 – 6/23/2000 Liberal Arts University Animation Instructor: Storyboards and Direction for Animation Instructor for animated film direction with full emphasis on storyboards for television, commercials and film. Classes centered on a variety of contemporary and classic animated and live action films, critiquing shot setup, pacing and storytelling in relation to the media. Students were given practical hands on instruction with weekly and biweekly projects, quizzes a final piece with optional completed animation. Accomplishments: • Helped establish the groundwork for the new animation program at Woodbury Universi ty. • Received certificate for outstanding faculty. • Consistently received exceptional marks from students on blind reviews. IMAGINATION UNLIMITED, Pasadena California 06/01/1984 – 5/5/1990 Graphic Design and Illustration firm Graphic Design / Illustration / Exhibit Design / Web Design Developed contemporary design and illustration work for a wide variety of clients. Specializing in exhibit design and print media created primarily for educational purposes. Projects were developed specifically school age children K-12 with the ancillary audience of parents and teachers in mind. Accomplishments: • Art Direction and production of two quarterly publications along with various educational aids such as bulletin board sets, workbooks, puzzles and educational games for Frank Schafer Publications. • Design and development of summer games program during the 1984 Olympics for the Los Angeles Zoo, including signage, print material and educational activities. • Design and creation of signage for the Panda Pavilion, Kiwi Exhibit and Whale Skull Exhibit for the Los Angeles Zoo as well as an international “do not feed the animals” signage system and placement. • Design and creation of four educational coloring books for Dover publications. •Extensive workbook and textbook design and illustration for Hampton Brown, Harcourt Brace, Educational Insights, and other mainstream educational publishing companies. EDUCATION B.A., Art 2D - California State University - Northridge, California Alumni – Illustration, Art Center College of Design - Pasadena, California 2D Design – Arizona State University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member and Judge – Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Animation Member – Animation Artists Guild (ITASE 389) Shodan – Naka Yudanshakai (Kodokan Judo) Shodan – Shotokan Karatedo International Yudanshakai (Shotokan Karatedo) Former member – National Ski Patrol (10 years volunteer) Emmy Awards Universal Cartoon Studios Curious George - Best Children’s Show 08 & 09 - Staff Warner Brothers Studios - "Pinky and the Brain Christmas Special" - Story board Warner Brothers Studios - "Animaniacs - Cutie and the Beast" - Story board .