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Brent Versluis

Brent Versluis

Asset Manager
St Isidore ,ON

Summary

Highly adaptable and creative, I thrive in dynamic environments where change is the norm. Exceptional communication skills enable me to bring out the best in team members, fostering collaboration and achieving collective success. With a proven track record of managing multiple priorities, I am organized and dependable, always approaching tasks with a positive attitude. Possessing a strong willingness and desire to take on any and all responsibilities necessary to meet project goals effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Manager

IoM (Island of Misfits)
07.2023 - Current
  • Led a team of 12+ Modelling, Texturing and Rigging artist
  • Broke down scripts, storyboards, and animatics to account for all assets needed for an episode series
  • Set asset priorities in multiple departments and assigned appropriate build hours to each
  • Tracked assets production, quality, and revisions through pipeline
  • Communicated deadlines, priorities and schedule to departments leads and team members
  • Communicated with Directors, Clients, and Design Team to deliver top quality assets
  • Researched technical fixes for assets in the pipeline

CG Asset Department Manager

Stellar Creative Lab
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led a team of 30+ Designers, Modelling, Texturing and Rigging artist
  • Managed and tracked the assets for both Parent and Sister studios
  • Ensured Assets were transferred and compatible with 2 unique pipelines
  • Set asset priorities in multiple departments and assigned appropriate build hours to each
  • Tracked assets production, quality, and revisions through both studio pipelines
  • Communicated deadlines, priorities and schedule to Sister studio, Production team, Department Leads and Build Team members
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.

CG Build Supervisor / Asset Manager

IoM (Island of Misfits)
07.2017 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Character Animator

DHX Media
06.2014 - 07.2017
  • Animated 2D/3D biped, quadruped characters, vehicles, and props
  • Completed shot packages from blocking to polish within the assigned deadlines
  • Responsible for completing shot revisions independent of scheduled work

Lip Sync Animator

Nelvana
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Junior lip sync animator
  • Animated facial expressions and dialogue
  • Expanded creative skillset through continuous professional development, incorporating new trends and technologies into personal work style.

Education

New Media Production and Animation -

Loyalist College
Belleville, Ontario
01.2009 - 2012.01

Skills

Timeline

Asset Manager

IoM (Island of Misfits)
07.2023 - Current

CG Asset Department Manager

Stellar Creative Lab
06.2022 - 07.2023

CG Build Supervisor / Asset Manager

IoM (Island of Misfits)
07.2017 - 06.2022

Character Animator

DHX Media
06.2014 - 07.2017

Lip Sync Animator

Nelvana
01.2013 - 02.2014

New Media Production and Animation -

Loyalist College
01.2009 - 2012.01

Software Skills

Microsoft Office Products – Excell, Word, OneNote, etc
Adobe Products – Photoshop, Nuke. After Effects, Acrobat, etc

Google Workspace Products – Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc
AI Creative Programs – ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, Veo 2, etc

3D Animation Software – Maya, Blender, Zbrush, Render Man, and Redshift

Brent VersluisAsset Manager