Rodrigo Cazares

 I have more than 20 years of experience in VFX support/training/management, and recently, I worked for the company Technicolor (MPC, Mill Film, Mr. X, Mikros) (Managed 101 artist and 5 leads). On January 20, 2021, I worked for Animal Logic as a Sydney Learning & Development Supervisor, and I am
currently working at Boxel Studio as Head of Continuous Education.
I have good experience and knowledge as a lighting lead/artist, character sculpting artist, and 3D Modelling artist.
Previously I worked for almost 10 years as Program Director and National Coordinator of the curriculum of the Degree in Animation and Digital Art of Tec de Monterrey, during that period I also developed as a full-time Autodesk certified teacher and IT support in the areas of VFX. (Managed +300 students)

Head of Continuous EducationHead of Continuous Education

Boxel Studio · Contract Full-timeBoxel Studio · Contract Full-time Oct 2022 - Present · 1 yrOct 2022 - Present · 1 yr MexicoMexico

The Head of Continuous Education is responsible for designing, overseeing, and implementing comprehensive educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the studio's artists and staff. This role involves creating a dynamic learning environment that aligns with the ever-evolving demands of the VFX industry. The Head of Continuous Education collaborates closely with industry professionals, internal teams, and external partners to ensure that the studio remains at the forefront of VFX innovation and excellence.The Head of Continuous Education is responsible for designing, overseeing, and implementing comprehensive educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the studio's artists and staff. This role involves creating a dynamic learning environment that aligns with the ever-evolving demands of the VFX industry. The Head of Continuous Education collaborates closely with industry professionals, internal teams, and external partners to ensure that the studio remains at the forefront of VFX innovation and excellence.

Skills: Project Management · Learning Management Systems · Autodesk · Learning and Development · E-Learning

Training Content ManagerTraining Content Manager

Technicolor · Permanent Full-timeTechnicolor · Permanent Full-time Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 · 5 mosJun 2022 - Oct 2022 · 5 mos Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMontreal, Quebec, Canada

The Training Content Manager is responsible for creating and organizing educational materials to enhance the skills of artists and staff. This role involves developing clear and engaging learning resources, managing training content, and collaborating with subject-matter experts to ensure that the studio's educational programs are up-to-date and effective.The Training Content Manager is responsible for creating and organizing educational materials to enhance the skills of artists and staff. This role involves developing clear and engaging learning resources, managing training content, and collaborating with subject-matter experts to ensure that the studio's educational programs are up-to-date and effective.

Skills: Talent Management · Visual Effects · Project Management · Learning Management Systems · Learning and Development

Learning & Development SupervisorLearning & Development Supervisor

Animal Logic · Full-timeAnimal Logic · Full-time May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 moMay 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Learning and Development Supervisor oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs to enhance the skills and expertise of the creative team. This role involves collaborating with department heads to identify learning needs, designing effective curriculum, and coordinating training sessions. The Learning and Development Supervisor plays a crucial role in fostering continuous growth, promoting a culture of innovation, and ensuring the studio remains at the forefront of industry advancements.The Learning and Development Supervisor oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs to enhance the skills and expertise of the creative team. This role involves collaborating with department heads to identify learning needs, designing effective curriculum, and coordinating training sessions. The Learning and Development Supervisor plays a crucial role in fostering continuous growth, promoting a culture of innovation, and ensuring the studio remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

Skills: VFX Supervision · Talent Management · Project Management · Learning and Development · E-Learning · Microsoft Office

Technicolor

2 yrs 6 mos2 yrs 6 mos Montreal, Canada AreaMontreal, Canada Area

Academy ManagerAcademy Manager

Nov 2018 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

The Academy Manager is responsible for managing and executing comprehensive training programs for artists and professionals. This role involves designing curriculum, organizing workshops, and coordinating with industry experts to ensure the studio's talent is equipped with cutting-edge skills.
Management and implementation of the global learning and development strategy for the Technicolor studios(MPC-Mr.X-Mill Film), as well as managing/supervision of the learning, leads team in all disciplines, academy coordinators, and keeping constant communication with all talent managers across Technicolor BU'S.The Academy Manager is responsible for managing and executing comprehensive training programs for artists and professionals. This role involves designing curriculum, organizing workshops, and coordinating with industry experts to ensure the studio's talent is equipped with cutting-edge skills. Management and implementation of the global learning and development strategy for the Technicolor studios(MPC-Mr.X-Mill Film), as well as managing/supervision of the learning, leads team in all disciplines, academy coordinators, and keeping constant communication with all talent managers across Technicolor BU'S.

Skills: VFX Supervision · Talent Management · Visual Effects · Instructor Development · E-Learning · English

Learning Lead at Technicolor Academy Learning Lead at Technicolor Academy

Contract Full-timeContract Full-time Mar 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 mosMar 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 mos

Discipline leader in charge of managing the creative academies in VFX Lighting. Responsible for mentoring/interviewing/recruiting and training new talent, as well as creating and updating the learning content in the global training management system for Technicolor. (MPC - Mr. X - Mill Film )Discipline leader in charge of managing the creative academies in VFX Lighting. Responsible for mentoring/interviewing/recruiting and training new talent, as well as creating and updating the learning content in the global training management system for Technicolor. (MPC - Mr. X - Mill Film )

Skills: Visual Effects · Learning Management Systems · Learning and Development

Learning Lead at MPC AcademyLearning Lead at MPC Academy

MPC · Contract Full-timeMPC · Contract Full-time Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mosJan 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMontreal, Quebec, Canada

Discipline leader in charge of managing the creative academies in VFX Lighting. Responsible for recruiting/interviewing/recruitment and training new talent, as well as creating and updating the learning content in the training management system for the MPC studio.
Discipline leader in charge of managing the creative academies in VFX Lighting. Responsible for recruiting/interviewing/recruitment and training new talent, as well as creating and updating the learning content in the training management system for the MPC studio.

Skills: VFX Supervision · Visual Effects · Learning Management Systems · Learning and Development

Tecnológico de MonterreyTecnológico de Monterrey

10 yrs 1 mo10 yrs 1 mo

Director of Program / National Program Coordinator / Program Manager / VFX Teacher.Director of Program / National Program Coordinator / Program Manager / VFX Teacher.

Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 · 7 yrs 1 moJan 2010 - Jan 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo MexicoMexico

Role description. Responsible for managing/coordinating/recruit newcomers/technology support for the Animation & Digital Arts program for Tec de Monterrey. As the national coordinator, responsible for the development of the academic plan/curriculum for the Animation and Digital Arts program. As a teacher in charge of topics/class: Lighting, 3D Modelling, Sculpting, and Introduction of 3D.Role description. Responsible for managing/coordinating/recruit newcomers/technology support for the Animation & Digital Arts program for Tec de Monterrey. As the national coordinator, responsible for the development of the academic plan/curriculum for the Animation and Digital Arts program. As a teacher in charge of topics/class: Lighting, 3D Modelling, Sculpting, and Introduction of 3D.

Skills: VFX Supervision · Talent Management · Learning Management Systems · ZBrush · Nuke · Adobe Photoshop · Educational Leadership · Educational Technology · Learning and Development · Autodesk Maya · E-Learning

Assistant Manager & 3D Generalist TeacherAssistant Manager & 3D Generalist Teacher

Contract Part-timeContract Part-time Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 · 3 yrs 1 moJan 2007 - Jan 2010 · 3 yrs 1 mo Campus Estado de MexicoCampus Estado de Mexico

Role description. Responsible coordination/recruitment newcomers/technology support for the Animation & Digital Arts program for Tec d

Tecnológico de MonterreyTecnológico de Monterrey

Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science., Computer GraphicsBachelor of Engineering Computer Science., Computer Graphics 1998 - 2003 1998 - 2003

Grade: Engeneer.Grade: Engeneer.

OS, computer Graphics, CISCO.