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Dionisio A. Tafoya
Born in Upland, CA
Lives & works in Albuquerque, NM and
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
2021-2022 - Archives and Digital asset creation for Art Directors Guild
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2018-2019 - Scenic Lead, Adirondack Studios, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland, CA
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2017-2020 - Scenic Artist, CBS Television, Los Angeles, CA
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2008-2016 - Creative Director; Dionysus Creative, LLC
2012-2017 -Department Lead, Asset Manager, Crew; ABQ Studios, Sony Entertainment
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2003-2006 - Scenic Artist, Sculptor; CBS Television - Los Angeles, CA
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2004 - Scenic Artist; Warner Bros Studio Facilities - Burbank, CA
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2001-2002 - Lead Artist, Sculptor; Total Fabrication (FX Studio) - North Hollywood, CA
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1998-2000 - Prototype Artist, Sculptor; Custom Characters, Inc. - Glendale, CA
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1996-1998 - Lead Artist, Sculptor, Designer; Opp Art of NM
1993-1995 - CNC Operator, Sculptor, Digital Asset Manager; Jon Richards Company (Disney, Universal)
1993 - Sign Writer and Visual Artist; Sign Art of NM
Grants & Awards
1996 NM Addy Award
Skills
Creative Direction
Project Management
Generation of Project Deliverables
Sculpture
Model/Prototype Making
Illustration
Fine Drawing
Large Scale Painting
Sign lettering
Journeyman Lead Scenic Paint
Highly Computer Proficient
Adobe Suite Literate
CAD Literate
Sketch Up/Layout Proficient
CNC Fluent
Digital Post Proficient
Analog and Digital Audio Fluent
Research Expert
Entertainment and Sustainability Adept
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Education
2021 - Present Paul Quinn College
Major: Bachelor's program for Business Finance for Philanthropy
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2019 - 2021 Eastern Gateway Community College; Associates in Business Finance and Marketing
2001 - 2002 Citrus College
Major: Tech Theater and Fine Art
Damien Preparatory High School
Major: Art, Computer Science and Arch Design
Graduated: December 1993
Affiliations
Board Member, Trustee, Delegate, Scenic, Title Graphics Councilmember, Professional Development Chair - Art Directors Guild IATSE Local 800
Advisory Board Member - California Department of Labor; Arts, Media and Entertainment Council
Advisory Board Member - Creating Creators, Inc.
Advisory Board Member - Burbank International Film Festival
Member in good Standing:
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Location Managers Guild International
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IATSE Local 800- Art Directors Guild
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IATSE Local 480- New Mexico Studio Mechanics
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Guild of Scenic Artists
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National Association of the Self Employed