Biography
My name is Eric Muss-Barnes, and I'm a patriotic, 5th generation, American citizen (remember "Eric" is America's middle name!), living in Southern California...
Walt Disney Studios Web Developer (Alumnus)
Web Developer, Novelist, Filmmaker, Graphic Designer, Photographer
Raised by the 1940's swingkid generation of my maternal grandparents, I grew up 2500 miles outside of my home in Los Angeles; spent years programming websites at Walt Disney Studios; solo-piloted hang gliders over 6000 feet above the Earth; dated fashion models, rockstar goddesses and glamazon actresses; been thrown and dragged by horses (arguably similar to my dating experiences); earned a living as an American Greetings toymaker and a Hollywood game designer; ridden motorcycles over 130,000 miles through mountains and desert sandstorms (...make that "over" mountains, I'm not Buckaroo Banzai); produced, directed and edited music videos and an award-nominated film; briefly wed a tattooed MENSA astrophysicist chick with a PhD in psychology who was a drummer in hardcore metal bands; compiled a biblical trilogy of over a millions words (quite possibly the only person in over a century to single-handedly publish a bible) called the Oecumenicum; crewed on an Academy Award nominated movie; skateboarded in pools all around California with XGames medalists and Olympians; wrote an epic duology of vampire tales and 4 additional novels; photographed numerous Playboy models and sold my images in art galleries from Cleveland to Hollywood; been published in multiple fiction/non-fiction anthologies; composed social media content for multiple lifestyle channels totalling over 10.3 million viewers and 55,000 subscribers; and served 12 years hard time in parochial schools.
Portfolio
Highlights of my projects, showcased below, represent everything from website development and coding I have programmed; to graphic design and photography I have shot; to filmmaking and novels I have written.
- All
- Novels
- Books
- Websites
- Videos
- Photos
Resumes
I have developed a number of professional skills, and earned a living doing everything from videography, to graphic design, to computer programming, to expert time traveller... (Seriously!... But I can only manage to travel forward one minute per minute.) Due to my varied array of creative knowledge, it is impractical to articulate all my experience in a single resume. Therefore, I offer multiple resumes, showcasing my capabilities and pinpointing accomplishments, across multiple fields of expertise.
Web Developer
I have been doing professional web development since 1998 for the likes of Walt Disney Studios, ESPN, ABC Television, Weider Publications, American Idol, and the World Trade Center.
Creative Director
Having decades of experience in artistic industries and computer engineering, I was first promoted to a Creative Director position at the age of 28.
Graphics UX/UI Designer
Beginning in 1997, I have been doing graphic design advertising generating $30,000 to $100,000 of weekend sales, and designed wholesale websites which generate approximately $60 million a year.
Novelist/Copywriter
Since 1997, I have published 12 books, including 6 novels and multiple short stories in various anthologies.
Photographer
I have taught classes in photography at Walt Disney Studios and my photographs have appeared in art galleries from Cleveland to Hollywood.
Filmmaker/Videographer
Since 1993, I have worked as a stand-in and production assistant on Academy-Award-nominated Hollywood films, in addition to writing and directing my own award-nominated shorts with over 51,000 subscribers and 7 million views on YouTube.
Testimonials
Over the years, I have had the honor to achieve numerous career goals, thanks to the assistance of a diverse fellowship of brilliant and talented individuals. These bright and gifted people have been kind enough to share a few words, regarding their opinions of my prowess and work ethic.
Eric's love and enthusiasm for the Disney brand is inspirational and contagious! I was fortunate enough to work with him at Disney Interactive Media, as my role changed, one thing was consistent: Eric was always there ready and willing to answer my long list of questions as I tried to understand the tech side of the projects I was producing. As a developer, he went out of his way to make sure that everyone understood the technical processes (and there were quite a few in the Mouse House). Eric was also the go-to for files and background on projects that most people had long ago forgotten. There were numerous occasions where we were searching for archived projects and when we lost hope, Eric came to the rescue. I am confident that Eric will exceed anywhere he may end up, and I’m sure Walt would have been honored to have someone like him with such enthusiasm on the team!
Katie Turnbull
Producer
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric is weird. I mean that only in the best ways. He is enthusiastic and engaged in all of his projects. He looks to over-deliver, often providing supplemental materials and details in a profession that often fights requests for documentation. He volunteers for more to do even, and perhaps most often, in areas that aren't what he's being paid to do. He is passionate about creating and supporting a positive environment for his colleagues. I imagine, however, he would use the term friends. Eric is a professional who seeks out ways to make it easier for others to do their jobs. Y'know... weird.
Jason Toney
Director of Editorial and Programming
at Walt Disney Studios
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a developer like Eric on my team. He shows great enthusiasm to get the job done and done right. He's a very quick learner and takes initiative on his tasks but also on other work that needs to be done without having to ask. He's able to articulate a problem, idea or any information for that matter to both his peers and to clients to help them make informed decisions and get the project to completion. Eric is also an incredibly positive person who always has a smile on his face. He always has a positive word for anyone that needs it. I would gladly have Eric on my team again.
Kathy Bailey
Staff Web Developer
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric was a joy to have in the office. He always has a smile on his face, is enthusiastic and full of team spirit. Since he is so passionate about the Disney brand, I always enjoyed bouncing my crazy ideas off of him to see if they would stick. When his eyes lit up, I knew I had a winner. Eric is a multifaceted and talented individual: photographer, videographer, editor, author, developer (and those are just the skills I know about, he could have 10 more). It would be a joy to work with him again. I hope our paths cross in the near future.
Jody Belliveau
Senior Manager Product Development
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric embodies the ideals of the Disney Company. Hard working and full of a desire to represent the company's brand with the respect it deserves, Eric was known to always be standing up for 'What would Walt do?'. In addition, his technical skills put him on a long list of projects on a recurring and growing basis. In any company, this is a thought process of taking a step back to look at the larger vision of the corporation, and execute on that, is a trait that any company should be seeking in their staff.
Sean Higby
Flash Developer
at Walt Disney Studios
The Force is strong with this one.
Darth Vader
Sith Lord
at Walt Disney Studios
I didn't realize until our last day at Disney.com that Eric and I had never worked directly together on a project. I know Eric because he is outgoing and friendly. He became one of the people that I regularly hung out with because he was always positive and knew the technologies we were working with well so if I got stumped he could point me or his cohorts in engineering in a new direction. He was a staple of my days at Disney.com - organizing bike rides for his coworkers, showing up every Friday in his Mickey ears, and generally being one of those people who connected others together. If you want someone who works hard and gets things done, I would highly recommend Eric.
Malinda Lloyd
Senior Producer
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric was the very first person that I got to know at Disney Interactive. He is easily approachable, laid back and yet the consummate professional that never takes his eye off the details. He is a problem solver, a tactician and one who never settles for second best. I have run into several situations where issues arise and he is up for the challenge; on time and on budget. Eric is the must-have person for any team. It has been an honor to serve with him.
Adam Brown
Product Manager
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric Muss-Barnes is a quadruple threat—Computer expert/content developer, film maker, skateboarder and writer! I first met Eric at Disney.com and he is great fun to work with, always takes time to listen and gets excited about every project. He is innovative and experienced and no job is beneath him. His enthusiasm about life makes him a joy to be around.
Kevin Reem
Producer/Director
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric was a great guy to work with. A very good web developer who works through challenges or difficulties. Great guy to work with and great team player. He will figure out the right solution to reach the project/product goals. I highly recommend Eric Muss-Barnes.
Adam Schricker
Web Developer
at Walt Disney Studios
Eric is a true professional and a master of his craft. During the two and a half years that I worked with him, I never saw a task/assignment too large for Eric. His attention to detail is second to none, which is one of the most valuable skills one can have in the web design/programming field. Eric is also an amazing team player, as he always volunteered to help out others in our IT department with assignments that weren't even in his job description. Eric designed and maintained multiple domains and websites for our company, a job that would typically require an entire web development team to do, by himself and did so with the highest quality. Any company would be lucky to have Eric as a member of their team, and would immediately see an upgrade in their web development, graphics, and design.
Martin Hernandez
Network Administrator
at Woodbridge Group of Companies
Contact
Residing in Southern California, I can be reached for any number of creative projects and collaborations using the address provided below.
Location:
Los Angeles, California
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