OBJECTIVE

I'm currently searching for a position in 3D computer graphics doing modeling, animation, or character design duties.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Art in Computer Art, 3D Animation Track
Savannah College of Art and Design, August 2002

SKILLS

Proficient in:
Maya – polygonal modeling, NURBS modeling, subdivision surface modeling, UVW mapping, lighting, texturing, character rigging and animating
Photoshop – texturing, basic image manipulation, color correction
After Effects – compositing, animation, video editing

Working knowledge of:
3ds max – polygonal modeling, texturing
Painter – image creation, animation
Premiere – video capture and output, video editing
Dreamweaver – web design
Houdini – modeling, texturing, particles and dynamics
ProTools – sound editing, layering and mixing
Flint – node-based compositing, green screening
HTML – web design and content creation

Other Skills:
Stop Motion – maquette construction, character construction, animation
Conceptual – Storyboards, character design, strong writing skills

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SCAD Spring Quarter Senior Show, May 2002, "Ninja Cooking Hour," 3D animation
Mary Rene Whelan Scholarship, 1998-2002, scholarship awarded for excellent SAT score

WORK EXPERIENCE

Office Equipment Specialist, Staples. El Cerrito, CA
Use computer knowledge as well as customer service and people skills to make sales goals selling computers, printers, and other computer hardware. January 2005 - current

Office Supplies Director, Quill and Press . Acton, MA
Responsible for the inventory, stocking and customer service of the office supplies department in a service oriented specialty store. Was also responsible for special orders as well as meeting with sales reps to order new inventory. February 2001 - April 2003

Sales Associate, Belk. Savannah, GA
Handled sales and customer service needs in a clothing department store. Was specifically responsible for the Big and Tall department as well as meeting sales and credit goals. December 2002 - August 2003

Webmaster, Savannah Aikikai. Savannah, GA
Volunteered to create and maintain an informational website as well as graphics for the martial arts class I was a member of. February 2001 - April 2003

Digital Imaging Lab Monitor, Savannah College of Art and Design. Savannah, GA
Helped maintain the Digital Imaging Lab's Macintosh G4 systems, helped maintain and operate Nikon 35mm film and medium format film scanners, helped students in the use of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and After Effects. November 1999 - July 2001

Web Design Instructor, College Academy. Concord, MA
Taught a 3 week summer course to several classes of children between 5th and 9th grade on how to layout and create webpages from their initial design to the final HTML. Summer 2000