To be employed as an artistically creative and technically fluent CG Artist / CG Generalist, contributing to successful productions using my proficiencies in CG (including Maya, Photoshop, and Zbrush.)
Associate of Science Degree: Graphic Design
• Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN 2006
• GPA: 3.33 Dean’s List
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Web and Interactive Media Design
• Ivy Tech State College, Terre Haute, IN 2005
• GPA: 3.25 Dean’s List
First Choice Realtors, Terre Haute, IN Feb. 2007 – Dec. 2008
Web Designer/Webmaster (Freelance)
• Designed a XHTML based website using client-provided requirements, including layout and color palettes.
• Created flash elements such as ad banners and an image rotation player for listings.
• Provided updates on an as needed basis to the site including, but not limited to: pictures, bios, and flash content.
SimplyMaya.com (Online) April 2007
Tutorial Authoring
• Created 3D modeling and texturing tutorials using Maya and Zbrush for purchase content.
• Recorded onscreen tutorials using Camtasia Camstudio.
BlakeStudios.com (Online) March 2007
Beta Tester
• Beta tested Pixar’s Renderman for Maya plug-in.
• Tests consisted of modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering 3D assets and animation.
Downtown Grill, Terre Haute, IN July 2006
Graphic Designer/Web Designer (Freelance)
• Designed a multi-fold carry-out menu for print media.
• Conceptually designed Flash-based website using client-provided color palettes, pictures, and textual content.
Wabash Valley Emporium, Terre Haute, IN Aug. 2005 – May 2006
Graphic Designer
• Designed advertisement layouts for print media using Illustrator and InDesign.
Imprint It All, Terre Haute, IN July 1999 – Aug. 2005
Lead Artist
• Adapted client-submitted rough compositions to print-ready art using a variety of software mentioned above.
CROSS-PLATFORM PROFICIENCES |
Microsoft Office, Autodesk Maya, Pixar’s Renderman for Maya, Pixologic Zbrush, and Adobe Software: (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Encore).
References provided upon request.