Objective:

To obtain challenging positions in the graphics field as a 3D artist/animator where my knowledge and skills will continue to grow.


Skills:

• Understand fundamentals for creating, developing, lighting, texturing, and animating
   3D objects, characters, and environments
• Experienced with traditional mediums such as pencil, ink, and charcoal with the ability
   to apply these skills to storyboards, concept designs, layouts, and animations
• Able to capture, import, manipulate, edit, and render stills/footage for textures, web, or    video
• Ability to mix, edit, composite, and produce motion graphics, animations, and sound    tracks
• Experienced with DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, exposure, bracketing, and white    balancing
• Knowledgeable with HDR images. Able to create them and then use them in 3D    environments and lighting
• Ability to work efficiently on team projects as well as an independent
• Take direction/criticism well and ask questions to ensure a project’s proper fruition
• Proficient on Mac and PC


Software:

• 3DS MAX 2009	• Illustrator CS3	• Dreamweaver CS3	• MS Word 2003
• Photoshop CS3	• After Effects CS3	• Adobe Audition 2	• MS Excel 2003

Work History:

Thomas Direct Sales, Inc. - Clifton, NJ (2005–Present) Senior 3D Artist
• Create photorealistic 3D renderings of promotional products for stand-alone display or
   composited into photos as needed
• In charge of all 3D modeling, animation, and motion graphics
• Manage the majority of product photography
• Manipulate photos to enhance or change their appearance to fit salespersons’ needs
• Invent new products or product designs to be patented for company-exclusive items
• Collaborate with salespeople to sketch-up new product ideas prior to 3D modeling
• Consulted in purchases for hardware and software upgrades

Indigo Design (Lancôme of Paris) - New York, NY (2004–2007) Freelance 3D Artist
• 3D illustration for Lancôme products, displays, and store display layouts
• Worked directly with Lancôme reps on retail store floor plans and product placement

True North  -  New York, NY (2003 - 2004) Freelance 3D Artist
• 3D illustration and animation for department store eyeglass product displays

GWF Associates - East Windsor, NJ (2001–2004) 2D/3D Artist
• Model and animate 3D environments, characters, and charts accompanied by motion    graphics used in presentations for pharmaceutical conventions
• Design/Create convention booths, posters, ads, mailers, phone cards, and interactive    CD’s
• Conceive creative and technical solutions that increase the company’s workflow and    production


Education:

Art Institute of Pittsburgh  -  Pittsburgh, PA (1997 – 2001)
•  Bachelor of Science - Computer Animation and Motion Graphics major.
•  Associate in Specialized Technology - Computer Animation and Multimedia major
•  Graduated Honor’s List, 3.5 GPA

Cuyahoga Community College  -  Cleveland, OH (1995 – 1996)
•  Computer graphics and drawing fundamentals classes
•  Maintained 3.5 GPA