Resume

Animation

• I created and published two minute animated sequences (1–2 a week) on my own including: Pre-visualization, Script, Audio Recording and Editing, 3D Modeling, Textures, Lighting, Animation, Rendering, Visual Effects, Post-production, and Web Publishing. As a result web traffic increased 114% over a six month period. We were approached by Brazilian public television with a request to license and use a number of these animated shorts. We prepared them for broadcast by re-rendering in High Definition and re-editing them for Portuguese voice over; they are now the basis for a Windows 8 Application that has become the 5th most downloaded application in Brazil.


• I used people and communication skills in co-directing a team of 7 artists, with widely varying skill levels, in the production of a 5 minute traditionally animated cartoon short that won first place in the Animation category of the Utah Multimedia Arts Festival. The deadline was a tight 3 months, and effective organizational and time management skills were essential for us to complete on time.

Cartooning/Illustration

• As a Creative Assistant Director, I used my illustration background to create series of sequential images to be used as instructions. Not having to contract an outside Illustrator saved the company time and money. This resulted in the completion of the package design update two weeks ahead of schedule, a 50% time reduction in concept to completion. The packaging was being updated due to confusion caused by the previous instructions; my illustrations clarified the manner in which the product was to be used.


• I was approached by an entrepreneur to create a logo for a new start-up company. From this experience I have learned how to use Adobe Illustrator to give logos a more professional look and have created and vectorized logos for use in print and web, including a series of stickers to be given to construction workers for their hard hats, identifying which projects they had worked on for the Utah Transit Authority’s Transit 2015 project.

Graphic Design

• Because of my experience with a wide variety of media creation software applications, I suggested the introduction of 3D modeling and animation software to the package design pipeline. This reduced the mock up time per project from 8 hours per project to 1 hour or less, creating an annual savings of $13,000.


• Using my Photoshop skills, I designed a set of Photoshop actions that allowed me to expedite the completion of a major project by six weeks, resulting in a savings to the company of about $2000. I pride myself in improving productivity without sacrificing quality

Visual Design Experience

• Kids Know It Network—Art Director
• Hydra Interactive Digital Media—Digital Artist
• Utah Transit Authority—Technology Software Specialist
• Everybody’s Barn—3D Artist
• Arnold Friberg Fine Art—Assistant Art Director
• Design Engine—3D Artist
• Summertime Enterprises Incorporated—Illustrator/Animator
• Dynatec International Inc—Creative Assistant Director

Technical Experience

• Planet Kratos Productions LLC—Technical Consultant
• Utah Transit Authority—Technology Software Specialist
• Unisys—Corporate Helpdesk Support Technician
• Teleperformance USA—Internet Helpdesk Support Technician
• Salt Lake Community College—Lab Aide

Awards

• Summa Cum Laude 2014
• Dean’s List 2002
• VICA/Skills USA: 3D Animation Awards 2000, 2001 and 2002
• 1st Place 2001 Utah Multimedia Arts Festival
• President’s List 1999, 2000, 2001
• Dean's Scholarship: Visual art And Design 1999
• Unisys Bronze Recognition Award for “Dispatch Killer of the Week”

Education

• Salt Lake Community College: Associate of Applied Science in Multimedia & Animation
• Utah Valley University: Bachelor of Science in Digital Media: emphasis: Animation

Certifications

• A+ Certification
• University of Utah: Web Design Certificate
• University of Utah: Advanced Web Design Certificate

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