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OBJECTIVE
To gain employment in the entertainment industry which will challange my various design and technical skills from graphic design to GUI and web development and which will further my studies in the motion of organic and non-organic objects.


ACEDEMIC EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

  • Strong Understanding of the Principles of Animation
  • Modeling High and Low Poly Environments & Props
  • Lighting, Texturing & UV Mapping
  • Basic Knowledge of Rigging & Setup
  • Video Editing and Compositing

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
1. Familiar 2. Novice3. Experienced4. Expert
Graphic Tools A/V Tools Multi-media Tools Languages & Internet Tools Office/Clerical
Photoshop 4 Audition 3 Flash 3 ActionScript 3 Outlook 3
Illustrator 4 Audacity 4 Director - Lingo 2 JavaScript 3 Word 4
Image Ready 4 Premier 3 HTML 4 Excel 3
Maya 3 After Effects 3 Web Tools CSS 3 FTP Software 4
Swift 3d 3 Media 100 3 HomeSite 3 Java 2 PowerPoint 3
3d Studio Max 2 Shake 2 DreamWeaver 4 SQL (MS SQL Server) 2
Quark Xpress 2 FinalCut Pro 2 MS Access 3
VBScript 2
PHP 2
ASP 2


EDUCATION
July 2005FullSail Real World Education - Winter Park, Florida
Major: Computer Animation
January 2002College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Major: Computer Science
June 2000International Academy of Merchandising and Design - Chicago, Illinois
Major: Interactive Media
September 1992Columbia College - Chicago, Illinois
Major: Fine Arts


PROFESSIONAL ACHEIVEMENTS
Certificates Awarded Database Administration Certificated

Exemplary Performance Award
given by Stan Martin President and COO at InstallShield Software Corporation


URL LIST

http://www.ridescat.com http://www.wallgardsystems.com
http://www.mrstorit.com http://www.nmkestateplanning.com
http://www.installshield.com http://www.townagcy.com
http://reseller.installshield.com http://www.magazinememories.com
http://support.installshield.com http://www.toolsfortomorrow.com
http://www.encoreedm.com http://www.closetworks.com
http://www.gardenplace.com http://www.jockey.com
http://www.castlemetals.com http://www.intercallinc.com
http://www.oagtravel.com http://www.angermgmt.com


Not-For-Profit Sites
http://www.wfmt.com
http://www.shilohcc155.org
http://www.heartgallerybrevard.org
http://www.cbcbrevard.org


EXPERIENCE
Siemens Energy May 2007 – Present
Instructional Design and Multi-Media Specialist/Contract
  • Work closely with Subject Matter Exports to design and develop technical training e-learning courses
  • Create graphics and multi-media assets to be used in the course using tools such as Maya, Swift3d, Flash, Photoshop, Adobe Audition and Audacity
  • As acting Instructional Designer I wrote the storyboards and designed the flow of the courses
  • Acted as voice over talent and recorded my voice to be used as the voice over using Adobe Audition and edited audio used within the lessons
  • Designed and developed graphics and other media used in the courses using software including but not limited to Photoshop, Maya, Swift 3d, Illustrator and Flash
  • Created the animations and developed the ActionScript code that brought life and functionality to the courses
  • Upload and manage courses in the Learning Management System
  • Designed and Developed electronic course catalog using HTML and JavaScript
  • Clean up and update old courses

Freelancer January 2001 - Present
Graphic/Web Designer
  • Design and develop dynamic Web sites using DHTML, CSS, PHP, Flash, and JavaScript
  • Package design of various holiday decorations for clients such as Santa's Best and Disney
  • GUI design and creation of architecture for clients' Web sites
  • Design of advertisements to be placed in McLeod Publishing yellow pages for high visibility placement
  • Design of various print ads such as vehicle advertisements, menus, flyers for clubs, and band announcements

Frantic Games September 2005 – Present
Animator/Texture Artist/Volunteer http://www.1944online.com
  • U/V map modeled geometry
  • Create custom photo real textures using Photoshop and Wacom Tablet
  • Research weaponry used during WWII
  • Animate characters and first person perspective weapons
  • Package and export files in preparation to be implemented into the game

DRTV Productions September 2006 – May 2007
Web Developer/Contract http://www.DRTVProductions.com
  • Meet with clients to assess their needs
  • Work closely with art director and copywriter to design and develop client web sights
  • Directed small team to aid in the development of client sites to meet deadline goals
  • Designed client sites using design and development tools such as Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator
  • Designed direct mail adverts using Illustrator

JHT, Inc. February 2006 – August 2006
Flash Developer/Contract http://www.jht.com
  • Lead and manage my team in the development of interactive Flash simulations
  • OOP ActionScript development for guided and unguided simulations of Naval equipment
  • Coordinate device development with Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts
  • Assisted members of other teams code and tool development
  • Developed a unique project status and component relationship tool for use within JHT management

Full Sail Real World Education September 2005 – December 2005
Intern Animator/Texture Artist
  • Add personality to characters using movement and timing
  • Scene setup and design
  • DAnimate cameras and lights
  • Create custom photo real textures using Photoshop and Wacom Tablet

InstallShield Software Corporation April 2000 - January 2001
Web Developer http://www.installshield.com
  • Database modifications in order to update InstallShield Reseller Extranet Password Protected
  • Worked closely with product managers to launch new products on Web site
  • Maintained updated product information in MS SQL Server database
  • Worked with other team members for necessary updates to Web site and intranet
  • Participated in building InstallShield's support site, which was named one of the "Ten Best Web Support Sites" by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP)
  • Worked within a team to redesign, restructure and build new InstallShield.com Web site
  • Concept creation and design of product specific banner ads
  • Design and creation of web site animated product ads

MediaPro Associates September 1998 - April 2000
Web Manager
Web Designer and Developer
  • Managed a small team of designers and web developers
  • Participated in hiring web team members and outsource consultants
  • GUI design and creation of architecture of Web sites for clients
  • Developed database of parts catalogs and integrated with web site for easy parts identification and ordering
  • Concept creation and design of banner ads

Online & Multi-Media Marketing Group July 1998 - April 1999
Freelance Graphics Designer www.marketing-equation.com
Formerly http://www.ommgroup.com
  • GUI design and creation of architecture of Web sites for clients
  • Concept creation and design of banner ads
  • Created Director presentations and screensavers using Lingo

Internet Presence Consulting March 1998 - September 1999
Freelance Graphics Designer http://www.ipcinc.net
  • Worked within a team to build clients' Web site using HTML, Access and FileMaker Pro tools
  • Concept creation and design of banner ads
  • Assisted in Web site design concepts