Objective
To use my 3D animation skills and collaborate with other talents within a studio company.
Education
School of Communication Arts |
Raleigh, NC |
•Certificate in Advance Digital Animation |
Sept. 2009 |
•Certificate in Digital Animation |
Sept. 2008 |
Meredith College |
Raleigh, NC |
•Bachelor of Arts in Theatre- Magna Cum Laude |
May 2000 |
Work Experiences
School of Communication Arts – Student Animated Short |
Raleigh, NC |
Winter 2008 |
• 3D Animator/ Modeler/ Concept Artist for “Orange Flavored Fizzy Sugar Syrup Soda” - Responsible for the character concept, 3D model, and texture for the main character as well as animated 13 shots with the main character and/or props. |
Various Theatre Companies |
Raleigh, NC |
2000-2008 |
• Freelance Theatre Designer - Work closely with directors and other designers to design scenery, costumes and/or lighting for local theatre companies. |
Kashin Japanese Restaurant |
Cary, NC |
2000-current |
•Wait Staff Supervisor - Responsible for training of new employees and managing daily
operations. |
Skills
Animating using keyframes that show weight, balance, and form
Modeling, texturing, uv mapping, and basic rigging 3D characters and environments
Drawing simple conceptual art for characters and scenery
Building character maquettes
Software
Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Sony Vegas
Awards
School of Communication Arts |
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•Animation Department Creative Excellence Award |
Sept 2009 |
School of Communication Arts Gallery Exhibition |
•Best Character Performance |
Fall 2008 |
School of Communication Arts Gallery Exhibition |
•Best 2D Concept Design |
Summer 2008 |
School of Communication Arts Gallery Exhibition |
•Best 3D Concept Design |
Summer 2008 |
News and Observer: Year's Best in Triangle Theatre |
•Scenery Design for “columbinus” and “A Number” |
2007 |
News and Observer: Year's Best in Triangle Theatre |
•Production Design for “Bury the Dead” |
2006 |
Independent: Theatre: The Best in What We Saw |
•Scenery Design for “Killer Joe” |
2005 |
Independent: Theatre: The Best in What We Saw |
•Costume Design for “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” |
2004 |
News and Observer: Feature Artist of the Month |
•February's Feature Artist |
2003 |
Organizations
National Technical Honor Society
Alpha Psi Omega, National Honorary Theatre Society