Objective

To obtain a position that will utilize my skills in computer graphics and traditional art.

Employment

Self-Employed - Mechanicsville, MD

Web Designer
August 2008 - Present
- Designed, created and maintained websites for local clients
- Utilized programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver and languages including HTML and CSS

Geospatial Technician
July 2007 - July 2008
- Modeled geospatially accurate structures from satellite imagery using proprietary software
- Advanced to Quality Assurance
- Advised and critiqued peers while reviewing and processing final product
- Performed color correction and other alterations to satellite imagery using Photoshop

Education

Full Sail University - Winter Park, FL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Animation
Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
Refined modeling and traditional art techniques while working with other artists in a simulated pipeline with strict deadlines

Associate of Science Degree in Computer Animation
Feb 2005 - Jun 2006
Experienced all aspects of the computer animation pipeline in a simulated work environment, maintaining a focus on character and hard surface modeling

College of Southern Maryland - Leonardtown, MD

Aug 2003 - Nov 2004
Studied human anatomy, figure drawing, color theory, design, and photography

Awards

Harris Corporation
Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Work in a Team Project

Full Sail University:
Course Director's Award in 2D Animation

Skills

Proficient With:
Autodesk Maya - Hard surface and organic modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting and rendering
Adobe Photoshop - Color correction, seamline editing/removal, creation of hand-painted and photo textures
Adobe Dreamweaver - Creation of web pages

Experienced With:

3D Studio Max - Hard surface and organic modeling
Pixologic Zbrush - High resolution sculpting, creation and exporting of maps
Final Cut Pro - Basic knowledge of video and audio editing tools
Apple Shake - Basic compositing skills; rotoscoping, color correction, keying, etc.