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Objective:

To obtain a full time position that utilizes my experiences, pushes me creatively in the entertainment field, and encourages growth.

Education:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Science from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Media Arts & Animation, December 2008
Honors:

  • Perfect Attendance
  • Dean's List

Skills:

 

 

  • 2D and 3D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Character Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Skinning
  • Concept Development
  • Web Design
  • Logo Design

Software:

 






  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Flash
  • Autodesk 3D Studio Max
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Pixologic Zmapper
  • Digicel 4.5
  • RoadKill UV
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Production Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







The Onion (Intern), March 2010 – May 2010
-Worked on motion graphics and compositing for videos shown on The Onion News Network.

HoliMoli! Media, April 2009 - November 2009
Cornhole All Stars - Worked on character model textures, background character concept, and animated sprites for the iPhone game "Cornhole All Stars."

Project WUV - Worked on character and level concept, storyboards, gameplay design, and the intro sequence for the iPhone game under the project name "WUV."

Team Production Project - EXCEL, April 2008 – September 2008
-Worked with a group of artists to produce a short animated film. As part of the team, I was lead 2D animator, joint story developer, joint character designer, prop modeler, inker, painter, and compositor.

Unreal Engine Character Project, April 2008 – June 2008
-Researched, developed, and designed a character. I modeled, textured, rigged and skinned the character within a schedule. Lastly, I imported the character into the Unreal Engine.

Additional
Work
Experience:


Northeastern Martial Arts Institute, Rochester, NY, 2001-2005
- Instructed martial arts classes for children and adults. This involved organizing and creating lesson plans. I worked with others as a team to improve the institute and helped students achieve their goals.

Volunteer Work:

 

Saranac Village YoungLife Camp, Saranac, NY, Winter 2004
-Volunteered to cook, clean, and serve food to 100-200 campers.
References: Available upon request.