TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms: Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Macintosh OS X
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, GoLive, and Premiere;
Microsoft Word and Excel;
Quark XPress;
Macromedia Dreamweaver and basic HTML;
Autodesk Maya.

BACKGROUND

Vancouver Film School
Diploma Digital Character Animation (Maya)
Vancouver, British Columbia, June 2004

B.F.A. in Illustration with Entertainment emphasis,
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, 2000

A.A. in General Studies,
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA, 1997

Experienced in Diverse Industry Environments

Professional experience in 2D and 3D animation, modeling, texture art, lighting, concept designing, sculpting, graphic design technology, wedding films, video editing, and customer service. My strong creative abilities and technical experience, together with my excellent communication and interpersonal skills, permit me to play a uniquely significant role in any organization, where I am at my best in challenging situations requiring a perceptive and enthusiastic approach.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Through a progressive career in diverse industry environments, I have developed proven creative capabilities and practical expertise. My major contributions have been achieved in positions where resourcefulness, problem-solving, productivity, and perseverance, together with the ability to communicate with and motivate others, were required to produce desired results. Among my major accomplishments to date:

• Freelance 3D Animation for courtroom use showing a re-enactment of a crime scene.
• Freelance several local and non-local corporate identities.
• Local televised interview on the basics of 3D computer animation.
• Created a replica of an extremely valuable artifact for a museum’s collection and made an exhibit for children, which included painting a 12' x 12' mural with two other artists. Under apprenticeship, I moved priceless artifacts to make fiberglass molds in order to create plaster-based and fiberglass replicas at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.
• Helped students create a series of 100+ prints with 10 color separations. Advised students in color theory, streamlined the printing process so students could complete their projects on time, while keeping the class organized and focused when the professor was on vacation.

My proven creative skills and practical knowledge, together with my sound judgment, have prepared me for any challenging opportunity.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Prior to 2000, I also held the positions of Computer Graphic Design Teacher at the Lake Avenue Creative Arts Academy in Pasadena, CA; Sales Representatives/ Notary Public for UPS Store in Dublin, CA; Office Manager for Adobe Realty in San Luis Obispo, CA; and Sales Representative/ Notary Public for UPS store in San Luis Obispo, CA.

TRAINING/APPRENTICESHIPS/LICENSE

Diploma in Maya
Vancouver, British Columbia, 2004

Apprenticeship in 3D Fabrications Department,
Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CA, 2001

Coursework in Maya
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, 2001

Apprenticeship in Printmaking,
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, 2001

Participated in several Training Classes presented by
a large well-established bank, Investments, and Sales training; 2001 to 2006.

Notary Public, State of California, 1996 to present.

AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

Member of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
San Luis Obispo, California.

Volunteer at the“Amgen Tour De California”
March, 2006.

Launch“Enrichmond Entertainment”
Owner and operator, 2004

“Student Representative” Vancouver Film School,
Maya Character Animation Course, Gradation speaker, 2004

Volunteer Artist/Graphic Designer,
CrossWinds Youth Group, Dublin CA, 1996,1997,2001-2005

“Best of the Best” Award,
WaMu, California, 2003

“Best in Painting” Award,
Cuesta College Art Show, San Luis Obispo, CA, 1997

“Third Place Designer” Award,
Pasadena Playhouse, Graphic Design, Pasadena, CA, 1999

“Muralist” IMaddonari street chalk festival,
for local business, San Luis Obispo, CA 1993, 1994, 1995

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