SUMMARY
• Master from concept to completion of 3d characters
• 4 years experience as a game design and multimedia
instructor, teaching up to 4000 level courses
• Active freelance professional with 8 years experience as a 3D Modeler and Animator, plus over 10 years experience
in traditional and digital art
• Professional certificate in 3d Concepts from Planet Digital,
expected fall 2008
SOFTWARE
• Expert in 3D Studio Max and Photoshop
• Proficient in Mudbox, Deep Paint, and After Effects
• Working knowledge in Maya, Z Brush, Premier, and more
EXPERIENCE
3D Studio Max Instructor
2008-Present
Planet Digital, Autodesk Training Center
• Subjects Taught: Mental Ray, Particles, Reactor, and Special Effects
3D Digital Arts Instructor
2008-Present
Rasmussen Online
• Subjects Taught: Video and Audio with Premier Pro;
Digital and Web Design with Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash;
Math Fundamentals; plus Word 2007
Game Design Instructor
2004-Present
International Academy of Design and Technology
• Software taught: 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Mudbox,
and more
• Subjects taught: basic to advanced 3D modeling, basic to
advanced 3D character animation, basic MOCAP, texturing,
traditional drawing, digital painting, story boarding,
and design concepts
• Experience teaching upper level classes of up to 4000 level
2001-Present
Freelance and Contract Experience:
Lead Artist
2007-Present
Deadman Games
• Oversee visual development of “BotWars” game including
concept art, 3D models,
texturing, rigging, animation, and interface design
• Oversee other contributing artists to ensure highest quality
and to meet deadlines.
Animation and Lighting Consultant
2008
JM Wheeler and Associates
• Performed various functions including consulting, teaching,
animation, texturing, lighting, and rendering for
accident reconstruction videos
3D Character Artist and MegaCon Presenter
2008
International Academy of Design and Technology
• Presented a walk-through of the 2d design and
3d construction of an original superhero bust design using
3D Studio Max, Mudbox, and Photoshop
3D Character Artist and Animator
2007
Real Visualz
• Creation of mascot including concept, modeling, texturing,
and animation
3D Character Animatior
2006
Create Studios
• Learned Motionbuilder in mere days
• Animation for gymnasium jumbotron of Cav-man, the University of
Virginia mascot
• pre-vis and storyboards
3D Environment Artist and Animator
2005
Darin Slack Quarterback Academy
• Concept Art and pre-vis animation for investors pitch
• Modeling, texturing, lighting, and camera animation of
3d environments<
• Quality control and oversight for other contributing artist's work
3D Animator and Storyboard Artist
2004
New York Film Festival selection “Kaleidoscope”
• Modeling, texturing, and animation of realistic birds
• Compositing of birds into live action footage
• Storyboards, layout, and composition
3D Artist, Animator, and Consultant
2002-2004
Web Design Group
• Layout and concept design according to client specifications
• Creation of 2D visuals in Photoshop
• Creation of 3D visuals in Maya
3D Artist, Instructor, and Consultant
2001
Sim Images Corporation
• Trained and consulted personnel to improve production
quality, design principles, and Photoshop skills
• Created models and textures for use in
military simulations
Graphic Artist
1998-2001
Local companies, colleagues,
and non-profit organizations
• Created compelling visuals for various newsletters, flyers,
and posters, etc.
• Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark Xpress
Fine Artist
1998-2001
Various galleries in the Orlando area
• Nude figures in charcoal and other mediums
• Various commissioned pieces
EDUCATION
Professional Certificate in 3D Concepts
Planet Digital
Expected completion: Fall 2008
• Studied under digital masters Gary Davis,
Michelle Bousquet, and David Beatriz
Bachelor of Arts, with a specialization in Computer Animation
University of Central Florida
2001
• Multiple President’s list and Dean’s list achievements
MILITARY SERVICE
1994-2002
US ARMY, and Florida Army National Guard
Home, and Abroad
Honorable Discharge
• Multiple awards for excellence and achievement
• 12 month “hardship” tour of duty in South Korea, 1995
HOBBIES
• I enjoy playing video games: God of War, Neverwinter Nights (and just about any RPG,) any Zelda, oldskool Galaga, Mrs Pacman, Centipede, and so many more
• I like to cook and my specialties are: red alaskan king crab, shishkabob, and chips with homemade salsa
• Though you may not tell it by looking, I like to exerscise: rollerblading is my favorite, but I also enjoy swimming, bike riding, weight lifting, and more
