WORK EXPERIENCE:
Animator / TD - Big Idea Productions, Lombard, IL__ _ __ __ _ _ Jan 2001-Apr 2003
3D animator for 3-2-1 Penguins and Veggie Tales video series. Involved in Modelling, Layout, Animation, and Special Effects phases of production.
Animator - TerraGlyph Interactive Studios, Schaumburg, IL____Mar 1999- Oct 2000
Lead 3D animator for N64 titles. Created low polygon characters and environments. Rigged character models for animation. Animated player and non-player characters. Worked closely with lead programmer to solve 3D art related issues. Contributed to organization and coordination of large asset databases. Helped to design and refine workflow paradigms for projects. Assisted in conceptual development of new and current game projects.
Animator, Game Designer - Game Refuge, Hazelcrest, IL____June 1995-Sept 1998
Created artwork for all phases of video game design. Drew conceptual art and illustrated story boards for game proposals. Modeled and animated 3D characters and environments for video presentations and game artwork. Composited image files for output to video. Assisted in conceptual development of new and current game projects.
Animator - Hughes Who Productions, Chicago, IL____________Feb 1995-Mar1995
Animated sequences for H.F.C. promotional video under direction of Darryl Hughes.
Geographic Information Systems Technician - Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont I______________________________________________________Summers 1990-92
Assisted in the analysis and digitization of USGS survey maps using UNIX based Geographical Resource Analysis Support System (G.R.A.S.S.) program. Assisted in troubleshooting of division's computer network and equipment.
EDUCATION:
Post Graduate Work, Fall 94 - Spring 95 Columbia College Chicago, IL Major: Animation G.P.A. 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994 Major: Architecture G.P.A. 4.1/5.0
SKILLS:
Extensive experience with Macintosh and PC computers.
Familiarity with numerous graphic computer programs and applications including Maya 4.0, Illusion, Softimage 3.91, Hash's Animation Master, 3D Studio, Adobe Photoshop 7, and Adobe Premiere6.
Accomplished drawing and graphic rendering skills - computer and conventional media.
Well developed writing and editing ability.
Experienced in developing and delivering presentations.
RELATED HOBBIES:
Well and widely read in adult and children's fiction and literature.
Avid cinema buff and critic of all genres, old and new.
An advanced knowledge of history and geography, ancient and modern.
Music - All varieties from Classical to Rock (prefer Gershwin)
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Dean's List, Fall and Spring semesters 91-93
Graphics award for Urban Planning group presentation