Summary of Qualifications
Very strong draftsmanship skills and ability to perceive objects spatially
Understanding of layout and design principles
Experience prioritizing and completing projects accurately and promptly
Software Knowledge
Knowledge of Windows(95-7) and Mac(os 8-X) operating systems, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Page Maker, QuarkXPress, Avid, Premiere, Acrobat, Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Ulead Cool 3-D, Corel Draw, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, Bryce, Sound Edit (Mac), Deck, Peak, Sound Forge, Fruity Loops, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art | Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graduated December 2002
Media Arts and Animation
Active participant in the student ambassador program – represented school at various local conventions and events
Certifications
Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified Developer for the Rapid Online Content Creation Environment (ROCCE) Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified Best Practices user (ROCCE) Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified ROCCE users manual course
Design, Freelance and Project Related Experience
Adayana Inc./Aquent, Champaign, IL 2010
Contractor, Web Developer
Client: United States Department of Defense Creating Interactive Flash assets containing video, audio, bitmap and vector images for on-line courses. Creating html content for e-learning courses to be loaded onto government server for distribution. Editing course content to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. Ensuring all created content was section 508 compliant
Aquent/RTC Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL 2008-2009
3D Designer/Illustrator
Client: Nike
Responsible for creating 2D orthographic views of clothing from artwork supplied by client.
Creating outlines and .jpg images of frontal view clothing to be imported into 3D program.
Extruding 3D shapes, assigning and editing texture maps to shapes from outlines.
Populating of 3D clothing items into 3D “Virtual” store and fixtures.
Creating, texturing and editing clothes for mannequins to be placed into scene.
Modeling various accessory items in 3D.
Setting up and editing of lighting systems and camera angles to prepare for final render.
Pre-render checking of scenes to ensure all external files are properly located.
Setting up Render Globals for various scenes and assigning to render farm.
Post-production clean up of final images to ensure quality before sending to client.
Collaborated with Client and Design teams to increase overall customer satisfaction.
Cataloging images on network drive.
Assisted in setup of file system to improve efficiency.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Downers Grove, IL 2008-Present
PowerPoint Production/Presentation Specialist
Responsible for creating PowerPoint presentations used during announcements worship service and congregational meetings.
Creation of graphics and text for presentation
Utilizing image library and song database in creation of presentations
Ensuring that information, scripture, text and song lyrics/titles are correct, up to date and placed in proper order to coincide with timing of service.
Inserting data tables, graphs and charts as well as formatting presentations using custom templates
Ensuring layout, design and overall feel of presentation is consistent with various themes being discussed.
Scanning and correcting images to ensure quality prior to inserting into presentation.
Creating custom slides, animations, timing and transitions to accompany various music/special performances
Ensuring files and finished presentations are transferred onto system used for projecting.
Running presentations from projection booth during service and meetings.
Recording, duplicating and labeling of service onto DVD for archival storage.
Operation of projection, remote camera, lighting and sound systems during service
CfYR Publishing, Chicago, IL 2004-2007
Design Consultant
Responsible for design and layout of promotional and branding materials, including letterhead, mailers and business cards
Dadstock Festival, Lakemoor, IL 2007
Designer
Layout and design of logo and event poster, website and graphics for national Stay-At-Home-Dad event
The Creative Group, Chicago, IL 2005
Litigation Graphics Specialist/Animator
Responsible for creating 3-D models based on patent/design documents, texture mapping, rigging, animating, compositing and rendering into various formats for use in litigation proceedings.
Thirty Three Personnel, Chicago, IL 2005
PowerPoint Production Specialist
Responsible for creating and ensuring information and PowerPoint graphics were correct and up to date, inserting data, data tables, graphs, and charts as well as formatting presentations using custom templates.
Ensuring continuity of layout and design matched approved corporate branding guidelines and overall feel was consistent.
Scanning and correcting images provided by client/company to ensure quality prior to inserting into presentation.
Researching, purchasing and filing stock photography and graphic images from on-line vendors.
Capturing, editing and inserting video footage from digital videotape and DVD format for use in presentations.
The Sports Authority, Chicago, IL 2003-2005
Animator/Motion Graphics Artist
Responsible for creating motion graphics display, ensuring display matches current printed advertisement
Working on a tight weekly deadline
Digitally photographing and correcting images of product for use in display
Creating Image library to file stock photography
Collaborated with regional marketing team to create displays promoting special sales and events
Resolved issues with outside vendors regarding technical display issues
Provided troubleshooting for computer controlling display
Adhered to vendor guidelines regarding corporate branding practices and integrity of logos
The Creative Group, Chicago, IL 2004
Designer/Motion Graphics Specialist
Responsible for creating graphic elements, compositing and editing existing video footage for promotional trailer for a local video game company
Sport Smarts, Chicago, IL 2004
Animator/3D Modeler
Responsible for creating, modeling, texturing, rigging and animating 3D character for pilot episode of children’s sports medicine show
McDougal Littell, Evanston, IL 2001
Temporary Production Worker
Responsible for collation and assembling of time sensitive materials for client mailings
Assembling and binding of product catalogs for sales reps
Very strong draftsmanship skills and ability to perceive objects spatially
Understanding of layout and design principles
Experience prioritizing and completing projects accurately and promptly
Software Knowledge
Knowledge of Windows(95-7) and Mac(os 8-X) operating systems, HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Autodesk Maya, 3DS Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Page Maker, QuarkXPress, Avid, Premiere, Acrobat, Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Ulead Cool 3-D, Corel Draw, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, Bryce, Sound Edit (Mac), Deck, Peak, Sound Forge, Fruity Loops, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel,
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art | Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graduated December 2002
Media Arts and Animation
Active participant in the student ambassador program – represented school at various local conventions and events
Certifications
Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified Developer for the Rapid Online Content Creation Environment (ROCCE) Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified Best Practices user (ROCCE) Department of Defense, Joint Forces Command Certified ROCCE users manual course
Design, Freelance and Project Related Experience
Adayana Inc./Aquent, Champaign, IL 2010
Contractor, Web Developer
Client: United States Department of Defense Creating Interactive Flash assets containing video, audio, bitmap and vector images for on-line courses. Creating html content for e-learning courses to be loaded onto government server for distribution. Editing course content to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. Ensuring all created content was section 508 compliant
Aquent/RTC Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL 2008-2009
3D Designer/Illustrator
Client: Nike
Responsible for creating 2D orthographic views of clothing from artwork supplied by client.
Creating outlines and .jpg images of frontal view clothing to be imported into 3D program.
Extruding 3D shapes, assigning and editing texture maps to shapes from outlines.
Populating of 3D clothing items into 3D “Virtual” store and fixtures.
Creating, texturing and editing clothes for mannequins to be placed into scene.
Modeling various accessory items in 3D.
Setting up and editing of lighting systems and camera angles to prepare for final render.
Pre-render checking of scenes to ensure all external files are properly located.
Setting up Render Globals for various scenes and assigning to render farm.
Post-production clean up of final images to ensure quality before sending to client.
Collaborated with Client and Design teams to increase overall customer satisfaction.
Cataloging images on network drive.
Assisted in setup of file system to improve efficiency.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Downers Grove, IL 2008-Present
PowerPoint Production/Presentation Specialist
Responsible for creating PowerPoint presentations used during announcements worship service and congregational meetings.
Creation of graphics and text for presentation
Utilizing image library and song database in creation of presentations
Ensuring that information, scripture, text and song lyrics/titles are correct, up to date and placed in proper order to coincide with timing of service.
Inserting data tables, graphs and charts as well as formatting presentations using custom templates
Ensuring layout, design and overall feel of presentation is consistent with various themes being discussed.
Scanning and correcting images to ensure quality prior to inserting into presentation.
Creating custom slides, animations, timing and transitions to accompany various music/special performances
Ensuring files and finished presentations are transferred onto system used for projecting.
Running presentations from projection booth during service and meetings.
Recording, duplicating and labeling of service onto DVD for archival storage.
Operation of projection, remote camera, lighting and sound systems during service
CfYR Publishing, Chicago, IL 2004-2007
Design Consultant
Responsible for design and layout of promotional and branding materials, including letterhead, mailers and business cards
Dadstock Festival, Lakemoor, IL 2007
Designer
Layout and design of logo and event poster, website and graphics for national Stay-At-Home-Dad event
The Creative Group, Chicago, IL 2005
Litigation Graphics Specialist/Animator
Responsible for creating 3-D models based on patent/design documents, texture mapping, rigging, animating, compositing and rendering into various formats for use in litigation proceedings.
Thirty Three Personnel, Chicago, IL 2005
PowerPoint Production Specialist
Responsible for creating and ensuring information and PowerPoint graphics were correct and up to date, inserting data, data tables, graphs, and charts as well as formatting presentations using custom templates.
Ensuring continuity of layout and design matched approved corporate branding guidelines and overall feel was consistent.
Scanning and correcting images provided by client/company to ensure quality prior to inserting into presentation.
Researching, purchasing and filing stock photography and graphic images from on-line vendors.
Capturing, editing and inserting video footage from digital videotape and DVD format for use in presentations.
The Sports Authority, Chicago, IL 2003-2005
Animator/Motion Graphics Artist
Responsible for creating motion graphics display, ensuring display matches current printed advertisement
Working on a tight weekly deadline
Digitally photographing and correcting images of product for use in display
Creating Image library to file stock photography
Collaborated with regional marketing team to create displays promoting special sales and events
Resolved issues with outside vendors regarding technical display issues
Provided troubleshooting for computer controlling display
Adhered to vendor guidelines regarding corporate branding practices and integrity of logos
The Creative Group, Chicago, IL 2004
Designer/Motion Graphics Specialist
Responsible for creating graphic elements, compositing and editing existing video footage for promotional trailer for a local video game company
Sport Smarts, Chicago, IL 2004
Animator/3D Modeler
Responsible for creating, modeling, texturing, rigging and animating 3D character for pilot episode of children’s sports medicine show
McDougal Littell, Evanston, IL 2001
Temporary Production Worker
Responsible for collation and assembling of time sensitive materials for client mailings
Assembling and binding of product catalogs for sales reps