Keywords
Computer Animation
CorelDRAW (Corel Software)
Unity 3d
Adobe Flash
HTML
JavaScript (Programming Language)
Autodesk 3DS Max (3D Graphics Software)
ActionScript
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Skills
•Strong creative, organizational, problem solving, and time-management skills.
•Creates on-demand and meets tight deadlines in a dynamically fast-paced production environment.
•Enjoys developing customer-focused art solutions and aims for excellence that exceeds client expectations.
•Performs well under pressure, can handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
•Professionally trained in both 3D animation and the game design process.
•Can serve as a project lead or independently work in varying work structures and multifunctional teams.
•Experience working with defense contractors, branches of the US armed services, Instructional Systems Designers (ISD), and Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the field of interactive media and training solutions.
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
•Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat)
•CorelDRAW Graphic Suite, Quixel Suite, Filter Forge, Clip Studio Paint
•3ds Max, Maya, Blender 3D, OptiTrack Motive and Expression
•HandySCAN 3D, NGRAIN Producer Pro, PolyTrans, VXelements, Geomagic Wrap
•Web 2.0 technologies, Coding Languages: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript
•Game Engines: Unity 3D, UDK Unreal, 3D Gamestudio, Torque
•Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)
•Creates on-demand and meets tight deadlines in a dynamically fast-paced production environment.
•Enjoys developing customer-focused art solutions and aims for excellence that exceeds client expectations.
•Performs well under pressure, can handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
•Professionally trained in both 3D animation and the game design process.
•Can serve as a project lead or independently work in varying work structures and multifunctional teams.
•Experience working with defense contractors, branches of the US armed services, Instructional Systems Designers (ISD), and Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the field of interactive media and training solutions.
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
•Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat)
•CorelDRAW Graphic Suite, Quixel Suite, Filter Forge, Clip Studio Paint
•3ds Max, Maya, Blender 3D, OptiTrack Motive and Expression
•HandySCAN 3D, NGRAIN Producer Pro, PolyTrans, VXelements, Geomagic Wrap
•Web 2.0 technologies, Coding Languages: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript
•Game Engines: Unity 3D, UDK Unreal, 3D Gamestudio, Torque
•Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook)
Project history
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Multimedia Specialist - Contractor
Day & Zimmermann Federal Services (SOC, LLC) Philadelphia, PA
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Chesapeake, VA March 2016 – August 2017
• Support General Dynamics as a Multimedia Specialist in the design and development of web and computer-based interactive multimedia applications, systems, and products.
•Generate current-gen shaders and photo-realistic textures for serious game development and 3d assets.
•Update, design, develop, and integrate computer generated 3D models, photogrammetry, animations, 2d graphics, audio and text from collected raw audio, photographic, point cloud, and motion capture data.
•Work with the Design team during product conception, providing suggestions and expertise.
Multimedia Specialist
Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. Newport News, VA November 2014 – February 2016
•Support the Virtual Tasks Training division in the creation of interactive multimedia instruction, promotional items, and 3d prints.
•Operate within the technical restrictions per project to create proportionately accurate, high-poly 3d models and animations.
•Develop animation scripts, storyboards, and tasks based on technical manuals and reference data for NGRAIN 3d development.
•Perform government contract acceptance testing, troubleshoot problems, and resolve issues and bugs.
•Domestic travel to off-site locations such as military bases, ships, and training schools for reference gathering utilizing 3d scanners, computers and photographic equipment.
Art Director
Dews Screenprinters Chesapeake, VA August 2007 – November 2014
•Generate designs for apparel decoration, promotional products and marketing material for a wide variety of clients.
•Train, manage, mentor, and direct other designers engaged in art work.
•Design, develop, and maintain company website and site graphics.
•Analyze and evaluate COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) software and hardware products used to support production.
Customer Service – Order Service Representative
QVC Virginia Call Center Chesapeake, VA September 2003 – March 2011
•Provide direct customer assistance by performing input data functions, order entry and online shopping aid.
•Received numerous customer commendations for excellent service.
•Active member of the QVC Communication Action Team (CAT), 2007.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Graphic Designer - Freelancer
Jonathan Martin Creative Inc. College Grove, Tennessee August 2017 – September 2017
•Support the Creative team in the production of scenic art for the Courageous Pages Children Exhibit in the Museum of the Bible.
•Provided typographic and artistic expertise for displays.
Graphic Designer - Volunteer
Virginia Beach Justice Initiative, Virginia Beach, VA June 2012 – June 2015
•Support Marketing and Fundraising teams by researching vendors, suppliers, and new marketing materials.
•Work with volunteers to help develop, plan, and execute effective fundraisers, events, and marketing campaigns.
Assistant Production Director - Volunteer
2015 Marian Conference, Virginia Beach, VA October 2015
•Aid in conference planning and act as a liaison between the different departments heads and volunteer staff
•Oversee the conference production and volunteer staff while performing other duties as assigned by the Production Director
•Identify the training needs of the participates, and ensure proper training is provided
Multimedia Specialist - Contractor
Day & Zimmermann Federal Services (SOC, LLC) Philadelphia, PA
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) Chesapeake, VA March 2016 – August 2017
• Support General Dynamics as a Multimedia Specialist in the design and development of web and computer-based interactive multimedia applications, systems, and products.
•Generate current-gen shaders and photo-realistic textures for serious game development and 3d assets.
•Update, design, develop, and integrate computer generated 3D models, photogrammetry, animations, 2d graphics, audio and text from collected raw audio, photographic, point cloud, and motion capture data.
•Work with the Design team during product conception, providing suggestions and expertise.
Multimedia Specialist
Valkyrie Enterprises, LLC. Newport News, VA November 2014 – February 2016
•Support the Virtual Tasks Training division in the creation of interactive multimedia instruction, promotional items, and 3d prints.
•Operate within the technical restrictions per project to create proportionately accurate, high-poly 3d models and animations.
•Develop animation scripts, storyboards, and tasks based on technical manuals and reference data for NGRAIN 3d development.
•Perform government contract acceptance testing, troubleshoot problems, and resolve issues and bugs.
•Domestic travel to off-site locations such as military bases, ships, and training schools for reference gathering utilizing 3d scanners, computers and photographic equipment.
Art Director
Dews Screenprinters Chesapeake, VA August 2007 – November 2014
•Generate designs for apparel decoration, promotional products and marketing material for a wide variety of clients.
•Train, manage, mentor, and direct other designers engaged in art work.
•Design, develop, and maintain company website and site graphics.
•Analyze and evaluate COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) software and hardware products used to support production.
Customer Service – Order Service Representative
QVC Virginia Call Center Chesapeake, VA September 2003 – March 2011
•Provide direct customer assistance by performing input data functions, order entry and online shopping aid.
•Received numerous customer commendations for excellent service.
•Active member of the QVC Communication Action Team (CAT), 2007.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Graphic Designer - Freelancer
Jonathan Martin Creative Inc. College Grove, Tennessee August 2017 – September 2017
•Support the Creative team in the production of scenic art for the Courageous Pages Children Exhibit in the Museum of the Bible.
•Provided typographic and artistic expertise for displays.
Graphic Designer - Volunteer
Virginia Beach Justice Initiative, Virginia Beach, VA June 2012 – June 2015
•Support Marketing and Fundraising teams by researching vendors, suppliers, and new marketing materials.
•Work with volunteers to help develop, plan, and execute effective fundraisers, events, and marketing campaigns.
Assistant Production Director - Volunteer
2015 Marian Conference, Virginia Beach, VA October 2015
•Aid in conference planning and act as a liaison between the different departments heads and volunteer staff
•Oversee the conference production and volunteer staff while performing other duties as assigned by the Production Director
•Identify the training needs of the participates, and ensure proper training is provided
Local Availability
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USA
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