ERIC ALEXANDER MALDONADO

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Lakeland, FL 33812

P: 786-***-****

E-mail: sx5i3u@r.postjobfree.com

http://eamaldonado1972.blogspot.com

HIGHLIGHTS:

Software Proficiency –

MAYA

(3D Modeling, 2D/3D Animation, Rigging, Dynamics / Special Effects, Lighting, Texturing)

H3ADUS

(UV Layout, UV Mapping)

CS4

(PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, INDESIGN, ENCORE, AFTER EFFECTS, FLASH, DREAMWEAVER,

PREMIERE PRO)

Z-BRUSH

(Digital Sculpting, Displacement Mapping, Texturing, Rigging)

AVID

(Video Editing, Compositing, Playback)

REVIT

(Architectural Designs & Renderings)

MS/OFFICE

(WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER, ACCESS)

Skills –

Concept Design Character Design Environmental Design

Maquette Design 2D Animation Digital Art

Miniature Model Construction Sculpting Storyboards

Animatics

Clerical Support Duties –

Customer Service Word Processing Inventory Control

Bilingual - English and Spanish (speak, read, and write)

EDUCATION:

10/05 – 09/09 Art Institute / Miami International University of Art & Design – Miami, FL

BFA Computer Animation

05/99 – 06/05 Miami Dade Community College, Kendall Campus – Miami, FL

Computer Animation and Graphic Design

07/92 – 09/93 Computer Learning Center – Los Angeles, CA

Computer & Electronics Technology

EXPERIENCE:

10/97 – PRESENT Eric the Red Media and Design

FREELANCE ARTIST

2D / 3D Animation Concept Design Graphic Design

3D Modeling Miniatures Maquettes

Storyboards Animatics Desktop Publishing

08/11 – 11/11 Spirit Halloween - North Miami, FL

Assistant Manager

Helped in preparing store for seasonal & daily operations

Conduct shift changes & cash-drawer balances

Constructed in-store displays for entertainment & sales emphasis

Assisted clients with costume options and accessories

08/10 – 08/11 Party City – North Miami, FL

Customer Service

Greeted customers upon entering the premises

Consulted customers with questions on how to coordinate their events

Assisted clients with creating their custom invitations, announcements & banners

Aided in keeping store clean and prepared for daily operations

01/09 – 03/09 DLA TV – Miami, FL

INTERNSHIP

Responsible for creating new designs for company direction and presentation

Conceptualized animation of company logo and transition pages for Video on Demand

Designed, modeled, lit and animated new versions of company logo and transition pages

Created storyboards to convey direction to take concepts to final product

10/07 – 09/08 Apple – Miami, FL - The Falls

MAC Specialist

Responsible for introducing clients to all aspects of Apple products

Answered all questions and concerns regarding Apple products and services

Performed preliminary technical troubleshooting to aide Genius team

Aided managerial team by assisting in the training of new specialists

Taught clients on how to use their newly purchased items and software applications

01/07 – 10/07 Art Institute /Miami International University of Art & Design – Miami, FL

Student Employee Program

Responsible for preparing equipment for checkouts to students, faculty & staff

Maintain and file records of all checkouts and fines

02/05 – 02/06 Tiger Direct – Mall of the Americas – Miami, FL

Consumer Electronics Sales Specialist

Assist in purchase of PCs, peripherals, laptops and other consumer electronics

Act as technical liaison between client and service technicians

06/02 – 01/05 Protection One

Installer

Install residential/ commercial alarm systems

Repair or replace faulty or outdated systems and their components

Advise clients on ways to further protect their homes with proper components

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