Customer Service Sales

Michael A. Scalzo

*** ******* ******, **** ****** IL, 60466

708-***-**** ***********@*********.***

PORTFOLIO

www.inkyframes.com

I am an up and coming Graphic Designer/3D Animator experienced in local and studio

work. I received my BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago majoring in

Graphic Design and Animation. Currently I am based in Chicago, but I am willing and able

to relocate for a position. I am technically skilled and have strong organizational skills,

communication, and great work ethic. I have experience in several group oriented projects

and have had several positions that require working with a broad spectrum of individuals.

Working knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite 5, Maya 2011, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro,

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Z-brush, TopoGun, Luxology Modo, and Microsoft Office

9 years experience with Mac Operation System

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Good communication skills and team player

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EXPERIENCE

CloudBlue, Ebay Sales, Joliet IL – April 2011- Present

Responsibilities- Designing a personal ebay template and selling items that are in

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the inventory, customer service, creating shipping lists and manifests

Results- I gained a lot of experience on how to be a good salesman as well

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expanding my skills of hosting large groups of people. I also gained a lot of

experience in setting up sales and communication with people to resolve issue with

their purchases.

Freelance 3D Special Effects Animator, Atomic Puppy Studios, Chicago IL -

August 2010 - Present

• Responsibilities- 3D Modeling and Animating for the Independent Film,

“Melody”, creating life like models of moths for several scenes, rendering scenes

using an alpha channel for specific scenes, and creating lighting the compliments the

filmed scenes for the animated models to look more realistic in.

• Results- So far all of the work being done for this project from my standpoint is

nearing completion. I have created the models, textured them, and am in the process

of setting up lighting and test rendering scenes. In the near future I will be able to

start working on the actual filmed scenes and working with the special effects team

in post production

Freelance Graphic Designer/Sound Editor, Chris Emmons Films, Chicago IL -

June 2010 - August 2010

• Responsibilities- Design of character and movie posters for the Independent Film,

“Shine Baby Shine”, digital editing and clean up of photographs used in each poster,

editing of sound for the Independent Film, digital editing and clean up of sound used

in the film

Results- Both the Graphic Design and Sound Editing were completed on time as

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per the schedule of the release of the movie. Several people who worked on the film

were very pleased with my Sound Editing as well as Poster Designs. As of the result

of my work in this movie I was sought out to do work as a 3D Special Effects

animator. This was through a recommendation from the director of this film project

due to his satisfaction with the results of the job.

Lab Assistant, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL – 2008-2009

Responsibilities- Assist students in the Crit Department computer lab with

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Photoshop, Illustration, InDesign, slide scanners, and advanced output printing,

checkout of digital tutorials for computer programs endorsed by the school,

maintaining and cleaning of the lab, and digital printing operations

Results- I gained a lot of experience in operating a computer lab as well as what a

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majority of issues that people had with several programs. I gained a lot of knowledge

using and troubleshooting different types of equipment as well as helping people

understanding how to use said equipment with great satisfaction to the students and

faculty.

Gallery Intern, EXP Gallery, Pilsen, Chicago IL – 2007

• Responsibilities- Designing advertising posters and cards for gallery shows each

month, installation and clean up for artwork presented in shows, presenting and

selling artwork during openings for various shows.

• Results- I gained a lot of experience on how to be a good salesman as well expanding

my skills of hosting large groups of people. I also gained a lot of experience in setting

up an art gallery for openings as well as collaborating with artists concerning design

of the artwork flow throughout the space.

5 Years Retail Experience, South Suburban Chicago Area IL –2002-2007

Companies- Dollar General 2002-2005, Toys R US 2005, Tuesday Mornings 2006,

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Michael’s Arts and Crafts 2007

Responsibilities- Customer Service, floor associate, electronics associate, cashier,

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stocker, building shelves, building furniture, selling warranties, cleaning

Results- I gained a lot of experience on how to be a good salesman as well

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expanding my skills of multitasking and helping large groups of people. I also learned

that selling is all about the way you present yourself both physically and verbally,

which usually ends up being the deciding factors of selling a product. I also won a

contest at Toys R Us for selling warranties my first month working there.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Fine Arts, 2010, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Accomplishments- Merit Scholarship Award based on transfer portfolio,

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Distinguished Scholarship Recipient, BFA Degree recipient with emphasis in

Graphic Design and Animation

REFERENCES

Kenneth Broholm- 708-***-****, IT Sales, CloudBlue, Joliet, IL

Lou Shields- 847-***-****, ********@************.***, EXP Gallery, Owner

Dana Johnson- 773-***-****, Crit Help Desk for The School of the Art Institute of

Chicago, Chicago IL

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