Stephen S. Thomas
*** *. ******** *** • El Cajon, CA. • 619-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • www.wkid-e.com
Qualification Highlights
• Fluent Maya create low polygon models from concept to final product.
• A good understanding of human and animal anatomy and a sense of form, shape,
structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling.
• UV layout using Maya and or Headus UV for texturing.
• Ability to create and apply high-quality texture maps. Such as Normal and Displacement
maps. Experience in texturing and animation.
• Experience in shading and lighting in 3D software and understanding of color theory and
application.
• An ability to perform quality control on any and all polygon shapes within Maya.
• Produce functional cloth utilizing Ncloth, as well as create some Dynamic particle effects
also using Mel scripting for Particle effects.
• Using Motion Blends and FCurves within Motion Builder to create a dynamic character rig
• Strong proficiency with 2D tools such as Photoshop.
• Maximizing the use of the pen tool along with layers for the optimum control of detail and
color with in Illustrator.
• The ability to fade and cut scenes with audio. Utilizing Premiere Pro and adding effects
within After Effects.
• Traditional model building, and graphic design skills as well as sketching, drawing,
painting.
Work History
Warehouse: Sea World (Anheuser Bush) 2009-present
• Stock and pull product for vender's within Sea World, and maintain quality control on all food
products received.
Online Game Support: Nelson Staffing Solutions 2006-2008
• Knowing the game inside and out, finding flaws with the game
• Collect and investigate various data regarding in-game issues, exploits, and bugs
• Test pre-release patches and verify functionality, content, performance, and play ability.
Sales Expert: TRENDWEST/FAIRFIELD (CENDANT) 2005-2006
• Provide group presentations on product, quote rates and fees to clients.
• Maintain accurate sales records and develop new business opportunities with an emphasis on
establishing profitable client relationships.
Sales Expert/Store Technician: Bose Corporation 2002-2005
• Provide Sales and Support on all product in store, map out homes and ensure proper speaker
placements for optimum sound, recommend solutions when problems arise.
• Ensure all products and displays function properly, and fix any issues that may affect the sales
of the product.
Education
B.S. in Media Arts, Dean’s list Honors
Platt College, San Diego, CA
Graduated 9-2008 with a GPA 3.8 / 4.0
A.A.S. in Graphic Design, Dean’s list Honors
Platt College, San Diego, CA
Graduated 6-2007 with a GPA 3.8 / 4.0