Project Manager Human Resources

Matthew D Rankin *** Judith Drive Cell Phone: 937-***-****

Kettering, Ohio 45429 Email: *********@*****.***

creative-in-training

Objective Wield creative and innovative design solutions via digital and traditional methods

Education University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio Graduate May 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication Design

• Multimedia graphics and animation focus

• Consultant/project manager for architectural visualization

with School of Engineering

Trouble shoot issues of engineering and animation

Bring issues of artists to the attention of the engineers

Animation Mentor Online August 2007 - Present

Certificate in Character Animation

• Basic Foundations Mentor: Dana Boadway

Develop understanding of basic principles of animation

• Fundamentals of Body Mechanics Mentor: Michael Belzer

Apply principles animation to the movement of a bipedal character

United States Army Various Locations

Soldier, Trumpet player, Human Resources Clerk

• Basic combat training

• Navy School of Music Army Component

• Human Resources School

Milton Hershey School Hershey, Pennsylvania June 2002

High School Diploma/Certificate in CADD/Drafting

Skills Proficient on both Windows and Mac operating systems

Proficient with 3D Studio Max modeling and animation

Knowledgable in Maya modeling and animation

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite

• Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and After Effects

Knowledgable in AutoCad

Exposure to Lightwave, Dreamweaver and Final Cut Pro

Experience Global Awareness Program Dayton, Ohio Present

Freelance Graphic Artist

• Creating motion graphics for eduacational environmental documentary

• Designed new logo

The Monchon Dayton, Ohio Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Created illustrated characters representative of sandwiches

• Designed new logo for the original University of Dayton location

United States Army Kuwait Afghanistan 2006-2007

Human Resources Clerk

• Responsible for unit MWR Tours to sites in Kuwait

• Brigade public affairs representative

Brigade event photographer

Published weekly unit newsletter

• Designed Brigade Redeployment Coin

2008 ACM SIGGRAPH Los Angeles, California August 2008

Student Volunteer

• Assist conference guests during conference

• Attend conference listening to various speakers

• Meet current and future industry professionals

Ohio Army National Guard Columbus, Ohio 2004-Present

Trumpet Player

• Perform music in various ensemble and solo settings

• Member of unit public affairs team

616 Judith Drive, Kettering, Ohio 454**-***-*** 4743 *********@*****.***

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