Customer Service Representative

Contact/links:

Alvin Grado

Cell: 778-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Website: http://alvingrado.com

Demo Reel:

Business Network:

Online Photo Sharing:

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Compositor position

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Have worked as compositor including roto/paint using Nuke on feature films and TV shows, solving challenging shots

Have supervised on set for bridging the understanding on how to get clean shots for ease of use and solving for compositors

Graduate, Visual Effects for Film & TV Diploma from VANARTS 2010-2011

Trained and experienced in using Nuke and Shake for Compositing

Use of Maya, Houdini, Z-brush, Premiere and Photoshop, MatchMover and SynthEyes and Nuke 3d system

In-depth knowledge using cameras and lenses as photographer, how to adjust DOF, aperture, lighting, adjusting for the value of the lens and camera sensor and distortion

University level computer science courses in scripting and programming

Managing and troubleshooting IT challenges as system administrator

Photography and graphic arts training and self-employed work experience

Canadian Citizenship

EDUCATION

Diploma in Visual Effects for Film & Television (Full Time Studies, 2010-2011)

Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VANARTS), Vancouver, BC

Fundamentals of Visual Effects Production, 3D Modeling, Animation & Rendering, 2D Image Manipulation & Compositing, Stereoscopy (3D), Dynamic Simulations and Character Rigging, Procedural Modeling and Destruction, Lighting, Rotoscoping, Colour Correction, Studio Shooting and Production, Green Screen

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Roto - Once upon a time and Falling skies

Zoic Studios, Vancouver (March -May 2012)

Rotoscope and Paint for multiple, varied and challinging scenes.

VFX Generalist and Compositor - Little Miss Mania

Blue Star Film,Vancouver ( September 2011- ongoing)

Supervised on set to get good clean shots to work with for compositing and vfx scenes( green screen, lights and tracking)

Compositing using Nuke including adding live elements, tracking on both 2d and 3d, keying, colour correcting

Using Maya for 3d modeling, rendering with Mental Ray, and importing 3d models and 2d renders to Nuke

Compositor- Clockwork Girl

Luximation Studio, Vancouver (September 2011- November 2011)

Creating gels, Colour correcting, fixing render problems and quality, ensuring colour and lighting continuity.

Compositor- Mile In His Shoes

North West Digital, Vancouver (August 2011)

keying, adding crowds, colour correcting, 3d and 2d tracking,

VFX Generalist - Behind the Killer Line

Blue Star Film,Vancouver (March 2011-January 2012)

Effects, 3d Modeling, Compositing, Texture, Lighting.

Freelance Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Audio Visual Technician

DBC Images, Vancouver, BC (2006- present)

Perform freelance work for variety of customers: freelance photography for Vancouver papers like the Georgia Straight and XtraWest; using Photoshop to design cd covers, invitations and books; and performed audio visual work such as equipment setup for trade show presentations

Online Customer Service Representative/ Technical Support

Volunteer Vancouver, Vancouver BC (2007 - 2009)

Responsible for computer and web system technical support for both internal and external users

Performed trouble shooting with technical and computer problems, network configuration with the support of the off-site network supplier, and installation of software

Provided customer support through phone and email for staff of member organizations

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

SIGGRAPH 2011

Full conference pass- attended workshops and presentations.

Certificate from FXPHD, plus additional video tutorials from Digital Tutors

Nuke (intermediate and advanced), Mocha

ACM SIGGRAPH (2009-2010) Workshops and Presentations:

Creating the world of Pandora for Avatar, The evolution of modern concept, VFX of District 9

Digital Photography (2007)

Vancouver Photo Workshop, Vancouver, BC

Professional Business Management Diploma (2006-2007)

Sprott-Shaw Community College, Vancouver, BC

Macromedia Software Training (2004)

Course: Adobe Photoshop, Dream Weaver, and Flash

Computer Science courses (1997-2003)

Xavier University, Philippines

Courses: Pascal, C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, PHP, Perl, MySQL and Java program

RELATED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Computer Skills

Extensive experience in Linux operating system environment and also MAC computers

Content Management System (CMS) administrator for high traffic website as well as social media profiles; Administrator in a web-based membership management platform (Avectra Netforum) and a web-based job board (Exware)

Web development using HTML and script-based dynamic sites (familiarity with PHP, MySQL and Java Script)

Customer Support

Coordinated monthly training workshops for clients including taking registrations, room setup, and follow-up. Provided one-on-one and group training sessions for clients on use web based system, and for staff on software and technical systems

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