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Email: abpqt5@r.postjobfree.com ( Daniel [dot] Biddlecom [at] yahoo [dot] com )

Phone: 912-***-****

3D animator with experience in news production seeking position in modeling, animation or production

Skills include a solid understanding of Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, Edius, Microsoft Word and Windows OS. News production background includes studio camera and audio board operation, and use of the Deko system for lower-third and full-screen graphics production and Precis for video playback. Familiar with Sculptris 6, Zbrush 3.5, DAZ Studio 4 and 3D Studio Max 5.

EDUCATION

B.F.A. in Computer Art, May 2005

The SavannahCollege of Art and Design

Savannah, GA

Concentration in 3D using Maya for modeling and animating, Adobe Photoshop for texturing characters and scenes, and completing post production in Adobe Premiere.

DESIGN and MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Freelancer, Mar 2011 – Present

Biddlecom Studios, Phoenix, Arizona

Produced motion and still graphics for use in all departments at KTVK. These graphics were used in the daily newscasts and promotional videos.

Production Assistant, Feb 2007 – Oct 2009

WTOC-TV, Savannah, Georgia

Assist with production of nightly newscasts, edit news teases and special video promotions, and create graphic stills.

Highlights:

• Interim Marketing Assistant – created promotional materials for WTOC news broadcasts and public service announcements, and scheduled the promos and PSAs to air while continuing to perform regular PA duties for a two-month period in 2008

• Precis video playback system operator for Emmy award-winning continuous coverage of the Port Wentworth, GA sugar refinery explosion, 2009

• Camera operator for Emmy-nominated 5 p.m. newscast, 2008

• Created lower-third television graphics for WTOC’s 2008 Children’s Miracle Network telethon broadcast

• Transcribed various WTOC-produced television programs, including the Magic Marc show

• Editor for nightly news teases and Entertainment Tonight promos

• Edited the Savannah Book Festival’s 2008 promotional video

• Edited the 200 Club’s 2008 promotions and commercials

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Worked from 1994 to 2010 in various leadership positions. Highlights include:

Uniformed Security Officer, Apr 2010 – Oct 2010

Universal Orlando, Orlando, Florida

Provided security for the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. Other duties included providing security for various vehicle and pedestrian gates, and company owned buildings in and around Universal Orlando.

Staff Director of Orientation, Sept 2003 – Sept 2004

Savannah College of Art and Design

Planned and executed training sessions for Orientation Leaders, and assisted with overseeing Fall Orientation week.

Anti-Armor Assault Section Leader, Apr 1994 – Aug 1997

United States Marine Corps

Trained, supervised, educated, inspected, and ensured the general welfare of a 12-person section of anti-armor assault personnel. Additional responsibilities included administrative duties for a company of approx. 120 marines.

• Meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal in 1994 and promoted to Corporal in 1995.

• Attended HRST (Helicopter Rope Suspension Training) school – certified as repel trainer upon completion

• Attended Hand-to-hand combat school – certified as hand-to-hand combat instructor upon completion

• Attended MOUT (Military Operation in Urban Terrain) school – certified as MOUT instructor upon completion

HONORS

Outstanding Service to the College, 2003

Outstanding Motivational Leader, 2002

Student Activities Council Officer of the Year, 2002

Outstanding First Year Student, 2000

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 1996

Certificate of Good Conduct, 1995

Meritorious Mast for Outstanding Service to Marine Corps Security Force Company at Souda Bay, Crete, 1994

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