Jose P. Cespedes
*********@*****.***
***** ******** **** *** *** CA, 91701
Objective
• 3D Organic and Hard Surface Modeler for animation, feature film, and advertisement.
Experience
Student - Online 3D Tutor at Academy of Art University January 2011 - present
• Lectured students in 3D subjects.
Vanguard Software Ontario, CA August 2011 – November 2011
3D Lead Modeler (Contract job)
• High Poly Modeling (Maya)
• UV Mapping
• Facial Blend shapes (Mouth, Eyebrows, Hair, and Phonemes Shapes)
• Texture
• Supervise the CG production
Internship at Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Burbank, CA Fall 2010
Office Services.
• Assured multiple departments were properly stocked and in charge of ordering new supplies as needed.
• Proper processing and delivery of mail and packages.
• Attended Nick University courses, including: character design with Joel Fajnor.
• Shadow, Sergio Lorenzo, Senior CG Artist in Nickelodeon Animation Studios.
ITT Technical San Dimas, CA June 2008 - August 2010 Instructor in Computer Animation & Game Design.
• Lectured and motivated students in traditional art and 3D subjects.
Vitamin World, NBTY Inc. Wellington, FL June 2003 - March 2008 Assistant Manager.
• Assured multiple sections were properly stocked in charge of ordering supplies and products as needed, and overlook and organized inventory.
• Stimulate and motivate employees to accomplished sale goals set by the company.
• Supervised and executed new employee training.
Programs and Skills
Maya (Organic, Hard Surface Modeling, and Texturing), Mudbox (Texturing), Z-brush (Modeling), and Adobe programs
Freelance
• 2009- Miss Venus Louise Hensley Graduation. Created and designed invitation for event.
• 2007 - Miss Venus Louise Willis Wedding. Created designed and edited compilation of provided footage.
• 2006 - Miss Venus Louise Willis Engagement Party. Created designed and edited compilation of provided footage.
• 2005 - Reno’s Marble & Granite Inc, Renard March CEO. Created and designed logo of the company.
• 2005 - Corporate Family Inc, Michal J. Hensley CEO. Created and designed drawing for event.
Education
• Academy of Art University-San Francisco, CA MFA Animation + 3D Modeling - Fall 2008 – present (Sprint 2012)
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL Bachelor of Science Media Art and Animation - December 2007
Community Service and Achievements
America Red Cross. California.
• Active donator of blood and platelets for Cancer patient.
National Marrow Donor Program "Be The Match".
• Enlisted for bone marrow donation if a match is found.
ITT Technical Institute-San Dimas, California.
• In Recognition for Outstanding Perform