3D Artist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________

3D Artist (Contract), Eyetronics Media & Studios, Encino, CA, September 2011 – March 2012

Learned and utilized proprietary software to process and transform scan data into sculptable meshes.

Enhanced proficiency of photoreal texturing through experience.

Expanded skillset in retopo and texturing to include programs such as GSI and BodyPaint 3D.

Helped create assets for clients including Rockstar Games (GTA V), EA (Medal of Honor), Capcom & more.

Freelance Web Designer, Self-Employed, Wellington, FL, Summers 2008-2010

Transformed mundane templates into visually appealing, fully functional websites.

Crafted custom graphics for clients' websites.

Worked summers to help finance college education.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS________________________________________________________________

SOFTWARE: Adept at Maya 2012, ZBrush 4, Photoshop CS5, Unreal Development Kit and xNormal.

Well-versed in BodyPaint 3D, Mudbox

Additional experience in GSI, Painter X

ARTISTIC: Proficient in Organic and Hard Surface Modeling and Texturing, Environment Set-Dressing.

Skilled in Digital Painting and Concept Art.

EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________

Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota, FL

BFA in Game Art + Design – May, 2011

Work hands-on in a studio-like learning environment, using a multitude of 3D and 2D tools to design,

model, texture, and light visually sophisticated environments, props, and characters.

Additional Courses in Film – Educated in film language, symbolism, and shot composition.

Student Ambassador, 2010-2011

Nominated by Ringling staff to facilitate major campus functions involving trustees and alumni.

Game Art + Design Representative, Ringling Student Government Association, 2010-2011

Nominated by peers to voice concerns of the major and help creatively resolve various campus issues.

AWARDS + ACTIVITIES______________________________________________________________

Best of Ringling, Juried Student Show, Team Environment, Spring 2010

Award recognizing the most outstanding work in each major at Ringling College of Art and Design.

Dean’s Award – Honorary Scholarship, Ringling College of Art + Design, 2007-2011

Member of Figure Drawing Enhancement Workshop, Ringling College of Art + Design, 2010-2011

Member of IGDA – International Game Developers Association, 2009-present

Member of Game Design Club, Ringling College of Art + Design, 2009-2011

Participated in “Game Jams” and “World Jams” to design new and exciting games of all types.

PERSONAL_________________________________________________________________________

Green belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate. Exceptional writing skills. Penchant for cinematography and shot

composition. Additional interest in psychology, anthropology, general tinkering & playing video games.

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