Eli VanderBilt
*** ** **** **. *******, WA *****
**********.***@*****.*** 206-***-****
www.elivanderbilt.com
Objective: Diligent self-starting 3D designer looking to apply and extend my skills. I thrive in deadline-driven and detail-oriented environments.
Technical Skills
4+ years’ experience with 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Mudbox, Premiere, and Expression Blend
Basic knowledge of Maya, After Effects, and Dreamweaver
Experience
Fall 2011-Summer 2012
Schweitzer Engineering Labs, Pullman, WA
User Interface Designer
Designed functional graphical layouts for R&D computer programs using Expression Blend
Summer 2010/Summer 2011
Digital Double Contract Positions, Redmond, WA
Character Animator, Rigger, Organic/Hard Surface Modeler
Produced 3D assets for Age of Empires Online and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week: The iPad App
Summer 2009
Child sponsorship canvasser for Children International, Seattle, WA
Summer 2008
Specialized Youth Assistant Counselor for Seattle Parks & Recreation, Seattle, WA
Featured Projects
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Mars Hopper Project – Idaho National Laboratory
Animator, Texture Artist, Hard Surface Modeler
Headed the photorealistic visualization of an innovative new Mars mission proposal
Fall 2010
Monkeys on Mars Short Film – Short Film Production
Writer, Character Animator, Organic/Hard Surface Modeler, Lighting Designer
Major school project that exceeded assignment expectations
Education
2008-2012
Bachelor of Science, University of Idaho – Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA), Moscow, ID
Virtual Technology and Design Program: 3D Modeling and Animation
Interests and Activities
Biking, Exercise, Reading
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Alternative Service Break, Americus, GA
Homeless shelter volunteer worker for Ballard Ecumenical Ministry, Seattle, WA
Group trail building, Washington Trails Association, Cascade Mountains, WA
Greenlake Rowing Club, Seattle, WA