Animator
Resume:
Ramael K. Slater
*********@*******.***
Washington, DC 20018
Graphics, Multimedia, and Technology professional with over 10 years of training and experience in the Creative and Technology sector(s). Instrumental in training students on usage of the equipment and computer programs at Cal State University Northridge. At Fastsigns, skill(s) and ability used to help the business satisfy customer base by meeting deadlines with approved Graphic Designs. At Atlantic Video, honed skills by helping to complete Animated project and keep team efforts on course; in addition, technical abilities helped with formatting projects for Web distribution. Success has been easily attained in the area of Computer Animation, Graphics, and in the technical use of computers. Applying these skills/abilities to the area of Information Technology is the ultimate goal.
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 01/10
• Web Design Certificate; Georgetown University 03/08
AWARDS
• Judges Award, Video Digital Live, Cal State Northridge, 12/02
• 1st Place World Animation Celebration Marathon, Eco monkey. Background Artist 5/00
• 1st Place CSUN International Film Festival: Eco Monkey, 12/00
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• Animation World Network, Hollywood, CA 2003-2005
• Storyboard Pitch Night and Writer’s Roundtable
SKILLS:
• Information Technology: IIS, Server 2003: Network Security Design, Windows XP Professional, Active Directory/ Infrastructure Design.
• Computer Graphics Programs: Toonboom, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Premeire, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark, The Games Factory, Multimedia Fusion, Retas Pro.
• MS Office: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel.
• Art: Illustration, Painting, 3-D Cardboard Model-Making, and Script Writing.
EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Illustrator and Designer, Washington, DC 9/06 – present
• Design and execute a variety of products including posters, brochures, murals,
book covers, paintings, and logos. Partial list of clients: the Northeasterners,
the Blue Potatoes, Carol Iverson Yoga Studio, and Capital City Public Charter School.
The Home Depot 5/07-present
Receiving associate, Washington, DC
• Responsible for day to day transactions of merchandise received including documenting and
delivering merchandise to specific departments. My store is in the DC area top three since my tenure.
ID Tech Georgetown
Videogame Design/ Creation Instructor, Washington DC 6/06-8/06
• Taught the videogame design process to children ages 9-17.
• Students learned to design characters, write scripts, develop a story, and to focus on
playability as well as game design.
Atlantic Video,
Animator, Washington, DC 1/06-3/06
• Animated established characters for Discovery Channel production of “PENDEMONIUM.”
• Implemented using 2-D and digital video backgrounds, lip-sync, and prop design.
Ruckus Network
Animator, Herndon, VA 12/05-1/06
• Using Flash, created a 30-second, 2-D animated sequence for the company website.
• Designed all characters and backgrounds. Completed project on time and on budget.
Hip Films/AR-Toons
Director of Animation/Creator/Writer, production of The Fro Hollywood, Ca 5/05-10/05
• Oversaw all phases of production of animation trailer including story development,
marketing, pitch strategy, scheduling, hiring, merchandising and
delivery; managed a team of 5 animators and 2 colorists, 1 musician, and 4 actors.
Keeping Youth Doing Something 2/04-8/04 & 2/05-6/05
Enrichment Teacher, Van Nuys, CA
• Responsible for teaching drawing, flip card animation, and cardboard model-building in both the after
school and the summer programs
.
Hollywood Newsreel 6/02-12/02
Animation Intern, Hollywood, CA
• Responsible for Storyboarding, Character design, and Poster design for a film production
house.
Animation Creations 8/01-8/04
Assistant Animation Instructor, Sherman Oaks, CA
• Hired to teach drawing and computer techniques to elementary and middle school students
in both the after school and the summer programs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Insyte, Alexandria, VA
Information Technology Training 11/09-present
• Georgetown University Web Design Professional Certificate Program, Washington, DC
Certificate, 2/08 - 5/08
• Cartoonists Union, Local 839 IATSE, N. Hollywood, CA
Courses in Animation Principles, Backgrounds for Animation, and Storyboarding
Summer 1998
EDUCATION
• California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
BA, Animation Studies, 2003
• Al Collins Graphic Design School, Tempe, AZ
Degree N/A, Graphic Design Studies, 1/95-9/96
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