Qualities
- Creative - Enjoys many creative activities, such as drawing, writing, and role-playing games. Constantly considering how personal experiences and ideas can be translated into books, movies, or video games.
- Courteous and Friendly - Always polite and personable, trying to look on the lighter side at all times. Knowing one's audience is the key when trying to make them laugh and knowing where to draw the line.
- Team Player - Willing to do my fair share of work in a group project, even going above and beyond when possible. Very solid sense of responsibility.
Software and Job-Related Skills
- Maya - Trained in modeling, texture mapping, animation, lighting and rendering in Maya 8.5, as well as minor training in rigging.
- Photoshop - Self-taught in several Photoshop workflows in versions ranging from Photoshop 5.0 to CS3. Very comfortable using many different techniques in each of the above versions.
- Other Programs - Familiar with several graphics/editing programs, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, ZBrush, and Freehand.
Work Experience
- 3D Intern, August 2012 - Present
Complex Games - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Currently training in the use of Unity 3D and building static assets for mobile games.
- Team Fortress 2 'Contribute!' System, January 2010 - Present
Though not exactly a 'job' (perhaps more of a pastime), the TF2 Contribute! system allowed modelers to submit their modeling work to Valve, and if it was deemed to be of suitable quality and appropriate for the game, it would be added to the game and contributors would receive royalties for any sales garnered from the in-game store. As of this moment, 2 of my models have been accepted by the Valve team.
- Customer Experience Representative, January 2003 - Present
Chapters - Polo Festival, Winnipeg, MB.
Helped customers locate items and answered their questions (both in store and via telephone). Responsible for organizing and tidying shelves and other store areas, as well as shelving new product. Recently began extra duties as a back-up cashier. Courtesy and friendliness were essential skills used in customer service.
Education
- 3D Computer Graphics, September 2007 - April 2008
Red River College, Winnipeg, MB.
Post-graduate course designed to refine skills in 3D Graphics and introduce advanced concepts in the areas of animation, basic rigging, modeling, lighting, rendering, and texture mapping, all using Maya 8.5. Other programs introduced were ZBrush and Digital Fusion.
- Digital Multimedia Technology, September 2004 – April 2007
Red River College, Winnipeg, MB.
Studied a variety of subjects, notably Graphic Design, Animation, Web Design, and 3D Graphics. Students were taught to work together as a team, meet deadlines, and multitask effectively.
- Production Art Program, September 2000 – June 2001
Winnipeg Technical College, Winnipeg, MB.
Introduced to several image editing software suites, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Freehand. Also trained in professional art concepts such as perspective, typography, and advertising art.
References Available Upon Request