Computer Expertise
Adobe CS4 Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver; Autodesk 3ds Max; Ogremax; HTML, CSS
Professional Experience
General Artist
Blacktopp Studios, Inc.
December 2009 - Current
- Produce and revise concepts of terrestrial creatures and firearms
- Design, model, and texture 3d assets for in game use
- Collaborate with team leadership to dseign an appropriate look for user interface (UI)
Web Content Manager
Omnitec Solutions, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
November 2009 - February 2011
- Updated and maintained content on Defense.gov
- Responsible for gathering, cropping, color-correcting, and uploading compelling iamges for the homepage slideshow
- Created promotional grahpics for events broadcasted on Pentagonchannel.mil and monthly specials to be featured on the homepage
- Accountable for the approval of submitted DOD and Social Media registered sites
- Applied web design and development skills in the creation of special web elements and pages
Flash Animator/3D Artist
Gromelski and Associates, Inc.
Lockheed Martin Contract
Manassas, VA
September 2007 - October 2009
- Gathered resources to create accurate models, including taking reference photos of the units, and conferring with Subject Matter Experts and engineers
- Created 3D models of SONAR using 3ds Max
- Built Flash animations to demonstrate operation of SONAR units and software procedures
- Integrated 3D assets into Flash animations
- Maintained shared library of reusable assets to streamline workflow
- Ensured Flash assets reflect normal operating conditions on equipment
Graphic Specialist
Smitties Classy Chassies
Bluemont, VA
September 2006 - September 2007
- Developed alternate company logo
- Edited digital images for advertising purposes
- Designed shop posters
- Designed corporate t-shirt
- Contracted in June 2009 to design t-shirt for Carlisle Car Show
Education
The Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VAJune 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation
Skills
- Currently hold an active Secret clearance
- Efficient high poly hard surface modeling
- Low poly modeling
- Material/shader creation and texturing
- Computer-based training (CBT) animations
- Image editing
- Identity and logos
- Website/UI design