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