Objective

·        To find a challenging and rewarding career in which I can actively apply my skills in Character Modeling and other 3D areas such as general modeling, lighting and rendering.

Summary

·        Character Modeler capable of creating highly detailed organic models.

·        Renderer and Lighter capable of creating, rendering (Mental Ray) and lighting realistic interiors for architectural environments for advertising and visualization.

·        3D Artist familiar with texturing (UVS), working with Photoshop, animating and rigging 3D characters and compositing 3D elements into live action scenes.

Employment History

August 2003 – September 2005    Wal-Mart                                            

                                                   Regina, Saskatchewan

Photolab Technician

·    Printing customer photos.

·        Colour adjusting prints.

·        Maintenance of the printing and developing machines.

·        Customer service.

·        Stocking.

·        Cashier.

July 2003 – August 2003               Kelly Services                                   

                                                    Regina, Saskatchewan

Various Positions

·        Assignments at Canadian Linen, Western Pre-Bake and Market Place Co-op.

October 2002 – January 2003       Michaels                                           

                                                   Regina, Saskatchewan

Framing Associate

·        Responsible for helping customers choose appropriate mats and frames, stocking, cashier, general customer service.

1999-2002                          Paws ‘n’ Jaws Pet Shop

                                          Regina, Saskatchewan

Live Stock Associate

·        Responsible for cleaning cages, feeding animals and animal health.

·        Keeping supplies in stock

·        Other duties included pricing orders and general store cleaning and maintenance.

2001-2001                        Nicor Construction

                                        Regina, Saskatchewan

Casual Labour (carpenter’s assistant)

·        Framing walls, putting up metal studs.

·        Keeping work area clean

·         Dismantled light fixtures

Skills

Strong Working Knowledge:

·        3ds Max 8

·        Maya 7

·        After Effects 7

·        Photoshop CS2

·        Mental Ray Renderer

Familiarity:

·        Z-Brush

·        Visual Basic

·        HTML/Java Script

Education

September 2005 – July 2006         New Media Campus (Animation and Game Design)      

                                                    Regina, Saskatchewan

3D Animation and Game Design Diploma

·     Assignments included modeling an interior, rigging characters for animation, creating blend shapes, compositing, using green screens, and creating Demo Reels.

1999 – 2002                                   Luther College High School              

                                                     Regina, Saskatchewan

Grade 12 Diploma

·        26.   Classes included Film 30, Computer Science 30 and Physics 30.

·        27.   Received a final grade 12 mark of 99% in Computer Science.

Awards

·        Photography 

·        2005 – Best of Show, Best Color, 1^st in open and 2^nd in Flora/Fauna

·        (Regina Exhibition Sask Photo Contest)

·        2004 – 2^nd place in the Open category

·        (Regina Exhibition Sask Photo Contest)

·        2003 – 1^st and 2nd place in the Open Student category

·        (Regina Exhibition Sask Photo Contest)

Personal Traits

·        Hard Working

·        Reliable

·        Responsible

·        Methodical

·        Detail Oriented

·        Honest

·        Disciplined

·        Passionate