Resume

Summary of Qualifications

Dedicated professional seeking a position as a Character Technical Director.  Strong background in programing and able to pick up new programing languages easily.  Capable of working both individually or collaboratively in large groups.

• Developed a refined taste for painting skinCluster weights to create realistic deformations
• Strong organization skills to better meet deadlines

Education

Academy of Art University                                                                                                                                                                               2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Effect and Animation

Moorpark Community College                                                                                                                                                                        2005
CompTIA A+ Certification
Dean's List

Areas of Expertise

Autodesk Maya
• Attained a reliable understanding of the AutoDesk Maya architecture for creature setup
• Utilized AutoDesk Maya dynamic solvers for dynamic deformations and automatic overlapping action
• Programmed extensively in Maya Embedded Language and Python to create custom tools

Anatomy
• Analyzed human bone structure and movement for optimal joint placement
• Applied knowledge of anatomy to fictitious creatures to deliver realistic motion
• Implemented the movement of muscles to convey believable deformation

Additional Experience

Software Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Luxology Modo, AutoDesk 3ds Max, AutoDesk Softimage, Mandrake Linux