Resume

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Objective:

Seeking an opportunity to utilize and enhance my character animation skills while working with a team of talented artists in a creative environment.

Software:

Software: Maya, 3DS Max, MotionBuilder, Photoshop, After Effects

Engines: Unreal, APEX, Unity, XNA

Related Experience:

Avalanche Studios – Junior Animator on an Unannounced Project               January 2017 – Present

Hi-Rez Studios – Associate Animator on “Smite”                                  August 2015 – December 2017

• Created attacks, locomotion, emotes, idles and transitional animations
• Animated cinematic sequences promoting new content, including layout and camera
• Brainstormed and developed personalities of new characters
• Added flavor and personality for new skins of existing characters
• Adapted animation sets for remodels of old characters
• Reviewed animations in engine and fixed bugs for upcoming patches

Glass Half Middle – Lead Artist on “Suits”                                                                           Jan – June 2012

• Lead artist on the team and helped come up with the creative vision
• Created models/characters in Maya, textures in Photoshop and normal maps in zBrush
• Gathered and organized references
• Imported 3D models into UDK for designers to place in the level
• Tested each integrated art asset and event triggers
• Played through the level and reported bugs

Education:

Animation Mentor
Diploma in Advanced Studies in Character Animation (December 2013)

DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Development: Production and Design (June 2012)
Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

Awards and Honors:

Eagle Scout, May 2004

Dean’s List, Multiple Quarters 2008-2012

Golden Key Honor Society, October 2009