Skilled animator and 3D artist with experience in a variety of software, platforms, and techniques.

ANIMATION/3D:
• 3D character, prop and camera animation
• Character rigging and weighting, including facial rigging
• 2D sprite animation
• Motion capture directing
• Motion capture data and animation cleanup
• Character and props modeling
• Rendering with Mental Ray and Maya Software
• Texturing and creation of normal, bump, and spec maps
• Digital compositing

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
• Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk 3D Studio Max
• Pixelogic Zbrush
• Adobe Photoshop
• MotionBuilder
• Motion Analysis EVaRT/Cortex

INTERPERSONAL:
• Fast learner - able to learn new software and techniques quickly and with a minimum of training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and without supervision.
• Proven ability to adapt to variety of clients and corporate cultures.

Oct 2010
Dude Icarus - Animator, Artist
Independent project for Indie City Games September Game Jam

• Worked with several artists and programmers to design and execute a complete game in 2 weeks using the Flixel game engine. Contributed animated sprites and platform art.

  Sept 2009 - May 2010
  Grunt Work - Animation Lead/3D Artist
  Columbia College IAM Department: senior project, game design major
  

• Supervised a team of artists and scripters to create in-game animation for player characters and NPCs.
• Supervised all motion capture and cleanup.
• Participated in the creation of animation workflows and documentation, including mentoring new animators.
• Responsible for rigging and weighting all in-game characters.

  April 2009
  The Collapse of Communism: The Untold Story - Animator
  Producer/Director: Robert Buchar
  Hangover Productions & ArtCore Productions, Released 2012

• Responsible for modeling, animating and compositing for 2 scenes.

  ACTING EXPERIENCE

  June 2013
  La Traviata - Ensemble
  Director: Dorothy Danner
  Lyric Opera of the North

  Dec 2012
  Amahl and the Night Visitors - Ensemble
  Director: Julie Ahasay
  Lyric Opera of the North

  April 2012
  La Traviata - Ensemble
  Director: Christine Gradl Seitz
  Duluth Playhouse

  WORK EXPERIENCE

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2014
  UnitedHealth Group - Appeals Coordinator

• Resolved provider and member insurance claim disputes, working with medical professionals and account managers to resolve them in a timely and satisfactory manner.

  Sept 2006 - May 2008
  Columbia College Chicago - Lab Aide

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of school computers, and for tutoring students in animation, modeling, and department software.

  Oct 2004 - July 2006
  Advanced Resources - Data Analyst/Customer Service Representative

• Gathered and prepared data of over 2,000 customers for client's new customer service and distribution system for blood-analysis reagents.
• Served as primary customer service representative for hospitals in seven states, and trained several new hires on procedure and company software.

  June 2003 - Aug 2004
  Northwestern University - Department Assistant
  

• Duties included answering student questions both in person and via email and phone, maintaining student scholarship and insurance databases, generating correspondence and preparing student and faculty reimbursement claims.
  EDUCATION

  Sept 2006 - May 2010
  Bachelor of Arts in Game Design with a concentration in 3D Animation, Columbia College Chicago. Graduated with honors May 2010.