EDUCATION:
Columbus College of Art & Design, BFA, Time-Based Media Design (2006)
- Selected as Freshman Portfolio Scholarship Recipient (1998), Siggraph Student Chapter Treasurer (2006)
- Produced “Dr. Docatto’s Reprise”, an Independent Computer Animated Film (2007). In the production process, directed and managed a team of four artists, and served as head writer and primary animator
Honors: Film accepted into twelve international film festivals (2007), featured article in Columbus Dispatch newspaper (2006)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Lead Graphic Designer, Art Direction Three-Scale Strategy (January 2012 – Present)
- Produce Graphic Design and 3D Elements for innovative interactive geographic mapping company
- Took lead on educating fellow employees about color theory, design basics, layout and composition
- Design mapping elements for college campuses and national parks, as well as private institutions
- Responsible for art direction on each client project
Motion Graphic Designer/Creative Director, SOS Video Communications (October 2009 – December 2011)
- Produced Motion Graphic and 3D animated content for video, web, radio and television
- Consulted with companies to produce effective and engaging media experiences for consumers and internal
- Created original on-air commercials for local and national broadcast clients
- Delivered media to clients within strict deadlines while meeting and exceeding expectations
- Scripted and storyboarded sequences and commercial spots
- Designed logos and graphic art materials within restrictions of client branding
- Provided voice-over work for several companies, including a national television advertising campaign
- Directed crews and talent for live-action commercials
- Led and managed in-house creative team for client ventures
- Pitched campaign concepts to clients
- Self-managed numerous projects while balancing budget and schedule deadlines
- Served as in-house social media coordinator, created company blog and online product delivery portal
- Built a five-node render farm out of spare parts for in-house 3D rendered imagery
2D/3D Artist/Art Director, The Animation Hero (January 2006 – Present)
- Collaborate with several production studios and advertising agencies in Columbus producing motion graphics, 3D animation, logos, and graphic art. Clients include: Ohio Sports Network, HGA Advertising, Value City Furniture, Safe Auto, and Accel
- Produced “A Sphere in Boxland”, an Independent Computer Animated Film (2011). In the production process, directed and managed a team of eight artists and served as director, lead modeler and animator
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Graphics Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Flash, Adobe Encore, Adobe Media Encoder, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Adobe Soundbooth
Other Software:
Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, WordPress, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat