About Me

Education

2010 - Current

MFA Visual Effects and Animation, Modeling. Academy of Art University
Currently enrolled in the MFA program for Visual Effects and Animation at the Academy of Art University. I am studying organic and hard body modeling, working with programs such as Zbrush, Maya, and Modo. I expect to graduate in the spring of 2013.

2007 - 2010

BS in Digital Art, University of Oregon
At the University of Oregon, I studied many different aspects of graphic design including print layout, web design, and video editing and production.

Experience

September 2010 - Current

Hawes Financial Group - Web/Graphic Designer
At the Hawes Financial Group, I am the sole web/graphic designer for the Hawes Financial Group, as well as it's family of companies including Professional Credit Service, Healthfirst Financial, HeRO Outsourcing, and Mookie's Northwest Grill. I perform a wide range of tasks from creating marketing slicks to designing tradeshow booths, as well as designing and developing websites using the CMS Drupal.

September 2010

AARP - Freelance Web Designer / Developer
I created a website for AARP Hawaii that allowed local citizens to compare individuals running for state elections in Hawaii.

June - September, 2006 - 2010

FLIR Systems, Inc - Graphic Design Intern
I assisted the marketing team in a variety of tasks. This included updating data sheets, capturing video on their Avid Editing System, designing and developing micro sites using the Ektron CMS, as well as 3d modeling. I helped in modeling and rendering FLIR's products on each of their customer's aircraft for their "Our Customers Are Our Credentials" marketing campaign.

Skills

General

  • Comfortable on Mac or PC
  • Detail oriented
  • Able to work under tight deadlines
  • Keep consistent branding across multiple mediums

3D Modeling

  • Polygon, Subdivisional Surfaces, NURBS
  • High detail sculpting in Zbrush
  • Clean topology
  • High quality renders

Software:Maya, Modo, Cinema 4D, Zbrush

Graphic Design

  • Good eye for clean design
  • Fast, but high quality work
  • Ability to keep consistent branding

Software:Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Web Design

  • Clean design and code
  • Standards compliant HTML, CSS, and JS
  • Experience with Content Management Systems

Software:Dreamweaver, Wordpress, Drupal, Ektron CMS

Technology:HTML5, PHP, CSS, Javascript, jQuery

Video

  • Good understanding of formats and codecs
  • Good eye for edits and video production
  • Ability to create motion graphics
  • Integration of 2d and 3d elements

Software:Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, Color, After Effects, Shake