Andrew Kral

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QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Game Design and Development from the International Academy of Design and Technology June 2008. Graduate of the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School June 2010, located at Universal Studios Orlando. Particular emphasis was placed on stereoscopic 3D in Nuke as part of our award winning final class project.

My experience and skill sets include various forms of digital media, including modeling, texturing, animation, rotoscope, visual effects compositing, print graphics, as well as stereoscopic 3D.

Additionally, many years of theme park and business management experience has afforded me proven credentials in teambuilding, leadership, training, and project management and a clear understanding of budgets and deadlines.

Strengths include:

● Great work ethic with a positive attitude
● Attention to artistic detail
● Working in or leading a structured team to meet objectives
● Extensive operational and project management experience

EDUCATION

International Academy of Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA), Game Design and Development June 2008
Studied conceptual art skills, art history, drawing, commercial illustration, character development, visual effects, lighting, cinematography, 3d animation, storytelling / storyboards, interactive gaming environments, audio design, state of the art digital multimedia design, cross platform software interoperability.
During this time I participated in a 12-week internship for ASRC Aerospace Inc. at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Modeling and Visualization for Constellation Systems Integration.

The Digital Animation and Visual Effects School
Certificate of Completion, Digital Animation and Visual Effects June 2010
Studied artistic design, audio-visual production and presentation techniques, editing, storytelling/storyboards, project teams, using high-tech computers systems and software.

My skill set includes:

● Newtek Lightwave 3D ● Pixologic ZBrush 4 ● Adobe Photoshop CS4
● Autodesk 3DS Max 9 ● CryEngine 3 SDK     ● Adobe Illustrator
● Foundry Nuke X6   ● Adobe After Effects ● Microsoft Office
● Autodesk Maya          ● Adobe Premiere Pro ● Adobe InDesign

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Selected by DAVE School instructors as team Lead to supervise 30 shots for our final Stereoscopic 3d project "STAR WARS Solo Adventures" generating visual effects and animation.
• Supervised and revised our short film "STAR WARS Solo Adventures" that was featured at this year’s Star Wars Celebration event in Orlando, FL, winning for "best animation".
●Created a variety of I.E.D. 3D models for the “Vigilance” development team in preparation for their training / serious gaming solution. The Harrington Group “Vigilance” team won “People’s Choice” award at the I / ITSEC 2007 Serious Games Showcase and Challenge. http://www.iedvigilance.com/index_fl.html
● Served on opening crew for the Walt Disney World – MGM Studios and served on opening management team for Universal Studios Florida, and the Luxor Resort & Casino in Las Vegas
● Coordinated the new development and major construction projects for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

EXPERIENCE

The “D.A.V.E” School August 11 – Oct 11 Orlando, FL	*Teaching Assistant* Assisting students with modeling, rendering, compositing, etc.
Combat Astronauts, LLC January 11 – Oct 11 Orlando, FL	*Digital Artist Generalist* Modeling, texturing, and animation, in Lightwave
Monkey Chow Productions, LLCFebruary 11 – May11 Orlando, FL	*Shift Supervisor Roto* Supervised team that converted 2d film into 3D plates
The “D.A.V.E” School October 09* – February 11 Orlando, FL	*Teaching Assistant* & *Admissions Representative* Assisting students with modeling, rendering, compositing, etc.
Combat Astronauts, LLC October 10 - December 10 Orlando, FL	*Digital Artist* *Generalist* Modeling, texturing, animation, in Lightwave
3D Eye Solutions / MG Studios September 2010 Orlando, FL	*Digital Artist Roto* Converted 2d film into 3D plates
Sound O Rama August 2010 Orlando, F	*Digital Artist* *Generalist* Modeling, texturing, animation, in Lightwave
Delaware North Parks ServiceApril 03 - October 04 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex	*General Manager Tour Facilities* Responsible for management of all aspects of business
Delaware North Parks Service June 03 - September 03 Roaring River State Park	*General Manager* Responsible for management of all aspects of business
Delaware North Parks ServiceJune 99 - April 03 Kennedy Space Center, FL	*Manager of Operations* Responsible for all aspects of daily park Operations
Delaware North Parks ServiceMarch 98 - June 99 Kennedy Space Center, FL	*Manager of Special Projects* Mainly provided operational expertise with large-scale renovations and other assigned duties
Delaware North Parks ServiceApril 97 - March 98 Kennedy Space Center, FL	*Manager of Guest Relations* Responsible for all aspects of daily guest relations department
Hyatt Regency Grand CypressFebruary 95 - August 96 Orlando, FL	*Assistant Director of Public Areas* Oversaw quality control for the facilities of luxury resort.
Luxor Resort and Casino February 93 – September 94 Las Vegas, NV	Manager of Attractions Responsible for all aspects of daily operation for Attraction Department
Universal Studios Florida February 90 - February 93 Orlando, FL	Supervisor of Attractions Responsible for daily operation for Ride Department

MILITARY SERVICE

USAF
Active and Reserve
June 84 -June 88
Loring AFB, ME. McDill AFB, FL, Homestead AFB, FL

Security Police Officer

COMMUNITY SERVICE

*Autistic Handicapped Children of Central Florida* Orlando, FL	*President* Is a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization that arranges an annual holiday season party each year for 800-1000 children with autism and varied cognitive and physical abilities. The party features horseback rides, supervised boat rides, lunch and a present from Santa, at no cost to the attendees. This has become a partnership with Orange County Public Schools.
YMCA Orlando, FL	*Volunteer Coach* Teaching the fundamental skills of football to a team of 5 and 6 year olds, while keeping it fun, helping them understand good sportsmanship, and maintaining good safey practices.

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