Resume
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Game Design and Development from the International Academy of Design and Technology June 2008. Course studies covered art design and went from initial concept art designs to fully realized, in game, 3D characters and environments. My professional experience in this field includes a 12-week internship for ASRC Aerospace Inc. at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Modeling & Visualization for Constellation Systems Integration.
Currently in the evenings I am attending the Digital Animation and Visual Effects or “D.A.V.E” School located at Universal Studios. Once completed I will have furthered my skills in hard surface and organic modeling, character animation, visual effects compositing and motion capture.
Additionally, many years of theme park and business management experience has afforded me proven credentials in leadership, teambuilding, training, and project management.
Strengths include :
● 3D modeling, UV layouts and Texturing
● Extensive operational and project management experience in
leadership position
Proficient in:
● Autodesk 3DS Max 9 ● Pixologic ZBrush3 ● Newtek Lightwave 3D
● Adobe Photoshop CS2 ● Microsoft Office
Experience with:
● Adobe After Effects ● Adobe / Macromedia Flash
● Autodesk Maya
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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● 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 & Casinoin Las Vegas
● Coordinated the new development and major construction projects for the Kennedy Space Center
EXPERIENCE
Delaware North Parks Service 4/97 – 9/04
6/04-7/04Roaring River State Park
General Manager Overall management of inn and conference center
6/03 - 9/04 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
General Manager of Tour Operations Overall management of remote tour facilities
6/99 – 6/03 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Manager of OperationsManagement of daily operation for facility
3/98– 6/99Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Manager of Special Projects Reported directly to the CEO on specific projects
4/97–3/98 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Manager of Guest RelationsManaged the bus loading, ticketing, & guest relations
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL 2/95-8/96
Assistant Director of Public Areas Quality Control of 24-hour staff and facilities for a luxury 350-acre resort.
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design & Technology Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Game Design and Development June 2008
D.A.V.E. School Universal Studios Florida
Digital and Animation Degree expected June 2010
MILITARY SERVICE
USAF Active and Reserve
Loring AFB, ME. McDill AFB, FL, Homestead AFB, FL
Security Police Officer ‘84 – ‘90