objective

To work in a fast-paced creative environment bringing 3D characters to life for feature film and related productions.

education

AnimationMentor.com

Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies, 2010 (Graduating Class 18)
Studied with mentors Sean Ermey, Dimos Vyrsellas, Wayne Gilbert, Ray Chase, Morgan Kelly, and Nick Bruno

The University of Georgia Athens, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, 2009
GPA: 3.78 (Honors), Dean’s List and Presidential Scholar
2009 Recipient of the Edith Lambert Award for academic excellence and contributions to the Film Studies and Dramatic Media Department at UGA

experience

Blue Sky Studios Greenwich, CT

Production Assistant Intern, February-August 2009

Chosen to be one of three students nationwide to participate in a highly competitive internship program. Worked as a production assistant on the animated feature film Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

Boxkite Media Athens, GA

Graphic Designer 2007-present

Responsible for designing logos and layouts for both websites and print media for in-house and client work. All work is done in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

SIGGRAPH 2008 Los Angeles, CA

Student Volunteer, August 2008

First undergraduate from UGA and one of 490 (out of 1400) international students chosen to work as a volunteer. Recommended to return as a Team Leader in 2009, but was unable to attend.

Cannes Film Festival Study Abroad Cannes, France

Journalism and Film Student, May 2008

Part of a select group of Film Studies and Journalism students from UGA given the opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Festival. Took two classes following the festival: Critical Writing and Reviewing, and a special topics course on industry business practices and marketing for feature films.

Turner Studios Atlanta, GA

Production Assistant Intern for TNT/TBS Originals Dept. of Development, Summer 2007

Selected as part of a competitive internship program to work as an assistant to the Director of Development. Aided in office organization and weekly progress reports along with attending meetings with local graphics labs and post-production studios. Produced several web series to act as online companions to “The Bill Engvall Show,” “My Boys,” and “The Company” along with sneak peeks for all TBS and TNT original programs.

skills

• Maya
• Illustrator
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Flash
• PC and Mac compatible

qualifications

Proven skills in planning, strategy development and knowledge of customer and business processes. Recognized by peers and professors for high-quality design work. Excellent people skills and customer service abilities from work in the food service industry. Able to work independently or as part of a team; highly organized and punctual. Proficient in the French language.