Profile
Driven professional with broad technical skill set. Excellent communicator experienced in interpreting and implementing client vision of new and dynamic websites. Known ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines. Thrives in environments that embrace new and emerging technologies.
Work Experience
Web Designer/Developer
WEB DEVELOPER; FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA — 2010-PRESENT.
Freelance web designer/developer with accountability for marketing and selling services, managing all client relationships, controlling budgets, and designing/developing websites and web-based applications for small business clients and individuals. To see web portfolio click here.
Lighting Technical Director
LIGHTING TECHNICAL DIRECTOR; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — 1998-2010. Held positions in studios such as Sony, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Cinesite, Rhythm and Hues, and Tippett Studios. Position included lighting CG creatures and objects in 3D software and compositing them into live action background plates. To see film portfolio click here.
Level Designer
VIDEO GAME LEVEL DESIGNER, LUCAS ARTS ENTERTAINMENT; MARIN COUNTY, CA — 1997-1998
Designing unique 3D environments with strong emphasis on game play mechanics for 1st and 3rd person video games. Working with programmers to develop and refine design of game engine and user interface.
Teaching Experience
Taught the fundamentals and aesthetics of digital lighting design.
Developed and taught a comprehensive 3D animation curriculum within the Institute.
Taught the fundamentals of 3D software such as basic modeling, animation, texturing, and lighting.
Responsibilities included teaching 4 weekly recitations to graduate students. Subject matter included digital modeling, animating, textures, post-production, and sound editing.
Supervisor Experience
Supervised technical director teams for Rhythm+Hues Studios. Trained junior team members, and attended daily design review meetings with film directors and producers. This position also included suggesting design solutions and directing my team to deliver changes in a timely manner.
Additional Skills
SEO, internet marketing, designing for social media, ability to work effectively in a team, experience managing others, interfacing directly with clients and effectively manage multiple projects at once.
Education
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Columbia University, New York NY
Masters of Architecture, 1997
Clemson University, Clemson SC
Bachelors Degree in Architecture, 1992
Computer Skills
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SOFTWARE:
- Maya
- 3D Studio Max
- Shake
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PLATFORMS:
- Windows
- Linux
- Unix
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PROGRAMMING / WEB:
- XML
- PHP
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Joomla
- ZenCart
- Wordpress
- jQuery
- PERL
- Parsley
- C++