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I specialize in 2D animation,
rotoscoping, still-frame video animation, storyboarding, illustration work and concept art |
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Education |
University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
Degree confirmed on June '07
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Computer Art Concentration,
Degree confirmed on May 2007
GPA: 3.6/4.0 Magna Cum Laude and Dean’s List,
Morrison Memorial Scholarship, New York State Lottery Scholarship
Media Studies Minor
Semester-long study abroad program in Moscow State University in Russia Feb ’05-Jun’07
(19 credits) to gain in-depth perspective on cultural Studies, Russian language,
syntax, conversation, technical communication, history, political science and literature
Akron Central High school, Akron, NY Sep ’00-Jun’03
National Honor Society
Rotary-Charm Graphics Niagara Labels & Signmatic Systems Scholarship
Captain of Cross-Country and Wrestling teams |
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Involved with Capture Entertainment Studio in Buffalo, NY in Collaborating Jan ’08-Feb‘08
on character designs and poster for featured animation “Woodley”
Senior Thesis Student Gallery at the Buffalo Terminal Apr ‘07
End-of-semester media department student show Nov ’05 -‘06
Collaborated on animation and video game design work through classes Sep ’05 -Dec‘05 |
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Sylvie Belanger [Artist/Professor at University at Buffalo] Aug ’07-Jan ‘08
Animated looped visuals and special effects for art installation at the
Big Orbit Gallery in Buffalo, NY; developed animated show introductions
for the Visual Studies Broadcast committee at the University at Buffalo
Octavia Hudson [WeAll Media] Aug ’07-Nov ’07
Animated short animation with full featured sound and music;
designed public announcement website; devised concept art,
characters and storyboards for future featured animations
Robert Brooks [SimplyMeTV Internet TV network] April ’07-Jun ’07
Developed over 10 Logo designs for internet media web channels;
Animated an informative Mission Statement for website
Patrick Sullivan [Brainstorm Concept Computers] Sep ’05-Sep ’06
Designed custom graphics and labels; illustrated logo for company;
Developed card design for Schussmeisters Ski Club members |
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Professional Experience
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New Era Cap, Buffalo, NY Oct’07-Dec’07
New Era is the largest and fastest growing headwear manufacturer
in the United States
Graphic Designer
Silhouetted images of various hat designs; retouched and finalized images
for online publication; attended annual meetings; communicated with
supervisors on a regular basis |
Computer Skills |
Microsoft Office 2003; Adobe Photoshop CS3; Adobe Illustrator 10; Final Cut Pro;
Adobe Premier Pro; Macromedia Flash 8 ; Macromedia Dreamweaver 8;
Adobe AfterEffects 6.5; Autodesk Maya 8; Toon Boom Studio 4 |
Memberships/Organizations
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UB Spectrum Paper Jan ’06 – May’07
Editorial Cartoonist
The Spectrum is a student-operated periodical that is published
three times a week and is read by over 40,000 individuals
Produced regular weekly editorial cartoons/comic strips/graphics;
held discussion panels with editor in chief, creative director and news writers
Student Association Television (SATV) Jan ’07 – May’07
Graphic Artist
SATV is a student-operated broadcasting station that produces programs and
advertisements for on-campus events
Developed 20 second animated Introductions to various shows; created
animations and collaborated on a monthly cartoon show “Token Time” and
organized weekly meetings/ sent regular list-serve announcements to
members
Student Visual Arts Organization (SVAO) Sep ’06 – May’07
Participated in various student art exhibitions |
| Volunteer |
UB Urban Renewal Organization (Relief Effort in New Orleans) Mar ’06 - ‘07
Lead and supervised a team of students to gut homes and clean debris
during Spring break after the Katrina hurricane
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References
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Sylvie Belanger [Artist/Professor at University at Buffalo]
416.604.0757 (Canada)
716.361.0323 (Cell)
gamineb@mac.com (Email)
Robert Brooks [SimplyMeTV Internet TV network]
646.283.1551 (Cell)
rjb802000@gmail.com
Charles Quinniey [3D Graphic artist/Channel 7 news Graphics department]
716.861.7023
cquinnie@yahoo.com |
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