A pdf version of my resume can be viewed and downloaded here.

   EDUCATION:

   The Art Institute of Washington
   Arlington, Virginia
   Bachelor of Fine Arts: Media Arts and Animation
   Graduation Date: June 11, 2008

   College of Southern Maryland
   La Plata, Maryland
   Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Web Developer

   ANIMATION SKILLS:

  • Stop Motion
  • 2D Animation
  • Cut-Out Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Digital Production
  •  Web Design
  •  Video Editing
  • Program Design and Development

    SOFTWARE:

  • Flash 
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Frame Thief
  • Adobe Premiere
  • 3D Studio Max
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Toon Boom Animate

    Highly experienced on a MAC operating system in addition to a PC system
   Thoroughly experienced with the Wacom Tablet

   EMPLOYMENT:

      Michael's Art's and Crafts                                                                                            
         January 2010-March 2011                                                                                                       Waldorf, Maryland

          November 2010-January 2010                                                                                         Alexandria, Virginia

          Position: Department Manager
         Responsibilities: Responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the floral department while providing excellent  
         customer service. Serve as the Manager on Duty as assigned, performing overall store management duties along with
         the opening and closing of the store when scheduled.

       August 2010-November 2010                                                                                             Waldorf, Maryland

          Position: Front-end Supervisor
         Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring efficient customer service at the Front End by providing support to the
         cashiers and handling check out issues as they arise. Ensure that customers are handled efficiently and quickly.
         Accountable for ensuring effective training is provided to cashiers.

      Karptoons                                                                                                                      Silver Spring, Maryland
         7/10/2008-present
         Position: Assistant Animator
         Responsibilities: Assist Head Animator, Steve Karp, to include lip syncs and blocking out basic character poses.
        Create assets in Adobe Flash (Backgrounds, foregrounds, characters, character props, etc.) In-Between Animation

       EA Mythic                                                                                                                     Fairfax, Virginia
         8/25/2008-1/31/2009
         Position: Quality Assurance: Game Analyst
         Responsibilities: Hands-on analysis and testing of Warhammer Online, including analyzing new classes, scenarios
         and any new feature added to the game. Responsible for finding and reporting defects in new or existing game
         play. Worked as a Customer Service Representative upon initial employment.

        J.R. Associates,Inc.                                                                                                      Indian Head, Maryland 
          April-August, 2005 (Internship)
          Position: Assisted the Lead Animator with current projects and designs
          Responsibilities: Animation, 3-D modeling; Editing video, assisting with set-up for video shoots

    PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS:

         Princess Katie and Racer Steve DVD: Uncredited Animator                                                                                    
         Joanie Leeds “Hey Little Sun” music video: Uncredited Animator                                                                             
         American Red Cross: “WHALE Tales”: Uncredited Animator  
         Thedougandjonshow.com
            Doug and Jon’s Shorts :

  • Manny the Monkey Butler: Uncredited Animator 
  • Break-Up School for Womanizers: Uncredited Animator
  • How to Enrage a Clown: Uncredited Animator
  • Cherry Twitters: Uncredited Animator
  • Dr. Phil Pwned by Peruvian: Credited Animator
  •  GLOBAL WARMING: Frog Armageddon: Credited Animator
  •  Pot of Doug: Credited Animator
  • The Check Norris Man Test: Uncredited Animator
 

   HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Experience in expressing thoughts and ideas through animation. 
  • Ability to learn new programs effectively and efficiently.
  • Proficient in animation and media software
  • Detail oriented and excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Flexible and team oriented.
  • Excellent sense of humor and the ability to get along well with others.

   REFERENCES: Available upon request.