Resumé

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to construct visually stunning 2D and 3D layouts and set design by adhering closely to art and design concepts through creative application of illustration, extensive research, sourcing, lighting and cinematography, location scouting and general design principals. Extensive experience in Production Design, Art direction, Set Design as well as cinematography for numerous Commercials, Music Videos as well as Television programs. Managed teams of various sizes amongst the Art Department and is comfortable working with clients, executives as well as crew members. Firm grasp of design principals, colour – theory and set design as acknowledged by the Best Art Direction Awards independent short films; Losing Juggles and 15 Minute Death. Sound knowledge of traditional Film production techniques including Cinematography, visual story-telling, digital compositing and editing. Exceptional organizational skills as well as attention to detail allows for efficient management of administrative responsibilities such as script/scene breakdowns, budgeting as well as sourcing. Demonstrated ability to organize and setup production pipeline for existing and new divisions as well as create the framework for asset management systems.

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

2003-2004 HUMBER COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED LEARNING, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
3D for Gaming and Production – Graduate Certificate (Honours)
Areas of Study:
• Traditional Art • Animation Art
• 3D Wireframe Modeling • Digital Cinematography
• Texturing & Unwrapping • Motion Capture

1999 - 2002 SHERIDAN COLLEGE SCHOOL OF ANIMATION, ARTS AND DESIGN, Oakville, Ontario, CANADA
Media Arts – Diploma
Areas of Study:
• Digital Special Effects • Cinematography
• Aesthetics of Editing • Visual Storytelling
• Production Design • Sound Design
• Script - Writing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to create style guides and Pre-visualization / concepts with a variety of media such as 3D Architectural rendering, 2D Illustration, fly-throughs as well as videos
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe CS3 Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign and AfterEffects
• Experienced in Art Direction and Set design for various production types such as Feature Films, Television programs, music videos as well as Commercials.
• Knowledgeable in the pipeline and best practices of pre-production, production and post production to ensure production is completed on time and within budget
• Designed and sourced for projects of various sizes and budgets such as Independent feature films as well as large scale Television productions.
• Thorough understanding of space, colours and composition and its importance in establishing a dynamic rhythm and setting the mood of a scene
• Sound knowledge in Traditional Cinematography as well as theatrical production techniques and am familiar with the production cycle and industry terminology
• Experienced and comfortable with working on projects with strict guidelines on Branding
• Comfortable with setting up long-term beneficial relationships between vendors/clients/suppliers and understand the importance of maintaining the trust between the company and it’s clients
• Set-up production pipeline for a new Art division as well as create the framework for the asset management system in the Effects department
• Familiar with storyboard creation & techniques to set-up scenes to enhance storytelling

• Experience with the following programs on both Mac & PC platform:

3DS Max 9.0 (2 Yrs)     Maya 7.0 (2 Yrs)      Adobe Photoshop CS (8 Yrs)
Mudbox (0.5 Yrs)      Unreal Editor 2.5 (2 Yrs)      Flash (1 Yr)
AfterEffects (5 Yrs)      Premiere (6 Yrs)      Dreamweaver (3 Yrs)
Adobe InDesign CS3 (1 Yr)      Adobe Illustrator CS (4 Yrs)

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

Toronto, Ontario 2007 - Present
Freelance Illustrator/3D Artist/Interactive Designer

• Created flash animations, xml integration and template creation for Interactive e-Learning projects
• Produced high quality illustrations for print and interactive presentations
• Redesigned graphical content/layout for a social networking website as well as product feature website
• Produced marketing material for an International product including printed publications web layouts/advertisements, and interactive presentations
• Created 3D models/environments with full texture and normal maps
• Edited and created visual effects with Adobe AfterEffects CS3 and flash for advertising agencies
• Selected clients include: Elfdoll Inc./Artmaze USA., Charles Stephan (Netherlands), De Novo Concept Inc/Zuup, Greco Creative Marketing, Fuel Advertising,  Maritz Canada/RIM/Blackberry, and Young & Rubicam / Dell.


BEDLAM GAMES/GROOVE MEDIA, Toronto, Ontario 2006-2007
Environment / Effects Artist

• Modeled, textured, lit assets and designed levels for multiple games on Skillground.com
• Key particles/effects artist on multiple released and unreleased games
• Actively involved with preproduction phases of development and improving the production pipeline of the studio
• Game credits include: Kung-Fu: Deadly Arts, Warpath (Additional content for skillground.com release), CQC (Additional content for skillground.com release), The Road to Sparta – 300: The game for Skillground.com release (Unreleased)


SPECIALTY BOARD GAMES, Toronto, Ontario 2005-2006
3D Artist / Designer

• Designed and created all artwork and motion graphics for multiple DVD board games
• Responsible for digital compositing as well as editing
• Actively involved with preproduction and visualization of new project proposals
• Produced various marketing materials in print and web form
• Game credits include: The Apprentice – DVD Game, Nascar The DVD Board Game (2nd Edition), WWE The DVD Board Game (2nd Edition)


ALLIANCE ATLANTIS / HGTV, Toronto, Ontario 2005
Assistant Set Stylist (Show Name: Design To Win)

• Research for the art department, model suite conceptual design/drawing
•Art department scheduling and supervision of set building team as well as art department personnel
•Assisted the Set stylist with maintaining vendor and production relationships, establishing fluent communication between research and art department as well as all administrative work


CHINA SYNDROME PRODUCTIONS, Toronto, Ontario 2000 - 2004
Freelance Art Director

• Set design and construction for numerous commercials and Public Service Announcements
• Set decoration and scenic painting


CONDENSED LIST OF FILM / TV / COMMERCIAL CREDITS

May 2003 Art Director: The Incredible Soul Collection (Commercial: Creative Forces)
Mar – Apr 2003 Art Director: The Clock is Ticking (Independent Short: Shoes Full of Feet Prod.)
Dec 2002 Art Director / Costume Designer: Bertha’s Diner (TV Pilot: Silverthorn Pictures)
Nov 2002 Assistant Art Director: At The Corner of the Eye (Indie Short film: Summer Pictures)
Jul – Aug 2002 Set Decorator: Goldirocks! (Independent Feature: Goldirocks Inc.)
Jun - Jul 2002 Production Designer: Sightlines (Independent Short film: Capital J Films)
Jun - Jul 2002 Props & Wardrobe: Of No Fixed Address (DocuDrama: Silverthorn Communications)
Jan - Apr 2002 Set Designer Assistant: Belle (Theatrical Production: NAC & Factory Theatre)
SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• ability to adapt to changing technical specifications and pipeline structure efficiently and promptly
• ability to learn and adapt to new software/tools and pipeline in a remarkably short period of time
• excellent time management skills and works well independently as well as within a team
• exceptional adaptation and problem-solving skills
• constantly seeking for new ways to improve personal skills as well as techniques for improving the visual quality of work created with limited use of resources


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