EDUCATION

2004                       Bachelor of Fine Art in 3D Modeling/Animation, American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL
1999-2001            Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
                               Focus on Photography, Fine Art, Time Art, Political Science                 

CONTINUING EDUCTION

2005/2009-2010   Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL
                                HTML, PC Maintenance and Configuration, AutoCAD, Oil Painting, Intaglio Printmaking
2005                       Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, IL
                               Traditional Animation, Maya

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

3D/2D Game Graphics Artist,         Touchtunes Game Studio, Elk Grove Village, IL        2006-2009                
            Developed concepts for coin-operated touch screen games
            Created in game graphics for approx. thirty games as well as animated effects to be used in all games
            Utilized 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Particle Illusion
            Consulted with other members of the art staff to help develop the overall look and feel of individual game  concepts
            Closely worked alongside programming staff to develop game play and user interface elements
            Managed time to create all game elements within tight deadlines

3rd Shift Clerk, Kelly Williamson Mobile, Genoa, IL                                2005-2006, 2009-2010        
        Handled cash and credit transactions and ensured cash drawer was balanced accurately on a day to day basis
        Watched over gas pumps to ensure customer safety
        Cleaned in and around gas station to ensure customers were satisfied with every trip
        Independently worked as the sole on duty employee on a nightly basis ensuring all aspects of the station operated smoothly

Airbrush Artist, Extrordinair Arts, Six Flags, Gurnee, IL                                 2002, 2003                 
        Self marketed by working directly with clients to create personalized t-shirt designs
        Met client deadlines to have their personalized t-shirts to them quickly and efficiently
        Handled all client payments and ensured that the cash register was balanced and all funds were accounted for

COMPUTER SKILLS

3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Trapcode After Effects Plug Ins, Adobe Premier, Particle
Illusion, Microsoft Word, Maya, Zaxworks, Final Draft (screenwriting)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Editing (both digital and deck to deck), Screenwriting, Banjo, Directing, Acting/movement, Drawing, Airbrush,
Printmaking, Painting, Compositing