I am a creative and versatile Artist/Designer/Developer with four years experience in the art and design industry. I consistently work to the highest professional standards. I thrive when working as part of a cohesive team to deliver projects of high caliber, on time and on budget.
Experience
Learning Seat
Multimedia Developer, Melbourne, VIC, Australia [ JUL.2010 - MAR.2012 ]
- Designed and developed Flash activities for e-learning courseware.
- Translated common course elements to custom components.
- Programmed Flash tools to decrease production time.
- Met strict budgets and deadlines.
Symbiont Ltd.
Contract Designer and Developer, Wellington, NZ [ APR.2008 - JUL.2010 ]
- Designed and developed Flash activities for e-learning modules.
- Designed and developed the company website, symbiont.co.nz.
- Photographed, illustrated and designed graphics for training resources.
- Met strict budgets and deadlines.
Ocular Films
Contract Flash Design and Development, Wellington, NZ [ APR.2008 - DEC.2008 ]
- Developed Flash video player for web-site integration.
- Animated cartoon characters to integrate with live video.
- Worked in close conjunction with the Director.
- Met strict deadlines.
Weta Workshop Ltd.
Prop Maker, Wellington, NZ [ OCT.2006 - APR.2008 ]
- Fabricated props from designer’s brief.
- Moulded master props and cast replicas to a world class standard.
- Met strict deadlines.
Learning Design Group
Contract Flash Developer, Wellington, NZ [ SEPT.2005 ]
- Developed Flash activities for e-learning modules.
- Worked in close conjunction with a Senior Graphic Designer.
Execam Television & Video Production
Production Assistant, Wellington, NZ [ AUG.2005 ]
- Carried out tasks as directed by the Production Manager.
- Set up production equipment.
Education
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand
Senior Lifeguard Award [ OCT.2005 ]
BP IRB Drivers Award [ NOV.2004 ]
Natcoll Design Technology
Diploma of Multimedia, Wellington, NZ [ DEC.2004 ]
- 3D Modelling
- Animation
- Compositing
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Web Design
Skills
- Ability to think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations.
- Good understanding of Object Oriented Programming.
- Ability to translate ideas into tangible products.
- Great understanding of the human form.
- In depth knowledge of artistic mediums such as photography, painting and drawing.
- Exceptional drafting skills.
- Great understanding of value, colour and composition.
- Prop making, mould making, machining and fabricating.
- Understanding of web design standards and common practices.
- Computer literate with both Macintosh and PC.
Software
Highly experienced user of:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Flash with AS2, AS3 and JSFL
- Adobe Dreamweaver with HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP
- Adobe Illustrator
Experienced user of:
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- Google Sketchup
Personal Qualities
- Creative and innovative.
- High level of self-motivation, flexibility, judgement, and responsiveness.
- Able to learn quickly and adapt rapidly to new situations.
- Highly adaptive and able to learn quickly.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to self development.
Publications
- Maui Illustration, Fishhead Magazine, issue 1 [ APR.2010 ]
- Butcher Illustration, 2D Artist, issue 037 [ JAN.2009 ]
Credits
- Toi La Who, Prop Design [ 2009 ]
- Avatar, Prop Maker [ 2007 - 2008 ]
- District 9, Prop Maker [ 2007 ]
- Daybreakers, Mold Technician [ 2007 ]
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Prop Maker [ 2007 ]
- Halo Shorts, Prop Maker [ 2007 ]
Academic Awards
- Kapiti College Visual Arts Scholarship [ NOV.2003 ]
- Coastlands Kodak Express Trophy for Senior Photography [ NOV.2003 ]
- Distinction and 1st in Photography, Kapiti College [ NOV.2003 ]
Current Self Development
- Weekly attendance of life drawing classes.
- Attended International Art and Design Workshop, Wellington, NZ [ NOV.13 - NOV.16.2008 ]
References available upon request