Resume

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art Studies (May 2018)
• Minor in Art History
• President’s List
• 3.9 GPA (Magna Cum Laude)
• Officer  – UNT NAEA Student Chapter (Spring 2015)

• Associate of Applied Arts in Computer Animation (December 2000)
• Dean’s List
• 3.7 GPA

August 2022 – Present

• Art II (Honors)
• Digital Art
• Photography
• AP 2D Design

May 2018 – June 2022

• Art Teacher for grades 5 and 6

• 7 Weeks with Mrs. Cacey Narez
• Lakeside Elementary School (Coppell ISD)
• completed April 2018

• 7 Weeks with Mrs. Jillian Richards
• Coppell Middle School East
• completed March 2018

• 28 hours with Mrs. Alejandra Quinonez
• Wilson Elementary School (Coppell ISD)
• completed April 2017

• 28 hours with Mrs. Elsa Reynolds
• Coppell High School
• completed November 2017

October 2012 – January 2017

Visualization Artist

Produce engaging and compelling 3D visualization for a multitude of architectural projects. Conceptualize and design user experience for interactive mobile applications. Utilize traditional fine art skills, such as drawing and painting, to complement and enhance client marketing materials. Use non-linear video editing suites and motion graphic software to create client videos that captivate viewers and tell a story.

August 2008 – January 2009

Creative Lead/3D Artist

Provided creative direction for final video presentations.  Created computer animated short films for architectural presentations using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.  Produced high quality 3D renderings and animations for numerous projects.

April 2007 – August 2008

3D Production Artist

Worked as a vital part of a small production team responsible for creating 3D renderings and animations for various architectural projects. Assisted in setting up a 3D-pipeline production process making use of each of our individual skills and talents to more efficiently produce visualizations for our clients. My focus was on the front end, specializing in 3D modeling, lighting and rendering.

August 2006 – April 2007

3D Graphics

As a senior 3d production team member, my responsibilities included 3D modeling, lighting, animation, and rendering on numerous architectural projects, as well as assisting and instructing junior team members. I was also directly involved with interviewing and hiring new 3D team members and helping to guide our graphics department into new and exciting visualization endeavors.

July 2004 – August 2006

Designer – 3D Graphics

Performed a leading role among a group of talented architectural interns and designers to produce high quality 3D visualizations for our clients. Tasks included 3D modeling, lighting and rendering as well as delegation, instruction of junior design team members, preparation of price estimates, server maintenance, and rendering management. Helped to create a robust 3D department within the existing infrastructure of the firm.

November 2002 – June 2004

Visual Media Specialist

Acted as sole computer graphics professional for VKS. Created numerous 3D animated icons and images for a graphics-based touch screen software interface. Produced designs for logos, PowerPoint presentations and websites and performed website maintenance.

February 2002 – November 2002

Visual Technologies

Worked as an integral part of a production team responsible for creating expansive 3D environments and animations for various engineering projects.

June 2000 – August 2001

3D Graphics

Generated 3D renderings for various architectural projects using Form-Z 3.5.0 and 3D Studio Max. Used Adobe Photoshop to composite computer generated images with original photographs. Created presentation boards and title blocks using Adobe Illustrator.