Scribner Animation

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Art Professional / Animator with a broad based knowledge and expertise in a variety of art forms.  Strong conceptual skills: able to translate ideas into reality. Excellent presentation, communication, and project management skills while focusing on team effort.
•  Application of design and creativity for character development.
•  Breathing life into every character creation.
•  Mentoring & teaching expertise. Team player.
•  Application of learned techniques by teaching students with Bob Camp (world-known storyboard artist) at Village Center for the Arts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dynobite Smiles - Middlebury, CT
Dinosaur-Themed Mural Project Manager & Artist    11/2008 – 12/2008
Conceptualized and created a dinosaur-themed mural for a child-friendly dental office.   

Village Center for the Arts - New Milford, CT
Art Teacher        11/2005 - Present
Introduces students to the steps of building a successful cartoon, including mastering expression, body language and creating a finished product.

Dental Associates - New Milford, CT     
Dental Assistant/Coordinator & Promotional Artist      01/2006 - Present
Assist with and helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics and pediatric dentistry.

Conceptualized business mascot, "Dr. Smile E. Fox", for family dentistry practice.  Created mascot costume & banner for special events and promotions. 
 
Stew Leonard’s – Yonkers, NY
Artist / Project Lead for Holiday Art      Summer 2003 & 2004
•  Managed project timelines, interface with various store departments for unique marketing concepts that exceeded Stew Leonard’s level of quality. 
•  Created holiday themed projects with minimal management direction. 
•  Created custom in-store signage & posters.
•  Refurbished existing artwork to offer fresh appearance. 
•  Redesigned Santa’s throne including fabric details.
•  Consulted with the Art Director on new Cow Mascot designs and a possible store comic book; delivered sketches and paintings.                                                                                                                                             

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS - Philadelphia, PA
B.F.A., Animation; 2005 Promising Artist Scholarship Award, 2001-2005

ARTISTIC SKILLS & ABILITIES
Traditional/ Flash Animation, Character Layouts, Storyboards, Illustration, Sculpture, Colored Pencils, Charcoal Pastels, Acrylic, Enamel & Oil-based Paints, and Costume Design/Creation.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, Dream Weaver, Maya, Painter 7, Sound Forge, Acid Pro, and Microsoft Office.

iBusiness

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Objective

To create art & animation that is unrivaled in the animation world.  To utilize my skills and natural artistic abilities in a creative environment.