gfnakpil@hotmail.com
Highlights and Qualifications
- Familiar with both PC and Macintosh platforms.
- Exceptionally organized and resourceful, with a wide range of skills.
- Reliable and adaptable; learns new systems quickly, and takes initiative.
- Familiar with major graphics programs both for PC and Macintosh platforms.
- Puts as much creativity in work as possible.
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
- Won Honourable Mention in Toronto Star's 1997 Fast Forward Digital Art yearly contest.
- Created 3D introduction graphics for CD-ROM game sponsored by Coca Cola, IBM, Ford, and Mcdonalds, which is to be distributed all over the U.S.A.
- Created background graphics for television show "Acapulco Heat".
- 3D animations were put on a demo reel for graphics company named Red Button.
- 3D art pieces are showcased on a popular website called Syndicate 23.
Computer Expertise
Operating systems
- Great knowledge of operating systems such as DOS, Windows95, Windows NT, Windows 3.11, and MAC OS
Graphics Programs
- Used Corel Draw 5-6, Adobe Illustrator, Fractal Design Painter and Adobe Photoshop to generate strong graphic images, photo retouching, and poster design.
- Used Macromaedia Director to generate intricate multimedia projects such as interactive children's games and animations.
- Used Autodesk Animator Studio and 3D Studio MAX for high quality 3d graphics and animation.
- Used Adobe Premiere for integrating animated scenes with special effects and transitions.
- Used the Perception board for high quality digital output to tape.
- Used Avid’s Media Composer and MCXPress for editing television quality output.
- Familiar with the basics of D-vision editing suite.
Hardware
- Used Betacam, Digital Betacam machines for digital input, and high resolution output.
Employment History
1998-Present: 3D Artist/Animator Bethesda Softworks
1997-1998: Graphics Artist BIOGRAPHIX
1997: Assistant Editor DAILY POST (POST PRODUCTION HOUSE)
1996-1997: Field Placement Student MAGNETIC SOUTH
Graphics Animator RED BUTTON
1994-1996: Customer Care Specialist MCDONALD'S
1993-1994: Co-op Student TOSHIBA CANADA
Education & Training
1995-1997: 3D Computer Graphics SENECA COLLEGE
