ARTISTIC SKILLS

- 3D graphics skills: Character rigging, animation, low- and high-polygon modeling, UV mapping, texturing, basic particles (Maya 3.0 through 4.5)
- Trained in MEL scripting and expressions; strong technical/problem-solving skills with Maya software
- Skilled with mental ray for Maya 5: lighting, rendering, custom shaders, etc.
- Storyboarding and character design
- Strong Photoshop skills (Photoshop 5 through CS)
- Experience with 3D Studio MAX 3.0 and Softimage XSI 2.03
- Traditional fine arts training: life drawing, perspective, colour theory
- Ceramics: hand and wheel construction of vessels and sculpture
- Textile arts: pattern design, silk painting, weaving, dyeing, knitting, screenprinting

OTHER SKILLS

Gaming:
- Avid player of video games for 15+ years; experienced with many genres (RPGs, city-building, real-time strategy, adventure, etc.)
- Particularly experienced with MMORPGs: Everquest 1 and 2, Dark Age of Camelot, Asheron's Call 1 and 2,
City of Heroes, World of Warcraft
- Created and coded areas, rooms, creatures, and objects for text-based online role-playing games (MUDs)

Computer Skills:
- Successful installation and maintenance of hardware/software including building several PCs from scratch and installing/configuring operating systems
- Experienced with Windows, Macintosh, DOS and Unix operating systems
- Skilled user of Microsoft Office software and custom database software

General:
- Bilingual: fluent in English and French / confortable avec le français oral et écrit
- Typing: 60+ wpm
- Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail
- Responsible and self-directed

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Maya for Games and Interactive - 2003
Alias|Wavefront, Toronto

Maya Rendering - 2002
Alias|Wavefront, Toronto

MEL Fundamentals (Maya Embedded Language - scripting) - 2002
Alias|Wavefront, Toronto

3-D Digital Animation - MAYA program - 2001
Seneca College, Toronto

Digital Imaging - Photoshop - 2000
3-D Animation - 3D Studio MAX - 2000
School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Ceramics - 1999
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax

Diplome D'études Collegiales - Fine Arts program - 1995
Champlain Regional College CEGEP, Montreal


EMPLOYMENT

Turbine Entertainment Software - Technical Artist - 2003 - present

Alias|Wavefront - Support Product Specialist - 2002 - 2003

Seneca College - Maya Teaching Assistant - 2001 - 2002

Clayworks Pottery - Main Decorator - 1999-2000

PROJECTS

Contributing Writer, Learning Maya 5|Rendering - 2003
Alias|Wavefront, Toronto

Texturing/Shading, The Lobby Project - 2003
Alias|Wavefront, Toronto

Animator, Last Straw - 2002
Seneca College Digital Media Centre, Toronto

REFERENCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST