Summary
I am personable and adventurous. I am willing to do anything necessary to complete tasks. I am a high energy, highly focused individual with quick thinking skills and an attention for detail. My main objective is to be an integral part of a team who helps in creating award winning productions.
Skills
Software proficiency
Reel
Experience
- 3D Graphic Artist - Generalist at RFA EngineeringRapid City, South Dakota, United States of AmericaSeptember 2013 - Present
Currently refining a process to reduce multi-million poly models for use in Augmented and Virtual Reality experiences as well as for web based platforms.
3/2016: Worked with team to create a detailed set of low poly models of a Caterpillar skid steer to showcase at a Microsoft event at the end of March 2016.
12/2015: Created and very detailed set of low poly models of an ElectroMotive Diesel locomotive based on a very high poly set of engineering models.
10/2015: Created hyper-realistic renders of various ElectroMotive Diesel locomotives. These renders were used at various trade shows and magazines.
9/2015: Worked with a team to ready assets and textures for virtual reality and augmented reality headsets.
8/2015: Worked with a team to produce hyper photo-realistic renders of a new ElectroMotive Diesel locomotive. These renders will be printed billboard size and used at an upcoming locomotive expo.
5/2015 - 8/2015: Worked with a team to produce and catalog 11,000+ renders of Caterpillar parts and work tools.
7/2014 - 5/2015: Aided in the development of processes to mass apply material attributes to 3D assets to quickly and effectively ready Caterpillar engines for high-end marketing renders.
9/2013 - 7/2014: Detailed 3D assets aiding in release of a large engine for Caterpillar Inc.
- Graphic Designer at FreelanceRapid City, South Dakota, United States of AmericaJanuary 2008 - Present
Freelance graphic designer creating a wide range of artwork from business cards to logos to airplane paint schemes.
- Graphic Designer at Black Hills Geothermal, LLCSturgis, South Dakota, United States of AmericaApril 2013 - September 2013
General graphic artist working on print advertisements, web graphics, billboards, and promotional materials
- Graphic Designer at Next2New WirelessSioux Falls, South Dakta, United States of AmericaJanuary 2011 - March 2013
General graphic artist working on print advertisements, web graphics, product packaging, store dressings, vehicle wrapping, clothing design, in-store motion graphic advertisements, and store mockups. Managed social media accounts.
- Graphic Designer at TNT ProduktionsSioux Falls, South Dakota, United States of AmericaMay 2002 - May 2010
General graphic artist working on print advertisements, web graphics, and clothing design to help promote concerts, music artists, and local music venues
- Youth Mentor at City Of Sheridan, Parks DivisionSheridan, Wyoming, United States of AmericaDecember 2004 - January 2006
Mentored middle school aged children in green screen, acting, directing, script writing, and basic cinematography
- Commercial Artist at Shining Mountain ProductionsSheridan, Wyoming, United States of AmericaNovember 2004 - January 2006
Original commercial art creation, Camera operator, Location assistant, Editor