CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To work in a challenging fast paced gaming environment, where I can learn and grow, and become part of an enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic team.

PROFILE:

• 3D Modeling / Rendering: Modeling organic beings, artificial structures, and mechanics.

• Sketching: Proportions, color balance, light and shadow dynamics.

SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Autodesk Maya 8.5 / 2008

• Extensive experience with polygonal and nurbs patch modeling in an organized and proficient manner.
• Strong knowledge base of different aspects of hypershades, such as diffuse, bump, specularity, raytracing, globals etc, in co-ordinance with the default maya renderer and mental ray.
• Expertise in lighting, using maya lights and environment probes for various effects.
• Familiarity with the various effects such as fire, smoke etc, as well as paint effects.
• Basic knowledge of MEL scripting and animation / rigging.

Softimage XSI 6 [Advanced]

• Thorough knowledge of polygon modeling and other primitives.
• In-depth knowledge of working in Render Tree and materials, and various rendering options.
• Experience with components like cloth, hair etc.

Pixalogic ZBrush 3

• Strong 3D sculpting skills.
• Knowledge of all the various components including tools, alpha, stencil, texture etc.
• Able to work efficiently using keyboard shortcuts for most actions.

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Comprehensive work done for creating layouts, textures, designs, editing pictures, and adding effects.
• Used extensively in several design jobs.

MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel

• Worked with PowerPoint for numerous presentations for class discussions and some clients.
• Used Excel to help update records of copy rights distribution in the movie industry.
• Use MS Words in all types of documentation needs including letters, essays, applications etc.

CorelDraw 12

• Extensive knowledge of vector designing.
• Knowledge of print colors, screen printing, laser etc, using .cdr formats.

OTHER SKILLS:

Free hand drawing / sketching
- Pencil and dry pastels, specifically with facial expressions, with an extensive knowledge of human anatomy.

Creative ideas
- Flow for organic creatures, colors, and originality.

Team oriented
- Have worked successfully with various teams ranging of 5 to 12 in numbers. Able to work without egoistic issues, and to contribute and listen effectively.

Presentation skills
- Presented in front of more than 30 people on several occasions, including pitching an idea to the advertising agency for Rogers AT&T in Canada.

Effective time management / organized
- Complete tasks on time, properly reviewed and organized in specifics to files, labels, shades, etc, for easy use.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

• Freelance Designer (12/2005-Present)
  Overview: Developing creative solutions for clients. Co-developed 3rd semester 3D modeling course at Ottawa University, specifically based on Autodesk Maya 5.0. Created 3D logos, and worked on different class projects based 3D and design tools.
  Clients: Campbell’s Soup-at-hand, Xyon Inc., VIB, York and Ottawa University.

• Graphic Designer (04/2004-12/2005)
  Wilson Trophy Co.
  Overview: Designed sports team logos, awards, posters etc for sports and created design pieces for various business events.
  Clients: Rogers AT & T, Royal Bank, Pizza Hut, Primerica, Miss American Teen Beauty Pageant, and YBC

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Creative Advertising Certificate
  Seneca @ York University (2005)

• Business Administration Degree
  Humber College (2001 – 2004)

• Graphic Designing Certificate
  ILM Institute (1999 – 2000)

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