Resume

Ensemble Studios - Dallas, TX - 2005 - current

• High-Poly & Low-Poly 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, and Concept Artist
• Designed textures, normal maps, models, and concepts for an Age of Empires III(PC), Age of Empires III: The Warchiefs(PC) and Halo Wars(XBox360).
• Experience maintaining and extending the creative vision.
• Worked as an integral element within the art group.
• 3D Studio MAX, Z Brush and Adobe Photoshop.

Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, TX - 2007 - current

• Teacher
• Taught and designed curriculum for character modeling and hard surface modeling classes.
• Worked to incorporate the local companies into the college environment with internships and workshops.

Liquid Development - 2004 - 2005

• High-Poly 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, and Concept Artist
• Designed textures, normal maps, models, and concepts for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion(PC), Dungeon & Dragons Online(PC), and Logitech Video Effects.
• 3D Studio MAX, Z Brush and Adobe Photoshop.

Nerve Software - 2003 - 2004

• High-Poly 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, and Concept Artist
• Designed textures, normal maps, models, and concepts for Doom III: Resurrection of Evil(PC).
• 3D Studio MAX and Adobe Photoshop.

Sony Online Entertainment - 2001- 2003

• 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, Level Artist, and Concept Artist
• Designed textures, level layouts, models, and concepts for Planetside & Planetside: Core Combat(PC).
• 3D Studio MAX and Adobe Photoshop.

iRock Interactive - 2000 - 2001

• Concept Artist, Level Artist, 3D Modeler, and Texture Artist
• Designed textures, level layouts, models, and concepts for Savage Skies on the Playstation 2.
• 3D Studio MAX and Adobe Photoshop.
• Level/model building and using in house tools.

Red Storm Entertainment - 1999 - 2000

• Concept Artist, Artist, and Illustrator
• Concept design for Freedom(PC) and Project Ramsey(PS2).
• 3D Studio MAX and Adobe Photoshop.
• Produced game textures for objects and architectural spaces.

Walt Disney - 1997 - 1999

• Merchandise Artist
• Animation Internship

Programs

• 3D Studio Max 8
• Adobe Photoshop CS
• ZBrush 2
• Corel Painter IX
• MudBox
• Deep Paint

Media

• Oil
• Pencil
• Acrylic
• Pen and Ink
• Watercolor
• Sculpture
• Traditional Animation

Education

• Ringling School of Art and Design : 1993-1996, BFA 1996
• Illustration Academy : 1995-1996 Worked with Mark English, John English, Skip Liepke, Jack Unruh, and Gary Kelly
• Walt Disney College Work Program : 1992-1993
• Central Michigan University : 1991-1992
• Lansing Community College : 1988-1991

Awards Received

• Albert Dorne” from Society of Illustrators: 1996
• Two pieces in Society of Illustrators Publishing: 1996
• Two pieces in Step by Step Magazine: 1995
• Two pieces in the Best of Ringling: 1995

Other

• Coordinator for the Dallas sketch group.