Education and training

·     Currently enrolled in my 2^nd and graduating year at the Nova Scotia Community College, Truro campus, in interactive and motion graphics-visual effects artist.

·     1993 Acadia University, Bachelor of Education

·     1990 Saint Mary’s University, Bachelor Of Arts, psychology and sociology

Skills Set

·     Photoshop CS 3

·     Adobe Flash CS 3

·     Premiere pro CS 3

·     Adobe After Effects CS 3

·     Corel Painter X, good working knowledge

·     Maya 2008, basic 3D modeling skills

·     AutoDesk Combustion 4, intermediate competency

·     Life drawing and illustration

·     Digital matte painting and compositing

·     Extremely versatile artistically and can produce a wide range of graphics from simple cartoons to signage to detailed portraits and backgrounds, as well as basic animation and special effects.

Interpersonal Skills

·     Team player, high level communication skills, written, oral, listening.  Dedicated, committed and loyal.

·     Career minded, independent, enthusiastic, can follow instructions and able to work with little supervision.

Freelance signage artist, River Breeze Farm Market (2004 – 05)

Freelance Graphic Art, Various clients (2001 – present)

     Projects have included caricatures, cartoon strips for newspaper and Internet,

     CD cover designs, portraits, website planning and design, as well as signage for local

      businesses.

Previous employment has included psychometrist, probation officer, substitute teacher and counselor with recovering addicts.