Technical:
Programming Languages- C++, TCL, RSL, VEX, MEL
3d Software- Adept in the use of: Houdini for both procedural animation and particle simulation generation; Shader generation using Pixar’s Renderman shading language, Houdini’s VEX shading language, and the traditional tools which accompany most 3d software packages; Maya and 3d Studio Max
Graphic Software- Over eight years experience creating and manipulating images using Photoshop, and webpage generation using Dreamweaver and standard text editors
Editing and Compositing Software- Well trained in the use of Final Cut Pro, Premiere, and Shake
Hardware- Self trained computer technician who has built his own equipment for nearly eight years.

Instruction:
Teaching- Served as Instructor’s Assistant at UAFS while a Scholar Preceptor. Provided demonstrations and short lectures on advanced Renderman techniques
Tutoring- Houdini/Renderman/Art History tutor at SCAD; Head Tutor for Montgomery Hall.
Research- Extensive independent research in the use of Renderman shading language in Houdini leading to creation of efficient pipeline; indepentent research developing a methodology for a more efficient way of visualizing complex point clouds; research assistant for a graduate thesis project developing utilities for creating matched lights from real world light meter readings.

Interpersonal Skills:
Time Management- Made the Dean’s List at UAFS for five semesters while holding two jobs and continues to make the Dean’s List at SCAD while tutoring.
Customer Service- Eight years experience working in the hospitality industry and nearly three years experience working in computer technical support.
Management- Supervises the computer arts tutors at Montgomery Hall

Employment History

Tutor- Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA June 2005 – present
Night Auditor- Comfort Suites, Austin, TX Sep. 2002 – Aug. 2003
Comfort Inn, Fort Smith AR Apr. 2001 – Aug. 2002
Scholar Preceptor- UAFS, Fort Smith AR Jan. 2001 – June 2002
Technical Support- IPA, Ft. Smith AR July 2000 – Dec. 2000
World Lynx, Little Rock AR Sept 1998 – July 2000

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design
Graduating Class of 2006