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Nineteen years experience in advanced applications, computer graphics, design, development and training. Over fourteen years experience in business management, imaging, animation, and digital video based applications. Well versed in web design, optimization and implementation.

As a Senior Level Designer, Animator & 2D/3D Artist:
- Created 3D graphics using imaging, animation, and VR technologies.
- Created detailed photo-real 3D plates from concept mockups.
- Managed design group and content creation for web and print.
- Served as Autodesk Authorized certified specialist, consultant, and trainer.

As a Producer, Camera Operator, & Editor:
- Producer and executive producer for video web based content.
- Provided SD/HD editing; utilizing both Mac and PC systems.
- Worked as studio and on location senior camera operator.
- Created green-screen workflow from pre-production thru post production.
- Working experience in production standards, frame rates, formats and I/O systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Digital Media One, Inc. 2005-2007
V.P. Production/Co-founder
Responsibilities included managing video and web production department, including preproduction, and post production of all SD/HD video materials. Design and development of motion graphics, 2D/3D plates, animation and support materials. Provided “new technologies” research and evaluations for all gear relating to cameras (1k-4k sensors), decks, bridges, lighting, tripods, teleprompters, and green screens solutions.

Presentation & Communication Systems, 1993-1997
Owner/operator
Provided 3D imaging, animation and video services for commercial products, sales and marketing. Authorized sales and support specialist for Autodesk modeling and animation product line. Provided software and hardware solutions for client product development and visualization. Trained extensively on 3D, CAD, VR and early market non linear video based applications.

Consultant to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1998-2003
Advanced Visualization Consultant
Supported the GIS Group at ORNL in creating 3D terrain, atmospheric, and industrial facilities for animation and virtual reality applications. Provided consultation and training on specialized tools and design. Assisted in the integration and visualization of research data, CAD , and aerial imaging techniques that combined digital, video and audio data sources.

Consultant to AEC CAD Solutions, Inc., 1997-Current
Training/Graphic Systems Specialist
Provided training and training curriculum for Autodesk authorized Computer Design, 3D imaging and animation applications. Customer support technician for integration and visualization of graphical data, including development of 3D animations for visualization. Provided hardware and software support for non linear editing systems. Worked as a product liason presenting new technologies at seminars and national trade shows.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT - Reference
Southern CAD/CAM, 1992-1993 Design/Support/Training
Elographics Inc, 1990-1992 - Designer
Toshiba America MRI, 1990 – Designer
Metra Instruments, 1989 – Designer
Gastech, 1988-1989 – Design/Trainer
Microfix, 1986-1988 – Designer

APPLICATIONS & OS EXPERIENCE
Adobe Production Premium Suite, including: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Encore ·
Final Cut Pro · 3D Studio MAX 1-9 · 3D Studio VIZ 1-2007 · AutoCAD R2.6-2007 · Inventor
3D · Flash · Net Objects Fusion · Dreamweaver · Microsoft Office · Microsoft Windows
XP/Vista · Mac OS X · Full list of applications available upon request

PUBLISHED MATERIALS
Autodesk design products and Windows - Windows Journal, November 1995, Vol. 1, No. 7.
Advance Hardware Configurations - Windows Journal, December 1995, Vol. 1, No. 8.
The Missing Network Link – Windows Journal, January 1996, Vol. 1, No. 9.
3D Modeling Translations to VR - Unreal Developer Network - EPIC Games, April 2004

EDUCATION AND TRAINING - RECEIVED
The following training courses fulfill “Autodesk Authorization Requirements” to offer end user training, support and consulting for the Autodesk product line.
- Autodesk AutoCAD 2000, Knoxville, Tennessee August 2003
Training focused on new release features, interface changes & enhancements.
- Autodesk Inventor 3D, Houston, Texas August 1999
Training focused on 3D solid modeling of complex components and related assemblies
advanced rendering and output techniques.
- Autodesk AutoCAD MAP 2.0, Nashville, Tennessee March 1998
- Autodesk 3D Studio MAX Advanced Update, Chicago, Illinois September 1997
Focused on advanced modeling, key-frame, image mapping techniques, character foot driven animation, and new release features.
- Autodesk 3D Studio VIZ comprehensive, San Francisco, California August 1997
Studied advanced GIS modeling while translating 3D vector terrain contours into surface models with applied aerial photography. Mastered building commercial architectural environments using scanned imagery and scaled 3D coordinates.
- Autodesk 3D Studio MAX comprehensive, San Francisco, California January 1995
Comprehensive training for advanced modeling techniques, rendering and key-frame animation of 2D-raster imagery associated with 3D-vector geometry. Applied physics based virtual simulations through 3D computer generated environments.
- Autodesk AutoCAD comprehensive, Knoxville, Tennessee September 1993
Comprehensive training on level-I and level-II computer aided design features,
enhancements, and advanced techniques. Coursework provided industry layering standards, working with an advanced user coordinate system. 3D solid modeling and installation / configuration enhancements.
- Mechanical Design Engineering, Masters, California 1988
Studied design, layout, and advanced applications for mechanical design engineering with a minor in electrical printed circuit board design.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING - PROVIDED
3D Studio Max / VIZ Product
Cambellrhea Mohon International Inc. · Celerity Systems, Inc. · DEL-MET · Durkan Patterned Carpets · Dyco / Dyneer Inc. · Falcon Products · Manufacturing Science Corp. · McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects · Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Philips Consumer Electronics · Sites to See · ADS Architects · Allen & Hoshall Architects · Chris Evans Architects · layton Homes Inc. · Fairfield Communities · Goody's Family Clothing · Lyle-Cook Architects, Inc. · Sverdurp Technology TCI · Manufacturing Science Corporation

AutoCAD Product
ABB · Allen & Hoshall Architects · Aqua-Chem Inc. · Bethlehem Advanced Materials Corp · Boeing Defense & Space · Britt, Daniel · City of Elizabethan · CTI · Cumberland Clarklift, Inc. · Duracell U.S.A. · General Physics Corp. · Goody's Family Clothing · GRW Engineers, Inc. · GTS Duratek · JRB · Company Inc. · Ken Ross Architects· Leasetec Systems · Nabco Electric · Office of Surface Mining · Plasti-Line Corp · Richard Rinks & Associates · Southdown Cement · Steven K Hutton & Assoc. · Sun Coal · TarasPort Trailers, Inc. · Thomas, Miller & Partners · Tulsa Dental Products · TVA-Chattanooga · TVA-Knoxville