Torian
www.dixon-art.com
torian.dixon@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Graphics position that will utilize my diverse experience in multiple facets of visual communications and allow growth and development within the company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Well experienced in multimedia and graphic design production
Able to produce high-end graphics of all sorts – both motion and still
Able to communicate clearly and professionally with corporate professionals, management, technical and nontechnical people
Effective in a team setting and able to take the lead if necessary
Able to work independently with minimal to no oversight
Deadline conscious – able to make critical decisions to insure that deadlines are met
Able to handle stressful situations calmly
Encourages an atmosphere of mutual exchange of knowledge for the benefit of the whole
Graphics Applications: 3d Studio Max, Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Corel Draw, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress
EDUCATION: Dekalb Technical Institute, Clarkston, GA 1994
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Wall Street Capital Funding. Over 16min video in which I coordinated 2d traditional animation, created 3D animations, and produced the final edit. - (DA)
Columbus Military Museum. 30 seconds of 3d character animation. The animation is of 4 paratroopers which begins on the plane and ends with their jump and night time descent toward the ground amidst a hail of enemy fire. I modeled, rigged(bones,etc.), lit, textured mapped and animated the entire scene. http://www.dixon-art.com/animation.html . - (VP)
Blue Sky Exhibits. Corporate level Flash interactive CD. This presentation was produced to communicate what sets Blue Sky apart and what makes them the best solution for trade show exhibit design and construction. The interactive along with a 3d computer animated presentation that I also produced allowed Blue Sky to win one of their larger projects of $250,000. - (VP)
WORK HISTORY:
-Dixonart , Decatur, GA
Multimedia Specialist, 2005- present
Successfully managed multiple projects with deadlines.
-Moncrief Heating & Airconditioning, Atlanta, GA
HVAC Technician, Sept 2005 to April 2006
Serviced and repaired HVAC equipment and thermostats in residential and commercial buildings.
-VantagePoint Studios, Canton, GA
Animator/Artist, May 2002 to Sept 2005
Produced multimedia and graphic design material of all kind. Worked in a team environment and successfully managed multiple projects.
-Spherion, Alpharetta, GA
Help desk Specialist, May 2002 to Sept 2005
Utilized knowledge base system in assisting persons to resolve compute |