*ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE*
Capable - Expert in 3d disciplines to include graphic design, lighting, modeling, texturing,
character setup, animation, dynamics, particles, and rendering.
Expert in the use of 3D Studio Max 2010, Mudbrush, After Effects CS3, Adobe
Premiere CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Endorphin and Adobe Illustrator.
Proficient in Maya, Combustion, C++
Grounded - Trained in traditional arts such as photography, drawing, painting, sculpture.
Leadership – Led 97 personnel, multiple work centers, help desks, and programs offices.
Project Management – Developed, equipped, and sustained many high profile projects
Integrity – 7 years of military service including a successful deployment to Baghdad, Iraq
ARTISTIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2010 Acumen Productions Media and Graphics - Pensacola, FL
- Owner
- Produced multiple TV commercials and print ads for Mississippi government programs and commercial companies.
2008-2009 Corasa Supply and Services – Pensacola, FL
- Co-Owner
- Industrial, contractor, and packaging supplier. Covered a broad range of industries including: aerospace, marine, military, governmental, manufacturing, machine shop, and pallet manufacturing.
2007 “Nija” Music Videos - Atlanta, GA
- Key in development and post production.
- Created storyboard and animatics.
- Modeled and textured multiple exterior and interior environments.
- Composited live action element into 3D environments.
2006 33rd Fighter Wing Promotional Videos - Ft Walton Beach, FL
- Directed camera shots.
- Composited and edited footage into a “MTV style” composition
2004-2005 “After Sunset” TV Show - Biloxi, MS
- Modeled, textured, and animated multiple characters and 3D elements.
- Composited 3D elements into live footage.
2000-2001 “Hit Makers” TV Show - Virginia Beach. VA
- Modeled, textured, and animated show intro and transitions.
- Created 3D elements, environments and effects.
1998-2000 Power Lines Advertising - Gulfport, MS
- Developed multiple magazine ads.
- Designed corporate identity packages.
- Drafted and edited radio advertising spots.
- Created story boards for multiple television ads.
- Created corporate logos.
1993-1999 Fine Art Work Biloxi, MS
- Created multiple paintings & charcoal drawings of regional icons such as magnolias and Lighthouses that were marketed and
sold in multiple select galleries across the Mississippi gulf coast
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
- Led 40 personnel in 5 diverse work centers.
- Managed network engineering support to include upgrades and bandwidth management of a $40M base Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting 12,000
customers
- Oversaw the completion of a $4.5M Theater Battle Management and Control System.
- Expertly managed a multi-million dollar fiber upgrade of the Air Operations Center.
- Ensured communication for VIP and presidential aircraft including Air Force One.
- Set the overall design and maintenance of web information for Langley AFB web sites.
- Adeptly managed the world’s largest virtual private network for 453,000 users.
- Led $825K computer purchase. Bought over 470 systems and saved $30k.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT HELPDESK MANAGEMENT
- Expertly managed 97 personnel providing 24 hour customer support.
- Directed a help desk manpower and workload study. Requirements were streamlined and eight positions were eliminated. This saved the organization
$560K.
MILITARY WORK HISTORY
2001-2002 Officer In Charge, Plans and Implementation Hampton, VA
2002-2003 Officer In Charge, Base Level Services Hampton, VA
2003-2004 Chief, Operational Analysis Montgomery, AL
2004-2005 Crew Commander, Air Force Network Security Center Montgomery, AL
2005-2006 Deputy Chief, AF Combat Support Center Help Desk Montgomery, AL
2006-2007 Executive Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Group Ft Walton Beach
2007-2008 Systems Analyst, Blackhawk Management Corp. Ft Walton Beach
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree, Graphic Communications, University of Southern Mississippi
Mission Information Manager's Course, AFSOC Hurlbert Field