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Senior 3D Modeler
OAKLEY
Foothill Ranch, CA
Apr 2008 - Present (16 years 9 months)
* Using MODO, interpret 2D sketches and create 3D models via rapid prototyping including 3D printing * Collaborate with designers to accurately create their designs in 3D * Coordinate with design engineers and CAD modelers throughout the design process * Using MODO, created renders of projects as needed * Contributed to additional side projects ( i.e. Redbull Flugtag, trophies, chandelier) * Attended trade shows, guest speaker for MODO sales in the UK * Hand model projects as needed * 20+ released products created last year as well as additional side projects * Familiar with photoshop, illustrator, excel and word
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Toy Prototype Sculptor
Gentle Giant Studios
Burbank, CA
Nov 2004 - Mar 2008 (3 years 4 months)
*Worked on a variety of projects *Familiar with wax, resin, sculpey, foam and chavant as mediums *Wide range of skill pertaining to style of work * Worked large scale projects for convention pieces i.e. 6' tall Boba Fett mini bust *Generally worked smaller figures ranging from 4"-12" tall.
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LTD Assistant
Gentle Giants Studios
Burbank, CA
Sep 2007 - Mar 2008 (6 months)
* Assisted with paperwork on projects, factory forms etc. * Updated project production records using Excel * Assisted managers with retrieving photo reference for projects. * Took the minutes for meetings. * Photoshop work for approval forms
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Parks and Recreation
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
2000 - 2007 (7 years)
* Learned about the special effects industry ABS plastics for costumes Assisted with prosthetics Assisted with mold work * Helped with a variety of projects throughout my time there Patrol Guard
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Mold Shop Technician
Gentle Giant Studios
Burbank, CA
Jan 2003 - Nov 2004 (1 year 10 months)
*Learned basic molding techniques *Cleaned up and corrected flaws in castings to produce tooling masters
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High School Diving Instructor
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
2001 - 2003 (2 years)
* Successfully managed staff of 10 while effectively leading the team through stressful emergencies. * Provided safety and first aid to patrons at the Balboa Lake an 80-acre facility with a 23-acre lake Promoted to Patrol Guard after 2 years of lifeguard duty demonstrated proficiency managing a staff * Instructed swimming and water sports classes for students ranging from beginner to advanced and from child to adult. * Monitored facilities and performed maintenance ensure public safety
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Internship
ADI Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.
Chatsworth, CA
Jan 2001 - Feb 2002 (1 year 1 month)
* Learned basic molding techniques * Cleaned up and corrected flaws in castings produce tooling masters