Resume

OBJECTIVE

To maximize my various technical and creative skills by excelling as a designer for theater, film, media, and the entertainment industry. Also, to implement my drafting and design education, utilize my understanding of effective construction methods, and employ my experience as a professional in the industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Few professionals would be considered valuable without experience. I have an excellent history of design experience, recommendations from previous employers, and I have proven that I have the motivation to work independently in a freelance environment.

Self-motivation, leadership, and good communication are required to make any project effective. I always take personal interest in every project, setting goals and deadlines. Some of my best work is done under pressure, with several specifics, and accomplished with the cooperation of others.

Among my most prominent attributes is my attention to detail. All of my work is extremely detailed, from the quality and creativity in my construction methods to the clarity of my technical drawings and renderings.

EDUCATION

KRS Computer and Business School
5100 W 82nd St.
Bloomington, MN 55437

Fields of Study:

• MCSD Internet Specialist
• Application Architecture
• Object-oriented programming

Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699

Fields of Study:

• General
• Graphic Arts
• Technical Theater
• SFX Model Building

SKILLS

• Set design and construction
• Prop design and construction
• Physical effects design and construction
• Foam sculpting
• Miniature effects model building
• Scene painting/dressing
• Experienced with Windows™, Macintosh™, and UNIX™ operating systems.
• Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD™, HPME10™, IPDS™, and a variety of CNC CAM interfaces.
• Proficient with a very wide range of graphic, video, web, and OOP programming technologies.
• Microsoft™ Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) with C++ & Internet Solutions

EMPLOYMENT

Through an extensive industry network, I remain employed full-time as a freelance designer, carpenter, electrician, and stagehand. Some of my employers include:

• Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
• Children's Theater Minneapolis, MN
• Footcandles Minneapolis, MN
• Atomic Props Oakdale, MN
• Art-Tech Minneapolis, MN
• Industrial Artisans Minneapolis, MN
• Chanhassen Dinner Theaters Chanhassen, MN
• History Theater St. Paul, MN
• Theater in the Round Minneapolis, MN
• Ballet of the Dolls Minneapolis, MN
• Heritage Theater Maplewood, MN
• Edgewood Dinner Theater Cannon Falls, MN
• Plymouth Westside Players Plymouth, MN
• First Avenue Night Club Minneapolis, MN
• CONvergence Minneapolis, MN
• Landroval Studios Roseville, MN
• Last Call Studios Minneapolis, MN
• Sargeant Films Minneapolis, MN
• Lucidus Productions Minneapolis, MN
• Vanderclef Productions Minneapolis, MN
• Hairpin Films Minneapolis, MN

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• BSA Eagle Scout.
• Citizenship Award, presented by the National Exchange Club, 1989.
• Recognized for Outstanding Community Service by Youth Service Network of Illinois, 1989.
• Chosen to represent Hennepin Technical College in Mechanical Drafting in the VICA Skill Olympics, Minnesota Chapter, in 1992 and 1993.
• 2nd Place Winner of the 1992 VICA Skill Olympics, Minnesota Chapter, in Mechanical Drafting.
• Recognized for Academic Excellence in Technical Theater, 1993.
• 1st Place Winner of the Minnesota State One Act Competition, 1993, in Technical Theater.
• Winner of the National Film Challenge 2007, for Best Production Design.

References and full production listing available upon request.