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DESCRIPTION:

Lead media production artist who enjoys challenging career opportunities and likes to utilize his creative abilities.

WHAT I’M GOOD FOR:

Interactive Media Design and Implementation
3D Development
Animation
Video Editing and Compositing
Problem Solving

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Proficient in Flash and very knowledgeable in Actionscript 3.0
Proficient in 3D Studio Max
Knowledgeable in HTML & CSS
Proficient in nGRAIN Producer Pro 5.0
Proficient in nGRAIN Reference Gathering process and requirements

• Strong conceptual skills and the ability to create a strong visual identity and communicate this to the development team.
• Direct and inspire an art team in the creation of a unified vision.
• Facilitate communication and focus with artists and clients.
• Coordinate with internal technology groups as it relates to pipeline and process.
• Ensure ready assets adhere to the product requirements.
• Ensure the timely delivery of assets.
• Provide creative input, direction and mentoring / support to artists.
• Work with department leads for continual process improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Developer / 3D Artist / Animator / nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist

C2 Technologies, Inc.
August 2007 – Present
Newport News VA

Graphic Designer / Flash Developer

L-3 Communications
February 2006 – August 2007
Hampton VA

WORKS:

Product Demos

Roles: writer, 3D artist, animator, editor, and narrator.

Other Stuff

Smith & Wesson M&P created for FLETC project.

Contains full internals for demonstration of field strip, cleaning, reassembly, and cycle of ops animations.

Built from reference photos, videos and user/tech manuals.

A total of 8 weapons were modeled and assembled for animation.

Honda 225 Outboard Engine created for the US Coast Guard.

Engine has detailed parts to demonstrate routine maintenance procedures. Model includes engine gaskets, bolts, washers, etc.

Built from reference photos, videos and user/tech manuals.

The model contained about 300 unique parts assembled in one large scene for animation.

Logo Design for construction company.

Postcard Design

PowerPoint Series for local Church Presentation.

AWARDS:

2013 Hermes Awards
Honorable Mention
nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist / Animator for Honda BF225 Outboard Engine Virtual Task Trainer.

2012 MarCom Awards
Platinum Winner
nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist / Animator for NRC 3D Reactor Vessel Learning Activity.

2012 Hermes Platinum Award
Hermes Creative Awards
Flash Interface Developer and Graphic Designer for the ACSC Joint Force Capstone Exercises.

2012 Omni Gold Award
Omni Intermedia Awards
Flash Interface Developer and Graphic Designer for the following:
ACSC Joint Force Capstone Exercises (Educational Category)
ACSC Joint Force Capstone Exercises (Government Category)

2012 Brandon Hall Awards
Gold Winner
nGRAIN Lead Technical Artist / Animator for 3D Reactor Vessel Learning Activity.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Active

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media Design
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
2009 – 2013 (expected)

Associate in Applied Science – Computer Arts, Video and Motion Graphics
Thomas Nelson Community College
2003 – 2005

Associate in Applied Arts – Fine Arts
Thomas Nelson Community College
2000 – 2002

HOBBIES:

Automotive Restoration
Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
Photography and Video

CONTACT:

Michael Gurganus
7 Poplar Court
Smithfield VA
757.876.7117
Email me.

References available upon request.