RÉSUMÉ
JOSHUA MICHAELSON
jmichaelson100 (at) gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Capabilities
* Well-developed communication skills built through multiple teamwork positions.
* Knowledgeable in animation standards and basics.
* Strong vision for film framing, pacing, and editing.
* Exceptional understanding of Design Elements and Principles.
* Substantial experience managing a team and configuring a studio space.
Technical Knowledge
* 3D Studio Max
*Blender
* Maya
* Adobe After Effects
* Adobe Premiere Pro
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
* Adobe Audition
* Tricaster
* MakerBot 3D Printer
* Adobe Flash
* Adobe InDesign
* AutoDesk Mudbox
* Unity3D
* HTML/CSS
* Actionscript 3.0
* Max/MSP/Jitter
* Rhinoceros 5
EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Specialist – 2018 - Present
American Systems | Orlando, FL
Full-time position for contract company that takes on work for various organizations including the government. Responsible for designing 2D graphics, creating After Effects animation templates, and animating content in 3D Studio Max, Blender, After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. Duties require communication with ISDs to gain a clear vision of each project that the customer wants. Projects typically consist of creating informative and educational motion graphic and character animations to train new personnel.
Media Specialist II – 2016 - 2018
Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL
Full-time position for college. Responsible for the planning and execution of video projects, directing live events, and managing the technical configuration for a green screen studio. Video project responsibilities include writing scripts, creating storyboards, communicating with clients, filming, editing, and creating motion graphic animations for videos. Directing live events responsibilities include controlling Tricaster, communicating with & directing camera people, creating motion graphics and lower-thirds to be displayed, and managing the technical configuration for the event's recording equipment. Studio management responsibilities include coordinating groups and video project requests for the studio, supervising and assisting with all productions, and managing the technical configuration of the studio space as well as researching and requesting new equipment for the space.
3D Character Animator – 2015 - Present
Rotten Visions LLC | Encino, CA
Freelance position for independent developer. Responsible for taking modeled and rigged 3D assets from team member and creating animations for idle poses, attacks, and other movements. Required communication with client to create movements that fit their vision.
3D Animator & Script Writer – 2015
eventCentral, Boston | MA
Freelance position. Required to communicate with team to write and animate a short pitch video for their new App. Created 3D characters and environments in 3D Studio Max, composited in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Videographer – 2014-2015
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center | Oregon, IL
Freelance work required me to film ceremonies and interviews in order to create short event summary videos, tour videos, and testimonials.
Animation & 3D Modeling - 2011
Northern Illinois University Digital Convergence Lab | Dekalb, IL
Internship program designing an educational video game. Job set consisted of
visual design conceptualization, modeling and animating characters in 3D, converting 3D characters to 2D and creating 2D logo animations.
Animaton - 2011
Apolis Media | Boston, MA
Freelance animation assignment for a commercial. Responsible for animating 2D assets in Adobe After Effects. Unplanned areas were open to my own creative decisions.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Time Arts - 2015
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
GPA:3.7 Emphasis on 3D Animation and Filmmaking
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Time Arts - 2011
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
GPA: 3.7. Emphasis on Animation and Filmmaking
Associate of Arts, Art - 2008
Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL
GPA: 3.7
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Media Specialist II – 2016 - Present
Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL
Graduate Teaching Assistant - 2013 to 2015
Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL
Videographer - Summer 2012
NIU Housing & Dining | Dekalb, IL
Writer/Editor/Video Editor & Animator - 2010 to 2012
DamnLag.com
Staff Writer - 2009 to 2010
Northern Star | Dekalb, IL
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Profound ability to create fluid animations using software such as Flash and
3D Studio Max.
* Great strength in working effectively as a team member and independently.
* Strong knowledge of life drawing and 2D Animation.
* Skilled in picking up and learning new programs on the fly.
* Excellent writing skills (both formal and creative).
* Strong creative thinking skills.
HONORS
Golden Key International Honor Society 2009
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2007
National Honor Society 2004
VOLUNTEER WORK
Junior Counselor - 2004 to 2005
Camp Chicago, Algonquin, IL
Developed strong mediation and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to
meet the needs of patrons, dependable, hard working, reliable, and punctual.
Worked well as a team member and independently. Used clear, concise
communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily
duties. Commended for dedicated work ethic and rewarded by steady promotions
and training in all aspects of work.
Counselor - 2007
Vacation Bible School, Dekalb, IL
Effective management and supervisory skills. Used clear, concise communication
skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties. Worked well
both as a team member and independently.
REFERENCES
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