Environment artist and Modeler - Jacob M. Christopher
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Info:   Name: Jacob Christopher
    Born: 01/16/1984
    Nationality: United States
     
Contact:   E-Mail: JohnnyX1900@gmail.com
    Mobile: 231-271-6167
     
Personal Objective:   Continue Improving my skills and gain professional experience to become a better artist.
     
Technical Skills:   -Specialize in real time game modeling, texturing, lighting and level design
    -Pipe line experience in Maya, 3D Studio Max, Z-brush, Photoshop, Shake and Final Cut
    -Experienced with real time rendering, multi-pass materials and the Unreal 3 Engine
    -Familiar with vertex, dynamic, light map, radiosity and ray-traced lighting methods
    -Experienced in high or low poly modeling, UV layout and normal map creation
    -Able to create textures with stock photos or generate from scratch
    -Familiar with VFX for games, film and post processing
     
Education:   Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
April 2009
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation
    -Design Lead for Art creation for games class
    -Environment Artist for Software technology class
     
    Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
January 2006
Associate Degree of Art and Science
    -Focused on information technology
     
Professional Experience:   2005-2007: Artistic Assistant for Clifton Monteith
    -Assisted in design and construction of intricate willow twig furniture
    -Acquired time management, design and aesthetic skills
    -Learned attention to detail while maintaining productivity
    2000-2007: Freelance as the Computer Geek
    -Specialized in computer repair, construction, networking and web site design
    -Further improved interpersonal and customer service skills
    -Improved time management skills while working multiple part time jobs
    2004-2006: Design and Assembly for Southwell Builders
    -Improved teamwork skills while working with other contractors
    -Designed promotional sign for construction site
    -Used 3D modeling skills to pre-visualize construction
     
Personal Skills:   -Creative problem solver that loves working on a team to find solutions
   

-Able to self manage or work individually when necessary

    -Able to work under pressure and keep up with tight deadlines
    -Work well with others and can conform to production pipelines
    -Creative, passionate and efficient, but know when compromise to meet deadlines
    -Organized while working with different files, formats and programs
    -Communicate effectively with team members in other disciplines
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