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Nathan M. Buchanan

nathananimacyahoo.com
www.ikarianproductions.com
(More contact information upon request)

 

Digital Animator/3D Graphics Designer

OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment opportunities in the field of Digital Animation, webpage development or general 3D design. Skilled at organized, independent working and possesses strong self-motivation. Long experience in Mac/Windows/Unix operating systems, wanting to utilize creativity for developing 3D visual media and animations.

TARGET JOB
Desired Job Type: Employee
Desired Status: Full-Time
Description of my perfect job: Handle large dynamic work orders and/or small compact jobs. Desk job with own computer, but regular interaction with others requested. Challenging projects and logical-puzzle tasks are welcome. A need to prioritize multiple tasks a reasonable request.
Career Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years of experience)
Date of Availability: Immediate

TARGET COMPANY
Company Size: No Preference
Description of my ideal company: Growing 3D animation/design company that is computer-based. Relaxed atmosphere between coworkers with sense of trust and respect. Friendly service, but dependable and honest. A good working, successful atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE
1/2004 - Present     Mechanical Water Saver Technology     Sandy, Utah
Modeler/Animator
Design, model, texture, animate and render short animations of a patent pending product, for use in selling and visually describing an environmental conservation process. Working with designers and staff to modify and adapt animation to meet details of process specifications.

8/2000 - Present     University of Utah, Marriott Library     Salt Lake City, Utah
Computer Lab Consultant
Open/Close student computer lab; positively respond to crises which arise, i.e. Internet failure, computer crash and possible loss of projects, etc.; able to positively respond to any and all requests, questions, and comments in regard to Internet, printers, scanners, and application use of either Macintosh (OS 9/X) and PC (Windows 98/2000/NT/XP); clean all monitors, desks, hardware, printers, tables, etc.

5/2001 - 7/2001     The Aspen Therapy Center, Inc.     Park City, Utah
Office Manager
Take calls, make appointments, give therapists messages, call clients at therapists request; Keep schedules up to date, make requested phone calls for court referrals/dockets; provide reception for clients/get forms filled out, collect payment; maintain client files; maintain company finances: record payments, get deposits ready, prepare payment of bills; keep therapist's schedule and transcribe therapists notes; bill clients and follow up on those not collected in a timely manner; report to program director.

9/1997 - 6/1998     University of Utah, Marriott Library     Salt Lake City, UT
Instructional Assistant
Assistant to the Instructional Division Head at the Marriott Library, University of Utah. Organized and posted class schedules for free Internet/library classes for students on campus. Coordinated with library faculty and staff for completion of multiple projects. Created web pages for the classes themselves and the specific signup procedure.

6/1996 - 8/1996     University of Utah, Computer Center     Salt Lake City, UT
Assistant to the Computer Center
Maintained computer labs on campus. Worked with programs for keeping the consistency and maintenance of software on all computers.

EDUCATION
6/1997     West Jordan High School     West Jordan, Utah
High School Diploma

5/2004     University of Utah     Salt Lake City, Utah
Digital Animation: Bachelor of University Studies, College of Fine Arts
Graduated in May 2004 with BUS in Digital Animation and a minor in German. Academic career at the University of Utah consisted of a broad range of upper level classes in the Film, Fine Arts, Computer Science and Art Departments. Related classes taken: Experimental Animation, Computer Modeling & Rendering, 3D Dynamics and Motion, Animation Film Survey.      GPA 3.678

SKILLS

Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience
3D Graphics/Animation Advanced Recently 5 years
Adobe After Effects Intermediate Recently 3 years
Adobe Illustrator Intermediate Recently 2 years
Adobe Photoshop Advanced Recently 4 years
C++ Programming Intermediate 2 years ago 1 year
Final Cut Pro Advanced Recently 3 years
German Language Advanced 1 year ago 4 years
HTML Code Programming Advanced Recently 5 years
Macintosh OS Advanced Recently 10+ years
Macromedia Director Intermediate Recently 1 years
Macromedia Flash Intermediate Recently 3 years
Maya/Cinema 4D Intermediate Recently 3 years
Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Recently 5 years
UNIX Shell Intermediate Recently 4 years
Windows 98/2000/NT/XP Intermediate Recently 4 years

 

REFERENCES
(available upon request)