Ken's Resume

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Ken Melnrick

Modeling and Animation For Simulation

Consistent superior quality of work and strict adherence to deadlines developing models and animation for real-time simulation. Extensive experience and in-depth understanding of developing standard and non-standard roadways. Excellent communication skills and understanding of client concerns and needs.

Professional Experience

Independent Contractor, 2006 to Present

Creating high quality models for customers. Work has ranged from freeway interchanges to windmills. Consistently delivering on time or early, and on or under budget.

DriveSafety, Inc., 1998 to 2006

While at DriveSafety, I worked from an entry-level artist to the lead modeler and animator. I was responsible for creating and maintaining the visual databases, as well as managing other artists. I had a chance to use skills outside the real-time simulation world and also did audio and video recording, editing, and production, as well as vocal, facial, and other animation. My creative skills were constantly challenged, as I was faced with difficult tasks and low polygon budgets, and consistently found ways to produce quality work on-time.

Software and Skills

Expert understanding and experience with MultiGen, Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator. Extensive understanding and experience with Adobe Audition and Premiere, Maya, 3DStudio Max, HTML and CSS, Microsoft's Office Suite, and more.

Expert level skill creating models for simulation and texture creation and manipulation. Greatly skilled at audio and video recording and editing, web and graphic design, and presentation development.

Excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of how to really "listen" to a client to determine their exact needs, and desires. Creative thinking and exceptional problem solving skills. Management experience and highly motivated. Works equally well in a group or individual environment.

Education and Professional Development

Full Sail Center For the Recording Arts 1997

Associate's in Digital Media

Received Valedictorian award as well as several Course Director's Awards including:

  • Virtual Reality
  • Computer Graphics and Special Effects
  • Design and Art Theory
  • Sound for Motion Pictures and Television
  • Computers in Digital Media

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