vfx artist & cg generalist

20 Timberline Drive, Huntington, NY 11743 || 631 275 4490 || cdeorsay@gmail.com

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Digital Media 2010
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
GPA: 3.7/4.0

Technical Skills:

Platforms:
Windows, Linux (Ubuntu & Fedora), Mac OS X
Software:
Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Flash, RealFlow, PFTrack , Mudbox
Languages:
XHTML , CSS, familiar with Programming concepts, ActionScript 3.0, C++, and Java

Experience:

Drexel Aquatics Philadelphia, PA

Head Lifeguard: Fall 2008- Present

  • Under supervision of the Aquatics Director, organized and ran meetings for supervisors and lifeguards and conducted lifeguard training sessions.
  • Provided input to evaluate and improve the level of safety, efficiency, and customer service of Drexel University’s Recreational Pool facility.

Blue Design Philadelphia, PA

Animation Intern: March - August 2009

  • Under direction of the animation department created motion graphic spots for a variety of different television and web jobs.
  • Participated in pre-production and creative meetings, technical problem solving, and completion of jobs.

Smart House Design Competition Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

3D Artist: Spring Term 2008 & Spring- Summer 2009

  • Member of a student team competing to design technologically-advanced, environmentally-friendly student housing.
  • Created 3D promotional images designed to be utilized throughout the designing phase, revision phases, and fundraising.

Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers Woodbury, NY

Intern: Summer 2007 & School Breaks 2008-2010

  • Worked full time in an in-house copy center at an environmental engineering firm.
  • Organized, reproduced and bound engineering reports, specifications, proposals and engineering drawings.
  • Interacted on a daily basis with project managers and team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Worked alone to complete projects to improve organization and access to old files, profiles, and project summaries.

Whaling Museum Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Assistant Exhibit Preparator: September 2006 & 2008

  • Disassembled a previous exhibit and readied the gallery for the new exhibit.
  • Unpacked and mounted artifacts, painted, hung and installed graphics, cases and panels.
  • Provided input on design elements (color, placement, and presentation).

Honors & Awards:

(2010)
Animation “Franz” featured in Sidefx.com’s “Customer’s Stories”
(2009- 2010)
Elected Vice President of Drexel University’s SIGGRAPH Student Chapter
(2006-2010)
Dean’s List, Drexel University
(2009 & 2010)
SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer