Resume

Catherine Nichole Saunders

301 George, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B-1J6    

(506) 440-7570

C.NicholeSaunders@Gmail.com

NicholeSaunders.blogspot.com

Nichole Saunders is ready to start her career as a professional artist.   She is an artist who loves classic 2D animation, while specializing in 3D.  With a high degree of creativity and innovation, Nichole possesses excellent design and troubleshooting skills, as well as an eye for detail.  Nichole’s jobs as a student and her volunteer activities have allowed her to demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and a keen interest in learning.  Nichole’s team mates know they can depend on her.

  Skills Profile

·         Professional design skills including illustration, animation, 3D modeling and design.

·         Specific competencies in textures, modeling, animation and story board artist.

·         Proficient in 2D and 3D computer graphics software.

·         Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Flash.

·         Autodesk suite:  Mudbox, Soft Image XSI, Maya,3dsmax

·         Recognized for detail orientation and multitasking abilities.

·         Proven history of being able to balance competing priorities.

·         Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

·         A history of contributing to her community through a range of volunteer activities.

Employment History

Multimedia artist/ 3D Modeler Learning Support Centre (ALSC) at Department of National Defence
March 2013 – July 10th 2013
- Team project lead over five student interns on a project to create an Air Force Content course ware database
.- Responsible for setting project completion dates and having the team members meet those deadlines while ensuring a high quality of work.
- Creating documentation to keep Content Technical Authorities and team members updated on project  development.
- Creating storyboards to be used for animating scenes and characters.

3D Modeler (Extended Intern) at Department of National Defence

September 2012 - July 10th 2013

- mentoring new interns on processes of the ALSC and quality assurance.

- Created low poly models to be placed in Virtual BattleSpace 2(VBS2)

- working with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of models

- Created high poly models for animation and production purposes

- Laid out and organized UV maps and textured various models

- Worked with teams or solo and to complete projects efficiently

3D Artist at Department of National Defence

September 2011 - July 10th 2013

- Created low poly models to be placed in Virtual BattleSpace 2(VBS2)

- working with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of models

- Created high poly models for animation and production purposes

- Laid out and organized UV maps and textured various models

- Worked with teams or solo and to complete projects efficiently

Freelance Animation/Caricature artist

HyperDraw Animation Studios

April 2012 - Present

-Creating animations and characters for video projects.

-Creating Caricatures with a fun likeness to the client.

-Responsible for working with children and families at social and charity events to create mementos and take home art.

Teaching assistant

 Center for arts and technology Fredericton New Brunswick

 September 2010-january2011

Reasonable for taking attendance, overseeing student 3D labs and helping student with questions or trouble shooting 3D assignments.

Cashier

Kentucky Fried Chicken, Prospect, NB

March 2009 – September 2011
Provide high standards of customer service while being responsible for cash, food

preparation, and routine restaurant maintenance tasks.

Shift Supervisor

Kentucky Fried Chicken, Oromocto, NB

May 2005 - January 2009
Maintain healthy environment for food preparation. Train and monitor new hires in daily

customer service and line cook operations. Organize daily finances and inventory.

 Education     

Department of National Defence

    Army learning support center internship program

    September-Present

    Base Gage town Oromocto New Brunswick

     Honour roll student

3D Game Animation Diploma

Centre for Arts and Technology

September 2008-August 2010

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Winner of the Turn Around Award for 2010

      Honour roll student

Graduate, Grade 12

Oromocto High School

September 2003-June 2007

Oromocto, New Brunswick.

Recommendations

"Nichole is a very outgoing and happy person. She is eager to succeed in the industry and puts the extra effort forward required to do her job. Her ability to work with others makes her a strong team player."

— Josh Smallwood, Lead 3D Graphics and Animation, Department of National Defence, managed

Catherine Nichole at Department of National Defence

"I have hired Nichole numerous times in a number of different capacities. She is one of the most reliable and trustworthy individuals I have ever met. She also has great artistic talent and a wonderful personality. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to any business!"

— Larry Mersereau, was Catherine Nichole's client

"Being a 3D artist isn't for everyone, but for someone like Nichole it fits her like a new glove. I've seen her very impressive work, but Nichole is more than just her 3D work, she's patient, very determined to get quality results and very committed to her work. To pass up an opportunity to bring someone like Nichole to any 3D team would be a big mistake to any company."

— Jason Stephenson, Network Administrator, Department of National Defence, worked with Catherine Nichole at Department of National Defence

"I have worked with Nichole at the Department of National Defence at the Army Learning Support Centre in the 3D department. She is a dedicated worker and she isn’t afraid to volunteer for anything. I reminder she volunteered to be the one to speak to the generals and other people that come in to the office for tours. She has a great personality and any team will be glad to have her."

— Matthew Porter, 3D Modeler (Extended Intern), Department of National Defence, worked directly with Catherine Nichole at Department of National Defence

 

"My work with Nichole covered the academic side of her internship with CFB Gagetown. While I can't speak as to her 3D work I can say that in the academics Nichole participated with enthusiasm giving her all. I also witnessed her work in a 24 hour Game Jam where I saw the same energy and enthusiasm. She is a delight to work with and her energy is contagious."

— Brian McGee, Game Programming Instructor, NBCC Miramichi, managed Catherine Nichole at

Department of National Defence

"Nicole was great to work with. She has a passion for her art and her work and it shows."

— Nick Macdonald, Animator / Intern, Department of National Defence, worked with Catherine Nichole at Department of National Defence

"Catherine is a hard working dedicated worker. She never hesitate to take on challenges and works hard at it. She also has a personality that fits into most environments. I do not hesitate recommending her."

— David Bailey, Lead Instructor, Digital Media Design, Centre for Art and Technology, taught Catherine Nichole at The center for arts and technology

"Nichole was a teaching assistant for courses taught in the 3D Animation and Gaming Program for which I was Department Head for several years. Her dedication to the program was contagious. Nichole is passionate about animation and it shows in her work. She's also very friendly, hard-working and courteous. She's a joy to be around!"

— Larry Mersereau, Animation Department Head, Centre for Arts and Technology, taught Catherine Nichole at The center for arts and technology

"Catherine is hard working, punctual person, she is always up for the challenge."

— Janice Fanjoy, Student Finance, Centre for Arts and Technology, advised Catherine Nichole at The center for arts and technology.

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