[4820 1/2 N. Hermitage #3D] [Chicago, Illinois] [universehead@gmail.com]
[ph: 312-479-8354] [http://www.universehead.com]
Drew Current


  • Proficient in Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, The Unreal Engine (Cascade Particle System) , Adobe After Effects, Fusion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Boujou, Mental Ray, RealFlow, Z-Brush, Autodesk Mudbox.
  • 3D Animation, Effects Animation, Visual Effects, Modeling, Character animation, Game Effect Optimization.
  • Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Typing (70 wpm), basic HTML, Maquet sculpting, proficient in all Apple and Microsoft computer operating systems, excellent communication skills, customer service.
 
UncleDaddy ProductionsChicago, ILOctober, 2008 - October, 2009
 Visual Effects Supervisor/Artist
 
  • Supervised, and designed all visual effects shots.
  • Animated and composited all visual effects using Maya, After Effects, and Boujou, for the independent film "Baby Alligators".
  • http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1570435/
 
Self (FreeLance) Chicago, ILFeb 2009 - Present
 3D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Visual Effects Artist
 
  • Work with marketing directors to design and create motion graphics, 3D animation, and graphic logos for various companies and projects.
 
NavteqChicago, ILNov, 2008 - March 2009
 3D Animator, Modeler
 
  • Develop visual effects and animations using Maya, Boujou, and Adobe After Effects for new technologies group.
  • Worked as lead VFX artist and animator, modeler, compositor, and other elements, for presentations of new technologies.
 
Midway GamesChicago, ILJune 2008 - Feb 2009
 Effects Animator
 
  • Model, animate, and simulate visual effects for international video game development company.
  • Develop effects for real-time video game play, including: particle effects (water, explosions, blood), using The Unreal Engine, Maya, and RealFlow.
  • Developed and simulated visual effects for in-game cinematic sequences for the Game Mortal Kombat Vs DC Universe.
 
Lost Boys LearningCourtenay, B.C. CanadaJune 2008
 Diploma, Visual Effects and 3D Animation Training
 
  • Full-time program of project-based, intensive instruction with industry professionals.
  • Graduated: June 2008
 
The Second City Training Center Chicago, ILMay 2004
 
  • Trained with Norm Holly to develop Sketch comedy using Improv skills
 
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville, KSMay 2003
 Assosiates Degree
 
  • AA in Theater and Minor in Psychology.
 
References Available Upon Request