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- 1. Michael Oduro 69 Palm Avenue Mushin- Lagos M: 0807 736 0468 M: 0809 246 4079 E: michaelmann76@gmail.com Twitter handle: @Michaelmann76 PERSONAL SUMMARY Motivated and passionate Graphic and 3D Artist with a proven ability to develop high quality, 3D modelling and animation as well as having a solid understanding of graphic design and illustration. Possessing the artistic expertise and technical ability required to work closely with designers to create visually stimulating content. Also having extensive knowledge of everything related to 3D computer graphics and a knack of quickly understanding a projects mission, vision and values. CAREER HISTORY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self-employed/Free Lance Teaching 3D / Graphic Art May 2012 - Present Teaching and introducing to interested persons the basics understanding to creative design 3D modelling and animation. Duties: Teaching Introduction to Graphic Art & Illustration. Teaching organisational skill Artistic competencies: Comprehensive understanding of publishing software, including 3ds Max, Photoshop Illustrator, and Autodesk Maya. Able to design & develop graphics in multiple formats including video, i.e., Premiere Pro, After Effects etc. Up to date with the latest 3D trends. Good animation skills, especially Character and Object. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Advanced experience with 3ds Max and Maya. Personal: Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Environment modelling and texturing. Possessing creative thinking to come up with innovative designs. Can clearly communicate technical data to non-technical colleagues. Organized, goal and detailed oriented.
- 2. Sales Exec/Merchandiser JJB Sport 03/2004 – 11/2009 Responsibilities: • Going to selected stores to merchandise windows and arrange new stock arrivals • Handling of administrative duties including: Hiring of Staff, Sales verifying, running credit • Preparing customer files, addressing local market promotions, product from inventory, Illustrator/Graphic Artist/ Multimedia Analyst Adesmak Computers, London 11/2004 – 11/2005 Responsibilities: • Illustrating/designing for print jobs • Designing multimedia presentations for various companies. • Designing Visual presentation packages for company brands & Products. Illustrator/Graphic Artist/ Multimedia Analyst Woo Interactive, Lagos 03/2001 – 11/2004 Responsibilities: • Illustrating/designing for print jobs • Designing multimedia presentations for various companies. • Designing Visual presentation packages for company brands & Products. Assistant Illustrator HS Communications Lagos- Nigeria 1998– 2000 Responsibilities: • Creating & designing Storyboards for TV adverts, Billboard designs, • Ads for Newspapers and print media designs. • Designing Visual presentation packages KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Creative solutions Character modelling Image editing Rigging Photo real texturing Lighting Animation and rendering
- 3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 1998 - 2000 FTC 1991 - 1996 8 GCSEs, Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ – (Inc. Maths and English) Software Proficiency & Skills Proficiency in the following top software; Corel Draw Illustrator Photoshop Autodesk Maya Autodesk 3Ds Max After Effects Personal skills; Illustrating Multi Media development REFERENCES - Available on request.