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		Rick McArdle
P R O D U T I O N S

Objective:
--Opportunity where I can apply my talents and recently updated knowledge of computer graphics, animation and desktop publishing.

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Qualifications:
*Analytical, creative, and versatile; able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
*Work effectively both as team member and independently.
*Take pride in doing a good job; willing to learn.
*A lifetime of creative artistic pursuits, including storyboards, cartoons, set design,
posters,and magazine and newspaper layout.
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A working knowledge of the following computer programs:
∞ Maya 4 & AfterEffects 5.5
∞ DreamWeaver MX 2004 & Quark XPress 6.5
∞ Photoshop CS2 & ImageReady CS2
∞ Flash MX 2004 Pro & Illustrator CS2
∞ Microsoft Office 2004 (Word) - MAC or PC
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Experience:
*Prop-maker and Special Effects, I.A.T.S.E. Local 44 (Affiliated Property Craftspersons)
over 15 years,which entails working directly under the Production Designer of
both features and television shows at all the studios in town including Paramount,
Warner Brothers, Universal, Fox, Sony, and Disney.(still active)
*Illustrator and Layout artist for Drag News and Boat News.

 

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Education:
*California Institute of Art Valencia, CA
*Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
∞ Associate of Arts degree (Dean’s List) Fall—2000)
∞ Certificates in Computer Graphics Software Applications.