Fall 1997- Spring 2002   University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD

Graduated May 2002  GPA: 3.25

BA in Visual and Performing Arts, emphasis in Imaging and Digital Arts

·       Completed both the animation and interactivity branches of this degree, giving me skills and practice in both computer and traditional animation, and in interactive projects using Lingo in Director.

·       Software: Photoshop, Maya , After Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Director, Word, Illustrator, Flash, UnrealEd, Upaint

·       OS skills: Primarily in Windows, 95-XP, some use with Mac OS and Unix

·       Applicable skills: Photographic and image editing, digital coloring of monotone and grayscale images, programming using Lingo, pencil drawing, oil painting, model texturing, 3D modeling, character animation in both 3D and cell forms, digital video compositing and editing, screenwriting, web page design, and computer training. 

·       Completed many commissioned illustration works and digital coloring assignments for private individuals, giving me a great deal of artistic flexibility.

·       Developed concept artwork and game play design for third party video game add-ons, such as the Contra Deus Ex mod.

·       Developed 3^rd party texture maps for both Unreal Tournament and Unreal Tournament 2003.

·       Worked on several freelance art projects, including coloring and conceptual work.

·       For examples of my prior work, as well as some of my class assignments, visit my web based portfolio, at http://userpages.umbc.edu/~togul1/

·       UPS                             June 2001 – August 2001 Frederick, MD

·       Montgomery Wards    June 2000 – August 2000 . Frederick, MD

·       Service Merchandise   June 1999 – May 2000      Frederick, MD

·       Commissioned Artist    May2000 – Current..        Frederick, MD

·       Comprehension of the Japanese language and culture, including the ability to read enough katakana and hiragana to demonstrate proficiency. If placed in a Japanese office, I would rapidly acclimate myself.

·       References available upon request.