RESUME | CV
Melissa M. Flores
Contract Digital Artist | Jill of all Trades
Phone
925.206.9728
Location & Availability
S.F Bay Area and Remotely - Looking to relocate
Currently open to contracts and other offers
Vision & Drive
Your Ideas are my design. As an artist it's a part of my job to be able to relate the clients ideas into a refined and professional visual. I find it rewarding to contribute my skills and knowledge to a variety of industries.
A Bit About Me
I've been in this realm for over three decades, there is much to learn and to unlearn. I try my best to follow my heart and my spirit while praying that it is in line with the will of my Creator. Life is short, I hope to spend the time I have bringing creativity, positivity, and honesty where ever I'm led.
For years I have been honing my craft. I take my responsibilities in life seriously from motherhood, to my career, if it's my job then it will be done, and it will be done correctly. This world has not been easy and life has not been a fairytale, however I have studied and worked hard to become the professional artist I am today.
Work Experience
October 2010 - Present
October 2013 - October 2014
June 2013- September 2013
February 2011 - November 2011
April 2008 - January 2009
Freelance Graphic Arts, Website, Social Media Manager
Worked with various consistent clients throughout the bay area on a variety of projects ranging from 3D court room visualizations to Social Media Management and Graphic Design for Print, and Digital Media.
Aechelon Technologies | SF Ca
Geo Specific 3D Modeler
Used Google Maps and Imagery provided to model and texture existing
buildings to create assets for flight simulator. Used Maya, Photoshop, and company proprietary software. Rendered and uploaded snapshots of finished models to website.
Mixamo Inc | SF Ca
3D Artist Intern for Marketing Dept.
Created twelve 3D short animation YouTube videos to showcase companies stock animations. Rendered and uploaded snapshots of finished models to company website.
The Base Studio | Foster City Ca
Stereoscopic Rotoscope Artist/ Match Mover
Worked on multiple shots for the Marvel Movie Captain America, creating the stereoscopic conversion using Silhouette. Modeled assets in Maya for match-move to create depth maps.
Wonderdog Media | Tacoma Wa
Graphic Designer/Video Editor
Worked with the Director and CEO to create visuals for cooperate videos, commercials, also DVD authoring. On-site filming consisted of setting up and taking down of lighting equipment, boom and camera operation.
EDUCATION
Ex'pression College for the Digital Arts 2006-2008
Emeryville, Ca
Bachelor of Applied Science in Animation and Visual Effects
Graduated with Honors
U.S. Navy 2002-2003
ICFN
Passed Boot Camp in a 900 Division
Electricians Certificate
Honorably Discharged
Grace M Davis High School 2002
Modesto Ca
Diploma
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Master Suite CS5 Collection, Silhouette, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver
Proficient: Flash, Matchmover, Vicon Motion Builder, Final Cut Pro, Zbrush
Technical: Video Editing, Modeling (Hard Surface, Organic), Texture, Lighting, Animation, Rotoscope, Rendering, basic knowledge of Rigging, and Matchmoving
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Traditional: Drawing, Storyboarding, Painting, Photography, and Sculpting
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Personal Strengths: Strong communication skills, highly organized, diligent, team player, able to adapt to production requirements, and strong leadership abilities.
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