Nicholas J. Avallone
www.nickavallone.com
(732)644-9637
njavallone@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a position that focuses on conceptual design, modeling, and/or animation for video games, television, or film.

Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Digital Media, Anticipated Graduation - May, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, Anticipated Graduation - May, 2009
Current GPA :: 3.61 (Dean's List)

Honors/Awards
Senior Thesis Animation accepted into SideFx's Houdini 2009 Demo Reel
SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer
Accepted into Drexel University's Digital Media Accelerated Graduate Program
Received four awards in Computer Art category for Monmouth County Fair
Practitioner of the martial arts for eight years, attained black belt

Computer Skills
Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Autodesk Maya, Bauhaus Mirage, Combustion, Corel Draw, 3d Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Macromedia Director

Languages:
HTML/XHTML, CSS, ActionScript, MelScript, Renderman Shader Language, Lingo

Relevant Coursework
Computer Animation
3D Computer Game Development
Figure Drawing
3D Modeling/Design
Film Shooting and Lighting
Web and Interactivity Authoring
Character Animation
Techniques of Digital Compositing

Experience
Impact Unlimited, Dayton, NJ
Creative Services Intern, April 2008 - September 2008
Designed motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator, to be played on booth displays during tradeshows. Worked closely with the lead graphic designer.

Laser Xpressions, Freehold, NJ
Assistant Photo Editor, July 2004 - 2007
Edit photographs using Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, and Adobe Illustrator to be etched onto marble, wood, and other materials. The company serves upwards of 200 customers per week. Responsible for duties of lead editor in his absence.