Experience

Framestore, Chicago, Summer 2019
Compositing Artist Intern

• Composited advertising spots for broadcast and web using Nuke, Mocha
• Quickly acclimated to working in a robust pipeline using Shotgun
• Excelled in cleanup, roto, screen replacements for advertising
• Communicated with project leads to ensure work was delivered punctually

Sarofsky, Chicago, Summer 2018
Compositing Artist Intern, Freelance Compositor

• Composited shots for film, television, and advertising using Nuke, After Effects, Flame
• Gained experience creating pitch boards, live-action composites, and motion media
• Quick to adapt to studio pipeline requirements while working in small groups on a tight schedule
• Strengthened artistic, technical, and communication skill set by accepting new challenges and asking for help when needed

The Mill, Chicago, Summer 2017
Compositing Artist Intern

• Experience using Linux in a visual effects production environment

• Developed knowledge of the production pipeline for commercial work at The Mill
• Composited assets from State Farm, Allstate, Paper and Packaging, Audi using Nuke
• Completed paint outs, clean up, tracking, dust busting for commercial work using Nuke

ACM SIGGRAPH, 2017 - 2018
Student Volunteer, Los Angeles (2017), Vancouver (2018)

• Successful completion of 50+ volunteer shifts for SIGGRAPH conventions
• Responsible for attendee satisfaction on a daily basis during convention hours
• Developed interpersonal communication skills by helping a diverse group of attendees
  

Education

Purdue University, 2015 - 2019

• B.S. Computer Graphics Technology, 3.80 GPA, Spring 2019
  
• Specialization: Compositing, Visual Effects
  

Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel, 2014 - 2015

• Semester at Hebrew University Rothberg International School

Deerfield High School, 2010 - 2014

• 3.30 Unweighted (3.57 Weighted)
• Graphic Design Teaching Assistant (2013 - 2014)
• Senior Physical Education Team Leader (2013 - 2014)

Personal Skills

• 2D image editing, manipulation
• Keen eye for color, light, shadow
• Thrives under high pressure situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual, deadline oriented
• Organized and collaborative

Software Skills

Other

• Foundry Nuke, Python
• Autodesk Flame
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• CentOS Linux
• Autodesk Maya, Arnold

• US citizen
  
• Avid climber
  
• Ardent outdoorsman
  
• Connoisseur of vegetables
  
• Hockey fan
  
• Lover of dogs