Experience
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Apple Fifth Avenue
2008 to present
- Developing and implementing ongoing team training across a range of creative disciplines
- Leading in-depth training and workshops on Apple software
- Working with VIPs on special projects
- Supporting scheduling and staffing for hundreds of weekly hours of in-store training
- Mentoring new hires and guiding peer development
- Rapid software certification through fast-paced ongoing training
- Creative problem solving in complex, time-sensitive situations
Specialist
Apple Fifth Avenue
2007 to 2008
- Provided personalized, detail-critical technology consulting to the public
- Collaborated daily across multiple departments and teams
- Supported rapid execution of complex, high-profile product launches
- Ensured consistency and high standards in a dynamic, 24/365 environment
- Maintained Apple’s policies and sensitive, confidential information
Experience Designer
Icelab
2007
- Animated 2D and 3D visualizations and motion graphics
- Developed concepts, interfaces and backend for websites and interactive projects
- Worked within strict timeframes and budgets
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects including work for The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Lifeline Australia and Australian Capital Tourism
- Met with clients to present proposals, and collaborated on tenders and pitches
Designer/Developer
ZOO Interactive
2006 to 2007
- Produced project documentation and interpreted briefs
- Initiated new internal projects including branding and website work
- Managed project communications, developing strong client relationships
- Collaborated daily with the art director, senior designers and client managers
Education
Diploma in Advanced Character Animation
Animation Mentor
2008 to 2010
- Mentors: Anthony Wong (Pixar), Bryan Engram, Dave Vallone, Ray Chase (Reel FX), Peter Kelly (ILM), Nick Bruno (Blue Sky)
Bachelor of Digital Arts (w. First Class Honors)
Center for New Media Arts
Australian National University
2003 to 2006
- Majors: Animation and Filmmaking
- Minors: Screewriting and Fine Arts
Software & Certifications
Apple Certifications
- Certified trainer in OS X, iLife, iWork
- Certified Small Devices
Software & Skills
- Maya, Lightwave
- Final Cut Studio
- Adobe Creative Suite
- HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript