Resume

Nuffield Joseph Burnette II
Objective

To master the art of visual communication and to contribute a strong positive mental attitude and work ethic to any work environment.
Education

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (2006-2010)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects, Minor in Technical Direction
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List 2006-2010

Antigua/Barbuda International Institute of Technology, Antigua, W.I (2002-2004)
Associate Degree Program - Computer Programming
Skillset

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Image Ready
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe AfterEffects
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Microsoft Powerpoint
Autodesk Maya

 Sidefx Houdini
Pixar RenderMan
Python
Nuke
C++
HTML
UNIX/LINUX Shell Scripting
Work Experience

Savannah College of Art and Design - Visual Effects Tutor (September 2009 - Present)
I tutor students in VSFX Surfacing, Technical Effects, Compositing, Lighting and Programming Concepts

SideFX Toronto - Effects Artist (December 2009 - March 20th 2010)
Worked as a technical effects intern evaluating custom solvers for Houdini, as well as designing data visualization solutions and executing complex effects.

Self-Employed | Dreamerz Studio (2003 - 2006)
Designed large selection of print artwork for clients, produced custom illustrations for use in magazines and publications, designed corporate identities for client base, created PowerPoint presentations for use in corporate meetings, and designed websites for personal and professional use.

Awards/Publications

2010 - SCAD VSFX Departmental Awards - Best Individual VSFX Project - Kindred Dance

2010 - Award for Outsdanding Achievement in Visual Effects (Undergraduate)

2009 - Winner of Pixar's Stupid Rendeman Tricks (Siggraph 2009)

2008 - "Who's Who Amongst Students in American Colleges and Universities"

2001 - CXC Award for Top Academic Achievement in Visual Arts

1999 - Award of Excellence, Bank of Antigua
Organization/Activities

Student Member - "Intercultural Student Association"

Student Member - "Caribbean Student Association"

Student Member - "ACM"