Professional Interest

The goal of any artist is ultimately the synthesis of new ideas and principals and their presentation to the world. There is a need for balance between purity of expression and approachability of the work. Bowing to the former can lead to a rarefied audience, the majority of the public being unable to relate, while catering to the latter can result in disposable entertainment made for the lowest common denominator. It is the responsibility of the artist to incorporate both in his work. My personal goal is to use my educational background in graphic design, my interest in creative writing, my knowledge of physics, coupled with my experience in three dimensional computer graphics to create art that is balanced and approachable to meet the needs of my clients.

Education

2007- current Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia

Major: Visual Effects

2007 BA State University of New York at Binghamton

Major: Studio Art

Specialization: Graphic Design

2002 New York State Regents Diploma, Pittsford, New York

Awards: National Merit Scholarship commendation, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, Wegmans Scholarship

Employment

2008 SCAD Couseling and Support Services

Jump Start orientation assistant for students with disabilities

1998-2004 Wegmans Food Market

Service Clerk and Night Crew

Extracurricular Experience

2005 Israel Defense Forces Course Marva

An intense nine-week civilian training program tun by the Israel Defense Forces to teach foreign students about the history, function, and structure of the I.D.F.

2005 Ein Gedi Nature Preserve

Worked on park maintenance as a volunteer clearing old fences, planting trees and digging out a swimming hole after a flash flood.

2005 Natzerat Illit Fire Department

Worked as a volunteer firefighter at a station that serves both the town of Natzerat Illit and the city of Natzeret.

1998-2002 Church of the Blessed Sacrament

Worked as a dishwasher for the soup kitchen at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.

Software Familiarity

NewTek Lightwave 3D, Autodesk MAYA, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Shake, Side Effects Houdini