Michael Ballentine Austin, TX 513.600.6609 xike.333@gmail.com / xichael@xichael.com http://www.xichael.com Objective: I strive to become the best possible CG artist I can be and constantly expand my capabilities; I desire to excel in the workplace as a team player, and produce the best possible media, while meeting deadlines, goals, and diligently following the art direction to the end product. Education: Full Sail University 2006-2008 Orlando, FL Bachelor's Degree of Science Computer Animation Program Majored in Modeling Work: 3D Modeler at Critical Mass Interactive Austin, TX 78723 January 2012 - Present I am currently working here modeling and texturing props, environment assets, and organic models for the current game in development. 3D Freelance Artist - Limitless 3D Cincinnati, OH & Austin, TX June 2008 - Present Working on and developing an indie game. Spring Grove Sheet Metal Cincinnati, OH August 2009 - November 2011 I ran a computer-controlled metal cutting system as well as performed many tasks as a metal fabricator. I also streamlined the business' system in which jobs are completed and then invoiced and tracked using accounting software. Other: I have had other work experience as well; from customer service jobs, to a military contracted factory job, a canoe rental job, a home remodeling job, I've worked as a foundation repair specialist, a host at Cracker Barrel. I am well rounded. I also voulunteer my skills to be used at the churches that I have attended, and currently doing side work for Harvest Bible Chapel of Austin. School Work Notable Mention: CAP - Computer Animation Production In this class we produce the assets to be used in our Demo Reel. I received a final grade of 134% for completing my assets as well as doing extra assets and starting on my demo reel early. Software: Fluent: -Maya -Photoshop -Mudbox -Zbrush Proficient: -Premiere -After Effects -Nuke Familiar: -3ds Max -Xsi -Cinema4D *I have the confidence, drive, and patience to learn new software packages quickly. I learned the CAD-based program used at my current job on my own within a week of beginning there, and now instruct others as well as troubleshoot the system on a daily basis.* Current Projects: -Working on an animation reel as well as a VFX reel -Developing a game for the Android market -Finishing several other polygon models including a character model of The President, and various other prop models Thank you for taking time to view my Resume!