RESUME

MONICA H CAPPIELLO
(863) 255-6842
mhcappiello@gmail.com
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SKILLS
Applications        
Maya, Shake, 3D Paint, MotionBuilder, Vicon, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Package, DigiCel Flipbook, QuarkXPress.
Proficient in both PC, Linux and Mac platforms.
Fluent in Spanish.
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EXPERIENCE
Pixellex Studios   |  12/07 – present                                                                                                               
Animator

• Produced 3D animation and textures for feature film, “Eyebot”.
• Met with client to discuss concepts.
• Assisted in finding new animation talent.

Neil Helm  |  09/07 - 12/07
Visual FX Supervisor/Lighting Artist

• Oversaw the production and post-production of short film, “Flight Lessons”.
• Responsible for scene lighting and troubleshooting textures.

Badger Blue  |  10/07 - 05/08
Art Director

• Oversaw the production and post-production of short film, “Badger Blue”.
• Responsible for camera animation, dynamic animation, and troubleshooting textures.

Montgomery Web Checkout, Savannah College of Art and Design  |  07/06 – 07/08          
Facilities Manager       

• Monitored and maintained a variety of film, animation, sound design and Motion Capture equipment in Montgomery Hall Computer facility.
• Provided equipment training and orientation to employees.
• Assisted fellow students with checkout and equipment selection process, gave recommendations for equipment based on individual project needs, and handled issues for checkouts and equipment as they arose.

Mendez Foundation  |  01/05 – 3/06                                                
Design/Technology Coordinator

• Responsible for maintaining organization’s computer equipment and website.  
• Assisted in the production of the children's anti-drug and violence movie “Friends are Happening Show”. 
• Developed graphics for brochures, print ads, T-shirts, curriculum, and other marketing materials. 

WEDU-PBS  |  01/03 – 05/04                                                                                                          
Development Assistant

• Created numerous television program graphics, print ads, brochures, and newsletters. 
• Responsible for maintaining department’s website and donation database. 
• Provided support for the capital campaign, major gifts and planned giving fund raising activities.

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EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts - Animation                                                                                                     
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Courses of study included: 3D computer animation, compositing, lighting, texture, rigging

Bachelors of Arts - Major: Studio Arts  Minor: Astronomy                     
University of Virginia, College of Arts and Science, Charlottesville, Virginia
Courses of study included: 2D Computer Graphics, Sculpture, Digital Media, Art History, Astronomy, Child Psychology

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