RESUME

MONICA H CAPPIELLO
mhcappiello@gmail.com
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SKILLS
Applications        
       Maya, RenderMan, MentalRay, Shake, 3D Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Adobe Package.
Programming        
       Knowledgeable in CSH, MEL, PYTHON, SLIM, RSL, HTML & CSS.
Proficient in PC, Linux and Mac platforms.
Fluent in Spanish.
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EXPERIENCE

Mendez Foundation  |  01/05 – 05/09                                                             
Freelance 3D Generalist/Graphic Designer

• Translated into Spanish and updated anti-violence/drug curriculums for grades K - 12.
• Developed 2D/3D graphics for posters, web, brochures, print ads, T-shirts, curriculum, and other marketing materials. 
• Assisted in the production of the children’s movie Friends are Happening Show. 

Red Giant Studios | 12/07 – 05/09                                                                                                  
Lighting Artist Intern

• Responsible for scene lighting and troubleshooting textures in animation short The Way to Heaven.
• Rendered digital elements into multi-pass render layers.

Pixellex Studios   |  12/07 – 11/08                                                                                                  
Animator

• Produced 3D animation for feature film, Eyeborgs.
• Eyeborgs premiered at the SciFi London Film Festival.
• Supervised the hiring of new talent for project.

Short Animated Films  |  8/07 - 05/08
Visual FX Supervisor/Lighting Artist

• Scheduled, organized and managed multiple projects from initial creative development through final delivery.
• Designed and implemented effective pipeline for 10-week turnaround of animation shorts Badger Blue.
• Oversaw the production and post-production of short films Flight Lessons, Untitled and Badger Blue.
• Flight Lessons featured in more than 8 film festivals and received honorable mention. Badger Blue featured in 3 film festivals.

Savannah College of Art and Design  |  03/08 – 05/08
Teacher Assistant

• Responsible for assisting Professor Bridget Gaynor instruct the undergraduate course regarding advance lighting and rendering techniques.
• Responsible in creating original teaching materials to be presented and used by the class.
• Held office hours for help sessions and tutorials.

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

• Responsible for updating and maintaining department’s website, as well as creating new graphics. 
• Designed and successfully implemented trainings and orientations to employees to reduce errors and increase productivity.

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 |  December 2008 
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Courses of study included: 3D computer lighting, compositing, animation, texture, modeling, rigging.

Bachelors of Arts - Major: Studio Arts,  Minor: Astronomy  |  May 2002
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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