John
Bresky
Email: j_bresky@hotmail.com
Website: www.angelfire.lycos.com/art2/johnbresky/intro.htm
Education
McMaster University – Hamilton,
Ont. Sept. 2000 to Present
Michael G. DeGroote School of Business
Honours Bachelor of Commerce Program, level 3
• Expected to graduate April 2005
• Focusing on Finance and Human Resources Management
Durham College – Oshawa, Ont.
June 2002
• Maya Focus 3d Animation Program
• Completed 150 hours of course work
• Studies focused on character animation and story telling, including
storyboarding, timing, blocking, key poses, cameras, colour systems,
lighting, and polygonal and NURBS modelling
Work Experience
Metroland Printing and Publishing
– Toronto, Ont. Summer 1999-2002
Graphic Artist and Computer Operator•
Created advertisements for various newspapers, based on written and
verbal instructions supplied by sales staff and customers
• Interacted directly with the sales staff as well as customers
throughout the creation of each ad to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
• Customers included major local enterprises such as Davidson
Chrysler, ReMax, Nasir Foods, and numerous others
• Designed advertising spec ads from raw copy to final product,
and solved copy fitting and colour coordination problems
• Supplied proofs and performed detailed corrections
• Checked ads against the final newspaper pages to ensure they
were error free before sending them to the printer
• Learned how to manipulate graphic arts related software and
equipment including QuarkXpress, basic Adobe Photoshop, Mac O/S, scanners
and photocopiers
• Provided input as a member of a 3-person team designing, creating,
and finalizing a yearbook for a Montessori School
• All tasks were given attention to detail, creativity, and adherence
to strict deadlines
Computer Skills
• Excellent knowledge of both
PC and Apple computer platforms
• Posses the ability to learn computer software at a quick pace
• Proficient with the following programs:
- Maya Unlimited 4.5
- Cinema 4D XL 7
- MS Word XP
- MS Excel XP
- MS PowerPoint XP
- MS Access XP
- LINDO 6.1
- Windows 98, XP
- QuarkXPress
- Basic Adobe Photoshop
- Basic HTML Programming
- Basic Macromedia Dreamweaver
Extracurricular Activities
Hasnem Tae Kwon Do – Toronto,
Ont. Sept.1999 to Present
Student
• Member of the Leadership Club, dedicated to helping other students
in their training
• Learned self-confidence, discipline, responsibility, and respect
for others
• Participate in annual tournaments
• Committed to achieving the rank of Black Belt
McMaster Students Union (MSU) –
Hamilton, Ont. October 2001 and 2002
Volunteer
• Involved in annual Halloween Charity for the McMaster Children’s
Hospital
• Collected candy to be distributed among the children at the
hospital
Art
• Actively pursue interests in 3D computer animation
• Involved in Web Design
• Enjoy painting and drawing
Athletics
• Participate actively in Tae Kwon Do
• Pursue interests in golf, tennis, and basketball
Additional Skills
• Basic oral and written skills
in Czech
• Possess strong mathematical skills.
• Grasp new skills easily and learn at a quick pace.
• Posses a strong work ethic, and excellent organizational and
time management skills
References, transcripts, and portfolio available upon request
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