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Resume - Daniel Silber
d s i l b e r @ h o t m a i l . c o m
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Vancouver, Burnaby, BC - October 2003 to present
Game Art and Animation Foundation Certificate
awarded May 2004
The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
BFA awarded May 1999
George Washington University, Washington D.C.
BA candidate September 1995 to May 1997
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher; Pathways Springville, Silver Spring, MD (January 2002 - October 2003)
Taught Art Appreciation, Technology, and Geometry classes to grades 9, 10, and 11.
Prepared unique, creative lesson plans, while following the county's course curricula.
Created projects and graded assignments/exams for students.
Architectural Illustrator; Pinnacle Design and Consulting, Fairfax, VA (August 2001-January 2002)
Create watercolor renderings on a daily basis.
Conduct high resolution scanning and C.D. creation.
Build artwork and layout design in Photoshop.
Temp; Friends and Company, Silver Spring, MD (September 2000 - June 2001)
Altered backgrounds and restored photographs.
Conducted high and low resolution scanning.
Art Teacher; J Artist Studio, Annandale, VA (January 2000 - February 2001)
Instructed high school students in portfolio preparation for college.
admission.
Taught drawing and painting techniques for children ages 9 to 17.
Art Director; Habonim Dror Camp Moshava, Street, MD (June 2000 – August 2000)
Created and implemented art curriculum for 200+ campers ages 9 to 15 at a
residential summer camp.
Supervised 40+ staff in arts program.
SOFTWARE
Alias/Wavefront Maya (6 years experience)
Adobe Photoshop (8 years experience)
3D Studio Max (<1 year experience)
Unreal Tournament 2003/2004 - Level Editor
Reality Factory - Level Editor
Adobe After Effects (2 years experience)
Adobe Premier (8 years experience)
Microsoft PowerPoint
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent Level Editing and world building skills.
Over 12 years experience figure drawing.
9 years experience producing conceptual illustrations.
Traditional 2D animation knowledge and ability.
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Extraordinary ability to convey messages through use of visual art.
Technical proficiency with html and web design.
GAME EXPERIENCE
Broken Saints (Gnosis Games) – 2D sprites
Tapping the Nerve (Independent) - Art Lead, Artist
Flight of the Nebuchadnezzar (independent) – Artist, Level Editor
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Logo Design; DMS Consulting
Brochure illustration; National Storyteller's Theater
Product illustrations for brochure; Citizens Against Crime.
Illustration for C.D. jacket; Chico and the Gypsies.
