WORK
EXPERIENCE

Alias Creative Sculptor, September 2002 to present
GM Design - Warren, Michigan
Surfacing of interiors and exteriors from scale to full size models.
End products are to be milled out of clay, high density foam, SLA or for virtual reality reviews.
Projects include clinic models, production cars and show cars.
Lead sculptor for interior garnish and trim - Cadillac CTS
Winner of numerous internal modeling competitions

Faculty Member, September 2001 to February 2002
Institut Supérieur de Valenciennes, France
Main faculty in charge of the instruction of Alias classes at all levels
Adjunct faculty for drawing classes

C.G. Digital Artist, September 1998 to August 2001
Digital Images Studios – Farmington Hills, Michigan / Nice, France
3D modeling for the automotive industry for visual effects
2D photo retouching, graphic design, website design and creation

Part-time Instructor, Fall 2000 to present
College for Creative Studies – Detroit, Michigan
Part-time instructor Autodesk AutoStudio (all levels)
Informally advises GM Design on potential modeling and design recruits.



EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration: June 2007
New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design: December 1998
College for Creative Studies – Detroit, Michigan
Certified Engineer (E.I.T. - Engineer in Training): July 1995
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering: May 1994
University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia



SOFTWARE

3D: Autodesk AutoStudio, Autodesk Maya (beginner)
2D: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe GoLive, Autodesk SID, Flash
OS: Microsoft Office Suite, Mac OS, Windows XP



DISTINCTIONS

Certified Autodesk StudioTools, Advanced Modeling
James Gordon Scholarship, College for Creative Studies
Society of Automotive Engineers
Vice President of University of Virginia Student Chapter



PUBLICATIONS

Vehicle News, 2002 to 2004 – contributor
Bloc Notes magazine N.105 – « À fond la caisse! »
Thesis: “The Mini Baja: Complete Assembly of an Off-Road Vehicle”
Archives, University of Virginia



PERSONAL

Bilingual, French / English (written and spoken)
Dual citizenship, (French and American)
Basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian
Extensive travel throughout Europe, United States and Asia