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Armstrong White is a visual communications company. We have evolved from a high-end retouching and special effects GROUPc to a brand driven design studio to one of the most capable visual 3D entities in the country. We specialize in rendering reality out of automotive 2D and 3D assets and digital landscapes for print, broadcast and interactive mediums. We organized and built the first ever "virtual garage", a centralized storage of converted CAD data into useable resources for 3D artists. We launched a Real Time Visualization suite for our clients to pre-visualize new worlds. Our staff of four partners, seventeen CGI artists, nine illustrators and retouchers, six account executives, and two designers share a fierce passion for their craft. We stay fresh, energized, and focused on the latest technologies.	ARIELLE HELFMAN Sales Representative Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Campbell-Ewald, The Beanstalk GROUPc, Halo Branded Solutions Adcraft PM Award of Excellence Finalist, Scholastic Art Award \| Certificate and Gold Key, MSU Honor Roll Microsoft Office	KEVIN SANDERSON Image Retoucher St. Clair Community College \| Graphic Design Square One Studio, The Core Group, Doner Photoshop, Flash	DEAN ARMSTRONG Founder / Vice President CCS until recruited directly into the field Curly Campbell & Assoc, AGA, Ambrose & Assoc., Pelikan Pictures, Coomes Dudek, Cenveo Armstrong White Reputation well known. Known in town as gTHE GUYh Deeply rooted in traditional painting and drawing skills \| bleach and dye, acrylic, oils, airbrush. High end hardware and software \| Photoshop, Painter, Zbrush, Bryce, 3D Studio Max, Maya and our new Pre-Vis software	BRAD ADELMANN Visualization Designer \| expertise in photographic lighting and composition, graphic design, retouching and motion graphics CCS \| BFA \| Photography Black, White and Color, Roe Photo, 308 Photographic, and 5pixl CCS, Cum Laude Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffect, Final Cut Pro, Motion	JIM SMITH 3d Digital Artist \| geometry prep to animation to lighting shots College for Creative Studies \| BFA in Illustration Cyber Image MMS CCS High Honors graduate French as a second language. 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
BRUCE SPIKE CG Compositor \| Compositing, DVD Authoring, Retouching and Color Correcting Michigan State University \| BA in Telecommunication, emphasis in Digital Media H.B. Stubbs Co., MSU / WKAR-TV Guru Award from National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Create photo-real imagery by combining multi-pass renders and other elements (CG or photography) into a single image or animation as if it were gfilmedh by a single camera at one time. Extract mattes for compositing and color-corrections. Write automation scripts to boost productivity and continuity among everyone involved in the CG pipeline. Create and paint texture and bump maps for CG models, build DVD menus and overlays, video editing and compression, author interactive DVD experiences for presentations and exhibits. Proficient in After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro	BILL MORGAN Creative Director - Design and direct imagery for print, multi-media, and Intranet Center For Creative Studies BBDO Detroit, Campbell-Ewald, Young & Rubicom 2002 DETROIT CREATIVE DIRECTORS COUNCIL; GOLD Multi-medium "Chrysler Design Awards" 1999 PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMANITY; FIRST PLACE/CREATIVITY 1998 MOBIOUS AWARDS; GOLD Print "New Ground" Dodge Durango 1997 ADDY AWARDS; BEST OF SHOW TV "Nimble","Armor", "Conveniences" Dodge Dakota 1997 ADDY AWARDS; BEST OF SHOW PRINT "Seals","It's Full of Surprises" Dodge Dakota 1997 EFFIE AWARDS; SILVER PRINT "Just as original as the original" Dodge Caravan 1997 WORLDFEST HOUSTON FILM FESTIVAL; GOLD MEDAL, NEWSPAPER Dodge Dakota 1997 INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST AWARDS; FINALIST, TV "Nimble" Dodge Dakota 1996 WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; BRONZE MEDAL Magazine "Chapter 5" Dodge Caravan 1996 MOBIUS ADVERTISING AWARD; FIRST PLACE Print Campaign Dodge Caravan 1994 MOBIUS ADVERTISING AWARD; FIRST PLACE TV Automotive "Coats" Dodge Neon Always learning Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro	MARK DeRIDDER Animation Director / Project Leader CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Department of Animation and Digital Media Started working at AW two months before graduating CCS. While at CCS, worked for post-production facilities \| Grace & Wild and Communicore Artistic Achievement Award \| Dept. of Animation, CCS; CG Image published in Elemental 2, Book of industry leading CG art and several industry magazines; CG short films shown in Film Festivals around nation; CG short film The Legend of Farmer Jenkins, featured on front page of myspace.com and received over 60,000 hits in one day! Talents lie in character or vehicle animation; modeling, camera tracking Programs \| 3DS Max, Maya, and Boujou	KRISTA OVERALL Production Coordinator Illinois State University \| BS in Business and Office Administration BBDO for 14 years, DDB Needham Organized, detail oriented	MIKE DEGG CGI Animator / Artist CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduated CCS with High Honors, short film gConsumersh \| Best Animation nominee Anything with animation or motion \| prefer Max and Mayafs animation tools	HOWARD KLOC Art Production Manager \| area of expertise: providing a touch of sanity in organizing and producing art for our clients Oakland University, CCS \| Photography Owner of Klocworks Photograph, Owner of TBG (Two Bald Guys) Software, Seven Worldwide (AGT), Iconix Multiple Addy awards for advertising photography Ability to integrate technology to manage the production aspect of art by understanding the creative process and the needs of the artist Microsoft Office applications, Filemaker, Cumulus Image Database, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
HENRY GOECKE Design and Data Specialist, expertise in Industrial Design and Class A nurbs modeling CCS, and OCC G.M., Ford and MSX Best of the Best Award 2006 GM, Anne Asensio Certificate of Merit 2005 GM, Buick Design Award 2004 GM Special skills are in the conceptual area of Industrial Design. Extremely proficient at creating and manipulating 3d-Nurbs data. Autostudio, Maya, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Showcase	CLARENCE RICE CGI Artist \| texturing, geo prep, modeling CCS; Bachelor of Fine Arts \| Animation and Digital Media gMost Creativeh award for logo design \| Detroit Public Schools Alumni Association, Worked on g25 Ways to Dieh 2003 animated short which has won many awards Texture Artist \| making normal maps for objects and scenes. Modeling pros for environments. Proficient in 3D Studio Max and Photoshop, also Maya	CHUCK WHITE Founder / President Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Visual Communications Skidmore Sahratian, Coomes Dudek, Hammarlund Photography, Pelikan Pictures, Cenveo Armstrong-White Multiple Sales Performance awards Visionary, Industry Leader, Ability to put together premiere creative teams	DAVE WOYCIK Digital Asset Manager \| proofing, color management, archive management, digital file conversion, and transfer management Macomb County Community College \| Printing Technology League Services Corp., Wintor-Swan, AdGravers, Phoenix Press Extensive commercial printing and digital prepress background. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark Xpress	MIKE BESCH Senior Designer / Representative Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Visual Communications Skidmore, JWT, Besch-Candor Design, Workshop Design Work published in Communication Arts and Print magazines, French Paper Award of Excellence, Scarab Club of Detroit Best of Show, IABC / Detroit Chapter Renaissance Award of Excellence, Columbus Society of Communicating Arts Award of Excellence, Bronze Quill Award of Excellence, ADDY Award of Excellence, Silver Caddy Award AIGA Detroit Award of Excellence, Printing Industry of America Award of Excellence, International Engraved Graphics Association Best of Category Strategic Problem Solving, typography, project direction \| Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop	KATHERINE ABBOUD Partner, Chief Operating Officer UCLA, BA in History McCann Erickson LA, TBWA Chiat/Day, LA, JWT , Chicago, JWT, Detroit, Katherine J. Abboud, Inc. Senior Partner at JWT
JOHN WILLETTE Partner, CGI Director, all things CGI Grand Valley State University, BA Communications, emphasis in Animation PBS, WZZM TV, Emerald City Video Productions, Travelling Pictures, GTN Mobius, Telly, Monitor, Distinguished Alumni 20th anniversary at GVSU Directing 20 person 3d crew at AW, architect of current and future 3D pipeline and process, know Theory on all programs that are CGI-related	JIM WILLETTE IT Manager Ferris State University \| Applied Avionics Technology Donnely Corporation, Steelcase, Frigidaire Recognized by President of Donnelly Corporation for providing services above and beyond the call, recognized by Mayor of the City of Grand Rapids for service as Chairman of the Housing Appeals Board Software programming, network engineering, administration of Unix Windows systems, render farm management	JOSEPH BRANCIK Project Leader, Compositor \| making sure jobs are done on time and to the quality standards that Armstrong White has a reputation for Specs Howards \| graduated top of my class of 42 people \| obtained a job before even completing the program GM Photographic, Unique Film and Video, Communicore Visual Communications Golden Cassette awards from MCA-I, Caddys for work with Campbell Ewald and Organic 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Combustion, Excel	DAMIAN FULMER Color and Light Director \| shading and rendering CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation and Media 3D Studio Max, Vray, Maya, Metal Ra	NIKKI VASSALLO Retouching Artist \| I make pictures prettier Pensacola Christian College \| BS in Communications Major \| Graphic Design, double minor \| Advertising and Fine Art Stage 3 Productions, Great Eyedeas, Freelance retoucher at GSI, Y&R, JWT Interior specialist. Photoshop and Painter	PETER REYNOLDS Lead CG Lighting Artist, specializing in Interior lighting and rendering CCS \| 2002 \| Bachelor of Fine Arts \| Animation and Digital Media jobs Walter B. Ford II scholarship award \| CCS Understanding of lighting, rendering, photographic technique and general look development. Car Knowledge. 3DS Max with Vray and Photoshop, Maya, After Effects, Deep Explorer. Have the important trait of being able to learn software quickly to adapt to new situations and techniques that seem to arise constantly
ROB BURMAN Retoucher CCS \| 4 year certificate Skidmore Sahratian, Inc. (27 years!) Several gold and silver Caddy awards, several Scarab Club awards in illustration Photoshop, Painter	JEFF TIENSIVU CG artist Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Associates on Computer Animation and Multi-Media Grace and Wild, Image Space (video games) Logo Animation Challenge from Newtek \| runner up Max, Maya, DeepUV, Photoshop, Illustrator	NIKKI WHITE Office Manager \| organization and human resource management Oakland University PPG Industries Ability to organize and accomplish diverse tasks (with a smile), problem solver	MIKE PRENTICE CG Artist/ Animator CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Maya, Max, Z Brush, Animation, and traditional art	KATI WHITE Intern Western Michigan University \| Business \| Advertising and Promotion Organization, whatever is asked of me!	ANDY CZILOK CGI Artist Toronto College \| Graphic Design degree Ross Roy Worked in the CGI world for over 20 years \| 17 years doing 3D!
JOHN SPILLUM Sales Representative Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University; Bachelor of Arts \| Communication Science BBDO Detroit, George Rice & Sons, Vucom Microsoft Office	TOD VANDERHOOF Sales rep \| selling / producing imagery for print images and web based animation assets through traditional photography and CGI processes Grand Valley State college / Wayne State University Jack Wolfe Design Studio, Leo Burnett Detroit, Coomes Dudek Sales, account, and project management	SCOTT KIEFER Sales Representative LIT Commercial Photography degree Instinct, CGI Backgrounds Associated with many national advertising awards from artists that I represent Knowledge of photography, retouching and CGI and how the disciplines compliment each other. Proficient in Word, Excel, and limited Photoshop	CAROL SIMONETTI Sales Representative Wayne State, CCS Brophy, BBDO, J. Walter Thompson 30 years in ad business \| people skills	RON RAE Graphic Artist and Designer Society of Arts and Crafts (Later named Center for Creative Studies) McNamara Studios, New Center Studios, Skidmore Sahratian, Pelikan Pictures, Peterhans Rea, JP Ryan Architects Graphis Annual, New York Art Directorfs Show, New York Illustratorfs Show, Art Directorfs shows of Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburg, Communication Arts Annual, Scarab Club Show, all many times Graphic art and design, Adobe Illustrator	NICK WILLETTE Grand Valley State University, Marketing Kramer Triad Management Watching over the render farm, doing whatever is asked of me! MS Office
RYAN BESCH Intern Western Michigan University \| Creative Writing Major, Advertising/Promotion Minor Whatever needs done!	MATT SOMMERFIELD Graphic Designer / Retouching Artist CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Blue Cross Blue Shield, DP & Company, EPI Exhibit Productions, Square One Studio, Latcha and Associates, W.B. Doner and Company Specialties are photo retouching, vector art, graphic design, web page design, exhibit and package design. Adobe Photoshop, CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe InDesign CS3, Freehand, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver	KELLY DARREN Chief Financial Officer Walsh College \| BBA Accounting, Oakland University, MBA \| Concentration Finance Deloitte & Touche, LLP, ITT Automotive, Takata, Daimler Chrysler, Walsh College \| Adjunct Professor (presently) Certified Public Accountant, Six Sigma Blackbelt (process improvement) I assist the company in making sound financial decisions while not stifling creativity. Proficient in Microsoft Office and several financial packages such as SAP and Oracle

Armstrong White is a visual communications company. We have evolved from a high-end retouching and special effects GROUPc to a brand driven design studio to one of the most capable visual 3D entities in the country. We specialize in rendering reality out of automotive 2D and 3D assets and digital landscapes for print, broadcast and interactive mediums. We organized and built the first ever "virtual garage", a centralized storage of converted CAD data into useable resources for 3D artists. We launched a Real Time Visualization suite for our clients to pre-visualize new worlds. Our staff of four partners, seventeen CGI artists, nine illustrators and retouchers, six account executives, and two designers share a fierce passion for their craft. We stay fresh, energized, and focused on the latest technologies.	ARIELLE HELFMAN Sales Representative Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Campbell-Ewald, The Beanstalk GROUPc, Halo Branded Solutions Adcraft PM Award of Excellence Finalist, Scholastic Art Award \| Certificate and Gold Key, MSU Honor Roll Microsoft Office	KEVIN SANDERSON Image Retoucher St. Clair Community College \| Graphic Design Square One Studio, The Core Group, Doner Photoshop, Flash	DEAN ARMSTRONG Founder / Vice President CCS until recruited directly into the field Curly Campbell & Assoc, AGA, Ambrose & Assoc., Pelikan Pictures, Coomes Dudek, Cenveo Armstrong White Reputation well known. Known in town as gTHE GUYh Deeply rooted in traditional painting and drawing skills \| bleach and dye, acrylic, oils, airbrush. High end hardware and software \| Photoshop, Painter, Zbrush, Bryce, 3D Studio Max, Maya and our new Pre-Vis software	BRAD ADELMANN Visualization Designer \| expertise in photographic lighting and composition, graphic design, retouching and motion graphics CCS \| BFA \| Photography Black, White and Color, Roe Photo, 308 Photographic, and 5pixl CCS, Cum Laude Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffect, Final Cut Pro, Motion	JIM SMITH 3d Digital Artist \| geometry prep to animation to lighting shots College for Creative Studies \| BFA in Illustration Cyber Image MMS CCS High Honors graduate French as a second language. 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
BRUCE SPIKE CG Compositor \| Compositing, DVD Authoring, Retouching and Color Correcting Michigan State University \| BA in Telecommunication, emphasis in Digital Media H.B. Stubbs Co., MSU / WKAR-TV Guru Award from National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Create photo-real imagery by combining multi-pass renders and other elements (CG or photography) into a single image or animation as if it were gfilmedh by a single camera at one time. Extract mattes for compositing and color-corrections. Write automation scripts to boost productivity and continuity among everyone involved in the CG pipeline. Create and paint texture and bump maps for CG models, build DVD menus and overlays, video editing and compression, author interactive DVD experiences for presentations and exhibits. Proficient in After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro	BILL MORGAN Creative Director - Design and direct imagery for print, multi-media, and Intranet Center For Creative Studies BBDO Detroit, Campbell-Ewald, Young & Rubicom 2002 DETROIT CREATIVE DIRECTORS COUNCIL; GOLD Multi-medium "Chrysler Design Awards" 1999 PARTNERSHIP FOR HUMANITY; FIRST PLACE/CREATIVITY 1998 MOBIOUS AWARDS; GOLD Print "New Ground" Dodge Durango 1997 ADDY AWARDS; BEST OF SHOW TV "Nimble","Armor", "Conveniences" Dodge Dakota 1997 ADDY AWARDS; BEST OF SHOW PRINT "Seals","It's Full of Surprises" Dodge Dakota 1997 EFFIE AWARDS; SILVER PRINT "Just as original as the original" Dodge Caravan 1997 WORLDFEST HOUSTON FILM FESTIVAL; GOLD MEDAL, NEWSPAPER Dodge Dakota 1997 INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST AWARDS; FINALIST, TV "Nimble" Dodge Dakota 1996 WORLDFEST HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL; BRONZE MEDAL Magazine "Chapter 5" Dodge Caravan 1996 MOBIUS ADVERTISING AWARD; FIRST PLACE Print Campaign Dodge Caravan 1994 MOBIUS ADVERTISING AWARD; FIRST PLACE TV Automotive "Coats" Dodge Neon Always learning Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro	MARK DeRIDDER Animation Director / Project Leader CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Department of Animation and Digital Media Started working at AW two months before graduating CCS. While at CCS, worked for post-production facilities \| Grace & Wild and Communicore Artistic Achievement Award \| Dept. of Animation, CCS; CG Image published in Elemental 2, Book of industry leading CG art and several industry magazines; CG short films shown in Film Festivals around nation; CG short film The Legend of Farmer Jenkins, featured on front page of myspace.com and received over 60,000 hits in one day! Talents lie in character or vehicle animation; modeling, camera tracking Programs \| 3DS Max, Maya, and Boujou	KRISTA OVERALL Production Coordinator Illinois State University \| BS in Business and Office Administration BBDO for 14 years, DDB Needham Organized, detail oriented	MIKE DEGG CGI Animator / Artist CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduated CCS with High Honors, short film gConsumersh \| Best Animation nominee Anything with animation or motion \| prefer Max and Mayafs animation tools	HOWARD KLOC Art Production Manager \| area of expertise: providing a touch of sanity in organizing and producing art for our clients Oakland University, CCS \| Photography Owner of Klocworks Photograph, Owner of TBG (Two Bald Guys) Software, Seven Worldwide (AGT), Iconix Multiple Addy awards for advertising photography Ability to integrate technology to manage the production aspect of art by understanding the creative process and the needs of the artist Microsoft Office applications, Filemaker, Cumulus Image Database, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
HENRY GOECKE Design and Data Specialist, expertise in Industrial Design and Class A nurbs modeling CCS, and OCC G.M., Ford and MSX Best of the Best Award 2006 GM, Anne Asensio Certificate of Merit 2005 GM, Buick Design Award 2004 GM Special skills are in the conceptual area of Industrial Design. Extremely proficient at creating and manipulating 3d-Nurbs data. Autostudio, Maya, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Showcase	CLARENCE RICE CGI Artist \| texturing, geo prep, modeling CCS; Bachelor of Fine Arts \| Animation and Digital Media gMost Creativeh award for logo design \| Detroit Public Schools Alumni Association, Worked on g25 Ways to Dieh 2003 animated short which has won many awards Texture Artist \| making normal maps for objects and scenes. Modeling pros for environments. Proficient in 3D Studio Max and Photoshop, also Maya	CHUCK WHITE Founder / President Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Visual Communications Skidmore Sahratian, Coomes Dudek, Hammarlund Photography, Pelikan Pictures, Cenveo Armstrong-White Multiple Sales Performance awards Visionary, Industry Leader, Ability to put together premiere creative teams	DAVE WOYCIK Digital Asset Manager \| proofing, color management, archive management, digital file conversion, and transfer management Macomb County Community College \| Printing Technology League Services Corp., Wintor-Swan, AdGravers, Phoenix Press Extensive commercial printing and digital prepress background. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark Xpress	MIKE BESCH Senior Designer / Representative Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Visual Communications Skidmore, JWT, Besch-Candor Design, Workshop Design Work published in Communication Arts and Print magazines, French Paper Award of Excellence, Scarab Club of Detroit Best of Show, IABC / Detroit Chapter Renaissance Award of Excellence, Columbus Society of Communicating Arts Award of Excellence, Bronze Quill Award of Excellence, ADDY Award of Excellence, Silver Caddy Award AIGA Detroit Award of Excellence, Printing Industry of America Award of Excellence, International Engraved Graphics Association Best of Category Strategic Problem Solving, typography, project direction \| Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop	KATHERINE ABBOUD Partner, Chief Operating Officer UCLA, BA in History McCann Erickson LA, TBWA Chiat/Day, LA, JWT , Chicago, JWT, Detroit, Katherine J. Abboud, Inc. Senior Partner at JWT
JOHN WILLETTE Partner, CGI Director, all things CGI Grand Valley State University, BA Communications, emphasis in Animation PBS, WZZM TV, Emerald City Video Productions, Travelling Pictures, GTN Mobius, Telly, Monitor, Distinguished Alumni 20th anniversary at GVSU Directing 20 person 3d crew at AW, architect of current and future 3D pipeline and process, know Theory on all programs that are CGI-related	JIM WILLETTE IT Manager Ferris State University \| Applied Avionics Technology Donnely Corporation, Steelcase, Frigidaire Recognized by President of Donnelly Corporation for providing services above and beyond the call, recognized by Mayor of the City of Grand Rapids for service as Chairman of the Housing Appeals Board Software programming, network engineering, administration of Unix Windows systems, render farm management	JOSEPH BRANCIK Project Leader, Compositor \| making sure jobs are done on time and to the quality standards that Armstrong White has a reputation for Specs Howards \| graduated top of my class of 42 people \| obtained a job before even completing the program GM Photographic, Unique Film and Video, Communicore Visual Communications Golden Cassette awards from MCA-I, Caddys for work with Campbell Ewald and Organic 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Combustion, Excel	DAMIAN FULMER Color and Light Director \| shading and rendering CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation and Media 3D Studio Max, Vray, Maya, Metal Ra	NIKKI VASSALLO Retouching Artist \| I make pictures prettier Pensacola Christian College \| BS in Communications Major \| Graphic Design, double minor \| Advertising and Fine Art Stage 3 Productions, Great Eyedeas, Freelance retoucher at GSI, Y&R, JWT Interior specialist. Photoshop and Painter	PETER REYNOLDS Lead CG Lighting Artist, specializing in Interior lighting and rendering CCS \| 2002 \| Bachelor of Fine Arts \| Animation and Digital Media jobs Walter B. Ford II scholarship award \| CCS Understanding of lighting, rendering, photographic technique and general look development. Car Knowledge. 3DS Max with Vray and Photoshop, Maya, After Effects, Deep Explorer. Have the important trait of being able to learn software quickly to adapt to new situations and techniques that seem to arise constantly
ROB BURMAN Retoucher CCS \| 4 year certificate Skidmore Sahratian, Inc. (27 years!) Several gold and silver Caddy awards, several Scarab Club awards in illustration Photoshop, Painter	JEFF TIENSIVU CG artist Art Institute of Pittsburgh \| Associates on Computer Animation and Multi-Media Grace and Wild, Image Space (video games) Logo Animation Challenge from Newtek \| runner up Max, Maya, DeepUV, Photoshop, Illustrator	NIKKI WHITE Office Manager \| organization and human resource management Oakland University PPG Industries Ability to organize and accomplish diverse tasks (with a smile), problem solver	MIKE PRENTICE CG Artist/ Animator CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Maya, Max, Z Brush, Animation, and traditional art	KATI WHITE Intern Western Michigan University \| Business \| Advertising and Promotion Organization, whatever is asked of me!	ANDY CZILOK CGI Artist Toronto College \| Graphic Design degree Ross Roy Worked in the CGI world for over 20 years \| 17 years doing 3D!
JOHN SPILLUM Sales Representative Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University; Bachelor of Arts \| Communication Science BBDO Detroit, George Rice & Sons, Vucom Microsoft Office	TOD VANDERHOOF Sales rep \| selling / producing imagery for print images and web based animation assets through traditional photography and CGI processes Grand Valley State college / Wayne State University Jack Wolfe Design Studio, Leo Burnett Detroit, Coomes Dudek Sales, account, and project management	SCOTT KIEFER Sales Representative LIT Commercial Photography degree Instinct, CGI Backgrounds Associated with many national advertising awards from artists that I represent Knowledge of photography, retouching and CGI and how the disciplines compliment each other. Proficient in Word, Excel, and limited Photoshop	CAROL SIMONETTI Sales Representative Wayne State, CCS Brophy, BBDO, J. Walter Thompson 30 years in ad business \| people skills	RON RAE Graphic Artist and Designer Society of Arts and Crafts (Later named Center for Creative Studies) McNamara Studios, New Center Studios, Skidmore Sahratian, Pelikan Pictures, Peterhans Rea, JP Ryan Architects Graphis Annual, New York Art Directorfs Show, New York Illustratorfs Show, Art Directorfs shows of Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburg, Communication Arts Annual, Scarab Club Show, all many times Graphic art and design, Adobe Illustrator	NICK WILLETTE Grand Valley State University, Marketing Kramer Triad Management Watching over the render farm, doing whatever is asked of me! MS Office
RYAN BESCH Intern Western Michigan University \| Creative Writing Major, Advertising/Promotion Minor Whatever needs done!	MATT SOMMERFIELD Graphic Designer / Retouching Artist CCS \| Bachelor of Fine Arts Blue Cross Blue Shield, DP & Company, EPI Exhibit Productions, Square One Studio, Latcha and Associates, W.B. Doner and Company Specialties are photo retouching, vector art, graphic design, web page design, exhibit and package design. Adobe Photoshop, CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe InDesign CS3, Freehand, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver	KELLY DARREN Chief Financial Officer Walsh College \| BBA Accounting, Oakland University, MBA \| Concentration Finance Deloitte & Touche, LLP, ITT Automotive, Takata, Daimler Chrysler, Walsh College \| Adjunct Professor (presently) Certified Public Accountant, Six Sigma Blackbelt (process improvement) I assist the company in making sound financial decisions while not stifling creativity. Proficient in Microsoft Office and several financial packages such as SAP and Oracle