Arthur Z. Thomas Jr.
(512)944 -7777
Skills
Communication
I am comfortable
talking with people I have just met and have given presentations to
large groups.
I have experience
communicating verbally and in writing
I have written for
school publications, short stories, essays, and detailed reports.
Technical
I am well trained
in modeling, animation, editing, and illustration software. I am
proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and most other office related
software.
Leadership
Art director on
short projects.
Lead animator on
animation project.
Lead story artist
on Animated short.
Executive producer
on group animation project.
Software
Maya, 3DS max, Photoshop, After
Effects, Zbrush, Power Point, Flash
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree awarded by
the Art Institute of Austin
in Media Arts and Animation March 2012
Austin Community College 2002 – 2004
Radio Television Film
Vancouver School of the Arts PIXAR
master class
Internship
Super Sprowtz entertainment
Character modeler
Character rigger
Worked remotely from home with art
director and CEO of the company to model characters based on
physical puppets for a show to air on New York PBS
Employment History
-Art Institute of Austin Supply
Store
06/2010 – 07/2011
Responsible for receiving and
processing shipments.
Taking cash and assisting students
with purchases.
Assist with daily operations.
Interacting with new students,
explaining policies and book ordering procedures.
-Sam’s Club
06/2008 - 06/2010
Michelin Certified level 3 Master Tire
Technician
Responsible for selling and changing
tires
Checking, selling replacing car
batteries
Helping unhappy customers and
providing the best service possible
Assisted customers in choosing the
right Tire for their vehicle based on model and year
Followed all safety guidelines and
procedures to maintain quality safety standards
-Round Rock Independent School District
09/2007
– 05/2008
Substitute Teacher
Teaching grades pre-K through Senior level with an emphasis on Art
classes
-Hastings Books, movies, and games
03/2007 – 06/2008
Video Manager
Ran Video department overseeing
Movies, rentals and Games
Assisted customers with orders,
finding the right selection and technical questions
Supervised 8 employees
-EBGames/Gamestop
11/2004 – 03/2007
Senior Game Adviser
Sold games and
video game systems
Maintained proper
organization of video game products
Assisted customers with
technical issues
Assisted customers with
finding proper video games that fit their liking
