Resume



Chris Drane 902-292-4388
Sackville, NS
chris.john.drane@gmail.com
Professional Experience



Oct. 2013 -- Present. Steele Ford, Halifax NS
Used Lot Manager
  • Maintained Used Car Lot at Steele Ford, Responsible for presentation and upkeep
  • Managed online sales presence and advertisements
  • Photographed and edited pictures for ads
Jan. 2013 – Oct. 2013. Steele Ford, Halifax NS
Wash Bay Attendee
  • Cleaned and detailed vehicles for customers
  • Drove customers, cars, and parts to necessary locations
  • Worked with management to assure dealership was running optimally

Nov. 2012 – Jan. 2013. EB Games, Sackville NS
Game Sales Associate
  • Operated cash register and completed transactions.
  • Assisted customers in finding what they needed and provided suggestions.
  • Kept sales floor clean and organized.

Sept. 2012 – Nov.2012. Freelance Graphic Design
Red Anchor Media

  • Designed several logos for clients.
  • Turned final logos into vector images.
  • Created album art for an Ontario based band.
July 2012 – Ad-Dispatch, Dartmouth NS
3D Artist & Animator
  • Created and animated 3D assets to be used in mobile phone apps.
  • Worked closely with designers and programmers to create final products.
  • Met deadlines and adjusted to a rapidly changing schedule

Sept. 2011 – July 2012 Department of Defence, Oromocto, NB
3D Artist & 3D Printer Assistant
  • Created 3D assets in a team oriented atmosphere for use in videos and simulators for training soldiers for combat.
  • Created content for, and operated 3D printer. Performed maintenance on printer. Completed orders and delivered to clients.
  • Discussed projects with clients and subject matter experts to assure military level quality and accuracy.
  • Received several career oriented workshops organized through NBCC

Mar. 2008 – Aug. 2011 Burger King, Sackville, NS
Crew, Cashier
Prepared food for customers in a fast pace team oriented atmosphere.
Received orders, handled money, and handed completed orders out in a pleasant manor.
Was responsible to clean, and occasionally open and close the store.


Education

Oct. 2009 – Sept. 2011 Centre for Arts and Technology, Halifax, NS
Diploma in 3D Game Animation
  • Able to turn concept into final product.
  • Skilled in Modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, compositing, drawing.
  • Knowledge of the following programs:
3DsMax Photoshop ZBrush Mental Ray
xNormal Maya After Effects
Mudbox Matchmover
June 2008 – Aug. 2008 NSCAD, Halifax, NS
Foundation Drawing
  • Learned several creative drawing skills including; life drawing, perspective, tonal studies, line quality, and composition. 
Sept. 2006 – June 2009 Millwood High School, Lower Sackville, NS
  • Grade 12 Diploma
  • Principals list award
Skills
  • Creativity
  • Learning
  • Developing ideas
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail

Early Career Experience
June 2008 – Aug. 2008 Construction, Halifax, NS
Contracting
Private contracting work on several homes in the Halifax area.
Installed garage door, shingles, siding, and windows.