Chris
Drane 902-292-4388
Sackville, NS
chris.john.drane@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Sackville, NS
chris.john.drane@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Oct.
2013 -- Present. Steele Ford, Halifax NS
Used Lot Manager
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.