Hello, my name is Calvin Culy. I am a 3D/2D artist with a wide range of experience in 3d, print, and web design. I studied at Emily Carr University in both animation and design related fields and have worked in a number of positions that required my creative technical skills. I am able to multitask, am very flexible, and love challenges. I am currently looking for a full-time permanent position. Check out my work and resume! The latter can be downloaded to the left. If you're interested in hiring me to join your team, my contact information is below. Thank you.

CALVIN CULY
Email: theonlyguy@calvinculy.com
Phone: (425) 622-2234
Address: 20506 Lois Lane, Arlington, WA 98223
Website: www.calvinculy.com/portfolio

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Over 9 years of personal, academic, and professional experience in web design, 2D & 3D graphics, print design, video editing, audio editing/composition, creative/academic writing, and general troubleshooting
• Advanced understanding of 2D graphics: layers, masks, color correction, effects, print setup, UI design
• Advanced understanding of 3D graphics: high/low poly modeling, subsurface modeling, lighting, procedural texturing, UV mapping & texturing, ramp shaders, complex rigging, animating, rendering, physics and particle simulation, compositing, realistic/stylized rendering
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting, able to work well under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to learn new skills quickly

Computer Skills

• Excellent skills in Blender, Maya, MS Office Suite, Windows OS, HTML, CSS, Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Intermediate skills with PHP, JavaScript, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier Pro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administration

• Reorganized and systemized an office area and departmental server database (implemented a monthly backup system for file protection).
• Effectively and consistently took care of recurring tasks (mailings, print jobs, formatting documents, inventory) while managing and assisting with other ongoing projects.
• Developed numerous how-to tutorials, assembly instructions, and training tools for future employees and course instructors. Also assisted professors in digital awareness and understanding various presentation and collaboration tools.

Graphic Arts

• Created realistic pre-vis renderings for multi-million dollar architectural project.
• Created numerous websites & design material for painting companies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
• Designed a promotional poster for a conference attended by 3000+ youth and adults (Youth Quake).
• Assisted in increasing student online awareness and developed two student resource websites.
• 3D design "Futuristic Vehicle" requested for use in research and technical development for rapid prototyping by Belgian company Materialise.

General

• Collaborated and designed material to raise student awareness and help market educational initiatives.
• Learned how to drive and operate a 75ft boom lift comfortably in an urban area while painting large buildings.
• Conducted two workshop presentations for both youth and adults at conventions in Regina, SK introducing 2D & 3D computer graphics, giving brief tutorials, resource handouts, and igniting a passion for creative learning and introducing parents to the means to developing these skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Assistant Painter Northlight Painting & Pressure Washing Arlington, WA (05/2010 - 09/2010)
Administrative Assistant Briercrest College & Seminary Caronport, SK (07/2007 - 08/2009)
Dishwasher Sodexo Food Services Caronport, SK (07/2006 - 12/2006)

EDUCATION

BFA: Visual Arts - Emily Carr University of Art + Design (2 years)
Diploma - Caronport High School, Caronport, SK

FREELANCE WORK

Duration Painting Inc. logo & website design (www.durationpainting.com) Setting the Captives Free Ministries website (www.stcfm.org/stcfm)
Hunger in Moose Jaw website (www.hungerinmoosejaw.org)
Prairie Winds Church website (www.prairiewinds.ca)
Business Cards (Hasmatali Consulting Services, Northlight Painting, & STCFM)
Youth Quake Conference Poster for Briercrest College & Seminary
Hockey Rink Architectural Visualization for Briercrest College & Seminary
Filmed Briercrest and SIAST Graduation Programs
Filmed Caronport High School Graduation Program

About the Artist

Calvin Culy grew up in both the United States and Canada. He currently lives in Arlington, Washington. At a young age, creativity became a primary drive and found expression in a number of different mediums. He began exploring hands on art forms and writing before developing new skills in digital art and music.

Calvin lived 9 years of his life in Caronport, Saskatchewan where his father teaches as a professor. There he had numerous opportunities to use his talents to contribute to a variety of community groups.

Currently Calvin keeps busy designing small websites, creating 3D images, composing music, writing short stories, and looking for full-time work. He just completed his second year at Emily Carr University of Art + Design where he was studying Animation and Design.

If you are interested in hiring Calvin to join your team please contact him by email or phone.