Richard Marrujo

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Deep understanding of technical and artistic aspects of an efficient production pipeline. Earned various academic and professional recognitions for applying technical problem solving and creative thinking skills in overcoming challenging situations and being detail-oriented. Produced high quality work utilizing project organization skills to maintain effective and expeditious production. Elected to lead teams and actively participated in environments which resulted in successful project outcomes. CORE COMPETENCIES
Attention to detail Strong Visual Sense and ability to assemble elements of a visually appealing image Distinguish subtle differences which can affect elements of multiple mediums Expert-level technical skills in Autodesk Maya and rendering engines, including: Arnold, Renderman and Vray Ample knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Mudbox, MEL and C++ Working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging, basic Python and Unix environments

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE Character FX and Rendering TD, I Need My Monster (short film) Digital Animation Center at University of Colorado Denver; Denver, CO

February 2013 to Present

Anticipate the needs of the artists to streamline productivity and provide tools proactively Develop hair systems for five characters Assume responsibility for Software Research and Development (hair and fur look/simulation and rendering engines) Troubleshoot teammates scene files and find and eliminate all errors to maintain productivity Collaborate with Professional Illustrator Howard McWilliam on overall look and color palette of shots

Animation Lab Technician Digital Animation Center at University of Colorado Denver; Denver, CO
Assist students in high end graphic software Fix broken files for students Troubleshoot software and hardware issues to maintain healthy workstations Optimize workstation configurations Monitor server configurations to ensure seamless performance

June 2013 to Present

Manager, GameStop Inc. Denver, CO

August 2008 December 2013

Led small team to meet video game, membership and pre-ordered product sales goals Managed all daytime funds and end-of-day administrative paperwork while attending to store upkeep and product inventory Awarded with District Customer Service Award from District Manager

EDUCATION University of Colorado, Denver Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis on 3D Animation and Digital Effects
Expected graduation date is December 2014 Computer Science coursework

August 2010 to Present

MEMBERSHIP Treasurer of University of Colorado Animation Student Society Secretary of University of Colorado Animation Student Society

February 2014 Present May 2013 February 2014