RESUME

WORK EXPERIENCE

Museum of Science – Boston, MA                                                                                  July 2022 – Present

Exhibit Maintenance Technician

• Perform root cause analysis using a variety of mechanical, electrical, and digital tools in order to minimize/eliminate downtime of broken exhibit components.

• Use strict museum procedures to restore, preserve, and transport numerous irreplaceable antique artifacts and collection pieces owned by the museum to ensure their appearance and/or functionality.

• Aid in the installation, deinstallation, and swapping out of both exhibits and exhibit areas all while under tight time constraints, juggling multiple responsibilities, and ensuring the safety of sensitive components

• Oversee inventory work on a variety of departmental supplies and equipment to maximize utilization of storage space, streamline the process of finding spare pieces, and ensure proper inventory levels.

• Collaborate weekly with other departments in order to help the museum host after-hour functions by performing a variety of duties such as lighting, exhibit presentation, and exhibit hall maintenance to ensure the museum maintains a good reputation within the community.

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Freelance 3D Modeler – Austin, TX                                                                                   Summer 2018 – June 2022

• Use client specifications to replicate historical artifacts using 3D modeling to then be 3D printed, modeled, packaged, and sold to museums across the United States.

• Interpret 2D drawings and images and recreate them in 3D to a high level of precision to ensure the final model is usable for the client’s unique purposes.

• Conduct extensive research to problem solve design issues and implement changes to ensure objects are modelled accurately.

• Clean up and alter existing 3D models to repurpose them to suit the client’s needs. 

Tescom USA – Austin, TX                                                                                                  Summer – Fall 2021

3D Digital Twin Image Analyst

• Completed 3D digital twin analyses of existing telecommunication infrastructure which resulted in potential opportunities to save money by reducing the number of new cellphone towers that needed to be built to provide service to customers.

• Collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure all image data input was received in a timely and accurate manner.

Travel Town Railroad Museum – Los Angeles, CA                                                            Fall 2019 – Summer 2020

Volunteer

• Refurbished trains by managing different processes to ensure proper restoration and appearance.

• Managed the preservation, organization, and consolidation of vintage museum documents.

Fonco Studios – Los Angeles, CA                                                                                     Summer 2019 – Fall 2020

Runner

• Coordinated and sourced supplies and equipment with key vendors to support commercials and TV shoots.

• Solely responsible for assembling furniture and sets on aggressive deadlines to ensure projects were completed before their deadline.

Alex in Wonderland – Burbank, CA                                                                                   Summer – Fall 2018

Prop Fabrication Intern

• Utilized various production techniques and guidelines to aid in prop/costume design for music videos, TV shows, amusement parks, and mascots.

• Delivered, setup, and/or installed deliverables for clients depending on needs.

Woodbury University – Burbank, CA                                                                                 Fall 2016 – Spring 2018

Lab Technician

• Troubleshot software and equipment issues for students and faculty to sustain academic curriculars.

• Supported lab functionality by ensuring equipment was properly installed and supply inventory levels were maintained.

AWARDS

2018 Impact Docs Documentary Film Festival                                                                  Summer 2018

Award of Merit in the Documentary Short category

• For my animated micro documentary, “Iron Sails: A Tale of Two Ships”

Woodbury University                                                                                                         2014 – 2018

Dean’s List

• Earning a 4.0 GPA

Woodbury University                                                                                                         2017

Outstanding performance as a Junior

• Award for producing exceptional work during the 2016/2017 academic year

SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

Computer Skills

• High Proficiency: Autodesk Maya, Solidworks (CSWP certification), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects

• Moderate Proficiency: 3D Coat, Substance Painter, Autodesk Mudbox, Marmoset Toolbag 3, ZBrush, AutoCAD, Dragonframe, Motionbuilder, equipment troubleshooting, AI productivity tools

Fabrication

• Model Making, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodworking, painting

Other Skills

• Historical knowledge: industrial era (circa 1800-1950), extensive research

EDUCATION