Summary of Qualifications:

I am an experienced exhibit designer that has an early background in fine arts with a concentration in sculpture. I have worked in such diverse fields as film production, legal simulation, product prototyping, architectural visualization, corporate presentations, and 3D video game development.

My skill sets include:

• 3D Modeling / 3D Visualizations

• Illustration

• Storyboarding

• Graphic Design

• Client Relations

• Fabrication / Construction Support

• Brand Development

• Fundraising / Marketing

Work Experience:

Exhibit Designer / Co-Founder

Paul Bernhard Exhibit Design & Consulting (Austin, Texas): July 2008 - Present

* created unique environments for four museums comprised of over 30 unique galleries

* assisted museum clients with their capital campaigns by producing marketing materials, graphics,  animations, and other development assistance

* managed graphic design team

* produced 3D previsualization scenes and exhibit build out models to the engineers and fabrication teams

* created 'look & feel' graphic style guides for signage and museum graphics

Designer / Prop fabricator

Troublemaker Studios (Austin, Texas): August 2001 - 2007 (Multiple movie productions)

* designed movie sets for the Art Department

* created custom graphics for all aspects of film production

* designed props (toys, gadgets, weapons, equipment, displays, etc.) for art department.

* created and designed elements for custom interiors

* fabricated elements using rapid prototyping devices (CNC's, Laser cutters, etc.)

Education:

University of Houston: Fine Arts / Sculpture Program: 1990 -1994