Carlton Bjork

 

Email - [email protected]

Cell- 818 512 0992

 


Resume covers everything up to 2001. I am a student at Academy of Entertainment and Technology now.


SUMMARY
Fine and Commercial art skills using watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils, and airbrushing. Strong understanding of graphics, web design, and animation principals. Hands on experience with Computer 3D modeling, 3D studio Max and Bryce. Knowledge of Bryce 3D, Photoshop 6, 3ds Max 4 Bible, Adobe Illustrator 8, and Flash 5. Strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects under deadline. Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others to transform ideas into tangible work.

WORK HISTORY
2000-present:
Attending the Academy of Entertainment and Technology for traditional and 3D animation.
Freelance Illustrator, Stained glass designer,
· Hired by various companies for Illustration work. Los Angeles, Ca.
· Designer for Wacky Trading Cards Gaming Co. Sherman Oaks, Ca.
· Part time, designer for stained glass company, Ken's Custom Stained Glass, West Lake Ca.
· Started a profitable Internet company called Greensurf productions for the sale of artwork.

1998-2000: Illustrator for 3 Magazines, Beanie Mania, Beanie World, BW for kids, Chicago IL.
· Specializing in creative and technical illustrations of products and featured items. Published over
1 million copies per month worldwide.
· Worked with publishers to conceptualize, design, and produce monthly themes and illustration
· Promotional work with publisher marketing the publications at national trade shows.
· Aid in the design and setup of trade show displays.
· Published in a book- Beanie Mania 2 for the wonderful world of McDonald's Beanie Beanies.
· Illustrated children's short stories.
· Featured in a newspaper article regarding works used in the publications. Los Angeles, Ca

1995-2001: Field Representative - FYI Corp./Major Legal Services, Los Angeles, Ca.
· Responsible for serving subpoenas and photocopying records for clients to be used in court.
· Handling COR relations & customer service within a busy environment and strict deadlines.
· Liasion between COR and internal staff.
· Multitasking many clients with strong organizational skills.

EDUCATION


Academy of Entertainment and Technology, Traditional and 3D animation. 2002, Santa Monica, Ca

Learning Tree University, 3D animation, Studio Max, Certificate Program. 2000, Woodland Hills, Ca.

Mission College for Multimedia studies, Emphasis in Computer Applications. 2000, Sylmar. Ca.
Deans Honor award - Major GPA - 4.0

Santa Monica College, Emphasis in Storytelling, Life Drawing, and Computer Applications. 2000,
Santa Monica, Ca

Pierce College, Emphasis in General Education, Art, & Philosophy. 1997-2000, Woodland Hills, Ca.

Learning Tree University, Emphasis on Life Drawing, and Photoshop Skills. 2000, Woodland Hills, Ca.

I am Sound Studio, Training for voice over work. 1999, Hollywood, Ca.

1990-1995: High School. El Camino Real High School, Woodland Hills, Ca.

 

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