Samuel Griffith

70 Gray Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

Cell: 630/212-3567
sam.griffith90@gmail.com
Portfolio Link: http://samgriffithgraphicdesign.wordpress.com

Objective
I am looking to obtain a position where I can maximize my skills and education in animation and graphic design. I have a strong
desire to work in the digital art field. Given the fact that I am a Millennial, I feel I can bring a unique and valuable perspective to
the design and creation of recreational and business oriented web based or mobile applications to address the current needs of
today's and tomorrows consumers.

Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Graduated June 2013

Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

GPA 3.290/4.0
Classes Completed:
3d Character Animation, 3D Texturing and Lighting, 3D Rigging, 3D Character Modeling,
Advanced Figure Drawing, Game Development Capstone, 3D Rigging for Animators

Technical Skills

Experienced in Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, Flash, InDesign, and SketchUp

Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Classroom experience with web page design and 3ds Max

Related Experience
Glacier Studios

November 2013 - Present

3D Character Animator for a start-up game company

Responsible for animating assets within the game

Lee Weitzman Furniture, Chicago, IL

MyMixMedia, Chicago, IL

November 2013 Present

Graphic Design Internship

Responsible for image creation of new products and placement on the website
Quality review and correction of images and descriptions displayed on the website

January 2012- June 2012

DePaul University Internship

Conducted research of media websites to develop a web blog about dress codes
nimated a logo for the dress code web blog

Additional Experience
Best Buy, St. Charles, IL

Charlestowne 18 Theater, St. Charles, IL

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November 2013- Present

Lifestyles Sales

Floor Staff

August 2011- Present

Samuel Griffith
70 Gray Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
Cell: 630/212-3567
sam.griffith90@gmail.com
Portfolio Link: http://samgriffithgraphicdesign.wordpress.com

Patrick Manufacturing, Elgin, IL

December 2010-June 2011

Performed general factory work in a fast paced environment.

Jewel Osco, St. Charles, IL

March 2007 - August 2009

Cashier

Employers routinely complimented my customer service skills. I enjoy working as part of a team in a fast
paced environment.

Activities/Leadership
DeFRAG (DePaul Fundamental Research in Academic Gaming)

Appointed Board Member

DeFRAG is a social group dedicated to the appreciation and development of video games. In addition to social
gaming, DeFRAG arranged for gaming company representatives to hold informal Q & A sessions with members to
provide insight into the gaming industry, and events were held for membership to create games.

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