Cara Schroeder
cschroeder42@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.scarfninja.com
267-421-9167

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media  - June 2010
Drexel University, Philadelphia PA  

Computer Skills:
Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver (proficient)
HTML, CSS, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Pixologic ZBrush, The Foundry Nuke (intermediate)
JavaScript, C++, Action script 3.0 (basic / intermediate)

Related Coursework:
Computer Animation I and II             Digital Design Tools                   3D Modeling and Design
Computer Game Development           Figure Drawing I                       Computer Programming
Gaming Workshop I and II                Character Animation I and II       Senior Project Design               

Employment Experience:
Fit of Passion, Philadelphia PA
Part-time freelance web designer from March 2011 – Present

  • Created graphics for Fit of Passion website
  • Designed layout and theme of the website, using jQuery and CSS to implement the design
Burst Entertainment, Philadelphia PA
Art and 3D design Intern from March 2009 –  Sept 2009

  • Assisted with creation of test assets using 3ds Max, Photoshop and ZBrush
  • Used 3ds Max to create animations of characters
  • Worked with a professional in the field of 3D graphics

Mother’s Work, Philadelphia PA
Web design Assistant from May 2006 – June 2006

  • Maintained website by graphically enhancing images and creating advertisements
  • Assisted with photo shoots and edited photos
  • Learned new computer skills as needed, including using CAD to lay out clothing components
Honors and Awards:
2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Installation Design|Semifinalist, August  2010

  • Senior project Social Graffiti finished in top 25 worldwide

Drexel University Dean's List:  Winter 2007 - Summer 08 / Winter 2009 - Summer  2010

  • Earning a 3.6 GPA or higher at the end of a grading term

Certificate of Merit, Career Management / Professional Development Course, September 2008

  • Completed all coursework and optional assignments

 



Cara Schroeder
cschroeder42@gmail.com