ISSAM ZEJLY
2770 Chemin des Quatre Bourgeois #305, Québec, QC, G1V-1X4
Phone: (418) 575-4786 cell, (418) 658-4786 home
E-mail: issam.z@gmail.com
Website: www.issamz.com 

OBJECTIVE
Obtain a 3D character animator position in an organization where a highly motivated and creative individual is needed.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in 3d Animation using Maya and 3ds Max
• Strong Sense of timing, weight, and body language
• Windows and Macintosh platforms
• 3D graphics - Maya, 3DSMax, Turtle and Mental Ray renderers, Zaxwerks Invigorator, ProAnimator
• Video - After Effects, Premiere, Combustion, Final Cut Pro
• 2D/ Layout/ Web media - Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark Xpress, Propellerhead Reason
• Languages - Fluent writing and speaking of: English, French & Arabic
  Fair knowledge of Spanish

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Ubisoft Studios, Québec City, Canada                                                                                  10/2006 – Present

3D Character Animator
Unannounced titles (Wii console, DS), Lost (Wii console)

• Responsibilities involve the rigging, skinning and animation of a wide variety of real-time game characters and creatures including facial animation.
• Character set up using CS Biped and Quadruped as well as custom built rigs.
• Animations include both in-game cycles and performances for cinematic cut scenes.
• Responsible for designing, prototyping, and testing animations for current and upcoming titles.

Angle, Inc., Springfield, Virginia                                                                                             07/2005 – 11/2005

3D Character Animator

• Worked on projects visualizing the capabilities of future naval vessel by Lockheed Martin.
• In charge of character animation, ranging from cycles to specific tasks.
• Also involved in different areas of production including modeling, texturing, rendering and compositing.

Amin Radio Station, Washington DC                                                                                   09/2001 – 06/2002

Assistant Sound Engineer

• Edited a variety of shows and programs before releasing them on air. Assisted in the visual design of company media as well as multi-media archiving.

Freelance Artwork

• Clients: Beauty of the Beat Productions, l’Association des Ivoiriens de Québec, Noor Construction Company and various individuals.

EDUCATION

AnimationMentor.com, Berkeley, California                                                                      03/2005 – Fall 2006
Online Animation program
(expected graduation: September 2006)     

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia                                                                         01/2002 – 03/2005
Bachelor of Arts - Art and Visual Technology, concentration in Animation
Minor in Foreign Languages
GPA of 3.44/4.00

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio                                                                       08/2000 – 05/2001
Degree intended; BA - Computer engineering
(Transferred in May 2001)

ACCOLADES

Cum Laude
Dean's list
Best of Student Show - 2005
Scholarship at Cleveland State University | 1st division soccer player
MVP of regional league (1992-1996), Ivory Coast (Africa)

References available upon request