JOHN ELY

Career Objective

Seeking a videography, animation, or motion graphics position where I can use my skills and experience to become a valued member of your team.

 

Education

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Medical Illustration – 2006

The Cleveland Institute of Art      Cleveland, OH

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​​Skills

Production: 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Scientific Illustration, Photography, Shooting, Editing, Drone Pilot.

Post-Production: Editing and Compositing 2D & 3D Elements, Color Grading.

Audio Production: Sound Editing, Foley Work, Sound Mixing, Recording.

Traditional: Storyboarding, Watercolor Painting, Illustration, Still Photography.

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Software Experience

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore, Adobe Audition, Adobe Lightroom, Autodesk Maya, 3D Studio Max, Wings 3D.

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Professional Experience

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2004 – 2007                Art Director/Graphic Designer

The Viktor Schreckengost Foundation                        Cleveland Heights, OH

Responsible for design and layout of promotional brochures, posters, panels, plaques, etc. Responsible for digital restoration and print reproduction of original watercolor paintings.

 

2006 – 2008                3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Freelance

EDR Media/Beachwood Studios                     Beachwood, OH

Responsible for modeling assets for 3D animation projects. Responsible for rigging and 3D animation.

 

2007 – 2014                            3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist

The Cleveland Indians                                    Cleveland, OH

Responsible for commercial production, video production, sales promotions, scoreboard and fascia animations, in-park signage and advertisement.

 

2014 – 2016                         3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Freelance

TR Creative Group      Cincinnati, OH

Responsible for 3D animation, motion graphics and various design projects.

 

2016 – 2017                3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Contract

Kinetic Vision              Evendale, OH

Responsible for Industrial Design-related 3D animation, motion graphics and video production projects.

 

2016 – 2016                        3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Contract

Iacono Productions     Cincinnati, OH

Responsible for 3D animation, motion graphics and video production projects.

 

2017 – 2019                        VP of Design

Favorite Fishing USA Cincinnati, OH (Company in Thayer MO)

Responsible for 3D modeling, product design, collateral graphic design, videography, editing, and production of youtube channel.

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2018 – 2019                        Videographer/Designer

Kaivac Inc.      Cincinnati, OH

Responsible for 3D modeling, product design, collateral graphic design, product videography, product photography, editing and post-production.

 

2020 – 2020               Social Media Coordinator

Central Catholic High School              Evendale, OH

Responsible for Social Media content, collateral graphic design, videography, photography, editing, and production of YouTube channel.

 

2020 – 2020                         Senior Graphic Designer

B-Driven Sports     Toledo, OH - Remote (Company in Minnesota)

Responsible for Social Media content, collateral graphic design, videography, editing, and production of YouTube channel.

 

2020 – Present                         3D Animator

RTA Outdoor Living    Toledo, OH - Remote (Company in New Hampshire)

Responsible for Social Media content, collateral graphic design, videography, Photography, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Industrial Design.

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References

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Justin White - Strategic Sales Lead Manager at Oswald Companies.

Email: justinwhite7@gmail.com

 

Joe Von Enck - Graphic Artist at Fox Sports Ohio.

Email: joe.vonenck@foxsports.net

 

Chris Ruggiero - Creative Director at Kinetic Vision.

Email: cruggiero@kinetic-vision.com

 

Thomas Donlan – VP of Sales

Email: thomas.donlan@eipresults.com