Figure finisher, scenic artist, costuming, models, sculpting, painting, puppets, photography, computer-designed artwork
Work History:
Carnefx.com - self-employed - freelance work 2000-present
Scenery West, North Hollywood (through Tech Aid)
Scenic painting various faux finishes including aged wood, peeling/cracked paint surfaces, rusted metal, also airbrushed, dry-brushed and sponged surfaces. 11/00 - present Six Flags Magic Mountain - design, repair and rebuilding of costume parts 1/01 present (freelance contract work)
Attraction Services, Valencia, CA
Sculptor, painter and figure finisher of theme park installations,
including static and animated characters for Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
Dr. Suess area. (painted and sculpted several figures on the Caro-Suess-el), Men in
Black the Ride (painted several figures, made costumes for figures, and
sewed fabric props for scenery), Universal/ Coke Bottling Works
(sculpture, figure finish and fabrication/sewing of cloth items for the show).
6/98 10/00
Accustaff Incorporated, Westminster, MD 1997-5/98
Various industrial assignments
Trader Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD 1997
Photographer/salesperson
Dunnrite Casual Furniture, Sykesville, MD 1988-1997
Production and Department Manager
Geyers Theater Shop, Westminster, MD 1991-1995
Applied theatrical and character makeup to clients for Halloween events
Skills: Special Effects/figure finish/scenic
Design and creation of hand-held puppets
Thorough understanding of animal and human anatomy
Conceptualized and fabricated creature costumes, puppets and props for
seasonal themed attractions
Have built mechanized and non-moving scale models of various fantasy
characters and animals
8+ years experience in working with latex and foam
10+ years experience with industrial sewing machines
2 1/2years experience in amusement park industry Fiberglass and limited
mold-making, all aspects of figure-finishing including painting (2 and 3-D) and
scenery
Experienced with automotive paints primers and clear-coating
Education:
B.F.A. Photography 1992 3.5 GPA
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD.
Certificate in Graphic Arts/Print Design
Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD. 2004
Honors and Activities:
National Dean's List
Who's Who of American High School Students
Profiled in:
Baltimore Sun, Nov 10, 1992 artistic accomplishment
Carroll County Times, Oct 13, 1995 work on costumes, puppets and
props contributing to fund raising project for Junior Chamber of
Commerce
Carroll County Times Neighborhoods Edition, June 12, 1992 artistic
Accomplishment
Volunteer, Piney Run County Park , 1987 - 1998
