Nathan J. Dorn
5555 Zealand Ave, #325
Minneapolis, MN 55428
920-810-4983
njdorn@gmail.com
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mudbox, Modo
EXPERIENCE
Animator / Generalist
Creating 3D visualizations and commercial advertisements for various Medical Companies such as Medtronic
Gasket Animation Studios || 1/07 – 3/13 || 6.5 Years
Animator / Generalist
Team artist for clients including Google, Coke, Microsoft, Best Buy, NFL, Activision, Target ect.
Best Buy
Freelance Animator 6/07 – 9/07
Designed and Animated 3D motion graphics for Best Buy/Rhapsody “Digital Music store”
The Art Institute International MN
3D Animation Tutor & 3D Modeling Teacher Assistant 12/06 – 6/07
Assisted and taught students with Maya, 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION
Art Institutes International MN, Minneapolis
“Best in Show” Graduate Fall of 2007
Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts & Animation
GPA 3.5
AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS
President/Vice-president of Game Design Club and Animation Club at The Art Institutes International Minnesota 06-07Finalist in the 2006 Blockhead Animation Festival, Minneapolis MN for “Plank!”
Selected for 2009 Minnesota Electronic Theater for "Frog"