Joseph Rivers | Creative

INTENTIONS

To search for the most effective idea, whether its mine or not.

CAPABILITIES

Inveterate learner
Dedicated teacher
First-rate interpersonal communication

Excellent traditional & digital art background
High aptitude for new methods & techniques
Deep understanding of production practices

Project management
Emotional intelligence
Self-motivated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Training Assistant-Media Technician

PIXAR

Emeryville, CA

2007-2008

Trained wide audience of technical & non-technical new hires & interns.

Proved independent innovative ability. Improvised to optimize resources & time.

Interacted interdepartmentally toward the creation of new standards & methods.

Creative Director

Jo Rivers Creative Studio

Oakland, CA

1993-Present

Quickly dissect & interpret difficult concepts for broad & varied customer base.

Incorporated new processes & techniques with old-fashioned practices to yield fresh, cohesive results.

Conducted ideation & execution of wide range of client needs in time sensitive conditions.

Designer- Office Assistant

Bodywork Central

Oakland, CA

2003-2005

Prepared targeted collateral, educating customers on changes in technology, trends & techniques.

Lead systematization & expansion of company database, easing communication with customers.

Planned & executed revamp of company's visual identity & sales strategy.

Visiting Lecturer

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

1998-2000

Trained students to navigate diverse visual solutions to thorny editorial themes.

Advocated for exploration of personal visual vocabulary beyond core color & compositional theories.

Facilitated group critiques, created curriculum lecture material & final project delivery schedule.

Counselor-Mentor, Corcoran Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP)

Corcoran College of Art & Design

Washington, DC

1995-1997

Collaborated with managers to develop curriculum & content.

Lead counseling sessions, in college preparation, career planning & offered academic support.

Receive and implement feedback from 360ºdegree evaluation.

SCHOOLING & TRAINING

Bachelor of Applied Science, Animation & Visual Effects, Ex'pression College For Digital Arts, Emeryville, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD) Providence, RI

Associates Degree, Advertising Design & Production / Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY

Yoga Alliance Certification-Registered Yoga Teacher/ Flying Yoga Oakland, CA

TOOLS

Hardware Platforms		Software/ Advanced User		Software/ Proficient User		Software/Basic Instruments
Mac OSX PC Windows XP Linux Red Hat		Adobe CS5\| AutoDesk Maya\| modo\| Final Cut Studio Tools (Final Cut, Motion, Qadmin, Qmaster, Compressor, Color)		MatchMover Pro 4.0\| Cinema 4D\| Zbrush\| DreamWeaver\| MotionBuilder\| InDesign\| Pro Tools\| Garage Band\| MEL\| Python\| UNIX		Word\| Excel\| FileMaker Pro\| PowerPoint\| Pages\| SketchUp\| QuickTime\| Wacom Tablet\| XDCam\| MiniDV

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Apprentice Carpenter, Acme Builders, Oakland CA	Live Audio Engineer, Ferris Wheels, Oakland, CA	Media Technician Intern, Pixar Animation Studio, Emeryville CA
Performed general carpentry, cable, electrical & network installation, plumbing, renovation & demolition.	Organized stage, amplifiers, microphones, & loudspeakers & operated sound setup, PA, soundboard.	Unified & systematized file format, compression settings, render process & naming convention.
Team Leader, "The Day My Soul Became a Star", Emeryville CA	Lunch Committee Chairman, Northern California Graphic Artist Guild, San Francisco CA	Communication Committee Editor, Northern California Graphic Artist Guild, San Francisco CA
Coordinated & contributed visual development & production to independent short film.	Planned, coordinate & supervised monthly member luncheon events.	Manage & administer print & web communications to 100+ members.

REFERENCES

Samuel Daffner		Director of Technical Training
Elyse Klaidman		Dean of Pixar University
Adrienne Ranft		Registrar for Pixar University
Contact information for references will be provided upon request.