Kristafer S. Vale

1130 Greensboro Lane #489
Sarasota, FL 34234 / 941-309-4405

Computer Skills / Proficient in: Maya 7.0, MEL scripting, Renderman for Maya, Linux Shell Scripting, Photoshop, Premiere, and Shake
Education / 2002–2006
1994–1995 / Ringling School of Art and Design
Sarasota, FL
·  B.F.A. in Computer Animation.
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL
·  A.S. in Graphic Design focus on Multimedia.
Experience / 2005-Present
1998–2004
1997–1998 /
Ringling School of Art and Design IT Department
Render-Farm Render Wrangler
·  Troubleshoot student files when they have problems
·  Develop scripts and workflow solutions especially with
regards to Renderman For Maya.
·  Monitor and fix any problems that may arise during
rendering.
Octavo Design and Production
Apopka, FL
Graphic Designer/ Interactive and Online Application Developer
·  Helped create the New Media Department.
·  Lead Designer/Developer on interactive products.
·  Clients included Harcourt and Sadlier Publishers.
EPL Productions
Orlando, FL
3D Modeler for Shenmue II by SEGA.
·  Low Polygon in game modeling
·  Responsible for non-character assets.
Awards And Honors / 2002
2005 – 2006
2005 - 2006 / Best of Ringling Juried Student Show
Ringling School of Art and Design
Ringling Endowment Scholarship Recipient
Ringling School of Art and Design
FICF Broadcaster Scholarship Recipient