I'm an easy going, Nice Guy; ( a Fathert of Two); I take Pride in my Work. I've Won 6 or 7 " Tellys, ' and " Addys ", over the Years, for my Artisticaly Creative Digital 3D CAD Design, and Animation Work.…

John E. Cruz Jr.

I'm an easy going, Nice Guy; ( a Fathert of Two); I take Pride in my Work. I've Won 6 or 7 " Tellys, ' and " Addys ", over the Years, for my Artisticaly Creative Digital 3D CAD Design, and Animation Work.…

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I’m an easy going, Nice Guy; ( a Fathert of Two); I take Pride in my Work. I’ve Won 6 or 7 " Tellys, ’ and " Addys ", over the Years, for my Artisticaly Creative Digital 3D CAD Design, and Animation Work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at Ranger Security; Baker Hughes; Trinity Innovative Solutions; Phillips 66; Armor House
October 1, 2020 - Present
Modeled and designed to scale using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Fusion 360); developed mechanical designs from sketches and references; produced digital video marketing assets including 3D graphics and illustrations; planned project kickoff meetings and collaborated with project leaders, engineers, and clients to align on scripts, storyboards, and visuals; delivered final compositions for conferences and presentations.
3D Generalist / Motion Graphics Designer at E-SQUARED STUDIOS
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Managed and produced digital assets (3D models, graphic animations, illustrations); collaborated with project leaders, Unity game engineers, and the CEO to refine scripts, sketches, and environments; created storyboards and final game/marketing assets; applied freehand artistry to refine illustrations and produced assets for marketing and presentations.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at Baker Hughes; Phillips 66; Drill-Quip; Jurassic Extreme; Crested Bucha
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Managed and produced digital video marketing campaigns and 3D/2D animations; drafted scripts and storyboards; created final compositions for conferences and board meetings; delivered 3D/2D assets and illustrations for client presentations.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at BISSO MARINE
June 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Managed and produced digital video campaigns; created 3D/2D animations and illustrations; designed 3D surface models for use as stencils in solid modeling; produced brochures and visuals for presentations.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at NOITAVONNE
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Modeled handheld devices in 3D from 2D drawings and freehand sketches; produced digital video presentations and animations; drafted storyboards and delivered final compositions for conferences and client meetings.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at Crescent Drilling; Yacht Path; Schlumberger; Tribe Design
January 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Modeled and animated 3D/2D assets for marketing campaigns; drafted scripts and storyboards; produced final visuals for client presentations.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Animator / Motion Graphic Designer at T&T BISSO
March 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Managed and produced digital video marketing campaigns; created 3D/2D animations and illustrations; delivered final compositions for client presentations.
Aerospace and Defense 3D/2D CAD Designer / Illustrator / Graphic Artist at NASAEllington Field
December 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Produced graphic layouts for Pilot Flight Manuals; created 3D/2D CAD assets for aerospace projects.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Illustrator / Graphic Artist at Techno Media
February 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Produced 3D/2D graphics for oil and gas industry; collaborated with engineers and project leaders on scripts and storyboards; created final video assets.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Illustrator / Motion Graphic Designer at The Adcetera Group
September 1, 2004 - February 1, 2006
Designed and animated product and environmental visuals; converted storyboards into Flash animations for presentations and websites; composed textures and rendered video assets with effects.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Illustrator / Motion Graphic Designer at Techno Media
February 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Similar duties involving 3D modeling and animation; produced video presentations and 2D graphics.
Lead Motion Graphic Designer / 3D Designer / Animator at Nexgen New Media/ COBAN
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Led motion graphics and 3D design for high-end websites; developed intricate 3D logos and walk-throughs; contributed to Exxon intranet project that won an ADDY award.
Lead 3D/2D Graphic Artist/Animator at HJM Architects
August 1, 1999 - December 1, 2000
Produced perspective stills and 3D fly-bys for client previews; managed lighting and texture mapping for renders.
3D/2D CAD Designer / Illustrator / Graphic Artist / Motion Graphic Designer at E.D.I. Architecture
March 1, 1998 - August 1, 1999
Rendered 2D perspectives from CAD lays; created 3D animations for pre-visualization; edited and composited video presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation at Art Institute of Houston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
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