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I'm Andrew E. Thornton, a senior 3D artist and multimedia specialist based in Huntsville, Alabama. I create animations, multimedia graphics, and video for research, data visualization, broadcast, industrial training, and VR assets. I have a proven track record of guiding projects from concept to completion, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver high-quality results. I bring deep technical knowledge of computer animation, video postproduction, graphics, and multimedia, and I excel at building, training, and mentoring teams to sustain performance-driven work. I'm solution-focused, adept at workload planning and budgeting, and I communicate clearly to cultivate strong relationships with clients and partners while applying tact and diplomacy.…I'm Andrew E. Thornton, a senior 3D artist and multimedia specialist based in Huntsville, Alabama. I create animations, multimedia graphics, and video for research, data visualization, broadcast, industrial training, and VR assets. I have a proven track record of guiding projects from concept to completion, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver high-quality results. I bring deep technical knowledge of computer animation, video postproduction, graphics, and multimedia, and I excel at building, training, and mentoring teams to sustain performance-driven work. I'm solution-focused, adept at workload planning and budgeting, and I communicate clearly to cultivate strong relationships with clients and partners while applying tact and diplomacy.

Andrew E. Thornton

3D Animator, Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, +4

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I'm Andrew E. Thornton, a senior 3D artist and multimedia specialist based in Huntsville, Alabama. I create animations, multimedia graphics, and video for research, data visualization, broadcast, industrial training, and VR assets. I have a proven track record of guiding projects from concept to completion, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver high-quality results. I bring deep technical knowledge of computer animation, video postproduction, graphics, and multimedia, and I excel at building, training, and mentoring teams to sustain performance-driven work. I'm solution-focused, adept at workload planning and budgeting, and I communicate clearly to cultivate strong relationships with clients and partners while applying tact and diplomacy.…I'm Andrew E. Thornton, a senior 3D artist and multimedia specialist based in Huntsville, Alabama. I create animations, multimedia graphics, and video for research, data visualization, broadcast, industrial training, and VR assets. I have a proven track record of guiding projects from concept to completion, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver high-quality results. I bring deep technical knowledge of computer animation, video postproduction, graphics, and multimedia, and I excel at building, training, and mentoring teams to sustain performance-driven work. I'm solution-focused, adept at workload planning and budgeting, and I communicate clearly to cultivate strong relationships with clients and partners while applying tact and diplomacy.

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I’m Andrew E. Thornton, a senior 3D artist and multimedia specialist based in Huntsville, Alabama. I create animations, multimedia graphics, and video for research, data visualization, broadcast, industrial training, and VR assets. I have a proven track record of guiding projects from concept to completion, managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver high-quality results.

I bring deep technical knowledge of computer animation, video postproduction, graphics, and multimedia, and I excel at building, training, and mentoring teams to sustain performance-driven work. I’m solution-focused, adept at workload planning and budgeting, and I communicate clearly to cultivate strong relationships with clients and partners while applying tact and diplomacy.

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Work Experience

3D Developer at Geeks and Nerds Corporation

November 1, 2022 - Present

Drive multimedia challenges for GaN product-related materials, creating 2D/3D animation, digital graphics, video, and broad conceptual visualizations to support communications and product development. Delivered high-quality multimedia content with state-of-the-art hardware and software. Key achievements include developing videos illustrating complex operations for product development and providing technical assistance for high-level simulations and analysis.

Multimedia Specialist at Media Fusion, NASA Langley Research Center

June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Led creation of 2D/3D animation, graphics, multimedia, and visualizations for NASA Langley’s research community. Delivered best-in-class creative services using modern hardware/software and cloud-enabled workflows. Key achievements include moving large files during COVID remote work, organizing video department file storage on new servers, and delivering timely motion graphics for the video department.

Senior 3D Animator at NCI Information Systems, Inc., at NASA Langley Research Center

September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2018

Delivered 2D/3D animation, graphics, digital multimedia, VR assets, and video to NASA Langley. Collaborated with customers to analyze needs, define messages and audiences, and plan delivery. Worked with systems engineering teams for mainframe hardware updates; migrated on-premises rendering to cloud-based AWS services, reducing maintenance costs. Created 3D content for design and 3D printing.

Multimedia Specialist at Media Fusion (NASA Langley Research Center)

June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021

Create 2D and 3D animations, graphics, digital multimedia, video, broad conceptual visualizations, and creative communications for NASA Langley research community. Delivered best-in-class creative service using modern hardware and software, supporting multiple research programs and outreach efforts.

Senior 3D Animator at NCI Information Systems, Inc. at NASA Langley Research Center

September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2018

Provide 2D/3D animation, graphics, digital multimedia, VR assets, and video for NASA Langley. Engage with customers to discuss needs, clarify messages, define target audiences, and coordinate delivery timelines. Contributed to cost reductions by migrating on-site infrastructure to cloud-based solutions and supporting 3D printing prototyping.