This document provides an overview of Brian DeYoung's personal brand exploration. It details his background growing up surrounded by nature and developing observational skills. It outlines his education in electronic media and film studies and later in computer animation. It also discusses his work as an aircraft fuel systems mechanic in the Air Force. The document presents Brian's passion for experiential learning and goal of bringing experience-based learning to the world. It provides information on his identity, profession, skills, goals and plans to develop augmented and virtual reality models for educational use.

1. PERSONAL BRAND EXPLORATION
Brian DeYoung
Project & Portfolio I: Week 1
June 08, 2023

2. I grew up in a rural area surrounded by woods and nature, using
my imagination and observational skills as I explored my
surroundings as a child. I graduated from a small town high
school and went to Eastern Michigan University for my
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Media and Film Studies,
exploring my creativity through the media. From there, I
enlisted in the Air Force, working as an aircraft fuel systems
mechanic, which helped develop my discipline and attention to
detail. While in the Air Force, I discovered my passion for using
experiential aides in the learning process. After leaving, I got
my second Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Animation, giving
me the technical skills and know-how to develop my ideas in the
digital world. I value honesty, autonomy, and integrity as I work
toward bringing my dream of self-lead, experience-based
learning to the world.
IDENTITY
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3. PROFESSION
Potential Job Titles:
• Special Effects Artists and Animators
• Fine Artists, Including Painters,
Sculptors, and Illustrators
• Artists and Related Workers, All Other
BRAND ARCHETYPE - The Magician – I
like to help people help themselves. Using
new tools and technology, my goal is to
enable people to succeed in a way that they
may not have had the ability to do before.
3D Artist for the Education Industry
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4. Art Directors and Project Managers in 3d Educational Content
TARGET AUDIENCE
Ray Catmull
Outreach Plan:
• I will add a connection with Ray on LinkedIn
• In my initial outreach, I will message him on LinkedIn, identifying
that we are both Full Sail alumni.
• I plan to follow up after a week or so with another message. If not, I
may try to reach out through the school’s career advising
department.
PROFILE
PICTURE Senior 3D Generalist at Intervoke
Jayson Slinger
Outreach Plan:
• I will add a connection with Jayson on LinkedIn
• In my initial outreach, I will message him on LinkedIn, asking advice
on what type of path I would take for employment
• I plan to follow up after a week or so with another message. If not, I
will try to contact him through the company website.
PROFILE
PICTURE Creative Director at Ghost
Productions
Matt Tyree
Outreach Plan:
• I will add a connection with Matt on LinkedIn
• In my initial outreach, I will message him on LinkedIn, asking advice
on how to get hired and who to talk to about a path toward
employment
• I plan to follow up after a week or so with another message. If not, I
will try to contact him through the company website.
PROFILE
PICTURE 3d Animator at Trinity Animations

5. GOALS
Short Term: (Immediately After Graduation, 2023)
• Add 2 pieces of art to my portfolio
‣Upload 2 completed and complex 3d artworks that show
my skills to my Artstation portfolio within 3 months of
graduation.
Mid Term: (2025)
• Develop models for augmented reality concept
‣Complete and begin selling augmented reality models for
my own business. I plan to have 5 complete sets of
models for my initial sales, starting 2 years after
graduation.
Long Term: (2033)
• Start to expand the business into virtual reality concepts
‣Develop a platform and program to allow the 3d models
to be imported into. At this point, 10 years from
graduation, I plan to have 3 complete sets of interactive
exploration models completed.

6. SKILLS ANALYSIS
Notable Skills & Current Proficiencies:
Notable Skills REQUIRED in TRADE & Current Proficiencies:
3d Modeling
SOFT
HARD
Novice / Adept / Expert
Texturing Novice / Adept / Expert
Attention to detail Novice / Adept / Expert
Problem Solving Novice / Adept / Expert
Graphics or photo imaging software
SOFT
HARD
Novice / Adept / Expert
Video creation and editing software Novice / Adept / Expert
Active Listening Novice / Adept / Expert
Critical Thinking Novice / Adept / Expert

7. I help educators do experiential learning by creating
interactive educational systems.
PROMISE

8. CREDENTIALS
Work Experience:
• Environmental Technician - Earth Smart
Environmental Systems
• 3d Artist – Epitec, Inc
• Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance – US Air Force
Education:
• Computer Animation, B.S., Full Sail University
(2020)
• Electronic Media and Film Studies, B.S., Eastern Michigan University (2012)
Awards:
• US Air Force – Air Force Achievement Medal
• US Air Force – Meritorious Unit Award
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9. COMPETITION
Olena Bogdanova
Industry Experience:
• 3D Character Artist at Onchain Studios
• 3D/2D Artist3D/2D Artist at Halfbrick
Education:
• Computer Animation, B.S., Full Sail University (2020)
Leadership Experience:
• Professional Photographer at Olena Bogdanova Photography
Skills and Proficiencies:
• Human Anatomy– 0 endorsements
• Rendering - 0 endorsements
• Modeling- 0 endorsements
Brian DeYoung
Overall Online Presence:
• Full profile with custom profile and banner image. 500+
connections. Professional headshot.
• Grade: Superior, 90 out of 100
HEADSHOT HEADSHOT
Industry Experience:
• 3d Artist at Epitec, Inc.
Education:
• Computer Animation, B.S., Full Sail University (2020)
Leadership Experience:
• Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman at US Air Force
Skills and Proficiencies:
• 3d modeling- 1 endorsements
• Texturing - 0 endorsements
• 3d Lighting- 0 endorsements
Overall Online Presence:
• No photo on banner or profile image. Work History needs updated.
Education needs iupdated. 15 connections
• Grade: Poor, 60 out of 100

10. COMPETITION
Matt Tyree
Industry Experience:
• 3d Animator at Trinity Animation
Education:
• Game Art and Design, Animation, B.S., The Art Institutes (2008)
Leadership Experience:
• None Listed
Skills and Proficiencies:
• 3d modeling– 4 endorsements
• Graphic Design - 1 endorsements
• Final Cut Pro- 1 endorsements
Brian DeYoung
Overall Online Presence:
• Full profile with custom profile image but no banner image. 82
connections. Professional headshot.
• Grade: Superior, 95 out of 100
HEADSHOT HEADSHOT
Industry Experience:
• 3d Artist at Epitec, Inc.
Education:
• Computer Animation, B.S., Full Sail University (2020)
Leadership Experience:
• Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman at US Air Force
Skills and Proficiencies:
• 3d modeling- 1 endorsements
• Texturing - 0 endorsements
• 3d Lighting- 0 endorsements
Overall Online Presence:
• No photo on banner or profile image. Work History needs updated.
Education needs iupdated. 15 connections
• Grade: Poor, 60 out of 100

11. BRAND POSITION
For educators and trainers who need innovative techniques I
provide outside the box learning solutions because I believe
experiencing the content is one of the best ways to retain
knowledge and expand the neural connections created.

12. NETWORKING & MARKETING
Industry Events & Organizations
• SIGGRAPH
‣ AUGUST 6, 2023| LOS ANGELES, CA
• South by Southwest
‣ MARCH 8, 2024 | AUSTIN, TX
• View Conference
‣ OCTOBER 15, 2023 | TURIN, ITALY
Digital Marketing
• Primary Content: I will create behind the scenes videos, tutorials, and still
images about my 3d creations, as well as information on experiential
learning in general
• Primary Tools: I will post them on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and
Twitter, at least weekly.
• Website: I will continually update my website, and update my portfolio to
show my post-school work, including blogs about processes and progress
updates.
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13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentor
• What type of mentor will you seek as you embark on your career
path? What experience and/or lifestyle should they have? DATE TO
EST. PARTNERSHIP
Formal Education
• B.S. – Electronic Media and Film Studies. Eastern Michigan University. 2012
• B.S. – Computer Animation. Full Sail University. 2020
• Business Certificate. Full Sail University. 2023
Technical Skills
• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
MONTH YEAR
• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
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• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
MONTH YEAR
Soft Skills
• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
MONTH YEAR
• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
MONTH YEAR
• Specific task to address a technical skill gap - organization name,
MONTH YEAR

14. Brian DeYoung
You know how people have different styles of learning that fit their individual habits and
backgrounds? Well, what I do is create 3d assets that help people learn in multiple ways,
while letting them experience the content in a personal way that solidifies the knowledge. In
fact, I have been developing 3d models that people can use to learn to identify plants and
fungus in the field by comparing the specimen to a 3d model with specific traits to look for.
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15. REFERENCES
27-1014.00 - Multimedia Artists and Animators. (2018). Onetonline.org.
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1014.00
27-1014.00 - Multimedia Artists and Animators. (2018). Onetonline.org.
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1014.00
27-1019.00 - Artists and Related Workers, All Other. (n.d.).
Www.onetonline.org. https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1019.00
Head Wireframe Face. (n.d.). Pixabay.com. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/head-wireframe-face-lines-robot-663997/
Ray (Raymond) Catmull. (n.d.). LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-
catmull-923a26234/
Jayson Slinger. (n.d.). LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysonslinger/
Matt Tyree. (n.d.). LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-tyree-
26920011/