1. Nicholas Kinerd
(843) 991-3939
102 Church Street Black Mountain, NC
nkinerd@gmail.com
Skills
Software Skills:
Vicon Blade - Motion Capture Systems, Unity, FinalCut, Maya, Navisworks, AutoCad, Motion Builder,
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Microsoft Office, Google Drive,
Other skills:
Film Production Pipeline, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Linux, MAC, PC, Operating Virtual Reality
equipment and software, C++ and Python Programming
Work Experience
3rD
Corner - Greenville, SC May 2013 – Sept 2015
3d Artist
 Created realistic virtual environments for simulation training
 Built 3D assets utilizing digital modeling, UV layout, texturing, and animating
 Managed contractors and gave art direction
 Operated VR equipment with knowledge of individual components
 Designed company logos, brochures, and edited videos
Cyber Graphics - Memphis, TN Aug 2006 – Dec 2006
Customer Service Representative Intern
 Inspected incoming tiff files of printed Frito-Lay jobs to ensure quality.
 Utilized color keys to proof and inspect jobs in order to verify accuracy.
 Coordinated with other Customer Service Reps to gather new jobs and update existing jobs.
 Created design workflows based on customer specifications to produce printing plates
Brian Thomas Display and Packaging - Houston, TX May 2005 – Aug 2005
Structural Design Intern
 Designed and created structural layouts for boxes and POP displays on a plotter table.
 Created instructions for customers to help with assembly of product displays.
 Designed box graphics per customer specifications.
 Coordinated with sales team to communicate with customers and debut product samples

2. Nick’s Tavern & Deli - Clemson, SC May 2006 – Aug 2006; Dec 2006 – May 2013
Bartender
 Required duties include: tending bar, cooking, cleaning, and managing rowdy patrons.
 Provide customers with a safe and relaxing environment.
 Share knowledge with patrons of over 100 different styles and tastes of beer
Education
Clemson University
Master of Fine Arts: Digital Production Arts Dec 2012
Thesis: Motion Capture Study of Human Movement Recognition
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Communications May 2007