Undergraduate archaeology student with 14 years experience in 3d modeling, animation and visualization seeks summer employment (2012). Expected graduation date is Fall 2012. Open to working anywhere.

Derek  Johnson
Boone, NC 28607
562-299-4751
djohnsonVIZ@gmail.com

Education

2012 (est.) B.A. Anthropology with Archaeology Concentration and Biology Minor from Appalachian State University, Boone NC
1996 B.A. Psychology and Criminology Minor from California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Work Experience

2010-Present :
Archaeological Field Technician and Lab Technician at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• Completion of Archaeological Field School
• Processing of artifacts
• Organization & editing of photographic archives
• Research & construction of Southeastern Archaic burial database
• Field Equipment construction & maintenance
• Archaeological site preparation using Total Station technology
• Archaeological Survey
• Research of 6th-Century solar alignments with Biltmore Mound, NC & creation of computer
animation of sunrise at Biltmore Mound for conference presentation
• Assists archaeologist daily in marketing and research efforts 
• Provides computer and software expertise to solve complex technical issues within the anthropology department  •Provides advice in the ordering of computers and other technical hardware, as well as support.

2006-Present: Self-employed Contractual Creative Director and Animator, Boone NC
•13 years experience creating  3D digital art and animation and visualization for clients.
• Provides computer animation and production consultation services

2009-2010:  Lead Instructor, Advanced Animation and Design at Johns Hopkins University CCI/ACI, Columbia, and Baltimore, MD.
• Accomplished instructor, teaching students in introductory and advanced digital animation courses.  
• Experience with curriculum development and technical documentation.

Special Skills

• Extensive PC Software Experience (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite (CS), 3D modeling programs •Extensive PC Hardware Experience, constructing custom PC hardware systems from the ground up, troubleshooting hardware/peripherals, conducting upgrades •PADI Certified Rescue Scuba Diver

Volunteer Work/Club Participation

• Camp Broadstone Childrens Archaeological Program, Valle Crucis • ASU Anthropology Club, Archaeology Lab

References

Dr. Thomas Whyte, Archaeologist/Professor, Appalachian State University, Boone NC  (828) 262-2283
Dr. Larry Kimball, Archaeologist/Professor, Appalachian State University, Boone  (828) 262-4899
Dr. Harvard Ayers, Archaeologist/Professor Emeritus, Appalachian State University, Boone (828) 262-6381