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Michael
Thoenes 256-539-6298 Overview • Innovative 3D
animator, multimedia producer, videographer and
graphic designer who approaches projects with tremendous enthusiasm. • Willing shares
skills and capabilities with others, enhancing team productivity. • Able to exceed
design and production expectations for clients while pushing the state of the
art. Areas of Expertise 3D Modeling
and Animation • Expert
in Blender 3D, proficient in
Maxon Cinema 4D, Softimage XSI, Alias MotionBuilder,
Ploytrans and Accutrans, Familiar with Lightwave,
3D Studio Max, Maya • 3D Modeling and Animation instructor at
Calhoun Community College, 2003-2004 • 3D Modeling and Animation instructor at
Whitesburg Heritage Bible College, 2002-2003 3D Animation
and Multimedia Development -
3D modeling and animation for Lockheed Martin trade show displays and
design reviews; THAAD, BMCoE, C2BMC, TMS -
3D model conversion and optimization from IGES, ProE
and other CAD packages to commercial animation packages -
Developed CD-ROM Presentations for THAAD Launcher Team which
demonstrated Launcher emplacement procedure through the use of 3D animation.
Software used was Blender 3D, Adobe
Premier, and AfterEffects. Projects included
shooting video, and stills and incorporating stock
footage. -
Developed animated CD-ROM Presentation for THAAD ILS with Macromedia Director and Flash in support of Design Reviews.
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Created Interactive Marketing CD-ROM for CreationAnimation,
LLC. -
Developed 3D animated Interactive CD-ROM for -
Incorporate Flash animations
in PowerPoint Presentations using activeX control. -
Create Flash animations
and visualizations from 3D Modeling Packages. Audio/Video
Editing and Videography -
Responsible for the addition of audio and video editing capability to
LMSSC Technical Publications.
Specified video editing equipment to handle in-house production
requirements in support of training and presentation needs. -
Directed and filmed series of “How to Work with Auditors”
Videos for ISO Audit preparedness training. Worked with a cast of 12.
Recorded digital video and audio using Canon
GL2 and wireless microphones. Edited project using Adobe Premier and Pinnacle
Liquid Edition. Delivered on VHS
and DVD. -
Produce an annual Year-In-Review video for LMSSC. Responsible for videography of company milestones and employee events
throughout the year. Video segments are combined with still image sequences,
stock video footage, jump-backs, animations and sound. Tools used include Adobe Premiere, After Effects,
Photoshop, Pinnacle Liquid Edition.,
Blender Creator, Windows Movie-Maker, Virtual Dub, SmartSound
Sonicfire Pro, Digital Juice, Editors Toolkit, Maxon Cinema 4D, Scanners, and basically whatever
else is necessary to format or generate the source materials. -
Video and edit LMSSC hardware demonstrations for inclusion in a
variety of media including PowerPoint,
LMSSC Intranet, VHS,
CD-ROM, DVD. Graphic Design • Display Graphics -
Responsible for the addition of in-house display graphic capability
at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) -
Coordinated with outside vendors to create trade show display system
for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Integrated Logistic Services
(ILS) Team -
Specified and ordered exterior and interior signage for LMSSC
facilities in accordance with style guidelines. Brought to bear over 7 years
experience in commercial sign design, fabrication and installation. • Print Design -
Handle in-house color printing with Canon Color printing equipment at
LMSSC as well as coordinating with external printers for 4-color process
work. Use Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat,
PageMaker, Photoshop and Macromedia Freehand on a weekly basis to layout
original artwork for delivery on CD-ROM or hardcopy. Examples of projects include: o
Human Resources Literature - LMSSC o
Programs for Space and Missile Defense Conference and Veterans Day o
Guide to the Gardens - o
Proposal Graphics – LMSSC -
Newspaper ad design and submission -
Book illustration, design and print preparation o
The Best Cook – Michael Thoenes Illustrator, Published by o
The Train – Michael Thoenes Illustrator, Published by o
I Don’t Want to be President – Michael Thoenes Illustrator
– Client Seeking Publication o
Charlie, Minnie and the Martian – Michael Thoenes, Illustrator
– Client Seeking Publication PowerPoint
Presentation Development -
Develop format and style of presentations for facility Director and
upper-level management at LMSSC in support of Program Management Reviews.
Coordinate changes to documents, document tracking, electronic distribution
and hardcopy
printing. -
Provide templates, technical support and final production of
briefings for various business segments at LMSSC -
Integrate elements from Microsoft Office Suite applications into PowerPoint. Web
Development • Developed and maintain Lockheed Martin
Technical Publications intranet site using Macromedia Dreamweaver • Good understanding
of HTML, some limited PHP, java and Python programming experience. Employment History 1998 to present: Sr.
Graphic Artist, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, 1997 to 1998: News Graphic Designer, 1996 to 1997: Partner and
Lead Graphic Designer, Wilmington Sign Company, 1993 to 1996: Manager and
Lead Graphic Designer, Winona Sign Company Inc., 1987 to 1992: Freelance
Artist and Graphic Designer, 1986 to 1987: Presentation
Designer, United Technologies, Education 1988‑1991:
1985‑1987:
1984‑1985:
Awards -
Lockheed
Martin Stars Award – Lead and overall integrator for successful THAAD WSEIT Design Review
package -
Lockheed
Martin Special Recognition Award – Provided publications, signage and display support to successful
THAAD/PATRIOT Launcher Baseline Design Readiness Review. -
Employee of
the Month – 5 Nominations |