Mark Sandell

Current

• Animation Technology Department Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation

Past

• Production Assistant at Sandell Computer Services
• Graphics Intern at KFDM
• Preteen Ministry Intern at Calvary Baptist Church

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Education

• Purdue University

Recommended

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Connections

39 connections

Industry

Animation

Websites

• CGX Design (Company/Portfolio)

Mark Sandell’s Summary

Graphic designer combining experienced management skills with an expanding knowledge of computer graphics technologies. Proficient in illustration and web development, with a current focus of increasing my skills in production and animation.

Mark Sandell’s Specialties:

* C++, CSS, HTML, Java. Familiar with: JavaScript, PHP, Python
* Windows, Macintosh, Unix (SunOS)
* After Effects, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, CATIA, Maya, Rhinoceros, Video Toaster, Microsoft Office Professional, Visual Studio

Mark Sandell’s Experience

• Animation Technology Department Technical Director

  DreamWorks Animation

  (Public Company; DWA; Animation industry)

  May 2009 — Present (3 months)

• Production Assistant

  Sandell Computer Services

  (Graphic Design industry)

  2005 — 2008 (3 years)

  Produced computer-related media including CDs, DVDs, and online content
  Designed websites: AAMCOBeaumont.com, CalvaryOnTheWeb.com, NASCARdevos.com
  Created animation for Quiet Zone Auto Care commercial

• Graphics Intern

  KFDM

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)

  Worked closely with Art Director to create daily graphic elements for newscasts and animations for commericals and the kfdm.com website. Also served as a grip on several commercial projects.

• Preteen Ministry Intern

  Calvary Baptist Church

  (Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)

  May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)

  Developed graphic designs, publications, and videos
  Mentored preteens

Mark Sandell’s Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science , Computer Graphics Technology , 2006 — 2009

  Management Minor
  3.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA
  Dean’s List and Semester Honors

  Activities and Societies:

  ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter,
  *President (2008–present),
  *Events, Store, and Web Team committee member (2006–2008),
  All-American Marching Band and concert bands, French Horn (2006–2008),
  Adobe on Campus Association,
  *Treasurer (2008-present)

Additional Information

Mark Sandell’s Websites:

• CGX Design (Company/Portfolio)

Mark Sandell’s Interests:

animation, graphic design, multimedia, web development

Mark Sandell’s Honors:

Best Interactive Piece - "Draconia" 2D cell phone video game - ACM SIGGRAPH Purdue Student Chapter 2008 Spring Gallery
Dean's List and Semester Honors (2007–2008)
Eagle Scout
Lifesaving Honor Medal - Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor

Mark Sandell’s Contact Settings

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