Nicholas T.

Kemp
20654 Windward Dr. Clinton Township, MI, 48035
kempnic1@gmail.com • (313) 957-9493
https://kempnic1.artstation.com | 3D Art Profile
https://nicholaskemp.weebly.com | Personal Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-kemp-75aa46132

Objective
• Seeking full time employment where my skills, technical knowledge, and experience as a 3D artist can contribute
positively towards an esteemed organization while being able to experiment and create innovative graphic designs.

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI GPA: 2.73
Bachelor of Science in Media and Information December 2017

Experience
Hollander Service Desk Assistant | East Lansing, MI August 2015 – January 2018
• Provided a vast source printing services such as 3D printing, posters, microfilm, and school supplies for students,
faculty, and community members.
Prop Artist ( MI 377) | East Lansing, MI August 2017 – December 2017
• Gathered and analyzed reference images to understand key points about the object
• Created a low and high poly object that displayed the overall silhouette and detail of the object
• Applied normal maps and textures to 3D models while rendering them to high quality to achieve photorealism
Engineering & Science Summer Academy Mentor | East Lansing, MI June 2017 – August 2017
• Engaged and helped create opportunities for growth and success for minority students entering STEM fields
• Assisted program participants with math and science courses
Student at Monster Emporium Animation School (Online) | East Lansing, MI July 2017 – Sept 2017
• Learned about various tools/scripts that can be implemented into Maya in order to increase a productive workflow
• Explored how to apply the 12 principles of animation while working, the importance of body mechanics and
weight in relation to physics and apply what we learned to different exercises
MakeCentral Student Coordinator | East Lansing, MI August 2016 – August 2017
• Processed and assesed patron print files via in-person/online using 3D printing, vinyl, and laser cutting software
• Maintained functionality of the makerbot, fortus 250mc, form, and spectrum machines
Projects
• Animation Demo Reel → Animated all characters doing various movements and used lighting to highlight actions
• Inforgraphics → Took realistic data and displayed it in a form that was aesthetically appealing and readable
• 3D Modeling → Developed a 3D version of a room that was based off a 2D concept

Extracurricular Activities
• National Society of Black Engineers, Member August 2016 - Present
• Breakdance Club, Member August 2014 - Present
• Intramural Basketball August 2013 - Present
Skills
Proficient Experience Familiar
• Maya • Microsoft Word • Python
• Illustrator • Premiere • HTML
• Photoshop • After Effect • CSS
• 3D Animation • 3D Modeling • Texturing