MICHAEL SALVETTI

1414 Date Street – Martinez, CA 94553 | 925-316-5851 | john.m.salvetti@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Enthusiastic, organized, and diligent worker with a successful customer satisfaction record.
US military trained to maintain cordial and professional relationships with colleagues,
customers and supervisors. Experienced at functioning well independently or as part of a
team. Special training in electricity, electrical components, and soldering.

EXPERIENCE
Nov 2019-Present Full Time Student, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley
• Complete at least 12 credit hours per Fall/Spring/Summer semesters
• Attain Bachelor level degree

Oct 2012-Nov 2019 Graphics Designer, 3D Animator, Film Maker,  Bearbuns Studio Partnership (Self
Employment)
• Conceive and create logo and graphic designs for contracting companies
• Sketch, model, rig, and animate three dimensional characters and accessories, and
environments
• Create short (up to 6 minute) films and animations, including script-writing, casting,
directing and filming, and editing

Oct 2010-Oct 2012 Full Time Student,  Diablo Valley College

• Complete at least 12 credit hours per Fall/Spring semesters
• Attain Associate level degree

Jun 2009-Oct 2010 Aviation Electronics Technician,  United States Navy, USS Bataan LHD-5
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic systems employing the latest test equipment
and procedures available
• Repair and maintain digital computers, fiber optics, radar systems, and many other vital
aircraft components
• Perform the testing aircraft instruments and systems
• Maintain operating efficiency of electric motors and other shipboard electrical equipment
• Perform micro-miniature repair on computer circuit cards using a variety of electrical
measuring and diagnostic equipment
Assistant Training Officer and Database Admin, United States Navy, USS Bataan LHD-5
Apr 2010-Oct 2010 • Oversee and assess the implementation and regulation of training procedures for all
(temporary assign.) departments throughout the command
• Administrate RADM database, creating and maintaining records for a 1,100 standard
personnel complement – up to 3,000 personnel during wartime deployment
• Pass down individual assignment orders from the main command to personnel, and book
cost-efficient transportation for affected personnel

Jun 2005-Jun 2009 Deck Seaman,  United States Navy, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
• Helmsman and Lee Helmsman of nuclear aircraft-carrier-class vessel
• Operate hoists, cranes, and winches to load cargo or set gangplanks
• Operate and maintain on-deck equipment and ship rigging
 • Supervise firefighting and damage control exercises
• Handle lines to secure vessels to docks or other ships
• Stand watch for security, navigation, or communications
• Supervise crews painting and maintaining decks and sides of ships
Jul 2007-Dec 2007 Food Service Assistant, United States Navy, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69
(temporary assign.) • Prepare, cook, and serve food cafeteria-style for a 3,200 standard personnel complement
• Clean, sanitize, and make available trays and cutlery for the ship
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness for all food preparation, service, and consumption
areas throughout the ship, and a very high standard of ‘class’ in the Officers’ Mess

Jan 2005-Jun 2005 Electrician’s Mate,  United States Navy

• Installing power and lighting circuits, and repairing distribution circuits
• Supervise and administer Naval Nuclear propulsion plant operations
• Run wiring for lights, electric motors, and other shipboard electrical equipment
• Maintain operating efficiency of electric motors and other shipboard equipment

EDUCATION
Oct, 2012 Associate in Arts – Digital Media,  Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

May, 2008 Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Certification,  Center for Surface Combat Systems

Detachment, Norfolk Naval Base VA

Jan-Jun, 2005 Electrician’s Mate “A” School,  Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Goose Creek SC

Oct-Dec, 2004 US Navy Recruit Training,  Great Lakes, IL

Jun, 2004 High School Diploma,  Alhambra High School, Martinez CA

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite software – Well versed in all the major Office-bundled programs;
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Skype

Adobe Creative Suite software – Well versed in many Cloud-bundled design programs;
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Flash Professional, Bridge,
Edge Animate, Fireworks, and Media Encoder

3D Modelling industry standard software – Well versed with many modelling, texturing,
rigging, lighting software and techniques;
Maya, Blender, zBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine

Soldering – Formerly certified by US Navy in the use of equipment and components for
creating and repairing electrical and electronic circuitry components

Audio/Visual and Computer Hobbyist – Hobby level experience setting up multiple home
entertainment systems and computer and gaming setups described as ‘impressive’ by
fellow hobbyists and gamers

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