Resume
Animation Samples: https://vimeo.com/user8167585/videos/
Graphic Samples: http://bartharlan.com/site/portfolio/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-harlan-372b33120/
Software Experience
- Maxon Cinema4D (versions R10 through current) ●●●●●●●●●○
- Octane Renderer (versions 3 through current) ●●●○○○○○○○
- 3DS Max (versions 4 through 8) ●●●●●●○○○○
- AfterEffects (versions V3.1 through current) ●●●●●●●●●○
- Photoshop (versions V.3 through current) ●●●●●●●●●○
- SAP Visual Enterprise Author (versions 8 through current) ●●●●○○○○○○
- Illustrator (versions V.8 through current) ●●●●●●●○○○
- Dreamweaver (versions V.4 through current) ●●●●●●○○○○
- Acrobat, Bridge, Flash, GoLive, InDesign, and Premiere
- Vizrt Curious World Maps (versions 8 through 11) ●●●●●●●○○○
- WordPress, BaseCamp & various content management systems ●●●●●●●○○○
- OpenOffice, Word, Excel, and various office support software ●●●●●●●○○○
- PC/Mac agnostic
Work Experience
BILT Intelligent Instructions, Southlake TX, 2018-current
3D Content Creator
- Using SAP Visual Enterprise Author to create assembly instructions
Self-employed, Haltom City TX, 2016-2018
Motion Design and Brand Consultant
- Logo design and communications guidelines
- 3D modeling & animation contracting
Infinitude, Plano TX, 2017 (part-time contractor)
Internal training program development
- Provided AE, C4D, and Photoshop assistance during heaviest workloads
NBC ArtHouse, Fort Worth TX, 2002-2016
Graphics support for local newscasts by national NBC-owned stations
- Produced still and animated graphics under extremely tight deadlines
- Designed visual themes for network and story packages to produce coordinated graphics
- Contributed and implemented improvements in daily work flow and asset libraries
- Created several virtual news sets and set backgrounds
- Maintained broadcast standards and brand identity for all visual output
- Awarded for 3D technical implementation:
- Lone Star Emmy 2009 (for network holiday animation)
- BDA bronze 2011 (for Universal Theme Parks promotional video)
- Telly 2012 (for Universal Theme Parks promotional video)
- MarCom platinum 2014 (for WRC special broadcast)
Low Earth Orbit (defunct), Spring TX, 2001
Designer of video games
- Designed logos for game and promotional materials
- Produced textured models for inclusion in 3D games
- Created game navigation, cut scenes, fonts, and other graphic elements
- Organized presentation materials for trade shows
- Coordinated style and technical issues with management, art, and programming teams
Plaza 5 LLC (part-time), Tomball, TX 1996-2002
Web design company
- Worked with small team to conceptualize site styles, navigation, and layouts
- Provided graphics to fit both style and technical guidelines
Rock ‘N Learn, Conroe TX, 1994-2001
Producer of award-winning educational books and videos
- Responsible for all art and video for successful start-up company
- Provided color and black & white illustrations for many educational topics
- Created print layouts for books, catalogs, ads, flyers, and displays for stores and trade shows
- Supervised proofing and press checks
- Attended several graphic and video training courses
- Provided graphic assets for websites and video game
- Directed company’s first seven educational videos from storyboard through final output
- Researched and recommended technology solutions to advance company’s design capabilities
Texas Advertising, Arlington TX, 1991-1994
Producer of signage (plywood, silkscreen, and billboard) for real estate sales companies
- Designed and created vinyl cutouts for real estate signage
- Created and updated clients’ logos for business identity and land development projects
- Ensured adherence to client specifications
- Rebuilt and maintained design archive filing system
- Transitioned the art department from proprietary to PC-based vinyl cutting system
Education
Texas A&M University, College Station TX, 1987-1991
Bachelor, Environmental Design