Russell Williams
(682) 521 6483
will.rusty36@gmail.com
Demo Reel and Website
russellwilliams-techartist.squarespace.com
Rigging / Modeling / Animation / Cinematography

University Career Accomplishments

• Project Director, Rigger, Animator, Modeler, and FX for a team of 5 – motion capture short film
• Picked to be the main character rigger in a University game design class, lead by students with previous experience in professional game studios, including Gearbox
• Consistently asked to rig for graduate level projects
• Meticulously organized and extremely responsive to any situation under extreme pressure

Professional Experience

MarineMax Lewisville, TX 2013 – Present Employee
1.237 B annual revenue yacht dealership with 52 locations throughout the United States
Warranty Admin and Accounts Receivables

• Created scripts in Excel with graphics metrics representation - Adopted by home office.
• Analyzes past and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to project future shortages
• Negotiates claim disputes between the manufacturer and the buyer

(There is no gap in employment – Please ask about career if interested)

U.S. Military Home Station El Paso, TX 2004 - 2008
Battalion Logistics Officer Captain in the Airborne - 96 hour alert status worldwide contingency mission with staff of 5 - property accountability valued in excess of $300 million - managing logistics and operations for the battalion (over 500 personnel) Reported to XO and CFO.
• Created multi-lateral logistics packages to help solve foreign demand requirements for military units including over 600 personnel from the U.S., United Kingdom, and Australia.
• Trained staff to build and maintain client relationships through strategy meetings, renewing and generating contracts, and managing the fiscal year purchases and budget analysis.
• Served as Convoy Commander - lead a 200 soldier serial on a 270 mile round trip without accident or incident.


SPECIAL SKILLS
• Proficient with Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, Vicon Blade Motion Capture
• Completed training through the Fort Bliss Logistics Center of Excellence
• Can sit in a chair working on projects for 16 hours and be hungry for more!

EDUCATION
University of Texas at Dallas: 4.0 GPA
Currently working towards Master’s in Game Production with the Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications Department

Texas Christian University:
Bachelor of Science in Political Science with an emphasis on Latin America and the Middle East.