Fritz Robert McBride

Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI (May 2009)

Animation Program

Associates Degree: Animation

Received the Lamp of Knowledge Award for the academic program

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN (May 2006)

College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Individualized Studies:

Areas of Concentration: Architecture, Archaeology, Art History

Proficient in American Sign Language

Summary

• Produced many pieces of art in a timely manner utilizing traditional conventions – charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, ceramic, and paint – and innovative technology 
• Proficient in Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

Employment History

Pleasant Street Studios

Carol Stream, IL ( October 2009 - February 2010)

Artists’ Assistant 

• Formulated and mixed the proper color and amount of Faux finishing paint for the Buddha Statue (10′x9′) found at the entry of the Wok’N'Fire Restaurant in St. Charles, IL 
• Fabricated the bar facade (18′x43″x7″) and light fixture (4′x4′x4′) above the hosts’ station at the Wok’N'Fire out a steel rings and over 4000 mig welds
• Utilized my carpentry and vocational skills to assist in the creation of the larger light fixture (16′x7′x6′) found above the bar and lounge area of the Wok’N'Fire
• Assisted with the gilding and finishing process for the Dragon Statue (17′x6′) found on the west wall of the restaurant area of the Wok’N'Fire
• Assisted with the installation of the Giant Abacus (18′x9′) in the Wok’N'Fire, and prepared it for finishing

The Broken Handle

Milwaukee, WI ( May 2008 – August 2009)

Lead Guitarist and Vocalist

• Wrote the lyrics and music for guitar for the songs performed by the Broken Handle
• Created the band’s graphic work (album art, poster art, etc.) using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Organized and executed the band’s debut show: established the date and location at LIVE on North, organized the bands accompanying TBH in the performance, and created the promotional art for the venue
• Successfully honored the contract proposed by LIVE on North  

Tel Kedesh Project, University of Minnesota

Remot  Naftali, Israel (May- July 2008 /June – September 2006)

Consultant:  Archaeological Artist

• Profiled (illustrated) 300+ archaic pottery artifacts, and all inclusions, of various widths, preserved heights, and styles efficiently in a given time frame (i.e. one dig season = 3 months)
• Drafted all illustration in accordance with proper archaeological conventions
• Generated digitized renderings of the illustrations completed in the field via the computer programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for publication

Hacimusular Project, University of Minnesota

ElmalI – Antalya, Turkey (May – July 2005)

Consultant:  Archaeological Artist

• Profiled for the project 400+ pottery sherds and additional artifacts discovered in the archaeological process
• Executed comprehensive illustrations of the archaeological inventory for reference purposes
• Completed digitized renderings of illustrations for publication

Internships

 Aha! Studios

Racine, WI (June –August 2007)

Traditional Animation Intern

• Studied the process of 2D animation production
• Acquired more “pencil mileage” on the wheel and received recommendation from the animation director

Additional Experience

• Conceptualized and assisted in the completion of two municipal based murals to improve the functional atmosphere of each building (Menomonee Falls High School and Menomonee Falls Public Library)
• Designed and personally executed one private, home based mural with careful consideration for the patron’s aesthetic and design intentions

H&R Construction

Jackson, WI  (May – August  2001 – 2004/December – January  2001 – 2004)

Carpenter

• Monitored and maintained the composure of each work site assigned to in order to ensure both the safety and satisfaction of co-workers and potential clients
• Functioned as a cooperative crew member executing appointed tasks and performing duties of manual labor in a timely manner
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints

Mechtrix Corporation

Menomonee Falls, WI (May 1999 – May 2001)

Youth Apprentice Drafter

• Generated computer rendered schematic drafts of mechanical equipment and parts in accordance with ISO-9001 tolerances (industrial measuring standards)
• Operated as a productive juvenile member of the Mechtrix drafting team
• Executed drafting tasks for the corporation with the computer program Mechanical Desktop Power Pack (AutoCad)