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JEFF WEIDNER

(949) 677-7695

jeff@pose2polish.com



Summary:

Professional marketer seeking to change gears and launch a career as a character animator



Skills:

  • Developed knowledge and application of animation principles, body mechanics, acting

  • Highly creative with a complimentary technical interest

  • Maya 7.0 – Knowledge of animation tools – Intermediate; Knowledge of all other aspects of Maya (lighting, modeling, etc.) - Beginner

  • Photoshop CS – Intermediate




Experience:

Animation

AnimationMentor

July '06 – Dec. '07

  • Short Film (in production, 2 shots incl. in demo reel)

  • Two character dialogue shot – completed July '07 (incl. in demo reel)

    • Selected for Fall 2007 AnimationMentor Student Showcase Reel

  • Single character dialogue shot – completed April '07 (incl. in demo reel)

  • Single character pantomime shot – completed February '07 (incl. in demo reel)

  • Selected for peer program as student and alumni to provide assistance and support to current students

  • Voted Most Improved Student in graduating class




Experience:

Professional


LandAmerica

Marketing Manager

2001 - Present

  • Present marketing objectives and initiatives to leadership team during annual meetings

  • Work collaboratively with all levels of management throughout the company

  • Creatively design and execute email marketing campaigns per monthly/quarterly deadlines

  • Manage all marketing initiatives during integration of domestic and international acquisitions as per executive schedule

  • Design and manage marketing programs and collateral for international expansion

  • Uphold LandAmerica brand standards in all collateral and communications

  • Plan and manage annual sales leadership conferences




Deutsche
Financial Services

Marketing Coord.

1998 – 2001

  • Implemented three successful dealership incentive programs, responsibilities included design, direct mail, Access database programming, and generation and delivery of regular executive and participant reports

  • Consulted with executive management to draft press releases, publish internal corporate communications, and create presentations for industry trade shows and corporate meetings




Education:

AnimationMentor
Advanced Studies in Character Animation

December 2007


University of CA, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts, English

May 1995