KADIR SHERIFF

Mobile: 649-999-9491
Email: KadirSheriff@artofksheriff.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as an artist, which will utilize and expand upon my current modeling, texturing, and conceptual skills.

GRAPHIC PROGRAMS

Abode Creative Suite 2

Mix Meister 7.0

3D Studio Max 9

Microsoft Word 9.0

MudBox

Deep Paint 3D

Light Wave 7.5

Current typing speed 45 w/m

ZBrush 3.0

Internet Explorer 6.0


ART SKILLS
  • Character Modeling
  • Environmental Modeling
  • Texture Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Conceptual Drawing

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

iD Tech Camps Jun. 2007-Aug. 2007
Character Modeling Instructor/Councilor

  • Supervised and organized activities for children
  • Instructed in the basics of video game creation
  • Instructed students extensively in 3DS Max
  • Introduced experienced students to more advanced techniques in 3DS Max
  • Explained the process of taking a drawing and translating it into 3D
  • Taught techniques for creating texture maps in Photoshop 

Trans Canada Credit/ Wells Fargo Financial Canada        Aug. 2003 – June. 2007
Billing Data Entry                                      Jun. 2006 -Jun. 2007

  • Answered up to 100 calls per day and redirect calls if needed
  • Assisted customers with account address changes in a prompt and courteous manner
  • Flagged over 150 incorrect addresses per day via return mail 
  • Re-issued credit cards due to return mail
  • Corrected formatting of addresses flagged by Canada Post
  • Performed between 30-100 address verifications
  • Deleted terminated dealer information from system

Client Processing                                           Aug. 2003 – Jun. 2006

  • Processed and distributed a minimum of 70 credit applications per day
  • Verified credit file info for each application entered
  • Tracked daily work via entry into networked database
  • Called dealers in the event of applications with missing info or unclear writing
  • Faxed dealers responses in the event of technical malfunctions
  • Coded and filed completed applications

VOLUNTEER WORK
  • Currently creating character models/textures for the purpose of mod project http://brutal.surrogateinteractive.com
  • Created business card, letterhead, and logo for Luxury Rides Limousine
  • Assisted with the design of various tattoos
  • Created conceptual drawings for an independent film
EDUCATION

University of Toronto  Sept. 2001 – Dec. 2005  

  • Obtained Honors B.Sc. Double Major in Studio and Psychology
INTERESTS

Computer games, drawing, painting, digital art, music, baseball, movies, sound editing, and reading