Jennifer Garvin's Resume

Jennifer Garvin East Lansing, MI Email: garvinje@pilot.msu.edu URL: http://www.msu.edu/~garvinje/

Career Goal:

I am seeking a job working with computer graphics, animation, multimedia or Virtual Reality. I hope to apply the skills that I have already obtained, along with the skills I hope to learn on the job.

Educational Background:

1992 - May 1998: Michigan State University-

I will be graduating with a BA in Telecommunication. My cognate is Calculus based Physical Science. My emphasis area is Digital Media Arts and Technology. 1989 - 1992: Garber High School, Essexville, Michigan-

I graduated with honors in the top 10 percent of my class. Employment Experience:

The M.I.N.D. Lab (May 1997-present)

I did an internship for two semesters at this Virtual Reality lab. I worked with 3D modeling, animation, VRML and various Virtual Reality applications. I also learned many concepts in human-computer interface design. My current job at the lab has constituted a multimedia project for the Dean of the Communications College, teaching classes to the other interns and a graduate level class, and maintaining the web page. Automation Graphics and Design (March 1996 to April 1997)-

I was a Computer Specialist and technical illustrator, designer and did the layout of technical manuals. I helped design Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and Multimedia applications. I was also responsible for designing and maintaining our web site and other various computer related jobs. Lansing Computer Institute (July 1995 to February 1996)-

My responsibilities were making manuals for computer classes and office work such as filing, typing, mailings, and answering phones. Video Watch (May 1995 to August 1995)-
RHA Movies (September 1993 to May 1995)-

I was a Customer Service Representative, responsible for selling, checking out, and filing movies, along with customer relations. Other jobs I have had include The Gap, McDonald's, many types of office assistant work and various types of volunteer work.

Other Skills:

While attending Michigan State, I have taken many classes in computers and designand have also learned many software applications on my own or on the job. Listed below is the software and operating systems that I have had experience with.

Operating Systems:

Windows 3.1

Windows 95

DOS

Macintosh

UNIX/LINUX

Programming Languages:

C++

Fortran

* HTML

3D Modeling and/or Animation Software:

Alias WaveFront (modeling only)

* Cosmo Worlds (VRML)

* Raydream Studio

3DStudio

AutoCAD

Autosketch

Other Software:

* Classes that I have taught for the M.I.N.D. Lab.

I also have extensive knowledge of the Internet. I was an undergraduate TA for a virtual class, TC 100, at Michigan State University where I helped students create web pages and upload them to the web and I did various grading of their performance. I am extremely willing and excited to learn as much as possible and advance my computer knowledge.