Erin Okeson
the architecture
the illustration
the sketchbook
the info

Current Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Email: enbarr[at]gmail.com


Skills
  • Architectural presentation graphics
  • 3D modeling and animation - Environments/objects
  • Architectural rendering and design
  • HTML/CSS and website development
Related Experience
June 2006 -- August 2006
Architectural Rendering > Procasa Realty, Inc. > Chicago, IL
  • Created realistic walk-through animation of condominium unit
  • Modeled, textured and staged appropriate furniture and fixtures
  • Rendered still images for website and printed brochures
June 2005 - March 2006
Vehicle Modeling/Texturing > BURDEN > Chicago, IL
  • Student project; live-action short
  • Modeled and UV mapped spacecraft from photo reference of scale miniature
  • Modeled similar vehicle from conceptual drawings and model sheets
Work Experience
August 2007 -- July 2009
Program Assistant > Northwestern University > Evanston, IL
  • Designed and maintained department and research group websites
  • Ordered supplies for research laboratories
  • Arranged travel plans, guest visit schedules
  • Desktop publishing; design of flyers, books, announcements
October 2003 -- March 2007
Teaching Assistant > Columbia College Chicago > Chicago, IL
  • Maintained computer labs, troubleshoot software for students and faculty
  • Tutored students in rendering software and animation concepts
  • Created profiles on Windows NT server for student access
  • Installed and updated 3D and Adobe software
August 2004 - September 2004
Data Entry/Research > Spherion - Hewitt Associates > Lincolnshire, IL
  • Trained and managed 4 team members to research specific documents
  • Managed confidential documents; pension, hours vested, benefits distribution
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee > September 2009 - December 2011 > Milwaukee, WI
  • Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies (in progress)
  • Additional coursework in illustration
Northwestern University > June 2008 - March 2009 > Evanston, IL
  • Student-at-large, School of Continuing Studies
  • Art History, Physics, Geography courses
Columbia College Chicago > September 2001 - June 2005 > Chicago, IL
  • Completed Bachelors of Arts Film/Video, concentration in computer animation
  • Proficiency in Maya, mentalray, AfterEffects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
  • 2D and 3D design courses
  • Traditional fine art training
Email: enbarr[at]gmail.com