Motivated Construction Apprentice with hands-on experience in drywall, painting, and handyman tasks. Skilled in 3D design and animation using Blender and Unreal Engine. Thrives in dynamic job site environments, effectively collaborating with teams to achieve project goals. Quick to master new skills and work independently.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Construction Apprentice (Drywall, Painting & Handyman)
Gold Star Construction & Orange Sky Enterprises
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2025 - Current
Assisted with drywall installation, taping, mudding, and sanding to ensure quality finishes in multiple residential projects
Measured and cut drywall panels for precise fitting in walls and ceilings
Prepped and painted interior surfaces, enhancing aesthetics through patching, sanding, and priming
Performed minor repairs and prepared job sites to streamline workflow
Maintained tools and materials, ensuring organized and safe work areas
Worked under multiple contractors, adapting quickly to different workflows and expectations
3D Artist / Animator
Freelance
08.2025 - Current
Modeled, animated, lit, and rendered final sequence in Blender, enhancing visual quality with touch-ups in Davinci Resolve.
Created 8-second intro animation in "20th Century Fox" style, strengthening client's brand identity.
Delivered diverse freelance animation services to repeat client, fostering strong working relationship and ensuring high client satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenison Innovation Academy
800 Connie St, Jenison, MI 49428
05-2025
Technical Program - Digital Animation & Game Design
Kent Career Tech Center
1655 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
05-2025
Technical Program - Precision Machining Technology
Kent Career Tech Center
1655 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
06-2024
Skills
Attention to detail
Quality assurance
Client communication
Mastercam - CNC CAD Software
Photoshop - Digital Design
Blender - 3D Modeling
Unreal Engine 5
Luau programming language
References
Andrew Smith, Digital Animation and Game Design Instructor, Kent Intermediate School District, (616) 802-3616, andrewsmith@kentisd.net
Frank Wiedemuth, Pristine Enterprises, (616) 901-3301
Timeline
Construction Apprentice (Drywall, Painting & Handyman)
Gold Star Construction & Orange Sky Enterprises
12.2025 - Current
3D Artist / Animator
Freelance
08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jenison Innovation Academy
Technical Program - Digital Animation & Game Design
Kent Career Tech Center
Technical Program - Precision Machining Technology