Dawn Matheson
Larkspur,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust blend of executive functioning and organizational skills, adept at enhancing pipeline efficiency and serving as a liaison between technical and artistic talent. Proficient in programming languages including Python, Solidity, C, C++, and Perl, with diverse experience gained at ILM across CG, Editorial, The Rebel Mac Unit, and the Art Department. A commitment to continuous learning in the arts is evident through multiple painting classes under Chester Arnold, complemented by entrepreneurial success in guiding screenwriters to develop concept art for projects. Passionate about fostering independence in others, exemplified by coaching an autistic son through UCLA's art and math programs, resulting in significant personal growth and achievement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Artzeng
02.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: A company to help artists accrue and market their work.
President
Eclectic Engineering Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Concept art for writers to market their work. Experience in incorporating and setting up an LLC. Extensive education on the screenwriting process through industry events, classes, and face-to-face interaction with professional screenwriters .
Artist
Self-employed
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Accompanied husband to work job at NetSuite. Traveled extensively throughout Europe while the children went to the International School of Brno.
Tech Development/Dissemination
Industrial Light & Magic
06.1995 - 12.2005
- CG, Editorial, Rebel Mac, Art Departments, where the most significant contributions were writing the DOALL script for the Rebel Mac Unit and the star generator for SW1. Most time was spent liaising with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency. Worked with outside software vendors to troubleshoot software problems. Spent significant time creating web pages to define procedures and address frequently asked questions by artists.
Satellite Payload Controller
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
08.1993 - 06.1994
- U.C. Berkeley Center for EUV Astrophysics
Tech. Assist.
Korty Films
12.1992 - 01.1994
Early moving stills documentary research.
Technical Illustrator
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
04.1993 - 08.1993
- U.C. Berkeley Center for EUV Astrophysics
Computer Graphics
George Coates Performance Works - NEA grant project
10.1992 - 12.1992
- N.E.A. Performance Art/ Mixed Media Theatre
AVS Assistant
North Carolina Supercomputing Center
11.1991 - 06.1992
- Scientific Visualization
Education
Cert. - C.S., Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01.1995
B.S.M.E. - MechE, Fine Art
Duke University
Durham, NC01.1992
General -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.1988
Summer Training Congress -
The A.C.T. Conservatory
San Francisco, CA01.1986
Skills
- Python
- Photoshop
- Solidity
- Adobe After Effects
- C/C
- Perl
- HTML
- Studio and Workshop skills (experience with many tools)
Certification
- Solidity In-Depth: Arrays, Mappings, and Advanced Structures
- Foundations of Solidity and Smart Contract Development
- Solidity Mastery: Foundations to Advanced Smart Contracts Specialization
Timeline
Founder
Artzeng
02.2019 - Current
Artist
Self-employed
07.2011 - 08.2013
President
Eclectic Engineering Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2018
Tech Development/Dissemination
Industrial Light & Magic
06.1995 - 12.2005
Satellite Payload Controller
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
08.1993 - 06.1994
Technical Illustrator
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
04.1993 - 08.1993
Tech. Assist.
Korty Films
12.1992 - 01.1994
Computer Graphics
George Coates Performance Works - NEA grant project
10.1992 - 12.1992
AVS Assistant
North Carolina Supercomputing Center
11.1991 - 06.1992
Cert. - C.S., Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley
B.S.M.E. - MechE, Fine Art
Duke University
General -
University of Florida
Summer Training Congress -
The A.C.T. Conservatory
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