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Michael Pollard

Digital Media Instructor, Systems Engineer
Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Devoted Instructor with intensive knowledge of digital media and industry production pipelines and translating practical knowledge to a classroom environment. Proven success in application of teaching methodologies across various student backgrounds and working tirelessly for student comprehension. Expert in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator and Pixologic ZBrush use.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2015 - Current

Crafted curriculum and instruction to align educational strategies with real world scenarios and industry best practices and workflows. The classroom environment, both in-person and digital, is highly interactive and designed for positive outcomes for the students and instructor.

Systems Engineer

Layer 3 Communications
Norcross, GA
10.2015 - Current

Proposes technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical environments and components. Expertise in server, storage, datacenter, and backup solutions.

Medical Animator

Visual Health Solutions
Fort Collins, CO
03.2008 - 09.2015

Created unique animations, 3D models, and digital illustrations to translate customer written and artistic visions into polished visual mediums. Collaborated with graphic design department to craft medical programs and interactive media. From 2011 to 2015, additionally added all IT duties for the organization.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Illustration

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
08.2004 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Scientific Illustration

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2000 - 12.2004

Skills

    Expertise in Photoshop

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Teaching Experience

Instructor, University of Georgia, 2015-2021
University of Georgia
Courses: Intro to Digital Media, Special Problems in Design: Zbrush, Directed Studies: Scientific Illustration, Advanced Electronic Design

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Layer 3 Communications
10.2015 - Current

Instructor

University Of Georgia
08.2015 - Current

Medical Animator

Visual Health Solutions
03.2008 - 09.2015

Master of Science - Medical Illustration

Medical College of Georgia
08.2004 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Scientific Illustration

University of Georgia
08.2000 - 12.2004
Michael PollardDigital Media Instructor, Systems Engineer