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Resume

Michael Varnum

Santa Rosa, CA   |   618-806-4679   |   varnum.michael@gmail.com

Professional Info

Multidisciplinary professional with solid track-record of versatility, reliability, and leadership expertise with experience in both the entertainment and manufacturing industries. An excellent communicator who excels at employee development who has a second-to-none ability to motivate teams focusing on creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail.

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant 

Iconic Event Studios | 2024 -2025

  • Vendor invoice processing and tracking.

  • Expense tracking using Excel and Quickbooks.​

  • Spearheaded employee recruitment through the use of online recruitment websites such as Indeed.

  • Maintained supply inventory and order supplies as needed.

  • Ensured organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. 

  • Organized and filed confidential files (both physical and electronic).

  • Handled incoming calls, taking messages, and directing callers to the appropriate personnel.

2D Artist

Freelance | 2023 -2024

  • Created Character Designs/Concepts for mobile games, animation pilots, and company mascots.

  • Illustrated comic to promote digital education tools for classrooms.

  • Designed logo for small business.

Quality Engineer

Microfabrica | 2021 -2023

  • Authored and maintained SOPs, Work Instructions, and other controlled documents in compliance with company procedures and requirements.

  • Reviewed and prepared Certificates of Compliance before product shipments to assure completeness and accuracy.

  • Managed the controlled environment system and employee training system.

  • Conducted internal audits. (ASQ certified)

  • Performed effectiveness checks on Corrective Actions to assure actions taken were effective in resolving audit nonconformances.​

Senior Technician

Microfabrica | 2014 -2021

  • Awarded the Outstanding Performance award.

  • Led cross-functional team to generate creative ideas for future projects.

  • Developed and administered training procedures to established personnel in multiple departments.

  • Trained and certified new Operators across multiple departments of Production.

  • Ensured Production Operators followed proper procedures and safety protocols.

Art Lead

Mico Studio | 2013 -2014

  • Managed remote and local artists, providing direction, design parameters, and constructive feedback.

  • Lead art asset creator for mobile game: Character/Prop Design, Asset Modeling, and UI Design.

  • Devised creative solutions and educated the team on the intricacies of designing visually appealing assets within the technical limitations of 3D printing.

Art Lead

Total Immersion | 2009 - 2013

  • Provided Storyboard Art, Concept Designs, Animations, and UI designs for mobile games and marketing campaigns.

  • Collaborated with art department and software engineering department during asset integration to ensure design integrity.

  • Resolved creative and technical issues brought upon by software limitations.

Education

Ringling College of Art and Design

BFA in Computer Animation | 2004 - 2008

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Fine Arts Program | 2002 - 2004

Soft Skills

Hard Skills

Software

Data Entry and Management

Document Management​

Record Keeping

Office Equipment Proficiency

Authoring Training Documents

Team Training

Animation

Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Intuit Quickbooks

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Creative

Autodesk Maya

QCBD

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Creativity

 

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