Shawn Nelson
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VR,AR,XR,MR Instructional Specialist at Cañada College
Location: San Anselmo, California, United States 25 work roles 5 schools
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VR,AR,XR,MR Instructional Specialist
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Shawn Nelson is listed as VR,AR,XR,MR Instructional Specialist at Cañada College, a with 509 employees, based in San Anselmo, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Shawn Nelson.

Shawn Nelson previously worked as Multimedia Instructor at College Of Marin and Multi Media Instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College. Shawn Nelson holds Mfa Cinema, Computer Animation from University Of Southern California.

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I possess advanced skills as a digital art and animation professional, consistently producing compelling content for gaming, XR, advertising, and multimedia projects. Proficiency is a hallmark of mine, evident in my mastery of tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animator, Maya, 3ds Max, Motion Builder, Oculus, Vive, Spine, and several others.My expertise extends beyond visual arts; I have exceptional skills in web design, graphic design, and media communications. Furthermore, I am a published author and adept online and in-person curriculum developer, with a proven track record in the realm of higher education both private and public.Since obtaining my master's degree from The University of Southern California, I have been deeply engaged in the technology sector. This experience has endowed me with a profound understanding of the production cycle and development environment, granting me a distinctive perspective within the industry. This perspective enables me to facilitate faster and more efficient product turnaround times.My portfolio proudly boasts contributions to renowned titles from industry giants such as EA, Lucasarts, 2K, Primavision, Linden Labs, and Nexon.

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Cañada College
Cañada College
VR,AR,XR,MR Instructional Specialist
San Anselmo, CA, US
Employees
509
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25 roles · 38 years

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Vr,Ar,Xr,Mr Instructional Specialist

Redwood City, Ca, Us

I am on a team putting together a statewide apprenticeship program in mixed reality which includes creating a new track in MR and coordinating with stake holders to create a MR studio.

Multimedia Instructor

Kentfield, Ca, Us

I teach modeling, Animation, and Rigging and XR for the 3d department and Graphic Design 1 for the graphic design department

Director, Designer, Digital Artist

Snelsondesigns

I am skilled in:Designing and launching highly targeted digital media in support of campaigns which can include Graphics, Animation Illustration Photography, and VideoCreating and executing consumer directed responses and brand awareness through digital campaigns across multiple digital channels such as paid social, and email, Relentlessly analyzing and optimizing online programs through A/B testing new audience segments, targeting strategies, and original creatives.Managing external agency relationships and paid social partners.Working collaboratively with cross functional teams to leverage expertise and develop creative assets, build landing page experiences, and integrated marketing campaigns.Creating media plans that leverage existing models and build into new and more successful areas of brand awareness

Senior Talent Specialist

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

Senior Sourcing Specialist Cloud Chamber 2K

2K

Novato, California, Us

Jun 2021 - May 2022

Senior Consultant

San Mateo , Ca, Us

Mar 2019 - Jan 2022

Online Curriculum Developer/Instructor

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Online Curriculum Development in the Animation/ VFX department. I write, build and teach online courses at the AAU

2004 - Jul 2020

Instructor, Online Curricular Developer

San Francisco, Ca, Us

co-Wrote and maintained the online introduction course to the animation program.

2006 - 2011 ~5 yrs

Communications Consultant

Sausalito, Ca, Us

Media, Technology, Design, and Communications Consulting.

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

Cinematic Artist

Malibu & Corte Madera, Ca, Us

Creating in engine cinematics for various titles.

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

Cinematic Animator

2K

Novato, California, Us

Creating cinematic moments for 2K sports using Motion Builder, Mocap assets, animating characters and multi cam shoots.

Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

Author / Designer

Peachpit

I wrote a book on creating art for games called Photoshop for Games. Available now on Amazon and in your local book store and for digital download on the Pearson site.

Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

Lead Tech Artist

Gloops / Nexon

I was responsible for animating and modeling and all implementation of 3D assets into the Unity engine. I was also responsible for FX, lighting and level building for the demo process and worked with programmers to develop new systems for export and animation

May 2013 - Nov 2013

Cinematic Scripter/ 3D Generalist/ Designer-

Maxis

Sim CityCreating events using the in-house engine. Such as Crowd Simulation, min spec occupancy for buildings. Destruction, and graffiti events for all buildings. Sporting events such as soccer, and basketball games. and Loads of Bin placement for solar panels, recycling, and parked cars.

Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

Lead Design Artist

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I was the lead on several teams and on several projects including, Elections, Decadence Towers, Online Bingo, and Slots

Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

Cinematic Scriptor

2K

Novato, California, Us

The Bureau/Xcom - I was one of the cinematic scriptors on Xcom/ The Bureau and contributed to the level layout of characters and scripted their attacks and movements using the Unreal engine.

Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

Art Director

Oakland, Ca, Us

Gopher GO Boom- I was the Director on various IOS games and contributed to the art assets.

Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

Senior Designer/Lead Animator/Technical Artist

Mind Control Software

I was senior artist and created assets for various games as well a 2D and 3D animator for several of their Flash games. Including Pokeman, FInanacial Football, and several others.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

Technical Artist

Dublin, Ie

Created assets and pipelines for dev on Havok products

2008 - 2009 ~1 yr

Designer/ Senior Animator/ Technical Artist

Us

I was the animation Lead for 4 years on various projects as well as contributed to the rigging and modeling and game design

Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

Sculptor

Primavision
1989 - 1993 ~4 yrs

Sculptor

Primavision
1989 - 1993 ~4 yrs
5 education records

Shawn Nelson education

Mfa Cinema, Computer Animation

University Of Southern California

Sculpture, Bfa

Academy Of Art University

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Cal Arts

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Tamalpias

Cte Art And Media, Art And Media

Uc Berkeley Extension
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What company does Shawn Nelson work for?

Shawn Nelson works for Cañada College.

What is Shawn Nelson's role at Cañada College?

Shawn Nelson is listed as VR,AR,XR,MR Instructional Specialist at Cañada College.

Where is Shawn Nelson based?

Shawn Nelson is based in San Anselmo, California, United States while working with Cañada College.

What companies has Shawn Nelson worked for?

Shawn Nelson has worked for Cañada College, College Of Marin, Santa Rosa Junior College, Snelsondesigns, and Cloud Chamber.

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Shawn Nelson holds Mfa Cinema, Computer Animation from University Of Southern California.

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