Personal
Name: Thomas Charles William Higgins
DoB: 12 of May, 1986
Nationality: British
Languages: English, Limited French
Marital Status: Single
UK Drivers Licence: Yes
Own Transport: Yes
Phone: 07511 528 062
Email: tom@tcwhiggins.com
Qualification Summary
Staffordshire University 2003 - 2008
Degree in Multimedia Technology 2006 - 2008
HN Diploma in Multimedia Technology 2004 - 2006
Wolgarston High School 1999 - 2004
Physics AS-Level - Grade E
English Language & Literature A-Level - Grade D
ICT A-Level - Grade C
Mathematics GCSE Grade C
English Literature GCSE Grade C
English Language GCSE Grade B
Biology/Chemistry/Physics GCSE Grade BB
University Modules
| Year 1 | Film Technology | Pass |
| Programming for Virtual Reality Applications | Pass | |
| Computing & IT in the Workplace | Merit | |
| Introduction to Multimedia Computing & Internet Technology | Merit | |
| Computing & IT in Society | Merit | |
| Analysis & Design for Database Systems | Pass | |
| Data Analysis | Merit |
| Year 2 | 3D Computer Character Modeling | Merit |
| Visual Media Applications | Merit | |
| 3D Modeling for Film | Pass | |
| Time Based Multimedia | Merit | |
| MIDI & Lighting Technology | Pass | |
| Higher National Diploma Technology Project | Merit | |
| Year 3 | Multimedia Scripting | Distinction |
| Web Design & Development | Distinction | |
| 3D Character Animation | Distinction | |
| Professional & Enterprise Development | Merit | |
| Web Multimedia | Pass | |
| Advanced Web Multimedia | Pass | |
| Advanced 3D Character Modeling & Animation | Distinction |
| Year 4 | Multimedia Technology Dissertation | Pending |
Work Experience
Company – Transient Innovations |
2006 - 2007 |
Employer – Dominic Took |
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Job Title – 3D & Texture Artist |
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Responsibilities – Realization of concept art in 3D using Maya & 3D Studio Max, drawing textures using Photoshop, cleaning motion capture data, creating biped animations for a games engine, modeling various 3D objects for a games engine including characters, creating biped animations using Endorphin. |
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Skills Gained – furthered skills in 3D max, Maya and Photoshop, how to use Endorphin to a high level. |
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Address - 43 Jackson Lane, Kerridge, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5BE. |
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Company - TARACorp |
2003 - 2005 |
Employer – Tom CW Higgins, Daniel SR Roberts |
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Job Title – Managing Director |
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Responsibilities – Designing new products, market research, developing and maintaining a website, producing advertisement material, managing finances, customer orders, dealing with the public. |
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Skills Gained – improved people skills, business negations and finance. |
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Address – 7, West Beeches, Coven, Wolverhampton, WV9 5DJ. |
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Company – Sandwell Hospital |
2001 - 2004 |
Employer- Kate Osbourne |
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Job Title – Medical Records Clerk |
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Responsibilities – To sort confidential information and to use an internal network application to track and find patient records. |
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Skills Gained – To work efficiently in a fast pace office environment. |
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Address - Lyndon, West Bromwich, West Midlands, |
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References
Staffordshire University |
+44 (0) 1785 353 310 + 3310 |
Sandwell Hospital |
+44 0121 554 3801 |
Transient Innovations |
+44 0844 884 5190 |
Skills
3D Related |
I have become skilled with high end 3D software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, Endorphin and Zbrush. I have produced numerous works using these applications in my spare time. |
2D Related |
To compliment my skills with 3D applications, I have developed high level skills using Photoshop. I have produced various kinds of original textures. Including very high resolution textures such as planet maps (16000x16000+pixels). |
Hardware |
I have built many PC systems ranging from low to high end systems including those that use multiple processors and large scale water cooling solutions. |
Hobbies
Various sports, including golf, snooker and basketball
Martial arts
Fitness
3D modeling and animation
Electronics and mechanics
Many genres of music
