Graduate
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
Master of Science - Computer Graphics Technology
Expected: May 2012
Undergraduate
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science - Computer Graphics Technology
Minor - Art and Design
May 2010
CGT GPA: 3.39/4.00 GRE Scores: English 480/800, Math 730/800, Writing 5.5/6
Academic Experience:
Design visualization and communication in raster and vector imaging in computer graphics
Digital video and audio compositing, editing and production
3D computer modeling, texturing, lighting, animating and rendering
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
August 2010 - January 2011
Teaching Assistant
Storytellers Photography | North Haven, CT
May 2008 - August 2008, May 2009 - August 2009
Head Digital Production Assistant
Edit photography sessions including cropping and color correcting
Create custom digital composites and collage templates
Design and maintain interactive web presences: Blog, Facebook
Update and maintain the studio's website
Design a book containing portrait examples
Assist with lighting during photography sessions
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
April 2008
Tech Week Photographer
EDAC Technologies Corp. | Farmington, CT
June 2005 - August 2005, May 2007 - August 2007
Intern Designer and CAD Developer
Lake Compounce Amusement Park | Bristol, CT
June 2006 - August 2006
Ride Attendent
Record-Journal | Meriden, CT
October 1998 - June 2006
Newspaper Carrier
2010 Purdue University Photography Contest Winner - April 2010
3rd Place Overall, 2nd Place in Art, 2nd Place in Architecture, 2nd Place in Wildlife, 3rd Place in Portrait
Purdue University Camera Club Member - August 2006 - May 2010
Purdue University SIGGRAPH Member - August 2008 - May 2010
2009 Purdue University Photography Contest Winner - April 2009
Residence Hall Association Tarkington Hall Representative - January 2008 - May 2009
Tarkington Hall Halberdier Club Executive Board Member - January 2008 - May 2009
Purdue University GLACURH Leadership Conference Delegate - October 2008
Design | West Lafayette, IN
August 2003 - Present
Chris Cookley Design
Create graphical design and layout solutions that are visually appealing and functional
Photography | West Lafayette, IN
May 2006 - Present
Chris Cookley Photography
Create enticing compositional photographs that are visually pleasing and technically accurate
