William Erwin Quest Kennelly
EDUCATION
New York University 2015 – 2017
Interactive Telecommunications Program
Masters of Professional Studies
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1997 – 2000
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelors of Fine Arts
University of Colorado at Boulder 1995 – 1996
College of Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecturer 8/2017 – Present
Hawaii Pacific University
Teach university level classes in digital multimedia as part of full time university faculty. Instruct students in the use of After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Blender 3D and other content creation software. Teach 3D animation, 2D animation, motion graphics, VFX, compositing, graphic design, video editing, video production, and multimedia content creation. Create and execute programs of instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses. Create syllabi, course materials, and course proposals. Attend faculty meetings, serve on thesis committee, participate in student functions, and conduct directed studies.
Member Manager 10/2008 – Present
Blue Water Multimedia LLC
Manage and operate a full featured multimedia company. Create high quality multimedia products for broadcast television, and web. 3D animation, 2D animation, VFX, motion graphics, architectural visualization, industrial visualization, medical visualization, video production, video editing, web development, virtual reality development, iPhone app development, etc.
Instructor 9/2012 – 5/2015
Hawaii Pacific University
Create and execute program of instruction for digital multimedia courses. Lecture and instruct college students in the use of After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, and Blender 3D. Teach graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, VFX , compositing, 3D animation, and multimedia content creation.
CGI Artist 12/2007-10/2008
Blue Water Multimedia LLC
Create high quality multimedia products for broadcast television and web. 3D animation, VFX, motion graphics, Architectural visualization, industrial visualization, production, video edits, websites, iPhone apps, etc.
ESL Teacher and Executive Assistant 6/2005-12/2007
Hawaii Seminar Japanese Language School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Teach English to ESL students of various ages and abilities. Tailor individual, and group courses for children, and adults. Design and publish course materials.
CGI Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer and Multimedia Artist 2/2003-12/2007
Freelance, Honolulu Hawaii
Create 3D assets, artwork, photo prints, logos, stationery, layouts, brochures, business cards, websites, digital content, video presentations, characters and animations. 2D and 3D content creation.
CGI Artist 11/2005-6/2007
Cause and F(x) Pictures, Honolulu, Hawaii
Created and animated 3D characters, objects and special effects for film and television as part of a production pipeline.
Skills Trainer 11/2003-12/2006
Hawaii Behavioral Health LLC, Honolulu Hawaii
Worked directly with special needs students in classroom and community settings. Facilitated the improvement of verbal, reading, math, problem solving, and real-life skills in accordance with Individual Education Plans. Provided 1:1 Adult support to Hawaii’s ASD/SMR population.
Information Technology Technician and Part Time Teacher 1//2004-5//2005
Palolo Elementary School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Taught elementary school students general computer skills in a program that emphasized literacy and keyboarding. Acquired, repaired, and installed workstations for the school through government programs and private donation. Administered computer laboratories, network hubs, and individual workstations on campus. Provided general technical support, and instruction to teachers and students.
Gallery Associate 6/2002-7/2003
Lacy Primitive and Fine Art LLC, Los Angeles, California
Conceived and implemented an image-based computer cataloging system to identify and track a rotating collection of diverse artworks ranging from contemporary paintings to ancient artifacts. Organized and updated a mailing list of over 6000 households. Fulfilled all graphic design needs for the gallery including nationally circulated print advertisements. Orchestrated gallery openings and special events involving hundreds of guests, food and beverage service, valet parking, etc. Accountable for daily operations including but not limited to: sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, payroll, reception, consignment, P.R. and correspondence.
Artistic Subcontractor 1/2001 – 5/2002
Rick Mills Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii
Assisted in the production, installation, and removal of various artworks. Executed precise and demanding work in glass, concrete and metal. Prepared images in Photoshop for television production. Reorganized and updated extensive slide library. Photographed media for slide presentations.
Administrative Assistant 5/2001-5/2002
Country Brokers, Hanalei, Hawaii
Organized, sorted and repaired physical real estate and business transaction data dated 1980 through 2002. General reception and clerical duties. Photographed and posted images of real estate listings to internet sites. Computer and network troubleshooting.
Medical Data Entry 7/2000-8/2000
Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Helped to resolve a serious backlog in patient billing. Entrusted to handle, transport and record confidential operating room records for a major metropolitan hospital. Medical data entry using ORSOS III. Patient billing using SDK. General clerical duties.
Expanded Arts Computer Laboratory 1998-2002
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Assisted students with a variety of programs in a multi-platform computer laboratory. Secured computer laboratory and facilitated video equipment loans. Handled daily computer and network troubleshooting. Demonstrated 2D and 3D graphics software for students and faculty.
AFFILIATIONS
Golden Key National Honors Society
Hawaii Association of Media Arts
RELEVANT SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
| Blender 3D
Softimage XSI Cinema 4D Autodesk Maya Pixologic Zbrush Unity Game Engine Unreal Game Engine Autodesk Fusion 360 Rhinoceros Vectorworks Substance 3D Crazy Bump |
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate Adobe Character Animator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Dreamweaver Toonboom Harmony Microsoft Office Suite GIMP P5 Editor Sublime Text Wacom Utility |
RELEVANT 3D PRINTER AND PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES
Makerbot 3D Printer
Ultimaker 3D Printer
Lulzbot 3D Printer
Stratasys Mojo 3D Printer
Othermill CNC Router
Techno CNC Router
Roland 4-Axis CNC Router
Epilog Laser Cutter
Skanect 3D Scanner
SELECTED RECENT PROJECT CREDITS
Orbital Sustainability 2017
Interactive VR exhibition of current and speculative space launch systems
Concept, direction, execution and user testing.
Interactive VR Project A 2017
Proprietary interactive VR work for Con Edison NY
Concept, direction, execution and user testing.
Interactive VR Project B 2017
Proprietary interactive VR work for Con Edison NY
Concept, direction, execution and user testing.
Vertigo 2017
VR game; users leverage spatial awareness against innate acrophobia and basophobia to navigate novel 3D environments.
Concept, direction, execution and user testing.
Launch 2016
Ultra-wide HD Short Film, Big Screens at IAC, NYC, Expanded Cinema Show at Made in NY Media Center by IFP, NYC
Collaborator: Fengyuan Zhu
Stellar Forensics 2016
Exhibition of supernovae research created in collaboration with the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics at NYU
Created all scientific visualizations, designed and fabricated laser-cut acrylic led-lit signage, and modular projection table.
Collaborators: Or Graur, Yue Zhang, Chelsea J Pfohl, Jessica Dutcher, Jennifer Tis
Ephemera 2015
HD short film utilizing prototype device for movement visualization.
Performance by Thea Rae