SEAN ST. JOHN
Phone: 208.577.8743 · Email: buddystjohn24@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BENICIA, CA

April 2019 – December 2023 (Wage Grade 08 – Federal Position)

Provided electrical systems support, executing work orders and ongoing electrical maintenance for a fleet of vessels permanently located in the Delta East Bay Region in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, I independently

·         Assisted in performing maintenance, testing, installation of new components, troubleshooting, cable splicing, PLN connector assembly, lock out- tag out requirements. Assists in performing all types of high and low voltage cable splicing which includes above ground, underground, underwater performed on a floating barge and shipboard. My contributions helped maintain the electrical systems' reliability and safety standards, ensuring smooth operations across various environments and minimizing downtime. My diligence in splicing and adherence to safety protocols contributed to the successful completion of the project without incident.

·         Managed key aspects of the Electrical department supply order cycle to enhance business development and ensured sustainability and customer satisfaction; resulted in receiving the 2022 Sustainability Award.

·         Facilitated communication between all parties involved, skillfully negotiating agreements that met both business objectives and regulatory requirements. I ensured adherence to Section 889 guidelines when interacting with government contractors and maintained thorough documentation to support compliance. Monitored and kept track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.

·         My responsibility was to evaluate the organization's strengths and limitations and direct actions to enhance performance and ensure mission success. My actions led to improved operational efficiency and effectiveness, enabling the organization to consistently execute its mission and achieve its goals.

 

DIGITAL ARTIST (VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST), CA May 2018 - Present

·         Provides the following services on an ad-hoc basis, as an Independent Contractor (Freelance) for small businesses and local non-profit organizations.

·         Participates in visual design and production of multimedia campaigns (social media posts), handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.

·         Develops and drafts digital materials for briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and social media posts.

·         Creates pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured, or animated by computer technology applications.

·         Creates basic, simple, and complex designs, drawings, and illustrations for multimedia and digital platforms to help industries expand communications, maintaining historical files.

·         Creates two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation and/or modeling programs, such as Adobe Creative Suite Products, Maya, Vector Illustration, Storyboarding, Set Layout, Flash, Toon Boom on WACOM products such as the Cintiq.

·         Develop desktop publishing and use of graphic software to design complex and/or simple-easy-to read visual graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, web, and multimedia technologies.

MUVU MEDIA, FREMONT, CA Sep 2013 – Dec 2013 2D INTERN
 Involved in various stages of development for a number of unreleased iPad/iPhone apps, such as animating various vector assets, prop design, set layout and collaboration with other artists
DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE, LOCATIONS: WORLDWIDE
UNITED KINGDOM, TEXAS, IDAHO, CALIFORNIA Jun 2000 – Jan 2011 ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR
 An Electrical Craftsman with over 11 years of military experience in insulation and maintenance of high/low voltage electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting, fire alarms and cathodic protection systems. In addition, holds an advanced managerial knowledge of project management, education and training advisement, leadership development and peer counseling.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  •  CG/ Classical Animation

  •  Maya

  •  Vector illustration

  •  Set Layout

  •  Illustration

  •  Adobe Photoshop

  •  Storyboarding

  •  Flash/ Toon Boom

  •  2D Concept Artist

  •  Sketchbook Pro

  •  Adobe Illustrator

  •  Digital Illustration

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Animation and Visual Effects, May 2016
Associate of Science Mechanical and Electrical Technology Aug 2008
Associate of Science Aviation Maintenance Technology Sept 2008


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Air Force Commendation and Meritorious Service Medals
Outstanding Leadership and Mentoring, United States Air Force Reserves Aug 2010
Awarded for outstanding leadership and mentoring by United States Air Force and
Air Force National Defense and NATO Service Medals Nov 2010
Academic Achievement
Electrical Systems Apprentice Technical School Distinguished Graduate - maintained a vigorous 100% academic average
Academy of Art University, Dean’s List