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Lauren Mandilian

Resume

Lauren Mandilian
lauren@mandilian.com
www.mandilian.com

Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Digital Media, June 2007
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, June 2006
Cumulative GPA: 3.64
Honors
Westphal College Dean’s Award in Creative Arts and Design, 2007
Honorable Mention in Innovation in Education and Outreach, 2006
Interim President of Drexel SIGGRAPH chapter, 2005-2006
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003-Present
Computer Skills
Hardware: Macintosh and Windows based computers
Software: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium, Discreet Combustion, and Final Cut Pro
Languages: C++, CSS, HTML, & Action Script
Activites
ACM SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer, 2005-2007
Drexel University Resident Assistant, 2004-2007
Drexel University Dance Ensemble, 2002-2007
Performance Experience
January 2007
Breaking Out, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
* Integrated video footage to offer a deeper meaning of concept
* Filmed and edited video footage
* Composed video footage to marry musical score
November 2006 to January 2007
Untitled, Advertising Specialty Institute
Orlando, FL
* Designed and coded real time interactive animation to complement Taiko Drummer performance
* Controlled animation during live performance
July 2006 to June 2007
Master’s Thesis: Information Overload, Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
* Researched and documented digital media’s use in dance
* Developed modern dance performance based on research
* Managed interdepartmental collaboration between professors and students
Employment
July 2007 to Present
Web Designer, Advertising Specialty Institute
Trevose, PA
* Design and develop email campaigns and microsites
* Create optimized animations for email and Internet display
* Advocate for Standards based development
September 2004 to March 2005
Interactive Design Internship, Avenue A | Razorfish
Philadelphia, PA
* Designed and animated banner ads
* Produced banner ads and graphics for websites
* Attended client meetings