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
Paper Contributor IEEE Multimedia magazine, 2008
Paper Contributor SAME Workshop - ACM Multimedia Conference, 2008
Philly Fringe Festival Participant, 2008
Poster Presentation at ACM Siggraph Conference, 2008
Westphal College Dean's Award in Creative Arts and Design, Drexel University Research Day 2007
Honorable Mention in Innovation in Education and Outreach, Drexel University Research Day 2006
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003-2007

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

Activities
Drexel in Iceland Study Tour, 2006
Interim President Drexel SIGGRAPH chapter, 2005-2006
ACM SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer, 2005-2007
Drexel University Resident Assistant, 2004-2007
Drexel University Dance Ensemble, 2002-2007

Performance Experience
June 2008 to		Fela! Music is the Weapon by Bill T. Jones, Projection Intern, New York, NY
August 2008		Researched background information
			Produced image and video content
			Maintained and organize script

November 2006 to	Untitled, Advertising Specialty Institute, Orlando, FL
January 2008		Designed and coded real time interactive animation to complement Taiko Drummer performance
			Controlled animation during live performance

July 2006 to		Master's Thesis: Information Overload, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
June 2007		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		Web Designer, Advertising Specialty Institute, Trevose, PA
May 2008		Designed and develop email campaigns and microsites
			Created optimized animations for email and Internet display
			Advocated for Standards based development

September 2004 to	Interactive Design Internship, Avenue A | Razorfish, Philadelphia, PA
March 2005		Designed and animated banner ads
			Produced banner ads and graphics for websites
			Attended client meetings