Kenneth Daniel Pedersen

My name is Kenneth Pedersen, and I am a digital artist currently living in Mobile, AL. I am a graduate of Full-Sail University and the Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (Dave School). Film-making, Visual effects, and Motion Graphics are my passion, and I have spent the last few years sharpening my skill set to be able to be as versatile as possible. I strive to be a problem solver, and I love challenges.

Profile

Kenneth Pedersen

Digital Artist
Motion Pictures and Film | Mobile, Alabama Area, US

Summary

To gain employment in the Media Arts field were my knowledge and creativity can be utilized.
Specialties: Post Production, Computer Graphics & Animation, Photography, Computer networking, Computer Repair Web Design

Experience

  • Jul 2010 - Present

    Bay Weekend Independent Photographer / Press-Register

  • Jun 2010 - Present

    Video Editor / Purple Heart Services, Inc.

    Video editor at Purple Heart Services
  • Sept 1990 - Jul 2010

    owner / Electronic Void Productions

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

    Digital Artist / Motion and Graphic Image Corporation

    Digital Artist @ Motion and Graphic Image Corporation
  • 2004 - 2006

    Video Editor / Clear Channel Broadcasting

    Video Editor for the Morning News
  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

    Field Technician / Dell

    Fixed hardware problems on location at small businesses and customer’s homes

    Made and organized calls to homes and businesses in Mobile and vicinity
  • Apr 2004 - Jun 2004

    Help Desk Specialist / Thomas Hospital

    Changed out backup tapes and created reports on successful backups

    Offered troubleshooting by telephone and in person

    Created purchase orders for computer and electrical equipment for the hospital
  • Feb 2004 - Apr 2004

    Information Management Specialist / US Army Corps of Engineers

    Responsible for receiving, installation, and setup of Microcomputers and peripheral equipment

    Installed numerous personal computer systems, peripheral devices, personal computer hardware subsystems and components

    Provided customer assistance as required to resolve hardware/software conflicts
  • Jul 2001 - Jan 2004

    Senior Help Desk Technician / ADAM Software

    Assisted trouble-shooting hardware and software issues and created good customer relations

    Advised programmers of crucial program changes
    Developed software

    Supported customers via Citrx and PCanywhere
  • Jun 1998 - Jul 2001

    Head Computer Technician / Tarrant Board of Education

    Supervised Windows 9X/NT and a system of 300+ computers running on a hybrid Novell/NT intranet

    Implemented corporate mail and Internet servers

    Configured workgroup communication suits and administered web applications and host servers

    Assisted in the development of better computer policies

Education

  • 2008 - 2009

    The Dave School

    Associate in Digital Animation & Visual Effects
  • 2007 - 2008

    Full Sail University

    Bachelor in Film
    Activities: special effects society
  • 1994 - 1996

    Virginia College

    Associate in Electronics

Additional information

Websites:
Honors:
Special Effects Society, Full-Sail University, Winter Park, FL Perfect Attendance, Full-sail University, Winter Park, FL Course Directors Award – Directing, Full sail University, Winter Park, FL Course Directors Award – Sound, Full sail University, Winter Park, FL Employee of the month – ABMC Inc. Adam Software, Daphne, FL
Interests:
Broadcast, film, television, video, web, information technology, photography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Animation, Visual Effects, Video Composting, Non-linear Editing, linear Editing.