Francesca Sarzetto

Francesca Sarzetto
210 Victoria St. #2801
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2R3

+1 416 214 5601
franzsarz@libero.it

Mission
To apply my knowledge of anatomy and physiology to create compelling character animation.

Profile

Recent graduate of the Toronto Film School, Toronto, Canada, in 3D Computer Animation, specialized in Maya and Shake, with recognized talent for animation, very good sense of timing and weighting. Good modeling and rigging skills and storytelling ability with focus on content.
Medical degree that satisfied my scientific personality and interests, but I have decided to make a change and move to the more creative field of computer graphics and animation, which requires a combination of technical and artistic skills.
Fast learner, goal oriented, able to follow instructions carefully with great attention to detail and production deadlines.
Enthusiast, very personable, proven communication skills, good team worker, appreciated by managers, colleagues and customers.

Computer Skills
Alias Maya, Apple Shake, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, In:Sync Speed Razor.

Additional Skills
Fluent Italian and English, vast knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Work Experience

2002-2004:	Consulting Physician National Slimming Centre (United Kingdom)

2001-2002:	Consulting Physician Healtcare 2000 (Leeds, United Kingdom) Assessing patients at these clinics, providing advice about diets, exercise and lifestyle, prescribing suitable medications and following up.

1998-2001:	Doctor Internship General Hospital (Belluno and Padua, Italy; York, UK) Providing volunteer assistance with major interest in radiology.

Education

2004-2005:	Diploma, Computer Animation Toronto Film School (Toronto, Canada)

May 2001:	Italian National Medical Qualification University of Padua (Padua, Italy)

1993-2000:	Degree, Medicine and Surgery University of Padua (Padua, Italy)

Interests
Animated movies, videogames, motorbikes, music, choral music, cooking, reading, sports, traveling.

References available upon request.