Thomas W. Corbett III

CONTACT INFO Address:

228 Old Cedarfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Phone: (540) 961-6114
E-mail: tcorbett@vt.edu

OBJECTIVE To develop creative and effective tools for the fields of design and multimedia development.

TARGET COMPANY Company Size: No Preference
Category: Computers, Software OR Architecture
Description of my ideal company:
I am open to various types of companies, though I prefer one that allows its employees some freedom to pursue their own projects.

EXPERIENCE 3/1999 - Present Virginia Tech -- Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning Blacksburg, VA
Production Coordinator
Manage projects for team of part-time employees that specialize in reformatting faculty content for web and CD-ROM based delivery. Office specializes in streaming media, audio / video production, user-interface, and ADA compliance. Research and Develop new methods of delivery, as well as set up and streamline production methods. Meet with faculty members to develop their course. Ensure rapid turnaround time on projects.

2/1997 - 3/1999 Virginia Tech -- College of Architecture Blacksburg, VA
Student Employee
Assisted in creation of a web-based companion to the History of Monastic Architecture course (Cybercore History Project ). Created detailed 3D models of theoretical and destroyed gothic cathedrals. Created CD-ROM interface, then later, assisted with creation of web interface. Researched copyright information for images used in project.

5/1998 - 8/1998 Celli Flynn Architects Pittsburgh, PA
Architectural Intern
Performed architectural tasks, including drafting, research and documentation, and design.  Designed award winning entry for a competition to renovate two aging college buildings into a new student center. Other projects included church renovations, designs for an elementary school, and a new facility for Carlow College, Pittsburgh, PA.

5/1997 - 8/1999
5/1996 - 8/1996

L.D. Astorino and Associates Pittsburgh, PA
Architectural Intern
Performed architectural tasks, including drafting, research and documentation, design, 3D modelling, graphics.  Projects worked on include: Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Vatican), renovations to the Civic Arena (Pittsburgh) in cooperation with HOK, Blue Cross Health Centers (Pittsburgh),  UPMC Bethel Park (Pittsburgh), and proposal for a baseball-only stadium for the Pirates.



EDUCATION 5/2001 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
Masters Degree
Currently enrolled in the M.S. program in the College of Architecture, specializing in 3D modeling, and virtual environments.

5/1999 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
Bachelors Degree
B.Arch from the College of Architecture (5 yr. degree)

SKILLS Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience
C++ Beginner Currently used 1 years
JavaScript Intermediate Currently used 3 years
HTML Expert Currently used 5 years
SMIL Beginner Currently used 1 years
Lingo Intermediate Currently used 2 years
Photoshop Intermediate Currently used 4 years
PageMaker Intermediate Currently used 3 years
Premiere Intermediate Currently used 3 years
Director / Shockwave Expert Currently used 3 years
Flash Intermediate Currently used 1 years
Quicktime Intermediate Currently used 2 years
AutoCAD Intermediate 2 years ago 3 years
3D Studio Max Intermediate Currently used 3 years

RECENT
MULTIMEDIA
PROJECTS

Cybercore History Project:
http://dev8.arch.vt.edu/cybercoreweb/main/

Curriculum in Career and Technical Education:
http://www.iddl.vt.edu/vte/site/

Masters of Information Technology program:
http://mit.iddl.vt.edu/

MKTG 3104 Marketing Management:
http://www.iddl.vt.edu/rcd/site/Feature/MKTG3104/mktg3104.html

Elian Pong:
This one was just for fun, but was some great practice with Shockwave...
http://fbox.vt.edu:10021/T/tcorbett/elian.html