CURTIS NEUMAN CurtisNeumanPFX.com

   310.903.8752    HPerson123321@Gmail.com  

 SKILLS  

• Design and create custom scratch-built props from artists' renderings, photographs, and personal designs, utilizing styrene, HD foams, metal armature, plywood, MDF, silicone, leather, cardstock and other materials as determined best meeting requirements for weight, durability, cost and speed of production. 

• Miniature painting, with a specialty in fine details, vehicle weathering and damage, and consistency across large numbers of similar miniatures, accurately reflecting client’s vision. 

• Vacuforming, laser cutting and engraving, hand tools, shop tools, air brushing, fine hand detailing.

• Create, maintain and manage electronic filing systems maintaining documents such as inventory, correspondence, budgets and scheduling. 

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, learning Blender and LightBurn. 

EDUCATION

 May 2021 Juris Doctor, University of California, Irvine School of Law Emphasis on entertainment & art law, along with film and television production 

March 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles Minor in Philosophy 

EXPERIENCE

2011 To present

MODEL PAINTING, Commissions Assembly, modification and painting of models for personal use, display, and paid commissions. Communicating clearly and frequently with client to ascertain details. Meet deadline for large order completion requirements while considering feedback from the commissioner. Experimentation with techniques to streamline time to completion while maintaining visual quality, time, and budgetary concerns. 

2010 To present

WARDROBE DESIGN AND PROP CONSTRUCTION for personal use, commission and sales.  Hand fabrication including weaponry, armor, and props out of a variety of materials chosen to be lightweight and durable, yet still meet visual requirements. 

2007 – 2017 

WAREHOUSE MANAGEER Neuman Gallery Period Antiques, Harbor City, CA. Managed packaging and invoicing of fragile antiques for international and domestic shipping. Reorganized warehouse for efficiency and ease of management. Streamlined hard-copy documentation and assisted in moving database onto digital platform