This document describes Jesse Pleas III's journey to becoming a computer animator. It outlines his early passion for art and how he discovered animation through Disney and Pixar films. It details his education experiences and career path, including establishing his own graphic design business. His goal is to complete his animation degree at Full Sail University to fully pursue his dream career and continue honing his skills through creative works and helping others.
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Hi, My name is Jesse Pleas III
“Computer Animator”
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Transforming Life! Conveyed through 3D animation is the clearest way to convey the expression of motion&
emotions, which, artist like myself aspire to achieve through their art.
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While in middle school, I was recognized by my teacher while participating in a contest and was selected to
draw the prom mural among several candidates in other classes, which became my earliest collaborative
moment.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Discovered My Passion”
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I received an Scholastic Art Award during my time in high school for abstract art, which was a pleasant
surprise when I entered an art exhibition.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Creativity”
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Art was always considered to be a distraction from my studies until I started benefiting financially from
designing and painting murals on walls/storefronts for local shops.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Found My Passion”
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Continuing to develop my skills in oil painting with values and contrast, while commissioned to recreate
photo.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Passion For Art”
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My first compilation in oil from a black&with photo, which I was commissioned to paint, which gave me a
great deal of satisfaction and accomplishment.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Accomplishment”
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Commissioned to recreate from photo in oil for friends admiring my artwork, in addition to challenging
myself and honing techniques.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Hone My Skills”
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To only having the artwork discovered on their wall, which had the adverse effect of filling me with a
profound sense of pride.
“Why I Want To Do It? - Artwork Stolen”
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Computer animation had not reached the level of popularity with major Universities during the time my
passion was expanding pass 2D art. Disney and Pixar were making an impact on me.
“What I Want To Do? - Be An Animator”
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June 1, 1990, I graduated with my Associate’s of Art Degree in Graphic Communications with Honors, in
addition to completing their Computer Animation program.
“What I Want To Do? - Achieve My Goals”
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“What I Want To Do? - Follow My Dream”
Professionally, I accepted a teaching assistant position supporting the mechanics of production art during my
employment with Al Collins Graphic Design School.
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“What I Want To Do? - Seek Advancement”
I accepted an offered as a Graphic Designer for TRW in AZ., a major military contractor supporting the
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program with a great collaborative team in Computer Based Training.
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“What I Want To Do? - Seek Major Opportunities”
I transferred to Denver, CO., with Northrup Grumman, a major military contractor as a Graphic Support
Engineer in a classified environment at Buckley Air-force Base; moreover developing computer based training
platforms.
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“What I Want To Do? - Further My Education”
After 15 plus years working in Denver, CO. in the military contracting field while pursuing my animation
degree after layoffs solidified my decision to keep following my dream to complete my 3D animation degree.
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“What Do I Do As A Professional? — Pursue My Dream”
Relocating back to the sunshine state of Sierra Vista, AZ. Where I made the commitment to start my business
Vinyl Ink. LLC. in addition to pursuing my dream to continue my education.
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“What Do I Do As A Professional? - Network”
I established my business Vinyl Ink. LLC, in addition to creating my brand as a Vinyl Graphic Designer with
the Chamber of Commerce, in addition to establish myself in the community while building a foundation and
reputation for quality work.
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“What do I do as a professional? - Promote Business”
As a professional I promote my business by attending chamber of commerce meetings as well as making
personal contacts, while communicating the value and quality of my products and designs.
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“What Do I Do As A Professional? - Service”
I do what I do because, I like being apart of a community, in addition to providing a service and bring a smile
to everyone I meet.
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“What Do I Do As A Professional? - Continue My Career”
I have created a business website in-order to promote and drive sales to my business, in addition to honing my
skills and pursuing my computer animation degree from Full Sail University.
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“What Do I Do? - Build A Solid Foundation”
Through out my career I have continued to present myself in a professional light with the determination to
utilize every accomplishment as a stepping-stone in-order to make 3D animation an integral part of my life.
23. “What Do I Do As A Professional?- Be Creative”
I am determined to continue to learn everything available to me here at Full Sail University and hone my
skills to represent this University with professionalism in-order to make my dream a reality.
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“Links To My Business”
I have developed a website to promote my company. The website is; http://jpleas3.wixsite.com/vinylinkllc, in
addition to a link to my Blog: https://jesspleas3rd.blogspot.com, where you can see my computer animation
endeavors.
25. “What Success Means To Me”
My definition of success is the transfer of skills and knowledge to enrich the lives of those around me, in
addition to the pride and satisfaction of doing or contributing to something bigger than ones self. The rest will
follow.
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