Steven Prytulak

613-850-6506, steven.prytulak@gmail.com

Portfolio: https://sprytulak.weebly.com/my-work.html
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steven-prytulak-b82bb328b

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Information Technology, Co-op Option Sept 2021-Present
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
● Third Year Standing, CGPA: 10.65/12
● Expected Graduation Date: Winter 2026

AVAILABILITY
Available for 4-8 months beginning May 2024 or 4 months beginning May 2025.

RELEVANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Technical Skills
● Animated a short conversation between two characters in Maya, based on my own filmed
reference video and storyboards, as a final project in a 3D animation course
● Animated a demonstrational video in After Effects for a music app, considering only the most
essential user requirements and interactions to simplify the existing music app
● Collaborated with a partner to design a UI for a backpack touch-screen; a plausible piece of
future technology to pitch and demonstrate using live-action footage and digital visual effects

Design Skills
● Designed an interactive eBook in Photoshop and Indesign to communicate a course lecture using
effective and interesting interactive features in an alternative format
● Assembled a one-page tutorial on Video Production based on a series of interviews and using the
most effective design principles to produce a compact but informative graphic tutorial
● Conceptualized a UI design for a self-driving car, and created a demonstrational video using a
combination of live-action footage and graphic animation to demonstrate my design in action

Interpersonal Skills
● Created a 3D model of a corner cabinet, mug, and carpet in Maya based on a series of reference
images as part of a ‘rustic cabin’ modeling project in in a group of 5
● Contributed as a lead video editor in a group of 3, following a peer’s storyboards and considering
peer and professor feedback to create an effective promotional video for a local cleanup event
● Codesigned a new website for pub “Tooth and Nail” in a group of 5 through sketches and
wireframes to meet the brand and style requirements of the owner and a variety of customers

WORK EXPERIENCE
Co-op Student January 2024-Present
Canadian Nuclear Security Commission
● Will collaborate with coworkers to create learning and engagement products, including eLearning
courses, video tutorials, Powerpoint presentations, group emails, and related graphics for each
● Will create various communication products through the organization’s SharePoint database and
will provide IT services to other employees and branches over Microsoft Teams
Summer Student Intern May 2021-Sept 2023
The Gathering, Gloucester, ON
● Created branded promotional and marketing material for community outreach events, such as
the Summer camps and “Movie in the Park” events to inform and engage the community
● Produced, filmed and edited all audio-visual (AV) material for church Summer camp (2020-23) to
produce 5 hour-long videos each year to engage and entertain participants
● Collaborated with many leaders for in-person camp events (2021-23) to supervise, assist children,
and manage equipment to keep participants interested and focused on daily activities

APPLIED PROJECTS
Designer, Coding, Animator, Video Editor, SFX Editor February 2023-April 2023
BIT2006A Group Project, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
● Collaborated in a group of 4 to create a 3D video game, adhering to a specific game development
framework to achieve specific results and reactions from potential players
● Conducted several interviews, surveys, and live-playtesting with classmates to determine areas of
improvement concerning the visual, auditory, and technical experience of our game
● Created prototype videos to demonstrate prototypical gameplay during pre-production to “pitch”
the original game idea to our professor and classmates

Designer, Coding, Video Editor March 2022-April 2022

IMD1005A Group Project, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
● Coordinated a group of 3 to code a Tic-Tac-Toe game for Web Development class by dividing tasks
evenly and communicating regularly to keep track of the group’s tasks before each deadline
● Created several sketches and wireframes to code the desktop and mobile layout in HTML, CSS,
and Javascript to meet accessibility guidelines and create a user-friendly interface

Director, Storyboard Artist, Animator, Editor March 2021-April 2021

“Back to the Drawing Board”, Merivale High School, Ottawa, ON
● Conceptualized the original video as a storyboard and shot list, including details such as camera
angles and movement, VFX required, and shot composition to ensure effective storytelling
● Animated the 2min video with Photoshop backgrounds and 3D models, and edited with sound
effects, visual effects, and music to communicate the story auditorily as much as visually

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Audio-Visual Volunteer and Youth Leader Sept 2017-Present
The Gathering, Gloucester, ON
● Served as a leader to set up and lead discussion for Youth Church, partnering with various
volunteers to hold a service tailored specifically for pre-teens
● Coordinated Powerpoint slideshows during live church services and discussed requirements with
the administrator to complement worship songs and pastor’s sermon
● Assisted staff with writing and editing slideshows and videos for Sunday school to create
appropriate and interesting content for children aged 3-8