Education
Brown University 1989-1994, Bachelor of Science with Honors, Cognitive and Linguistic Science
Savannah College of Art and Design, 1998-2000, Graduate Studies in 3D Computer Graphics and Animation

Experience
1990: Research Assistant, Oceanographic Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, NY.

1991-1992: Laboratory Research Assistant,
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY and Marine Biological Laboratories, Woods Hole, MA.
Executed a study of trace element effects on the growth of carbon dioxide-absorbing marine plankton, as part of a larger effort to find methods to control global warming. Studied flagellar engine structures in motile bacteria, including isolation and imaging of same using the electron microscope. Assisted in study of transport proteins in squid motor axons.

1993-1994: Bat Trainer and Research Assistant, Psychology Department, Brown University, Providence, RI.
Created original techniques to train bats to execute predatory maneuvers during high-speed filming and audio recording for studies in echolocation. Executed and analyzed studies of phase shift sensitivity in bullfrogs, as part of ongoing research into underlying neurological structures in vertebrate auditory perception and processing.

1994-1999: Web Designer and Digital Artist/Animator, Course Technology, Boston, MA/Freelance.
Coordinated with art and editorial departments to design websites, graphics and animations to support book publications and online learning centers. Worked with client companies to design and execute web solutions customized to best represent and serve intended audiences and customer goals, using HTML, Java, Javascript, and Flash.

2000-2004 Sculptor and Business Owner, Cat's Creatures, Lincoln and Wood River Junction, RI.
Created and manufactured series of anthropomorphic sculptural characters, entwined through original fiction
describing a unique world and backstory. Please see www.cathainfeld.com for website, photos of work, and examples of writing. Please see: www.catscreatures.com

2005-2006 Chief Operating Officer, Everlasting Designs, Wood River Junction, RI.
Managed operations of IT business, serviced clients with custom IT solutions and tutorials.

2006-2007: Environmental Educator, Photographer, Documentary Filmmaker, Mechanic: BioTour.
Co-organized and crewed a cross-country expedition aboard a vegetable-oil-powered school bus, providing education on energy crisis awareness and alternatives; documented citizen efforts towards community energy solutions.

2007-2009: Stage Lighting and Rigging, Immediate Connections, ProTechs, Boston, MA.
Honed lighting, electrical, grip and carpentry skills on large-scale staged events in the Boston area.

2007-present: Still Photographer, Freelance.
Photographed events, portraits, locations and productions, under both natural and studio lighting. [Work Samples]

2007-present: Independent Filmmaker (Cinematography, Writing, Producing, Directing, Audio, Props, Acting).
Participated in the production of many independent films and commercial productions, variably as director of photography, camera operator, writer, producer, director, production still photographer, propmaker, audio recordist, actor and stuntwoman (specialty in swordfighting and hand-to-hand combat). [Work Samples]

2009-2010: Educational Program Director, Rhode Island Film Collaborative, Providence, RI.
Created new adult education program in the filmmaking arts for non-profit group. Researched needs of area filmmakers, developed a curriculum and course catalog; collaborated with film industry professionals and local arts venues to hold affordable classes with quality instructors; successfully co-wrote grants to subsidize classes; provided marketing.

2009-present: Marketing Director, Nanoprobes, Inc., Yaphank, NY/Providence, RI.
Created ongoing marketing plan for biotechnology company, including press releases, copywriting, flyer/ad/packaging design, advertising, industry monitoring, e-newsletters, website redesign and updating, and re-branding. [Work Samples]