Nooroa
has been working for the past 3 years as the Conceptual Designer and Primary
Illustrator for the Greenlight Literacy Programme. An Adult Literacy Programme
using a Methodology developed in Latin America. He completed four learning
module workbooks/video/CD/DVDs and was the voice of one of the tutor characters.
Nooroa has a great sense of humour and is a hard worker.
He has attention to detail, has the abilty to keep to deadlines yet still
have a sense of fun. Nooroa’s positive nature along with his creative
talent. Nooroa is a very capable artist, handy with brush, chisel and computer.
Nooroa has always had a passionate about filmmaking,
from the concept to the completion and from behind the scenes to in front
of the camera.
CAREER
HISTORY
2001
D.F.M. (AROHA FILMS)
Storyboard artist for 3 short films
2001 SOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES PRODUCTION Ltd
Standby art assistant, pre and post production, scene dresser and props purchaser
“Mataku”
2000 FRONT OF
THE BOX PRODUCTIONS
Standby video and sound runner. ASB SECONDARY SCHOOLS KAPA HAKA and
2006 SHOWOFF-TWA
Acting as EXTRA eg; Shortland St,Street Legal, Jackson’s Wharf..etc
2000 TVNZ. (MAI
TIME and SPACE)
Camera/cable assistant
2002-Current
NOOTOONZ Designer, Sculptor, Actor
Tutor for children studying Cartoons and Storyboards
2002 Arts Facilitator Sculpture Symposium
2002 Recruiting officer, Marketing and Liaison Officer
1995-2000 Wharf Host and Information Guide, Service Bus Operator, Tour Driver and Team Leader
1986-1995 Purchasing officer, Stock Controller, Distribution Courier and Bus Operator
1986 Salesperson and Driver, Customer Service Operator
1983-1986 Touch-up Painter, Trim line and Foundry man (alloy MAG wheels)
ACHIEVEMENTS
·
Acknowledged Illustrator and Storyboard Artist, "AROHA" series,
South Pacific Pictures.2001
· Acknowledged Art Department Assistant, "MATAKU" series,
South Pacific Pictures. 2001
· Tutored by FLUX ANIMATION. 2000
· Illustrated a complete Learning Workbooks. 4 Books for Greenlight
Program, 2003-2005
· Participated and completed 2x “48 Hour Film Challenge”
2004-2005
· Made a lifelong dream come true by acting on television, "Shortland
Street", "Jackson's Wharf", "Street Legal”,"MATAKU",
"Lawless 2".
· Assistant Artist, Manukau City Cult Corture Fashion Show, September2002
· Guest Artist, Manukau City Libraries.2002 Ongoing.
· Artist's Facilitator, Manukau City Council Sculpture Symposium, May
2002,
· Tour driver and Kaiawhina (assistant) for, Kashia Pomo First Nations
Tribe, Stewarts Point Rancheria, California. 3 weeks March 2002. Lester R
Pinola.
· Guest Speaker, NZAID Wellington August 2002. Pacific Children and
Youth Development.
· Arts Tutor, Cartoon and Storyboard Workshops
· Recipient of Auckland Regional Council Community Services Award.1999
· Currently Brown Belt, Bujinkan Togakure Ryu Ninpo Kiwi Dojo, NZ
· Theatre Acting and Fundraising
· Illustrated daily cartoons for the Cook Island Newspaper (one month
project) 1992
PERSONAL
·
I am able to communicate basically in Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Nuien,
Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, French, Croatian, Philippine, Thai, and American
(also basic NZ SIGN)
· I am an energetic person who is full of enthusiasm
· I have the ability to meet tight deadlines yet maintain a sense of
fun
· I am extremely creative and can conceptualize projects
· I enjoy challenges and am always keen to learn new skills
· I am conscientious and very tolerant, a great team player who is
culturally sensitive and aware
INTERESTS
· Swimming, archery, tennis, cycling, golf, fishing, snorkeling, rugby/league/union,
all martial arts
· All forms of communication
· Sculpture of stone, wood, glass, plastic, sand and earth
· Modern and Contemporary Art
· Music; Variety of styles, LIVE music
· Movies and Moviemaking, stage & theatre
· The GREAT outdoors
· Sporting Activities; Athletics
· Wining and Dining
· Gardening. Food and flowers