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HIGHLIGHTS OF PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Team leader in several class and community projects
Enjoy team environments
Ability to work within time constraints, follow directions, and receive criticism
Quick and enthusiastic learner
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lead Artist, October 2016 to April 2018
Spidermind Games Ltd
I established a style and created digital art for the officially licensed Elite: Dangerous RPG and it's following expansions. The core game was shipped January of 2018.
Freelance Artist, May 2012 to present
Leaf Fall Interactive
I contract with several game studios and digital artists to create 2D and 3D assets on a weekly basis. I also concept ideas for several studios and help establish art visuals.
Advisory Committee Member, July 2012 to present
Lassen Community College
My job is to advise the art program with workflows, structure, and software decisions as Lassen Community College designs a new digital graphics and design program. This helps tie into my Art Concepts Workshop as I continue to enter various art and technology related classes as a guest speaker. I am presented with continuous opportunities to help current students with art decisions while shaping a program for future students.
Presenter/Workshop Instructor, September 2007 to present
Art Concepts Workshop
I enter various classes as often as possible to present my experiences as a student of art and introduce techniques (both 2D and 3D) to aid students on their technology study. I have done several presentations in the high school level business classes, technology clubs, and art labs. I also create workshops for college level students on and off local campuses.
Model Artist, December 2006
South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Supervisor: Lieutenant Brian Williams
New Year’s Eve State-Line Border Security Planning – Virtual representation of the buildings and surrounding area of the California/Nevada state line using Sketch Up. Project was for New Year’s celebration crisis prevention and the coordination of law enforcement agencies.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Game Art Program, January 2010 to March 2012
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Art
Overall attendance 99.16%, GPS Score 100%
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Game Project, October 2011 to March 2012
Pirates vs. Pirates
Short Fuse Studios
Collaborated with artists and developers to create a student game through Full Sail University.
Project Leader, December 2003 to May 2007
Lassen Environmental Applied Partnership Program
Lassen High School building addition using Auto CAD; Lassen County History Museum renovations using Sketch Up; Susanville Fire Department project creating models of businesses using Sketch Up and Esri; Chemistry Safety Video using Adobe Flash.
Project Presenter, March 2006 and March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Chosen to represent Lassen County to present student community projects done through the Lassen Environmental Applied Partnership Program.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Autodesk Maya
Zbrush 4
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Unreal Development Kit
3D Coat
SketchUp
ARTISTIC PROFICIENCY
High and Low poly modeling
UV Layout
Basic rigging and Animation
Lighting
Photo source/Hand painted texturing
Aesthetic Placement/Design
AWARDS AND MERITS
Best of Show Award, July 2012
Lassen County Fair
Award for presenting the best entry for arts and crafts.
Course Directors Award, March 2012
Course Director recognition in Methods of Design.
WOW Award, April 2007
Monetary Scholarship award for the best prepared and presented project
Project: Creating a feature-length screenplay. Project included a compilation of portfolio, an essay relating to the screenplay, and a presentation of experience and findings to a panel of 5 judges.
Professionalism Award, March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Recognition among project presenters for outstanding knowledge and presentation of group projects while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism.
1st Place SketchUp Design Award, March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Received 1st place award in a nation wide SketchUp competition. Award was signed and presented by Aidan Chopra, now SketchUp Evangelist.
Team leader in several class and community projects
Enjoy team environments
Ability to work within time constraints, follow directions, and receive criticism
Quick and enthusiastic learner
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lead Artist, October 2016 to April 2018
Spidermind Games Ltd
I established a style and created digital art for the officially licensed Elite: Dangerous RPG and it's following expansions. The core game was shipped January of 2018.
Freelance Artist, May 2012 to present
Leaf Fall Interactive
I contract with several game studios and digital artists to create 2D and 3D assets on a weekly basis. I also concept ideas for several studios and help establish art visuals.
Advisory Committee Member, July 2012 to present
Lassen Community College
My job is to advise the art program with workflows, structure, and software decisions as Lassen Community College designs a new digital graphics and design program. This helps tie into my Art Concepts Workshop as I continue to enter various art and technology related classes as a guest speaker. I am presented with continuous opportunities to help current students with art decisions while shaping a program for future students.
Presenter/Workshop Instructor, September 2007 to present
Art Concepts Workshop
I enter various classes as often as possible to present my experiences as a student of art and introduce techniques (both 2D and 3D) to aid students on their technology study. I have done several presentations in the high school level business classes, technology clubs, and art labs. I also create workshops for college level students on and off local campuses.
Model Artist, December 2006
South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Supervisor: Lieutenant Brian Williams
New Year’s Eve State-Line Border Security Planning – Virtual representation of the buildings and surrounding area of the California/Nevada state line using Sketch Up. Project was for New Year’s celebration crisis prevention and the coordination of law enforcement agencies.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Game Art Program, January 2010 to March 2012
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Art
Overall attendance 99.16%, GPS Score 100%
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Game Project, October 2011 to March 2012
Pirates vs. Pirates
Short Fuse Studios
Collaborated with artists and developers to create a student game through Full Sail University.
Project Leader, December 2003 to May 2007
Lassen Environmental Applied Partnership Program
Lassen High School building addition using Auto CAD; Lassen County History Museum renovations using Sketch Up; Susanville Fire Department project creating models of businesses using Sketch Up and Esri; Chemistry Safety Video using Adobe Flash.
Project Presenter, March 2006 and March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Chosen to represent Lassen County to present student community projects done through the Lassen Environmental Applied Partnership Program.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Autodesk Maya
Zbrush 4
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Unreal Development Kit
3D Coat
SketchUp
ARTISTIC PROFICIENCY
High and Low poly modeling
UV Layout
Basic rigging and Animation
Lighting
Photo source/Hand painted texturing
Aesthetic Placement/Design
AWARDS AND MERITS
Best of Show Award, July 2012
Lassen County Fair
Award for presenting the best entry for arts and crafts.
Course Directors Award, March 2012
Course Director recognition in Methods of Design.
WOW Award, April 2007
Monetary Scholarship award for the best prepared and presented project
Project: Creating a feature-length screenplay. Project included a compilation of portfolio, an essay relating to the screenplay, and a presentation of experience and findings to a panel of 5 judges.
Professionalism Award, March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Recognition among project presenters for outstanding knowledge and presentation of group projects while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism.
1st Place SketchUp Design Award, March 2007
Environmental And Spatial Technology (EAST) Conference
EAST Initiative, Inc.
Received 1st place award in a nation wide SketchUp competition. Award was signed and presented by Aidan Chopra, now SketchUp Evangelist.
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