Objective
Seeking employment in the Video Game Industry to contribute my skills, creativity, problem solving, and technical aptitude.
Technical Aptitudes
Languages: HTML, XHTML, XML, Java, Javascript, CSS, SQL, Kismet
Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite
Operating Systems: Windows, iOS, Ubuntu
Personal Aptitudes
Team worker, Organized, Detail oriented, Adaptable, Global awareness, Agile development experience
Project Experience
Designer for: Breakaway | June 2010
Genre: UN Serious Game, Team Size: 64 People, Time: 1.5 years, Outcome: Finished Product
This United Nations funded game aspires to educate young men around the world to prevent domestic abuse. Traveled to Cape Town, South Africa with the game team to become familiar with a culture where this game will be marketed.
Level Designer for: Requiem | May 2010
Genre: 3D Choreographed Vertical Shooter, Team Size: 8 People, Time: 8 Months, Outcome: Prototype
Producer for: RYB | May 2009
Genre: Minimalistic 3rd Person Shooter, Team Size: 7 People, Time: 4 Months, Outcome: Prototype
Education
Champlain College, Burlington, VT | Expected May 2013
B.S. Degree in Software Development with Certificate in Java
Developed core competencies in development, and production cycles of software.
Education was focused in programming, learning the skills needed to bring a program from concept to finished product.
Champlain College, Burlington, VT | May 2010
B.S. Degree in Electronic Game and Interactive Development, Game Design
Dean’s List (Fall 2009)
Developed core competencies in design, development, and production cycles of games.
Education was focused in team-oriented projects, learning the skills needed to bring a game from concept to finished product.
Professional Affiliations
Attended Montreal International Game Summit 2008 and 2009
Member in good standing of Montreal Chapter of IGDA and QA SIG
Student Leadership
Directed two plays for the Champlain College Theater
Presentations
Spoke as a panelist at the Vermont eState Conference in 2008
Performed in three plays for the Champlain College Theater
Co-hosted the second Level Up tournament on Campus
Employment
Security Guard
G4S Oct. 2010 – Present
Assistant Manager
Follett Higher Education Group Aug. 2010 – Oct. 2010
Designer
Emergent Media Center May 2008 – Feb. 2009
Game Advisor
GameStop Oct. 2007 – Dec. 2007
Data Technician Specialist
New England Copy Specialists June 2006 – Aug. 2007