Skills
· Strong traditional and digital art skills, UV Unwrapping and Texturing, 2D Sprite and 3D key frame animation, Motion Capture Technology
· 3d Studio Max, Maya, Mudbox, Zbrush, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Painter X, Flash, MS Office Suite, Tortoise SVN Subversion Client
· Unreal 3 Engine, Half-life Source, Torque Game Engine
Game Experience
The Chronos Project (Unreal 3 Engine) Jan-May 2009
Art Lead (Faculty Appointed)
18 person team
· Responsible for the concept of all in-game non-player characters.
· Direction and Operation of 50+ Motion Capture Animations
· Worked closely with Level Design and Software to insure consistent theme throughout the game.
· Worked closely with Software and Level Design to ensure all assets and animations were used properly.
· Created Art Style Guide
· Created User Interface/Menus
· Created Marketing Materials: Poster, DVD Cover, Manual
· Worked to create a positive and productive environment amongst the artist, as well as all other teams.
· Responsible for creating milestones for each artist, as well as having them meet those milestones.
Librum Vitalis (Unreal 3 Engine) Sep-Dec 2008
Concept & Environmental Artist
9 person team
· Concept Design of all player characters, non-player characters, and environmental assets
· Created unique theme and setting with the art team
· Created all 3D Environmental Assets
· Created User Interface
· Created Marketing materials: Posters, CD Cover, and Manual
Related Experience
Apple Computer Company 2007-2008
Apple Creative Cincinnati, OH
· Helped customers with products, including software and hardware
· Provide knowledge of professional applications
· Taught customers software packages in private instruction sessions
Trustaff 2006-2007
Marketing & Design Coordinator Cincinnati, OH
· Designed on-line as well as print adds
· Achieved best advertising results to date
Glaceau Vitamin Water Marketing 2005-2006
Marketing Cincinnati, OH
· Scheduled and executed Cincinnati campaign
· Used innovative marketing techniques
· Greatly improved regional sales and awareness
Education
Southern Methodist University Guildhall May 2009
Masters in Interactive Technology
Specialization: Art Creation
Miami University May 2005
Bachelors of Fine Art
Specialization: Painting/Illustration
Minor in Anthropology