Skills

3D Art Software

• Autodesk 3DS Max 2010
• Autodesk Maya 2009
• Autodesk Mudbox 2009
• Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010
• Bodypaint 3D 3.5 Release 3
• ZBrush 3.0

2D Art Software

• Photoshop Professional CS4
• Flash Professional CS4
• ArtRage
• Crazybump

Computer Software Skills

• Proficiency with Windows XP &  Vista
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, OneNote)

Level Editing/Misc. Software

• Unreal Tournament 3 Level Editor
• Unity 3D
• Torque X 1.0

Audio Software

• Sony Soundforge
• Sony ACID Pro
• Cakewalk Sonar XL Producer’s Edition

Art/Editing/Post Prod. Software

• Final Cut Studio 2
• Sony Vegas 8
• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

Game Experience

Master’s Project

Work Experience

3D Video Game – (2009) “Primae Noctis” Lead Animator

• I took the role as lead animator for Primae Noctis, creating all the game’s animations, as well as another team game project in simultaneous production.
• Managed and assigned milestone tasks for the other team’s animator.
• Created pipeline for rigging and bone references for character modelers throughout production.
• Worked with lead software engineer to properly blend and operate animations within the UT3 engine.

3D Video Game – (2009) “RUN” Associate Producer/Art Creation

• Created 3D art assets and animations assigned by the lead artist for the team.
• Took role as associate producer for a complete Unreal Tournament 3 modification: a racing game created entirely within the Unreal 3 Tournament editor and code. Cooperated and managed with the team to ensure a quality product within two and a half months.
• Assigned and noted tasks dictated by the lead level designer, artist and software engineer.

2D Video Game – (2008) “ROM’s Hard Drive to Silicon Valley” Lead Artist/Sound Mixing

• Collaborated along with level designers and a software engineer throughout the term of two and a half months.
• Created all art and animation assets for the 2D game through use of Adobe Flash and Photoshop to implement in Torque X 1.0.
• Compiled music and sound effects for use in the game.

3D Simulation – (2009) “Snakebite” Lead Artist/Lead Animator

• I participated in a master’s project that involves the eMotiv EPOC headset, capable of detecting brainwave output to use as source for interaction within a simulation.
• My duties include creating a ultra high quality environment and realistic animations.
• The main focus of the thesis is to have the player’s facial reactions manipulate the character’s bones in the simulation.

Echo Entertainment (TV) – “What A Relief” (2007) Production Assistant

• Worked beside Director/Producer and Director of Photography daily to ensure production happened timely and smoothly.
• Assisted talent with all needs for segments of the show.
• Built the set, handled large and heavy equipment, set up lights, operated camera and ran crucial errands quickly to maintain the quality of the production.    

Short Film – “Garage Sale” (2006) Director & Writer

• Researched broad spectrum of areas for pre-production such as chemistry, cinematography and locations.
• Kept script up-to-date and organized while changes occured weekly over the course of three months.
• Recruited talent for auditions by creating & launching website, posting flyers and cold calling.
• Trained and coached actors who had little or no previous experience. 
  

 G4TV (TV) – “X-Play” (2006) Internship

•  Assisted producers by proof-reading reviews and scripts for concept & grammar accuracy.
• Gave producers my opinions on written reviews.

• Acted as an extra on television shows when needed.
• In charge of capturing daily video of games to be shown on X-Play reviews and previews.
• Worked closely with producers, writers, talent and hosts on a daily basis.
  

Feature Film – “The Proper Caring & Feeding of an American Messiah” (2005) Camera Operator/Lighting Technician/Assistant Editor

• Worked as a camera assistant with Baylor’s first feature film.
• Ensured operability and maintenance of the Sony HD-F900.
• Setup and broke down lights daily. During the shoot, Tony Hale (Arrested Development) played a small role in the film.

Short Film – “Under Pressure” (2002) Grand Prize Winner at Teen Videofest sponsored by Tarrant County Department of Public Health

• Created a short film about a young teenager considering suicide, but stops suddenly after finding  out someone cares about him
• Wrote, directed, edited the entire film

Relevant Coursework

(Video Games)

• Art Creation I, II, III, IV, V, VI
• Direct Focus Study I & II (Environmental Art)
• Game Studies I, II, III
• Team Game Production I, II, III, IV
• MIT Preperation, MIT Project

• Drawing I, II, III
• Game Design I, II, III
• Special Topics: Ethics (in the Video Game Industry)
• Special Topics: Production
• Special Topics: Animation
• Professional Development

Other Coursework

(Film & Digital Media)

• Production Methods
• Computer Information Systems
• Digital Content Creation
• Broadcast Management
• History of Motion Pictures
• Mass Media & Society

• Diffusion of Innovations
• Studio Production
• Field Production
• Reporting & Writing for Media
• Fluid Learning in Video Games
• Topics in Film

Education

Masters of Interactive Technology, specialization in Art Creation

The Guildhall at SMU, Plano, TX

2008-2009

 Bachelors of Arts in Film & Digital Media

 Baylor University, Waco, TX

 2004-2007