Work Experience
Environment Artist, High Impact Games (August 2008 – September 2012)
- Contributed to a range of titles across multiple release platforms:
- Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure (Wii/3DS/PC)
- Dreamworks Superstar Kartz (360/PS3/Wii/3DS)
- Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension (Wii/PS3)
- Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PSP/PS2)
- Performed all aspects of environment and prop creation, including concept, design, modeling, texturing, and lighting for multiple expansive environments
- Worked with designers and programmers in adapting level art to fit the requirements of gameplay
- Created damaged states and levels of detail for props and world objects
- Prepared and tested occlusion zones and collision geometry
Graphic Design, Cal State Fullerton Career Center (September 2005 – May 2008)
- Responsible for creating and designing graphics and text for various promotional materials, including flyers, postcards, posters, bulletin boards, web advertisements, and other media
- Recorded Career Center and graphics procedures and organized the information into a logically structured XHTML document
Internship, Titmouse, Inc. (August – December 2007)
- Assisted the artists with cleanup and coloring of artwork in Flash for animation in Metalocalypse
- Performed various organizational tasks around the studio, including preparing the blue screen room for film shoots, organizing storyboards, and assisting with phone and reception desk duties
Co-Curricular Achievements
3D Computer Animation, Cal State Fullerton (2006 – 2007)
- Designed, modeled, textured, rigged, and animated multiple original characters using Maya
2D Digital Animation, Cal State Fullerton (August – June 2006)
- Wrote, developed, and animated a three-minute short film using Mirage and other digital media
- Awarded Best In Show and Best Animation at the CSU Media Arts Festival (November 2007)
Organization, CSUF Juggling Club and CSUF Pencil Mileage Club (September 2004 – 2007)
- President and founder of the CSUF Juggling Club, and Webmaster for the Pencil Mileage Club
- Responsible for the design and maintenance of both club websites
Skills
- Excellent understanding of computers. Able to learn new programs quickly. 60+ WPM
- Excellent writing skills and command of the English language
- Experienced in leading discussions, presenting information, and public speaking
- Proficient in web design, HTML, and CSS; Experience with PHP and MySQL
- Well organized and reliable
Software
- Proficient with Maya, Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, InDesign, Mirage, MS Office
- Experience with AfterEffects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Animation Stand Pro
Education
- California State University, Fullerton (Graduated Summa Cum Laude, May 17, 2008)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with a double concentration in Illustration and Animation/Entertainment Art
- Completed extensive courses in illustration, animation, drawing, and design
- 3.94 overall GPA