EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Game Art and Design

The Art Institute of Phoenix          Phoenix, AZ          June 2009

Certification in Audio Engineering

The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences           Tempe/Gilbert, AZ           Jan. 2005

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to model 3D props and environments using industry programs

• Unwrap and texture 3D models of all kinds

• Build environments in game engines using all custom assets

• Animate 3D models

• Ability to concept characters, props, and architecture

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• 3D Studio Max

• Maya

• Unreal Engine 3

• zBrush

• Adobe Photoshop

• Corel Painter

WORK EXPERIENCE

Receptionist

It's a Dog's World          Peoria, AZ          Oct. 2010 - Current

• Answer phones and schedule appointments for clients. 

Lead Game Advisor

Gamestop          Glendale, AZ          Oct. 2006 - May 2008

• Managed up to six employees, stood in for assistant manager in their absence, and was entrusted with keys to the store for opening and closing on a regular basis.

• Helped two store managers gain Best in the West rankings for our store.

Webmaster/Assistant Engineer

Strong Ridge Studios          Brooklyn, NY         Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2005

• As webmaster: Developed a website for a brand new record label from scratch, including art layout, logos, sales system, and music delivery system.

• As assistant engineer: Assisted in the recording of vocals for a retail hip-hop album release. Helped produce the musical backings for said album as well.