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Objective
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Obtain a position as a game designer/producer starting after May 2010.
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Education
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CMU, Entertainment Technology Center Pittsburgh, PA
MET: Masters of Entertainment Technology (a professional, terminal, interdisciplinary degree in the field of entertainment technology)
Intended Graduation Date: May 2010
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Art Pittsburgh, PA
Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan - Study Abroad Spring 2007
BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts (focus in Electronic Time-Based Media & 2D Drawing/Painting)
Graduation Date: May 2008
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Game
Industry
Experience
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Assistant Producer, Jan - May 2010
Electronic Arts, Redwood Shores CA
Team of assistant producers in the Office of the Chief Creative Officer focused on the collection and reporting of telemetry data to support improvements in EAŐs game projects.
- Planned, scheduled, and monitored playtest sessions.
- Analyzed and derived metrics from data and delivered reports to development studios.
Production & Design Intern, May - Aug 2009
Electronic Arts, Redwood Shores CA
Interdisciplinary role in the Office of the Chief Creative Officer. Created a three-month game prototype in an eight-person team under Tom Boyd & Rich Hilleman.
- Designed social/casual game mechanics, user interfaces, & balanced in-game mechanics.
- Led the project team during two development stages and assisted Tom Boyd in internal data and team management.
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Student
Projects
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Game Designer & Artist, Aug - Dec 2009
iDev, Redwood Shores CA
ETC project focused on creating innovative games designed to utilize the unique interface and social features of the iPhone
- Designed the prototype Reflection which is being developed into a full game.
- Created all art assets and advertisement media.
UI Designer & Artist, Jan - May 2009
G.I.R.L. Tech, Pittsburgh PA
ETC project promoting robotics with children and high school girls. Created a robotic installation for the Pittsburgh Children's Museum & worked directly with girls from the YWCA & Girl Scouts.
- Designed the robotic arm installation's interface.
- Assisted the producer in internal data management.
Producer, Designer, & Artist, Aug - Dec 2008
Building Virtual Worlds, Pittsburgh, PA
ETC course focused on creating virtual worlds in two-week cycles on teams of four students. Teams created five projects each in one semester.
- Held the role of designer, producer, 2D artist, 3D modeler/animator, and texture artist on various projects.
- Dust Bunnies & God's Own were showcased in the 2008 BVW Show held at Carnegie Mellon for a 500+ audience.
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Additional
Experience
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Animation Assistant, Regenerative Medicine
Pittsburgh PA, May - Aug 2008
Using animation to teach children about modern medical science.
- Created 3D models, animations, & dynamic effects for a 360-Degree Full-Dome display.
Project Leader & Artist, Game Creation Society
Pittsburgh PA, Sep 2004 - Dec 2007
CMU undergraduate game developers club where teams created games each semester.
- Led project development on the game titled Slug Fest.
- Contributed art assets to five game projects.
Events Coordinator, Pittsburgh IGDA
Pittsburgh PA, Aug - Dec 2007
Pittsburgh's International Game Developers Association chapter.
- Coordinated networking events for the Pittsburgh game development community.
University Lecture Coordinator, CMU Lecture Series
Pittsburgh PA, Sept – Dec 2006
University-wide lecture series provided to CMU students, faculty, & staff.
- Organized and headed the lecture by Scott McCloud.
Animation Intern, 1905 Productions
Pittsburgh PA, July - Oct 2006
Filming a documentary on Carl KurlanderŐs return to the real-life "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood".
- Created 2D characters, flyers, and pamphlets. Also created storyboards for concepts.
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Skills
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Computer Programs - Photoshop, Maya, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Flash, Director, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, After Effects, Audacity, Peak
Art - 3D modeling & animation, 2D animation, digital video, textures, sequential, static drawing & painting, woodshop, welding, ceramic, metalwork, foundry
Programming Languages - Java, Processing, Obj C
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Honors
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EA Intern Design Contest: 1st Place - 2009
IGDA GDC Scholar - 2009
Wild Pockets Game Jam: 3rd Place - 2008
Art Of Play Conference Presenter - 2008
SURG (Small Undergraduate Research Grant) - Spring 2008
Dean’s List - Fall 2005
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Additional Interests
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Video Games, Manga, Tai Chi, Yoga, Martial Arts, Piano, Culinary, Travel
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