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Objective

To challenge my creative abilities in art and design as a member of an innovative game design team.

Experience

Game Design Instructor

Spring 2009-current Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX

College instructor for introductory and advanced game design courses using Unreal 3, Maya, Photoshop, and GameMaker

Assisted in expanding game library and its accessibility to students

Lead introductory game design course for middle school students

Art and Animation Instructor

Summer 2009 Charles M. Schulz Museum Santa Rosa, CA

Instructed children ages 6-18 in drawing, painting, and animation workshops

Education

2007 Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA

B.F.A. in 3D Animation and Visual Effects

Specialized in Game Design and Animation

Software Skills

Program Proficiency
Maya Very Proficient
Adobe Photoshop Very Proficient
Unreal 3 Very Proficient
Microsoft Kodu Very Proficient
Adobe AfterEffects Proficient
Hammer (Source) Proficient
GameMaker Proficient
3D Studio Max Novice
ZBrush Novice

Additional Skills

Avid modern and classic games enthusiast

2K Games beta tester for fall 2009

2011 FBLA Computer Game and Simulation competition judge