SKILLS

*Software

Alias/Autodesk Maya

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Flash

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Aftereffects

UnrealEd

Autodesk 3D Studio Max

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Neverwinter Nights (Aurora) Engine

*Fine Arts

Drawing/Sketching

Design Layout

Composition, Form & Space Color Theory

Creative Writing

*Business

Customer Service 

Work Scheduling 

Conflict Management 

Time Management

Sales

Self-Starter

*Game Expertise and Focus

Console and PC games

Role-playing games

Action/Adventure games

Real Time Strategy

Puzzle games

Platformer games

EMPLOYMENT

*Artist/Animator  

Video Gaming Technologies                            

-Instrumental in implementing 3D design into a completely 2D design team

-Worked closely with animators to clean up and assemble 2D animations

-Created concept designs for new casino cabinets and other large scale floor designs

-Designed illustrations and media for use by the sales force at tradeshows  

2006-Current

*Game Reviewer

GamersInfo.net                                                                      

-Review/previewed numerous game titles across all game systems

-Blogged for various Massively Multiplayer titles

2006-Current

*NOC Analyst  

Video Gaming Technologies                                                  

-Assisted in designing and configuring server farm for monitoring network operations

-Performed troubleshooting for client base and field staff

 2005-2006

*Bar Manager        

South River Grill/Sidelines Cafe                                           

-Setup and managed restaurant in new location 

-Configured POS system for satellite location 

-Managed staff of 15 servers and 13 kitchen personnel

2004-2005

*Customer Service Manager/IT Director     

Jefferson Supply Company

- Maintained a MS SQL database used in inventory management and ordering for janitorial supplies 

- Managed staff of support technicians for supporting customer base

2003-2004

*Retail Manager 

Babbage’s Software/Gamestop                                             

-Oversaw daily operations of game retail store with 10+ sales associates

-Recommended game titles based on customer’s likes and dislikes

2002-2003

*Systems Engineer/Web Artist 

Macrosoft Systems Inc.                                                        

-Maintained systems for 150+ clients 

-Installed and configured servers and desktop computers for businesses and students

-Designed and created graphics for web sites using Photoshop, Fireworks, Freehand, and Flash

2001-2002

*DNS Administrator/Provisioning Manager

      Broadslate Networks

2000-2001

*Assistant Network Admin/Computer Support Specialist

William McDonough+ Partners

2000

EDUCATION

-Bachelor of Science

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Major: Game Art and Design

-Naval Engineering Practices and Turbine Theory

US Navy Engineering Schools 

1993-1997

*Accomplishments

Honor Roll