I've been told the best way to answer this one is to spin something positive so it sounds like a flaw (but really isn't). In this case, then, mine is getting things done fast. I consistently complete projects well under budget, weeks ahead of deadlines, and with full client satisfaction.
You want something done well. From design to implementation, my experience covers projects from independent video games to massive webui applications. I work well with coders and artists alike. I know enough about programming to understand what's possible. I want to learn, and I learn fast. I know when to compromise, and when settling isn't an option. I've never had a client dissatisfied with my work.
- Maya
- Photoshop
- Premiere
- Illustrator
- Painter
- Some 3ds max
- HTML/CSS
- Javascript, PHP, XML, Lua, SQL, XSL
- A little Flash/Actionscript
- Windows/OSX/Linux
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Activision|Blizzard 02/2008 - present
Providing customer and internal support with a passionate focus on quality and effective communication. Familiar with multiple aspects of game functionality and business needs to best assist players and coworkers.
Previous tasks include:
- In-game support tool interface design and development
- Reviewing, analyzing and reporting incoming issue trends and statistics
- Assisting local and global service level teams
infosnap, Inc. - 10/2007 - 11/2007
Contracted to complete interface for front and back end of a powerful webui application. Collaborated to produce valid, standards-compliant XHTML, CSS and Javascript in an ASP.Net/MonoRail environment using NVelocity and C#.
Denali Air, Inc/Black Bear Coffee House 05/2007 - present
Driver and general IT handyman for Denali Air, as well as administrating the "cyber cafe" area of the Black Bear Coffee House in Denali National Park, AK. Duties included rigging multiple networks, hardware and software setup, maintenance, and regular troubleshooting.
Ziff Davis Media/Connexus Inc. 05/2006 - 01/2007
Various design projects including icon/graphic design, site layout and interface development. Designs featured on eWeek.com, Publish.com, WebBuyersGuide.com, BaselineMag.com, and CIOInsight.com
Barnes & Noble Inc. 04/2005 - 05/2006
Lead Bookseller responsibilities included management of one section of the store, maintenance, customer service, direction and support of coworkers, and general retail sales.
Campus Crusade for Christ 05/2004 - 01/2005
Interface design and development for a large-scale proprietary webui application. Worked with programmers and developers under Lead Designer. Researched methods and presentations, while following branding and usage guidelines.
Associate of Science in Computer Animation - Full Sail, Winter Park FL
Accelerated program covering all aspects of game and cinematic asset production and editing.
North Park University - Chicago, IL
Two years Liberal Arts toward a Fine Art major, emphasis on Art and Philosophy classes.