Technical Experience
Experience
Soft Skills
Freelance Artist
Communication
2021 - Present
I am a 3D prop and environment artist completing commissions for local studios and student work as I work on my skills. I am adept in modeling, texturing, baking, retopology, and rendering. I specialize in hardsurface art.
Art Director and Lead Gameplay Designer
August 2022 - Present
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Spaceholder, (PC VR, Quest, Expected 2023)
I pitched and co-created the game with the help of Kyles Flores. I acted as producer for the project directing a team of 9 multi-disciplinary members.
I supervised prop and weapon modeling, texturing, implementation, and rigging.
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Accelerated animation and shader setup and scripting.
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Created core gameplay loop.
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Oversaw team repository on GitHub.
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Facilitated QA testing for build phases.
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Showcased at PAX East 2023.
Lead Artist and Gameplay Designer, Steep Curve Studios
Oral, written and visual communication
Contextual communication
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Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Problem Identification
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Research
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Inference
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Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Management
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Cross-team collaboration
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Leadership
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Empathy
August 2021 - Present
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Memorial Tomb (PC VR, expected 2023)
I orchestrated all asset creation and implementation into engine, executed gameplay design and QA testing. I worked independently and remotely to meet deadlines while still in school.
Lead Gameplay Designer
August 2020 - May 2021
​Lead level designer for the rhythm game Beat Repeat.
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Contributed with the programming team to implement button mapping script for easy level design.
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Designed and centralized level creation system.
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Coordinated a small team of designers using the new system.
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New system allowed for track creation to be mapped manually with a metronome, allowed the team to finish many tracks at once.
CLTX Academy Mentor
May 2020 - August 2020
I participated in a summer internship where I worked with the Celtics 2K league affiliate to help bring a virtual basketball league to younger children during COVID-19. I created teams and taught younger kids about basketball during a summer camp-like environment and focused on creating an entertaining virtual learning environment.
Volunteer - Red Cross
2014 - Present
I have helped run my local food drive through the Boy Scouts of America at the Nutley Red cross since 2014. I sort and organize thousands of food items for later distribution to families in need. I also clean and disinfect the pantry to maintain an appropriate environment for food storage.
Education
MFA- Clark University
September 2022 - Present
I am currently working towards my Masters degree back at Clark with a concentration in 3D art for games. I am a TA at the university during this period planning my own curriculum for classes Spring 2024. Expected Spring 2024.
Undergraduate - Clark University
September 2021 - May 2023
Due to the closure of Becker College, I finished up my undergraduate education at Clark. Thankfully, Clark picked up Becker's great program along with the staff and facilities so my studies went uninterrupted. I graduated summa cum laude with my BFA in May 2023.
Undergraduate- Becker College
September 2019 - May 2021
I studied at Becker until it unfortunately closed last Spring which had me transfer to Clark University to continue my studies. I was part of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and SAAC. I also played on the Becker baseball team. I finished my Freshman and Sophomore year at Becker with a cumulative GPA of 3.8.