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Qualifications
Media Design School	Diploma in 3D animation from Media Design School (2009-2010)
	Graduate Diploma of Game Development (2010 - 2011)
Havelock North High School	NCEA Level 2 (2007)
	NCEA Level 1 (2006)

Profile

I am a 20 year old 3D artist who has recently graduated from Media Design School with a Graduate Diploma of Game Development. 3D art is my passion, and has been ever since my childhood, when I first picked up the tools for modding video games and began building my own levels. I am suited to game art because I am creative and flexible, I work hard, I am a fast learner, and I get enjoyment from the process of turning ideas into assets, from which a video game can be formed. I have a wide 3D skill set that can be applied across all stages of the pipeline, not only with video game production but across all 3D disciplines.

Abilities Strong 3D skills Strong knowledge of materials for textures Very comfortable with Maya Very comfortable with Photoshop Moderate 3DS Max skills Comfortable using ZBrush Very comfortable using CrazyBump Strong character and object rigging skill-set Good knowledge for creating animation Good knowledge of UI Experience with practical cloth simulation use Able to pick up new software very easily Able to work to and meet deadlines Good technical skills Able to visualise issues before they happen Fast asset turn over rate Know when to move on and stop polishing Beginner scripting abilities Moderate HTML and CSS scripting skills Beginner knowledge of Flash Node based shader experience Experience with many game engines

Personal Attributes Honest Practical Fast learner Adaptable Always looking to improve Hard worker Enjoys challenges Team player with experience in project Leadership skills Sense of humour Ambitious Patient Imaginative Attention to detail

Experience

Half Life 2 Mod - Mirror's Edge Source (2008 - 2009)

Early experience with modding tools.
Developed a self taught 3D skill set.
Released as a free mod.

Student Game - PowerNode - (August 2010 - September 2010)

Project manger / Game design lead / Lead artist

Tasked with managing a small team with a short five week turnover.
Developed the original idea from a board game which was pitched to the class.
Wrote a Game Design Document in preparation for production.
Using a custom made engine, developed a complete game from the ground up in five weeks.
Assigned tasks and managed milestone deadlines for those tasks.
Asset management, as well as finding solutions to technical limitations within the engine.

Student Game - Discord - (February 2011 - July 2011

Lead Artist

Final game production while at Media Design School.
Developed the visual style for the project.
Wrote a 150 page design document with all necessary detail to prepare for production (including a 40 page asset list).
Asset management, using clear formatting and naming conventions to simplify the asset pipeline.
Scheduled tasks and managed sprint planning for team-members to meet milestones.

Collaboration - World in Conflict: Modern Warfare Mod (May 2011 - Present)

Artist

Collaborated on a project with developers from across the world.
Took on assigned tasks and completed them to a professional standard.

Interests
Video games Game Art Film Modding Shaders Cloth simulation Environments	Architecture Photography Books Japanese animation Composition/Lighting Science Fiction and Fantasy