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OBJECTIVE: 3D Modeler , Graphics Designer
PROFILE
- Diploma in Video Game Design & Development from the International Academy of Design & Technology of Toronto
- Worked as Graphics Designer for the Canadian Software Developer: Battlegoat Studios.
- Proficient with 3D Studio Max and Adobe Photoshop.
- Strong drawing skills.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Detail and result oriented.
- Fluent in French and English.
- Nine years professional experience as Computer engineer.
- Master’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering.
SKILLS
Video Game Design:
- Graphic design: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Life Studio: Head 2.7
- Level design: Unreal Tournament 2004 Editor
- Gaming systems: Apple II+, Commodore AMIGA 1200, PC, Game Boy, Super Famicom, Sega Saturn, PlayStation one, Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, GameCube, XBOX, Game Boy Advance SP, PSP
Computer:
- Web development: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, HTML, ASP.
- Software: Microsoft Games (Age of Mythology, Age of Empires, Halo,…), Microsoft Office Pro (95 to 2003), Microsoft Money (2000 to 2004)
- Operating systems: WINDOWS OS, MAS OS, LINUX, UNIX, AIX, HP-UX, SUN SOLARIS
- Hardware: PC, MAC, Mainframe Systems, Microsoft Hardware (mice, keyboards, wireless routers and adapters,...)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphics Designer April 2006 to Present
Battlegoat Studios - Lynden, Ont. - http://www.battlegoat.com/
BattleGoat Studios is a Canadian Software Developer committed to developing leading edge “Intelligent Strategy Games” for the PC. Their first game "Supreme Ruler 2010" has won a Canadian Award for the Electronic and Animated Arts in the category of Best PC Game.
Responsibilities:
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Create in-game graphics such as 3D models, GUI elements, avatars, icons, imagery manipulation, backgrounds for Battlegoat Studio’s new development project "Supreme Ruler 2020”.
Software: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, Life Studio: Head 2.7
Bilingual Support Engineer January 2004 to June 2005
Microsoft Canada - Mississauga, Ont. - http://www.microsoft.ca/
Microsoft Corporation is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft Canada has more than $1 billion in annual sales, with 20 per cent growth in 2003.
Technical support responsibilities:
- Delivered technical support on Microsoft software, games, hardware, network configuration, WAN connectivity, email configuration and virus/spyware removal
- Provided assistance in both French and English via telephone and email, generating high level of customer satisfaction and involving translation calls for French premier customers
- Collaborated with peers to resolve customer issues and problems and escalate as necessary
- Met established service delivery guidelines such as customer satisfaction, phone based activities, schedule adherence, case documentation and case wellness
Technical environment:Microsoft Games, Windows (98 to XP), Microsoft Office Pro (2000 to 2003), Visual KB 2.0, Microsoft hardware, Microsoft Money (2000 to 2004)
EDUCATION
Diploma in Video Game Design & Development, International Academy of Design & Technology of Toronto, December 2006
Web Developer and Graphic designer program, Web Systems Int, Toronto, September 2003
Master’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Institut d'Ingénierie Informatique de Limoges (3IL), France, 1994 (Canadian equivalency delivered by World Education Services Toronto in 2003)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
References available on request
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