EDUCATION
2009 – 2014 | Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. in Literature, Media, and Communication (formerly known as STAC)
Degree Thread: Media Studies, Industrial Design
Major GPA: 3.95
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2016 - Present
SMITE UI Artist for HI-REZ STUDIOS
· Functioned as lead 2D UI Artist and lead overall theming on a variety of campaigns such as SMITE Birthday Event and the SMITE Esports bundle/HUD Reskin
· Responsible for creating UI and HUD art, icons, frames, treasure chests, portraits, and many other assets that SMITE players use to interact with the game
· Performed auxiliary duties, such as creating key illustrations and animations when necessary
July 2014 - November 2016
Senior Concept Artist for TRICK 3D ANIMATION STUDIO
· Responsible for creating concept art, storyboards, and graphic design work for in-house projects and a variety of clients including Delta Air Lines, AT&T, and Aflac Insurance; more info available upon request.
· Responsible for rebranding, mobile UI design, and website UI design for TRICK 3D
· Served on set as Asst. Art Director for promotional shoots with Delta, GIANT Studios and the Atlanta Regional Commission
January 2014 – July 2014
General Arts Administration for SOUTH ARTS, INC
· Helped manage a regional independent film tour, working with independent film makers and venues
· Created storyboards, editing, and all other assets for marketing video for the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers
November 2012 – Present
Freelance Artist
· Work with clients on a variety of freelance projects including logos, conceptual character artwork, film posters, and game covers
· Created Weather/News/Bus Schedule Portal for use in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at Georgia Tech
· Created splash pages for iOS game title “Santa’s Holiday Gift Grab” by Seek 3D
· Produced logo for Full Court Press Productions production company
· Produced logo for the Carolina Middle School Science Bowl (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy/ still in use)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Flash, Adobe Acrobat
EDITING SOFTWARE: Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, After Effects
RECOGNITION
2014 – Top 50 finalist out of 4,650 entries for official Square Enix Character Art Competition (entry on portfolio)
2013 and 2014 – Tower Award recipient from the Office of Minority Education and Development
2009 – Designed cover and layout for Benjamin E. Mays High School year book