My curriculum vitae.
Masters
New Media, Game Design & Production
Aalto University: School of Arts, Design, and Architecture (TAIK)
08.2010–2014
Bachelors
Studio Art
Delaware State University
01.2005-12.2009
Associates in Applied Science
Computer Network Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical & Community College
08.1997-07.2000
Associates in Applied Science
Computer Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical & Community College
08.1997- 07.1999
Chief Creative Officer, Co-Founder
RockHubs Oy
09.2017- present
RockHubs is a creative community development service. We build accessible music learning communities for everyone regardless of their age or ability and help to bring people together through music making and performance.
Lead Designer
Rockway Oy
08.2014- present
Rockway is an award-winning musical instrument e-learning company.
Game Design Teacher / Mentor
Espoo School of Art
07.2012- present
Espoo School of Art – Introduce, foster, and strengthen Finland’s future artists and designers through open-ended learning and self-paced group projects.
Sr. Game Producer / Designer
SongHi Entertainment Oy
04.2013- 06.2014
Helped to reboot and create a professional game development team from the ground up in a producer role. My main responsibilities were to recruit and manage senior talent, make creative decisions alongside management, and get us pointed in the right direction as we began to grow.
Once we stabilized, I transitioned into a designer role. My primary responsibilities were to help create and communicate a design’s vision with the rest of the development team while making sure that it stays in focus with higher level vision requirements.
Game Designer
Digital Chocolate
01.2012- 04.2013
I conceptualize, design, create, collaborate, and communicate a game’s vision with the rest of the development team.
Community Coordinator
Digital Chocolate
07.2011- 12.2011
Using “new media” to build a stronger social network with our customers to: increase customersatisfaction, attract new users, increase user retention, and help troubleshoot game relatedissues.
Designer / Consultant
Various Companies
06.2011 – Present
I help companies and individuals achieve their aspirations.
RockHubs Oy, 3rd Eye Studios Oy Ltd, Samuli Federley Tmi, Mustaa (artist), New Beat Consulting Oy, Uphouse.fi, GameDevCompany, Juhakiili Oy, Scribble Town, etc.
Game Designer
Aalto University, School of Art and Design
06.2011- (Contractual)
Game Designer for Aalto University Media Factory.
Academic Computer Center Trainer
Delaware State University
01.2007- 04.2008
Develop / provide training for faculty, staff, students in current / future technology related applications and curriculums.
Network Control Specialist
Delaware Technical and Community College
05.2005- 01.2007
Manage and resolve network issues. Point of contact for computer technicians.
Technology Maintenance Specialist
Caesar Rodney School District
11.1999- 05.2007
Maintain hardware / software integrity for all district wide computers. Manage district technical liaisons.
Game Design
Game Design, Development, Production, User-Centered Design,
Economy Design, Level Design / Balancing
Game Engines
Unity 3D, General UDK (Unreal Development Kit)
3D
Softimage, Mudbox
(Modeling, Sculpting, Texturing, Rigging, Animating)
2D
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter,
Wacom Tablets (Concept Art, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design)
Traditional Media
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography (Film / Digital)
Business
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Documents,
General Object-Oriented Programming Knowledge
Operating Systems
OSX, Windows
Physical
Acting, Voice Work, Tabla (Percussion),
General Knowledge of Various Chinese Martial Arts
Game Design
Global Game Jam (Finland)
Quoted:
Traditional Media
Delaware State University Art Gallery
Scholarly
Delaware Technical & Community College
