Education
University: Sam Houston State University
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Animation
Graduation Date: August 2023
Relevent Courses

Animation Concepts And Techniques, Advanced 3D Computer Animation, Experimental Animation, Shading, Lighting & Rendering, 2D Computer Animation, Character Animation, Website Development

Experience

Freelance 3D Artist | Aug 2023 - Current

- Generalist 3D Artist

  • Collaborated with a range of clients, including independent game developers and various industries, to meet their 3D design needs.
  • Adapted to varied project requirements, showcasing versatility in different art styles from realistic to stylized representations.
  • Designed, sculpted, and textured a large variety of 3D assets, ranging from environments and props.
  • Optimized 3D assets for different platforms, ensuring high visual fidelity while maintaining performance benchmarks.
  • Utilized a suite of industry-standard software, including Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter, to bring concepts to life.

SHSU - Independent Study Project: Environment Art | May 2023 - Aug 2023

- Level Artist / Environment Artist

  • Collaborated with the professor to ensure each section of the project was completed within the specified deadlines.
  • Addressed various facets including artistic direction, modeling, texturing, lighting, special effects, and optimization such as type of pieces being made, color and style of each piece, clean topology and optimized meshes.
  • Managed project objectives with minimal supervision.
  • Resolved technical challenges related to Unreal Engine such as crashes, lighting issues, and node discrepancies.

Lowe's | Jan 2021 - August 2021

- Assistant Back-End Clerk

  • Managed and maintained records of inventory, shipments, and deliveries.
  • Reconciled invoices with purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of shipments and addressing discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with suppliers, delivery personnel, and department managers for timely product reception and dispatch.
  • Assisted with inventory audits and collaborated with the merchandising team on stock-related issues.

SOI Group | Jan 2019 - May 2020

- Office Assistant / Data Entry

  • Managed and entered all worker transactions into the company's database.
  • Handled and sorted transactional documents, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.