Sam Wilson · 2D Video Game Artist

Samuel Wilson

Portfolio – riznof.com | 720.648.2141

samueljwilson@yahoo.com

5107 Williams Fork Trail #208 Boulder, CO

3D and 2D Video Game Artist

Creative and enthusiastic! individual that will amaze you with quality, creativity, and ambition. Knows how to storyboard, to develop and rework concepts, to strive for excellence while meeting deliverables. Takes great pride in his work and producing quality products.

QUALIFICATIONS

Creativity

Outside the box thinker who has developed unique ideas in 2d, motion, 3D, web, and on good old fashion paper and pencil. Constantly applauded by his fellow artists as best in his class. Final motion 3D project now shows as an introductory video to the course.

Technical Ability

Resourceful in finding new ideas and resonating with other creative individuals. Self-driven in learning new abilities and tools. Focused on pixel-perfect design and delivering beyond expectations. Developing a self published mobile game, responsible for art asset creation, game design, marketing, and web design.

Interpersonal Skills

Proven ability to interact positively with customers, fellow creative minds, co-workers, and mentors. Six years in empathizing with the customer on not only what they want but what they need. Experienced in teaching children while keeping them entertained and interactive at the same time. Led the children in Bible teaching as well as video production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

bieMedia – IT Support Technician

June 2010 – present

Supports many applications such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe suites, OSX and Windows. Responsible for maintaining production floor Macs and accounting PCs, while assisting in server maintenance and user account creation. Builds SQL queries for information gathering and comparison. Created internal websites for user account changes. Responsible for video codec transcoding specifications for production videos.

Gamexplosion – Graphic Designer | IT Consultant

June 2010 – present

Creates marketing solutions, promotional material, and brand identity which includes posters, flyers, coupons, mail advertisement, t-shirt design, and more. Maintains and develops weekly email blast. Creates Google ad campaigns to drive customers to store website. Migrated PoS database to newer more versatile solution. Presently building an eCommerce solution with PoS integration.

Gamexplosion – District Manager

August 2006 – June 2010

Provided professional leadership and training for all company employees. Responsible for sales upturn from $80,000 a year to $660,000+ a year between two locations.
Inventory purchaser for company. Implemented and created company policies, procedures, and employee manual. Created and maintains inventory management database along with PoS software.

Salvation Army High Peak Camp – Senior Staff Member

Summer 2006

Led a class on making a music video. Showed children shooting and editing techniques. Guided and trained junior staff members. Instructed class for children on video editing and camera techniques. Led groups of 200+ children in Bible teachings and mentoring.

IBM – IT Phone Support Technician 2004 – 2006

Circuit City – Warehouse Team Member 2003 – 2004

Family Dollar – Sales Associate 2002 – 2003

SOFTWARE SKILLS

CERTIFICATES

CompTIA A+ 2009 Certified

EDUCATION

University of Colorado Denver | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Graphic Design – Senior

ITT Technical Institute | Associates of Computer Science in computer networking | Honors

REFERENCES

Keith Kacsh – Biemedia – IT Operations Manager – 720-253-2354 – kkacsh@biemedia.com

Drew Paterson – Gamexplosion Company Owner – 303-249-8925 - drew.paterson@stoneriver.com

Reddy Sarsam – Gamexplosion Company Owner – 303-249-9154 – rasarag@yahoo.com

Richard Gist – former co-worker – 720-226-6486 – richard.gist@colorado.edu