Experience:

Game Designer, 1st Playable Productions, Troy NY, June 2007-Current.  Designing educational games for a variety of audiences as well other mainstream market titles. Written documentation and development of PC prototypes and concept applications for customer proposals. Organized and conducted teams for our annual internal Game Jam events for 2 consecutive years. Conducted a workshop about How to Use Game Maker in the Classroom at the Art and Education Symposium (Schenectady 2008).

Independent Artist and Creator, Jorge Comics, Albany NY, Spring 2009-Current. Produce work illustration clients as well as develop original work as an independent artist and creator. DBA Jorge Comics.

Co-Owner, Central Art Supply and Pigment Art Supply, Albany NY, Summer 2005-Current. Co-Manage and staff  the store during weekends, providing friendly customer service and information. Additional tasks include: construction of displays and general maintenance.

Introduction to Comic Instructor, Albany Art Room, Albany NY, May 18-June 15 2010.  Developed and instructed the curriculum for an intensive Introduction to Comic Book Illustration  Class. Conduced lectures, in class exercises and assigned and review tailor made assignments for 10 students.

Adjunct Faculty, Mildred Elley College, Latham NY, May 2007-July 2007.  Instructed Story Boarding and Story Telling classes for the 1st Summer Module of 2007. Developed course work, prepared lectures, exams, and projects for my class. Responsible for grading and counseling students   throughout the course and giving feedback and critiques.

Game Artist and Designer, Vicarious Visions Inc. Menands NY, July  1999-2007.  Worked as part of a team developing games for Game Boy Color, Cell Phones, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, in multiple capacities. Responsibilities included that of lead artist, 2D animator, lead designer, audio designer and production coordinator.  My credits include over 30 titles, some of which were released at system launch. Active participant in art & design training and usability kid testing. Coordinated efforts and communication  with external contractors, publishers and licensors.

Head Resident Assistant, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA, August 1997- August 1998. Coordinate preparations and room assignments during RA training. Oversee check-in procedures as well as room inventory. Register resident complaints and support front desk operations. Enforce college policies, organize and publicize community programs for the residents. Help create a positive working environment in the residence halls.

Education:

• 1999 - Bachelor of Fine Art in Computer and Sequential Art, Savannah College of Art, Savannah, GA. GPA 3.83
• 1994 – High School Graduate, President Washington Academy, Levittown, PR, GPA 4.0

Additional Training:

• Effective Listening
• Collaborative Method
• Situational Leadership Theory
• Team Software Process Theory
• Movers and Shakespare Excecutive and Leadership Training
• Franklin Covey Planning Systems -Organization/ Priority

Professional Skills:

• Game Development for Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS:
• Game Proposal, Concept and Design
• 2D and 3D Level Design (3DS Max, Photoshop, Promotion, Google Sketchup)
• Audio Design and Implementation.
• Extensive sprite based and limited 3D based game animation
• User interface design
• Production scheduling, costumer and planning
• Licensor and Publisher networking and management
• Employee Training and focus group user testing

Illustration and Graphic Arts:

• Comic Book script writing, Penciling, Inking, Computer Coloring and Publishing
• Human and animal anatomy, perspective and Color Theory

Multimedia:

• Story Boarding for Video, Animation and Video Games
• Postproduction, Compositing and audio development

Animation:

• Character Design and background illustration
• Traditional Animation as well as 3D modeling, texturing and animation
• Limited stop motion animation experience

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in : Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop CS, Google’s Sketch Up Pro, Cosmigo’s Promotion, Microsoft Word and Excel, Game Maker Pro, Gold Wave (audio) and Audacity.
• Experienced working in: 3D Studio Max 6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Audacity and  Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Familiar with: LUA based encounter and mission scripting, C++ Programming and C based Systems.

Affiliations:

• Member Upstate Artist Guild, 2005-Current
• Member RPI Tae Kwon Do Club, 2002- Current
• Big Brother, Big Brother’s Big Sisters of the Capitol Region, 2010- Current
• Independent Game Developers Association Member 2004-05
• Museum of Comics and Cartoon Arts Festival Exhibitor 2007-11
• Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Member and Game Award Panelist 2005-06
• Varsity Rowing Team 1997-98, Savannah College of Art and Design
• Alternate Spring Break Volunteer 1997-1999, Savannah College of Art and Design
• President of Students for a Better Environment (SBE) 1998, Savannah College of Art and Design

Gallery Shows:

• Under the Influence, Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, January 2011
• UAG Marketplace,  Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, December 2010
• Games, Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, November 2010
• Undead, Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, October 2010
• Infinity & Beyond, Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, February 2010
• Fresh Produce, Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, November 2009
• POW! , (Featured Artist) Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, September 2008
• Pretty Girls & Robots (Window Display), Upstate Artists Guild, Albany, New York, June 2006
• Comic Book Art Show, Art4Central Gallery, Albany, New York, July 2005

Awards:

• February 2011, Chung Do Kwan International 2nd Don Black Belt, RPI Tae Kwon Do Club
• June 2003 – Management Award for Successfully Managing simultaneous roles as Lead Artist, Designer and Project Coordinator.
• November 2002- Management Award for dedication and effort on Tony Hawk Wireless
• August 2002- Management Award for ownership and coordination of training activities.
• May 2001 – Management Award for mentoring and positive impact on GBC projects.
• Board of Trustees Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Savannah College of Arts and Design
• Outstanding Senior Award 1999, Savannah College of Arts and Design
• Sophomore of the Year 1995, Savannah College of Arts and Design
• Deans Lists Student 1994-98, Savannah College of Arts and Design

Print and Inteviews:

• Fall 2008, Interview, Upstate Magazine Fall Issue, Albany NY
• May 10, 2007, 4 Color Rebelion Interview on Shrek the Third for Nintendo DS
• February 2005, “Waiting for the Shuttle” 4 Pages Short Story, Salvage Magazine Issue 5 (Albany)
• October 25, 2004 , IGN DS Interview on Nintendo DS Launch title – Spider-man Movie 2