Lead the environment art team for a first-person horror game developed in Unreal Engine, overseeing all aspects of game file management and production. • Utilize industry-standard software, including Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Quixel Mixer, and Adobe Photoshop, to create high-quality 3D environments and assets. • Design and implement full game environments based on conceptual ideas, ensuring cohesive and immersive gameplay experiences. • Develop efficient 3D props with low poly counts while maintaining high quality, optimizing game performance and visual fidelity. • Execute UV mapping and texture consistency across game assets to maintain visual integrity and enhance player immersion. • Handcraft textures and lighting setups, balancing built and dynamic lighting to create atmospheric and visually striking game scenes. • Produce cinematics within Unreal Engine, contributing to storytelling and enhancing player engagement. • Spearhead troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts within Unreal Engine, resolving technical challenges to maintain seamless gameplay. • Advance in Director and Creator roles, contributing to gameplay ideas and overall design strategy, aligning environment design with gameplay objectives. • Conduct the hiring process for interns, managing recruitment through LinkedIn, conducting interviews, and successfully onboarding ideal candidates. • Coordinate weekly check-ins and feedback sessions with interns, fostering a supportive and productive work environment and ensuring alignment with project goals. • Facilitate team meetings to maintain consistency and collaboration among remote artists, ensuring high-quality outcomes and cohesive project delivery. • Receive commendation for proactive problem-solving, innovative thinking, and dedication to maintaining a positive and inspiring team culture.

Lockdown is an escape simulation game made for the 2023 Wake Tech Final Project. I worked on a team of 5 other people to build a project in Unreal Engine 5. Our art style was retro cyber punk with realistic and high poly models.

Worked with a team of peers to help create a simulation of a daycare for the Early Childhood Development Department at Wake Technical Community College. Assisted in building Environment as well as created 3D assets in Maya to use in Unity Engine. Lead character animator as well as added assets with rig to work with all animations. This simulation will be used in the future as a tool to give Early Childhood Development students risk free hands on training in a daycare environment.

Food photographer as well as a graphic designer for various logos and web content. Emoticons and short animated gifs made for Social Media platforms. Management of company Instagram.

I helped out with orders and quality control of the shirts and correct mistakes. I do a variety of things around the shop and help out with whatever necessary.