James Grant III

3229 Spiral Lane          Effingham, SC 29541          781.883.4571          CrabPirate@gmail.com


 
EDUCATION:
  Becker College, Worcester, MA 2009 Graduate
  Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Entertainment
 
  Massasoit Community College, Canton, MA Currently Enrolled
  Associates Degree in Architectural Technology
Expected Graduation May 2012
 
SKILLS/QUALITIES:
  - Extensive experience in 3D animation and design
- Extremely articulate and charismatic, making idea exchange easy
- Flexible and adaptable
 
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient with: 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Id Software's Radiant Editor, Valve Hammer Editor, UnrealEd, Maya 3D, Flash, Microsoft Office Suite,AutoCAD, Adobe Primer, Adobe After Effects
Familiar with: LUA, Visual Basic, ImageReady, C++, Oracle, Dreamweaver, Unity 3D, HTML
 
WORK EXPERIENCE:
  Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC 10/2010 - Current
  Graphics and Multimedia Specialist
  - Created instructional 3D animations for the National Robotics Training Center
- Designed promotional material for the National Science Foundation and Teaching Technicians
- In the process of constructing a 3D visual campus tour
 
  Sanctuary Golf Club, Cat Island, SC 07/2009 - 09/2010
  Assistant Manager/IT Manager
  - Insured proper operation of billing/database servers
- Easily repaired technical problems with minimal resources
- Redesigned and implemented new technology to expedite the inventory process
 
  People Operating Technology, Charlestown, MA 06/2009 - 02/2010
  Lead Designer/Project Manager
  - Instructed interns on the operation of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Delegated work load appropriately in order to ensure timely completion of projects
- Created all assets essential for video game completion including character and environmental concept art, menu design, character animations, and design documents
 
  EMD Serono Laboratories, Hingham, MA 06/2007 - 09/2007
  Information Specialist
  - Entered client information into the oracle database within deadline restrictions
- Contacted clients to update incomplete order entries
- Safeguarded over five thousand client's personal information
 
  EB Games, Hingham, MA 06/2006 - 09/2006
  Sales Associate
  - Alphabetically organized products neatly and quickly
- Answered customer's in-store and telephone inquiries concerning software and electronics
- Electronically stored and organized customer's special orders
 
  Concord Foods, Brockton, MA 05/2005 - 08/2005
  Quality Assurance Tester
  - Tested crucial PH levels of various citrus products in a timely manner
- Accurately inspected and tested the viscosity and color of caramel
- Effectively supervised workers on the assembly line
 
COMMUNITY WORK:
  Habitat for Humanity, Hingham, MA 01/2005 - 04/2005
  Volunteer
  - Instructed new volunteers with the general usage of power tools
- Oriented new volunteers to the safety procedures of a construction site
- Assisted on-site architect with intricate blueprint modification
 
AWARDS:
  -Received Certificate of Awesomeness for winning the "1st Annual Massachusetts Game ChallengeSM" by 38 Studios for creating Munch's Vacation. See more information at the following link:
Munch's Vacation

-Received Certificate of Awesomeness for winning the "2nd Annual Massachusetts Game ChallengeSM" by 38 Studios for creating Munch's Vacation 2: Of Juice and Justice. See more information at the following link:
2nd Annual Massachusetts Game ChallengeSM

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