Blake Mitchell	2 Park Place APT 8A
http://www.btm3d.com	Hartford, CT 06106
blakemitchell@BTM3D.com	609.933.3419

−3D Modeler/Texture Artist−

Professional Skills –Game Development– Creating game art assets for use in a 3D engine Planning and creating 3D game environments from blockout to fully textured Creating high resolution objects with Zbrush and 3Ds Max Creating textures using photo sourced and hand painted techniques	–Software Experience– Windows XP – Intermediate/Advanced UDK (Unreal Development Kit) – Basic/Intermediate 3D Studio Max – Intermediate Photoshop – Intermediate MS Word – Intermediate CrazyBump – Intermediate MS Power Point – Basic Apple OS 10.4 (OSX) – Basic Unity 3D Engine – Basic Xnormal – Basic Zbrush – Basic
–IT Support– Troubleshooting computer problems in Windows XP Troubleshooting computer problems in Apple OSX Providing hardware maintenance on PCs and Macs Providing technical support to staff personnel	–Work Experience– 3D Modeler Tactical Assault - http://tactical-assault.com/ May 2010 - Current 3D Modeler DarkWorld Universe(website unavailable) Jan. 2010 - April 2010
–Educational– Helping children improve their school performance Providing homework support to children Assisting teachers with technical support and educational material Assisting teachers with maintenance and repair on provided hardware	Assistant Teacher Princeton Young Achievers Sept. 2009 - Oct. 2009
–Freelance– Creating a 3D animation for promotional content Providing graphic design support to small businesses Creating a logo for a non-profit organization	Freelance Artist Studio g Brand; YWCA of Princeton; Papery of Princeton 2009
–Key Production Skills– Self-motivated Willingness to learn Passionate about video games Graphic Design Knowledge Reliable when work needs to be done	Technology Assistant Princeton Regional Schools Jan. 2009 - June 2009
–Activities– Game Developers Conference Volunteer Feb. 2008; Mar. 2009; Mar. 2010	Art Director Student Project: Eternal Winter Unreal 2K4 MOD http://www.gamecareerguide.com/ May 2007 - Oct. 2008
–Professional Affiliation– International Game Developers Association (IGDA)	Computer Instructor Boys & Girls Club of America - Tempe, AZ Mar. 2006 - May 2007
–Awards– Collins College Award of Excellence: Best Contemporary/New Game Design 1st Place Winner: Modeling Contest #1 - www.nextgenhardsurface.com	–Education– Bachelor of Arts in Game Design, Oct. 2008 GPA of 3.45 on a 4.0 scale