N a t h a n J. K a r k l i n s
M u l t i p l a y e r L e v e l D e s i g n e r
2 D & 3 D A n i m a t o r
n a t h a n k a r k l i n s @ g m a i l . c o m
4 0 8 . 8 5 7 . 6 5 7 0 |
| Objective |
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Career position in a Marketing, Development, Art, or QA Department where dynamic experience, creative adaptability & pixel level patience will add value to collaborative operations & deadlines.
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| Skills |
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Multi-Studio Coordinator International Managing MP Level Design
Cycle Animation Sprite Animation Special Effects Momentum |
| Software |
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Photoshop
Maya
Premiere
ZBrush
HTML
Illustrator
XSI
Final Cut
After Effects
Flash
Sketchbook
3DS Max
Combustion
Game Maker
QuickTime
DevTrack
DevTest
Outlook
Microsoft Word
Excel
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| Experience |
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2007 - 2009 |
Electronic Arts, Redwood City, Ca.
2009 & 2010 PC Digital Distribution - QAOS
Beatles: Rock Band - Core Tester 360, PS3
Rock Band Song Pack 2 - Assistant 360, PS3, Wii, PS2
AC/DC Live: Rock Band - Assistant Wii, PS2
Rock Band Patch 3 - Assistant Lead 360, PS3
Rock Band 2 - Core Tester 360
2008 PC Titles - DRM Online Authentication
Mass Effect - Core Tester PC
Rock Band - Core Tester 360, PS3, Wii, PS2
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2007 |
3D Animated Short Film, San Jose, Ca.
Jack Shit - Writer, Director & Producer |
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2005 |
Electronic Arts, Redwood City, Ca
The Godfather - Photo Compositing & Manipulation |
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2005 |
Nichols Research Inc., Fremont, Ca
Battlefield II - Game Production Focus Group |
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1999 - 2007 |
Netformx Inc., Santa Clara, Ca
Data Administration Associate |
| Volunteer |
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2007
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Game Development Club, Sunnyvale, Ca.
Graviton – Cycle Animator
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2006
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NEOKINESIS & Game Development Club, San Jose, Ca.
E.O.E. – Concept Design & Cycle Animation
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2004
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Environmental Art, Sunnyvale, Ca.
10,000 Kites – Art Director
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2000 - Present
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Santa Clara, Ca.
Captain/Co-Captain for team “Lemmings”
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| Awards & Achievements |
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2009 |
Xbox360 Map of the Month for June '09 - FCMaps.net |
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2006 |
Best Multiplayer Level – Game Development Club |
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2006 |
Best Logo & Icon Design – Game Development Club |
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2004 |
Best Website – C.P.C. Fusion Awards |
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2004 |
President’s Honor Roll – 3.8+ Academic Standing |
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2002 |
Most Spirited Team 2002 – The National M.S. Society |
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2001, 2002, 2006 |
Dean’s Honor Roll – 3.5+ Academic Standing |
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2001 |
Best Essays Anthology Publication – W.V.C. |
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1996 |
W.H.S. Outstanding Progress in Industrial Arts |
| Organizations |
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http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/
http://fcmaps.net
http://forums.cgsociety.org
http://www.animationinsider.com
http://www.animationcorner.com
http://www.gamedevelopmentclub.com
http://forums.toonzone.net
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| Education |
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2007 |
Cogswell Polytechical College, Sunnyvale, Ca
BA Digital Art & Animation - Animation & Modeling |
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1999 - 2001 |
West Valley Junior College |
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1994 - 1999 |
Westmont High School, Campbell, Ca
AP Computer Programming, AP Math |
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