480.586.6724 livewire1000@hotmail.com
www.nickgilliland.com
NICK GILLILAND
To procure a job in the video game industry with a respectable studio, focusing on the aspects of art, writing, and design.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Adobe Photoshop CS2-CS3 - Digital Art, Photo Editing, Animation
- 3ds Max 6-9 - Modeling, Texturing, UV Layout, Wrapping, Un-wrapping
- Torque Game Builder - Animation management and production
- Adobe Sound Edit - Creating and editing voice recordings and sound effects
- Microsoft Office - Versed in all programs of Microsoft Office
PROJECTS
- Project O.MA.P. Art Intern May
2008-September 2008
Creation of concept art assets for characters, environments, and vehicles. Supervising other art interns, www.hightechbullet.com - Project Ink Art Director, Lead Animator, Voice Actor
February 2007-February 2008
Design and maintain the consistency of a unique art style, Manage a team of artists and animators from design stages to production phases, www.painttheworld.com - World Eaters Mod Lead Designer, Concept Artist, Modeler, Voice Actor
March 2004-October 2006
Management of various teams of programmers and artists, Creation of art and 3D models, Record and edit voices.
- Reaper Clan, published February 2008
Full length novel, featuring storming action and intense plot twists. Available at www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, www.iuniverse.com - Unannounced Title, currently in progress
- University of Advancing Technology
September 2006-2008 Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts: Multimedia with Emphasis on Game Design and Art, Student of the Month.
- Cold Stone Creamery Shift Leader 2004-2006;2008-present Phoenix, AZ
Entertain and serve customers, Cash handling, Balancing registers, Train new employees, Leadership. - University of Advancing Technology Student Ambassador 2007-2008 Phoenix, AZ
Leading tours through the campus for prospective students and their families, Facilitating contact between prospective students and the school, Clerical duties, Train new employees. - Game Crazy Shift Leader 2006-2007 Phoenix, AZ
Facilitating sales, Entertainment product expert, Cash handling and banking, Organize product shipments.
- National Honors Society member, 2004-2006
- Read to Me volunteer, 2007-Present
Volunteer at homeless shelter reading to and mentoring small children. - IDGA member, 2008-Present
- Dawn of War Mod Community member, 2004-Present
Participate in discussions, Lend expertise to mods, Promote game design principles for unique and exciting projects. - 2006 Arizona Congressional Art Show - Honorable Mention