Deep Silver Volition
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionDeep Silver Volition, LLC, doing business as Volition, is an American video game developer based in Champaign, Illinois. The company was created when two companies split from Parallax Software: Volition and Outrage Entertainment, led by Mike Kulas and Matt Toschlog, in November 1996. Founded: November 1996, Champaign, IL Headquarters: Champaign, IL Parent organization: Deep Silver (2013–) Number of employees: 170 (2017) Founders: Mike Kulas, Matt Toschlog
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Deep Silver Volition Employees
Deep Silver Volition June 2015 - Present
Full Sail University April 2013 - June 2015
Networking Nerds September 2013 - April 2015
UBM Tech March 2012 - March 2015
Legal Demonstrative Exhibits February 2014 - November 2014
Guerrilla Trivia, LLC. May 2013 - November 2013
Clickteam USA, LLC July 2012 - August 2013
ZeeGee Games January 2013 - April 2013
Full Sail University User Experience Lab September 2012 - March 2013
TEQGames, LLC June 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Unity3D, Level Design, Unreal Engine 4, Career Development, Quality Assurance, Hansoft, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Gameplay, MS Project, Scrum, Game Design Documents, Video Game Production, Team Leadership, Visio, MMO, Agile Project Management, XNA, Game Mechanics, Usability Testing, PowerPoint, Excel, C#, JavaScript, Capacity Planning, Kanban, User Experience, UnrealScript, Microsoft Excel, Lua, Perforce, JIRA, Visual Basic, HTML 5, CSS, PHP, Recruiting, ActionScript, Unreal Engine 3, jQuery, Ruby, Python, Quest Design, Hero Engine, Clickteam Fusion 2.5, Video Games
Education
Full Sail University 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Game Design, 3.8 GPA
Belmont Abbey College 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Information Systems
Retail Data Systems March 2015 - Present
EGTV 2014 - Present
Zanies Comedy Club June 2014 - March 2015
FedEx Ground March 2014 - March 2015
Equus Computer Systems August 2012 - June 2013
Sega of America, Inc. March 2009 - August 2012
Deep Silver Volition March 2008 - March 2009
Education
Illinois Center for Broadcasting-Lombard Campus 2013 — 2014
Communications
Westwood College of Technology 2000 — 2001
Graphic Design
Deep Silver Volition July 2015 - Present
Stereo D September 2011 - June 2015
Stereo D November 2010 - September 2011
Full Sail University April 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Computer Animation, Nuke, Rotoscoping, Animation, 3D, Stereoscopic, Video Games, Digital Compositing, After Effects, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Rigging
Education
Full Sail University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Animation
Murray State University 2005 — 2007
Computer Science and Information Systems, Photography
Wolfram October 2014 - Present
Wolfram Research January 2014 - October 2014
Wolfram Research August 2011 - January 2014
SpiderOak, Inc. December 2011 - October 2012
Deep Silver Volition January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Python, Internet of Things, Release Engineering, Mathematica, Bash, C++, C, Linux Devices, Debian, Software Development, Embedded Linux, WiX, MSI Packaging, Mac OS X packaging, RPM, Buildbot, NSIS, Connected Devices, Unix Shell Scripting, Product Development, Embedded Systems, Git, Sales Engineering, GCC, ARM, Assembly Language, Java, OpenEmbedded, Wolfram Language, Linux, Software Engineering, Programming
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Volition, Inc September 2003 - Present
Deep Silver Volition 2003 - Present
Outrage Entertainment 2000 - 2003
Lockheed Martin 1998 - 2000
Skills
Lighting, Texture Painting, Modeling, Outsourcing, Environment Art, Game Development, Gameplay, Texturing, UV mapping, Game Design, Level Design, Optimizations, Asset, Perforce, Low Poly Modeling, Cinematics, Auto Racing, Open World Games, Xbox 360, Shaders, PS3
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Computer Animation and Multimedia
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - Present
Volition, Inc. / THQ May 2008 - January 2013
Tav Productions August 2003 - March 2008
Skills
After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Cinematics, Premiere, Steadicam, Post Production, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Pro Tools, Video Editing, Production, Photoshop, Compositing, Photography, Video Games, Videography, Non-linear Editing, Color Grading, Roto, Video, Visual Effects, Rotoscoping, Film, Sound, Lighting, Camera, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Television, Feature Films, Field Recording, Scripting, Audio Editing, Computer Animation, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, Game Development, Game Design, 3D, Gameplay, Storyboarding, PS3, Narrative, Console, Sound Design
Education
Ball State University 2003 — 2007
Telecommunications, Video Production
Deep Silver Volition July 2015 - Present
Retora Game Studios August 2013 - September 2015
Echo Magazine AZ November 2014 - March 2015
University of Advancing Technology May 2013 - November 2014
Politically Incorrect Games, LLC September 2012 - October 2013
Skills
Unity3D, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Photoshop, Video Games, Microsoft Office, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Unreal Editor, Public Speaking, Character Animation, Critical Thinking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation, 2D art, Digital Art, Character Rigging, LinkedIn, Creative Writing, Team Leadership, Management, 2D Animation, Python, Student Government, Student Leadership, Concept Design, Lua, Kismet, Blueprint, Cortex Motion Capture
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game Design
University of Advancing Technology 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game Art and Animation
HERE, a Nokia business December 2013 - Present
Soliant Consulting June 2013 - November 2013
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - May 2013
Coldwell Banker October 2012 - May 2013
Multicultural Leadership Program August 2012 - May 2013
Young America Realty May 2012 - May 2013
Illinois Phi Beta Lambda December 2011 - May 2013
Alternative Breaks May 2011 - May 2013
Daily Vidette January 2010 - May 2013
Lunatech 3D May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Java, Java Applets, HTML, CSS, Microsoft Office, Programming, Communication, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Digital Photography, Social Media, Event Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Graphic Design, jQuery, WordPress, Goal Oriented, Time Management, Organization, Databases, Unity3D, FileMaker, Mockups, Use Case Diagrams, Consulting, PowerPoint
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2013
GBN
Deep Silver Volition May 2006 - Present
Mythic Entertainment January 2004 - April 2006
Lodestone Games, LLC October 2001 - November 2003
Kesmai Corporation May 1995 - October 2001
Skills
Team Leadership, Art Pipeline Management, Milestone Scheduling, Tools Development, Working with Outsourcers, Python, 3D Studio Max, MaxScript, Photoshop, Photoshop Scripting, C#, JavaScript, Maxscript, Scripting, Development Tools, Texturing, Art, Professional..., Statistical Tools, Problem Solving, Video Games, MMO, Game Development, Xbox 360, Environment Art
Education
Purdue University 1993 — 1995
BS, Computer GraphicsTechnology
Purdue University 1987 — 1990
AAS, Computer Graphics Technology
Deep Silver Volition May 2015 - August 2015
DigiPen Institute of Technology May 2014 - August 2014
DigiPen Institute of Technology January 2014 - May 2014
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2013 - December 2013
DigiPen Institute of Technology May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Programming, Windows, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, C++ Language, Game Development, Video Games, C, Python, Computer Science, Game Programming, OpenGL, C++
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Real Time Interactive Simulation
Deep Silver Volition January 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition June 2012 - January 2015
Volition, Inc. April 2009 - May 2012
Volition, Inc. June 2007 - April 2009
Volition, Inc. January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Hansoft, PS3, Xbox 360, DevTrack, Field Recording, Video Games, Computer Games, Console, Game Development, Xbox, Music
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2006
Master's of Music Composition, Music Composition
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2003
Bachelor's of Music Composition, Music Composition
University of Melbourne 2001 — 2002
Music Composition, Music Composition
Deep Silver Volition August 2015 - Present
String Theory Schools August 2014 - Present
Three Lions Pub 2011 - 2014
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Microsoft Suites, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Nuke, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Character Modeling, Cartooning, Look Development, Facial Animation, Character Rigging, Maya, Animation, 3D Modeling
Education
Full Sail University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Computer Animation
Cardinal Stritch 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Fine and Studio Arts
Volition Inc. ( THQ ) 2010 - Present
Deep Silver Volition 2014 - 2015
Deep Silver Volition 2014 - 2015
Deep Silver Volition 2014 - 2015
MoWerks Learning 2009 - 2010
University of Georgia August 2008 - August 2009
University of Georgia September 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Usability Testing, Player Experience..., Playtest Organization, Research, Qualitative Research, Video Games, User Experience, Video Game Research, Quantitative Analysis, Data Mining, Academic Writing, Quantitative Analytics, Game Development, PS3, Xbox 360, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Game Design, Writing, User Interface Design, Human Computer..., Playtesting, Analysis, Research Design, User Interface
Education
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2009
Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication
Deep Silver Volition July 2015 - Present
The MecWarriors July 2014 - June 2015
The MecWarriors September 2013 - June 2015
Columbia College Chicago September 2010 - May 2013
Backflip Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Unity3D, Scripting, Technical Design, Game Design, C#, Level Design, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Game Design Documents, Fast Learner, Microsoft Office, Tortoise SVN, Rapid Prototyping, System Design, Version Control Tools, Quality Assurance, Bug Tracking, Mecanim, Tools Development, Experienced Speaker, Tutorials, FogBugz, Blogging, Git, Photoshop, Video Games
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2013
B.A., Game Design
Deep Silver Volition July 2013 - Present
Self-employed 2005 - Present
Digital Extremes March 2009 - February 2013
Electronic Arts July 2008 - October 2008
Spark Unlimited June 2006 - May 2008
Fuse Studios LLC May 2005 - May 2006
Glavan Imageworks November 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Photoshop, Evolution Engine, Scrum, Zbrush, Environment Art, Modeling, Lighting, Material Creation, Traditional & Fine Arts, Level Layout, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Texturing, Maya, Layout Verification, Video Games, Game Design, Level Design, 3D, Unreal Engine 3, Perforce, Traditional Animation, Shaders, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Multiplayer, Game Engines
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Time Based Media Studies
Deep Silver Volition March 2015 - Present
Startup Company September 2013 - September 2014
THQ Montreal July 2012 - August 2013
Volition-Inc./THQ October 2010 - July 2012
Volition-Inc./THQ January 2009 - July 2012
Volition-Inc./THQ October 2003 - December 2008
Electronic Arts Tiburon March 2001 - September 2003
Driveskills August 2000 - February 2001
Strategic Simulations, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Development, Cinematics, Game Concepts, World Design, Story/Narrative, Team Building, Team Leadership, Game, Creative Direction, Management, Game Design, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Xbox, Mobile Games, Casual Games, MMO, Computer Games
Education
New York University 1981 — 1983
BFA
University of Paris V 1974 — 1977
PCEM (First Cycle of Medical Studies)
Ecole Sant Martin de France (French Baccalaureat 1974) 1968 — 1974
Baccalaureat (French)
Deep Silver Volition August 2015 - Present
Umbral Knight Studios February 2014 - Present
Jellyvision June 2015 - August 2015
Big Shoulders Media LLC July 2014 - January 2015
Columbia College Chicago February 2013 - July 2014
MC Sports June 2012 - August 2012
Brighton District Library February 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Unity3D, JavaScript, CSS, Game Design, Computer Maintenance, jQuery, HTML 5, Illustrator, C#, Web Development, CSS3, HTML, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Computer Hardware, Game Programming, Game Art, Web Video, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML5
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Game Programming
Washtenaw Community College 2009 — 2011
Deep Silver Volition June 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition November 2014 - Present
Deep Silver Volition March 2013 - Present
Vancouver Film School February 2010 - Present
Last Pick Productions August 2011 - June 2013
Contract February 2010 - March 2013
DSI November 2011 - November 2012
Team Smart Shopper October 2009 - February 2010
Wet Winter July 2009 - September 2009
Costco Wholesale 2004 - 2009
Skills
Game Design, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Video Games, Level Design, Photoshop, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Xbox 360, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Unreal Editor, Gameplay, Maya, Computer Games, PS3, Sound Design, Perforce, Texturing, Xbox, Animation, Microsoft Office, Hansoft, Mobile Games, 3D Studio Max, Visual Studio, Character Animation, Social Games, Zbrush, Computer Animation, UDK, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Dreamweaver, Pro Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio
Education
Vancouver Film School 2009 — 2010
Diploma in Game Design, Video Game Design
Grossmont College 2007 — 2008
Video Game Design
San Diego Mesa College 2004 — 2007
Graphic Design
University of Nations 2002 — 2003
Dipoma, Religious Studies
MiraCosta College 2000 — 2002
Graphic Design
Deep Silver Volition September 2014 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios December 2011 - September 2014
Monolith Productions September 2010 - November 2011
Snowblind Studios September 2010 - November 2011
Raven Software June 2008 - September 2010
Edge of Reality January 2007 - June 2008
Ape Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Collision Studios January 2006 - January 2007
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania June 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Linkedin Endorsements, Character Animation, Animation, Motion Capture, Gameplay, Game Development, Creative Direction, Rodeo Clowning, Staring Contests, Pie
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
BFA, Applied Media Arts: Cinema
Deep Silver Volition November 2014 - Present
Volition March 2013 - November 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2011 - May 2012
Papa Johns December 2008 - February 2009
Spectrum Health July 2007 - November 2008
Chapbook Café October 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Word, Game Design, Software Quality..., Public Speaking, Presentations, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Gameplay, Game Mechanics
Education
Vancouver Film School 2009 — 2010
Diploma, Game and Interactive Media Design
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2008
N/A, Theater
Deep Silver Volition November 2014 - Present
Volition February 2013 - November 2014
Skills
Game Design, Computer Animation, PS3, Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Dreamweaver, Level Design, Video Games, Illustrator, Unity3D, 3D, AutoDesk Maya, AutoDesk CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, MEL, Html, Game Maker, Unreal Development Kit, 3D Animation, Digital Photography, Compositing, Low Poly Modeling, High Poly Modeling, Digital Media, UV mapping, Animation, Unreal Editor, Lighting, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Scripting, 3D rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, Wwise, Xbox One, Gameplay
Education
Parkland College 2010 — 2012
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Digital Media, 3.291
Deep Silver Volition September 2015 - Present
Jackbox Games May 2015 - Present
TheMecWarriors February 2015 - April 2015
10th Magnitude, Inc. December 2014 - February 2015
Lively Ivy July 2014 - January 2015
Jellyvision ALEX May 2014 - November 2014
LyteShot July 2013 - August 2014
Game Changer Chicago July 2013 - August 2013
Interactive Arts and Media Large Team Game Project 2013 February 2012 - May 2013
Columbia College Chicago September 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Unity3D, Game Design, Level Design, Game Development, Illustrator, Creative Writing, Scripting, Writing, Photoshop, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, C#, Video Games, XNA, ActionScript, Unreal Engine 3, Maya, Gameplay
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2013
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group February 2015 - Present
Freelance Voice Over Artist December 2012 - Present
Computer Deli August 2013 - July 2014
Deep Silver Volition September 2010 - July 2013
Skills
Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Perforce, Windows, Voice Acting, Video Games, JIRA, Test Planning, Bug Tracking, Wii, Game Development, Software Quality..., Computer Games, Game Design, Test Cases, Level Design, Game Mechanics, Data Backup Solutions, Hansoft, BugViewer, GarageBand, R-Studio, Unstoppable Copier, SUPER AntiSpyware, SpyBot, CCleaner, Windows 8, Windows 7, Voice Over, Entertainment, Improvisational Comedy
Education
Parkland College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Oakwood High School 1998 — 2001
High School Diploma, General Curriculum
Deep Silver Volition April 2015 - Present
Dixie State University August 2013 - May 2014
YESCO February 2012 - July 2012
Steve Regan Company May 2006 - January 2012
Star Sign, Inc. January 2008 - June 2009
Design To Print January 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Graphic Design, C++, ActionScript, Python, Programming, CSS, Computer Gaming, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, Digital Video, Flash, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Lua, JavaScript, Visual Studio, C, Linux, MySQL, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service
Education
Dixie State College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, GPA: 3.48
New York Film Academy 2004 — 2004
Digital Film Diploma, Digital Filmography
Bioware April 2014 - Present
Freelance October 2013 - March 2014
id Software June 2011 - October 2013
id Software October 2008 - June 2011
Freelance May 2008 - October 2008
Raven Software July 2006 - May 2008
Vicarious Visions August 2005 - June 2006
Deep Silver Volition June 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Photoshop, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Mudbox, Low Poly Modeling, Unreal 3, Texturing, UV mapping, Painting, Perforce, 3D, Character Animation, Maya, Texture Painting, Environment Art, Hard Surface Modeling, Modo, Digital Sculpting, Game Development, 3D Coat, Occlusion, Hansoft, Game Art
Education
School of Visual Arts 2000 — 2000
Deep Silver Volition May 2014 - Present
Full Sail University November 2013 - February 2014
Full Sail University October 2012 - October 2013
Hollywood Theaters March 2010 - August 2012
Louisiana Renaissance Festival November 2009 - December 2011
Skills
3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Maya, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Adobe Photoshop, Nuke, Cortex, 3D, Character Rigging, Compositing, Mudbox, Digital Compositing, Digital Sculpting, Lighting, MEL, Texturing, Rigging, Character Animation, Animation, Rendering, UV mapping, Rotoscoping, Modeling, Zbrush, 3D rendering, After Effects, Unreal Editor, Visual Effects
Education
Full Sail University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Animation
Southeastern Louisiana University 2008 — 2011
-, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Deep Silver Volition February 2014 - Present
Random Seed Games January 2013 - Present
CSE Software February 2012 - February 2014
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Zbrush, Mudbox, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Environment Art, Normal Mapping, Video Games, Maya, Level Design, Texturing, 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Hard Surface Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Modeling, Texture Painting, Low Poly Modeling, Unreal Editor, Havok, Shaders, Max, Occlusion
Education
University of Dubuque 2007 — 2011
B.S., 3D Modeling, Level Design, Asset Creation.
Deep Silver Volition October 2012 - Present
Volition, Inc August 2010 - January 2013
Volition, Inc June 2008 - May 2009
PetSmart September 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Games User Research, Playtesting, Qualitative Research, Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Perforce, Hansoft, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
BS, Marine Biology
DESIGNATION Labs June 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition June 2014 - January 2015
Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts and Sciences (ATLAS) January 2014 - July 2014
Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts and Sciences (ATLAS) October 2013 - December 2013
National Kwikmetal Service (NKS) June 2012 - August 2012
National Kwikmetal Service (NKS) June 2009 - August 2009
Nordstrom's Rack July 2008 - November 2008
Mrs. Fields Cookies June 2007 - October 2007
Skills
User Experience, Technology, Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile Applications, Interaction Design, Axure RP, JavaScript, Coding Languages, User Interface Design, Creative Problem Solving, Graphics Layout, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Digital Signage, Teamwork, Game Design, Close Attention to..., Analytical Skills, Creative Solutions, Art, Mentoring, User Experience Design, HTML, CSS, jQuery, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Research, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
Konan University 2012 — 2013
Freelance October 2013 - Present
Mozaic January 2015 - Present
Guerrilla Games October 2014 - December 2014
Deep Silver Volition March 2011 - September 2013
Rockstar San Diego April 2007 - March 2011
Dynamic Animation Systems October 2006 - April 2007
Suns of Darkness (Student Group) March 2006 - August 2006
Mozaic August 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Lua, Xbox 360, Gameplay, PS3, Technical Design, Level Design, Game Design, Scripting, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Python, MEL, Unreal Engine 3, World Building, Multiplayer, Game Programming, Maxscript, Xbox, Game Balance, Gameplay Systems, Game Scripting, Mission Design, Ambient Design, Cinematics, Game Design Documents, Tools Development, Gameplay Programming, Game Engines, C++, C#, Playstation, Console, DirectX, OpenGL, Unity3D, WordPress, Perforce, Hansoft, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Max, Unreal, Unity, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Suite, Oculus Rift
Education
Full Sail University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Computer Science, Game Development & Design, 3.54 GPA, Course Director's Award for DirectX
Deep Silver Volition June 2015 - Present
Dawson's School House of Chili August 2012 - August 2014
Boundless Textbooks July 2013 - October 2013
KI NuMedia May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Web Design, Web Development, Dreamweaver, Photography, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, MEL, After Effects, Python, Maya, JavaScript, Houdini, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mobile Applications, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Public Speaking, Java, jQuery Mobile, PHP, Problem Solving, Processing, Communication, WordPress, Premiere, Visual C++, Particle Effects
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Graphics Technology, 3.88
Purdue University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature, 3.35
William Henry Harrison High School 2005 — 2009
Core 40 Academic Honors, 3.75
Deep Silver Volition July 2015 - Present
University of Notre Dame August 2013 - May 2015
Garmin International May 2014 - August 2014
University of Notre Dame August 2013 - May 2014
Comprehensive Data Services, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
University of Notre Dame August 2011 - May 2013
College Pro July 2012 - August 2012
Skills
C++, Python, Programming, Mac, Bash, Perl, SDL, OpenGL, GLUT, Git, Github, Linux, HTML, JavaScript, C#, Xcode, Eclipse, Maya
Education
University of Notre Dame 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, 3.96
Deep Silver Volition August 2015 - Present
Paycor February 2013 - May 2014
CareerBuilder.com March 2011 - September 2012
CareerBuilder.com August 2010 - March 2011
CareerBuilder.com March 2010 - August 2010
CareerBuilder.com June 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Social Media, Cold Calling, Sales, Leadership, Selling, Sales Process, Onboarding, Sales Operations, Qualifying Prospects, Team Management, Marketing, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Hiring, Lead Generation, Training, Sales Management, Management, Direct Sales, New Business Development, CRM, Sales Presentations
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Deep Silver Volition August 2015 - Present
Umbral Knight Studios February 2014 - Present
NetherRealm Studios (WB Games) June 2015 - July 2015
Space Dwarves Entertainment June 2014 - May 2015
Columbia College Chicago February 2013 - May 2015
Big Shoulders Media LLC September 2014 - November 2014
Skills
Unity3D, Game Design, Level Design, Video Games, Photoshop, Game Development, Maya, Scripting, C#, Game Design Documents, HTML, JavaScript, XNA, CSS, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Editor, Writing, Game Programming, Tortoise SVN, World Building, Communication, User Interface, Unreal Engine, Hansoft, JIRA, Visual Studio
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Game Design, 3.4 GPA
Zion-Benton Township High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, 4.5 GPA
Enlightened Games January 2015 - Present
EDMC November 2014 - June 2015
Papa John's International April 2014 - September 2014
Deep Silver Volition July 2013 - August 2013
Skills
3D Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Graphic Design, Conceptual Design
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Game Art & Design
Deep Silver Volition July 2014 - Present
Spartasoft August 2013 - June 2014
Michigan State University June 2013 - June 2014
GEL Lab at Michigan State University May 2012 - June 2014
Skills
3D, Unity3D, Maya, Low Poly Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Computer Animation, UV mapping, Texturing, Autodesk Mudbox, After Effects, Rapid Prototyping, Compositing, Adobe Creative Suite, Character Rigging, MEL, Digital Sculpting, Python, Vehicle Rigging
Education
Michigan State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Game Design & Development
Rigging Dojo 2013 — 2014
Michigan State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
DocNav June 2015 - August 2015
UniqueIO May 2015 - August 2015
Deep Silver Volition June 2014 - August 2014
Schomer and Associates May 2010 - August 2013
Education
Duke University 2013 — 2017
Computer Science
Bungie January 2003 - Present
Emerald City Comicon March 2011 - March 2015
Deep Silver Volition 1996 - 2003
Skills
Vehicle Design, Environment Desgin, Art Direction, Conceptual Art, Team Leadership, 3D Architectural..., Video Game Production, Digital Illustration, ZBrush, 3D Rendering, Animation, 3D, Video Games, Texturing, Game Development, Game Design
Education
Landmark Education 2011 — 2012
Self Expression and Leadership Program
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1993 — 1996
Duel Associates, Industrial and Product Design
Deep Silver Volition August 2015 - Present
DS Volition Service Bureau AttendantBradley UniversityAugust 2014 - Present
Bradley University October 2014 - Present
Bradley University August 2014 - May 2015
VirtuSense Technologies April 2014 - May 2014
Illinois Central College August 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud, Vector Illustration, Game Design, Game Development, Casual Games, Serious Games, Card Games, Board Games, Storytelling, Icon Design, Cartoons, Drawing, Video Games, Unity3D
Education
Bradley University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Illinois Central College 2009 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Game and Interactive Media Design, 4.0
Illinois Central College 2009 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Computer Programming, 4.0
Deep Silver Volition 2005 - Present
Skills
Gameplay Systems, Game Scripting, Hansoft, Perforce, Video Games, Game Development, Open World Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Console, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Multiplayer, Level Design, Xbox
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Languages and Studies, Linguistics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), East Asian Studies
Deep Silver Volition July 2005 - Present
Skills
Omelets, Reading, Blue
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1999 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Panorama High School, Colville, WA 1996 — 1996
Urbana Park District March 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - March 2015
Volition (THQ) September 2012 - January 2013
Urbana Park District May 2011 - September 2012
Volition (THQ) December 2010 - May 2011
Volition (THQ) August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Onboarding, Human Resources, Recruiting, Organizational..., HRIS, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Labor Relations, Employee Benefits
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2010
Master's Degree (MHRIR), Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
University of Illinois Laboratory High School 2000 — 2005
High School
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - Present
THQ November 2004 - January 2013
Pixo Tech August 1999 - November 2004
Skills
Production, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Process Development, Public Speaking, Scrum, HTML, Game Development, Web Development, Technical Writing, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Project Management, Computer Games, Video Games, Management, Perforce, PS3
Education
University of Mississippi 1992 — 1997
B.A., Philosophy
Deep Silver Volition November 2012 - Present
Volition.inc May 2011 - Present
Volition October 2008 - Present
Volition September 2006 - Present
Universal Digital Communications July 2004 - November 2005
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Volition's in-house..., Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Zbrush, Mudbox, Harmonica, Environment Art, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Maya, Texture Painting, SpeedTree
Education
Bowling Green State University 1999 — 2004
BFA, Digital Arts
Deep Silver Volition January 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition September 2014 - January 2015
Deep Silver Volition September 2013 - September 2014
Deep Silver Volition June 2013 - November 2013
Deep Silver Volition September 2012 - June 2013
Deep Silver Volition June 2012 - January 2013
Volition October 2011 - June 2012
Volition December 2011 - January 2012
Volition September 2011 - October 2011
Volition July 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Previs, Video Editing, Cinematics, Character Animation, Mocap Direction, Cinematic Lighting, Mocap cleanup, Storyboarding, 3D, After Effects, Video Games, 3D animation, Game Development, Premiere, Cinematic Art Direction..., Creative Direction, Lighting, Computer Animation, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Traditional Animation, Cinematography, PS3, Xbox 360, Pipeline Development, Perforce, Photoshop, Video, Computer Games, Pre-visualization, Motion Capture, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Hansoft
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1999 — 2003
BFA, Film and Animation, Cumulative GPA 3.97
D'Youville College 1996 — 1999
School of Physical Therapy, Cumulative GPA 3.93
Greensburg Central Catholic 1992 — 1996
Boss Key Productions Inc October 2014 - Present
Deep Silver Volition December 2012 - October 2014
Volition Inc. March 2004 - December 2012
Sony Online Entertainment October 2003 - December 2003
Turbine Entertainment January 2003 - May 2003
3DO September 2002 - January 2003
The Ballistic Pixel Lab 2002 - 2003
Skills
Maxscript, Python, C#, Development Tools, Pipeline Development, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Character Modeling, Texture Painting, Game Development, Texturing, Video Games, PS3, Animation, Maya, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, UV mapping, 3D Modeling, Cinematics, Gameplay, Rigging, Motion Capture, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Characters, Autodesk MotionBuilder
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1996 — 1998
CAMM, Computer Animation/ Multimedia
Deep Silver Volition January 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios March 2012 - November 2014
CCP June 2007 - January 2012
White Wolf Studios June 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Scrum, Writing, Content Writing, Narrative Design, Problem Solving, Game Design, Narrative, Scripting, MMO, Game Development, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Video Games, Social Games, MMORPG, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Creative Writing, PS3, Motivational Speaking
Education
George Mason University 2003 — 2006
BA, English
Volition September 2005 - Present
Deep Silver Volition September 2005 - Present
Illini Union Bookstore June 2004 - December 2004
Mental Health Center of Champaign February 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Hansoft, DevTrack, Xbox 360, Game Design, Microsoft Office, Management, Xbox 360 Compliance, Risk Assessment, PS3 Compliance, Techexcel Devtrack, Video Game QA, PS4, Xbox One, Steamworks, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Perforce, PS3, Testing, Console
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2004
BA, Philosophy
Deep Silver Volition December 2014 - Present
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - Present
Volition July 2010 - Present
Volition June 2006 - July 2010
Volition May 2005 - August 2005
Volition May 2004 - August 2004
Volition January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Game Development, Console, Multiplayer, Sound, Wwise, Computer Games, Sound Design, Perforce, Hansoft, DevTrack, FMOD, Video Game Production, Game Design, Gameplay, Sound Forge, Online Gaming, Xbox, Game Mechanics
Education
Millikin University 2002 — 2006
BA Commercial Music & BA Music Business
Wolfram Research October 2010 - August 2015
Deep Silver Volition January 2009 - September 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign March 1994 - December 2008
Skills
System Administration, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Active Directory, Windows System..., Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Virtualization, Team Management, VMware vSphere, Symantec Endpoint..., Microsoft SQL Server, Hardware Diagnostics, OpenStack, Technical Writing, Electronics Repair, Electro-mechanical, Avionics, Digital Video, Team Building, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Operating Systems, Servers, Networking, Hardware, Software Installation
Education
Parkland College
Deep Silver Volition November 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment May 2011 - June 2013
Volition, Inc. / THQ May 2010 - April 2011
Volition, Inc. / THQ September 2007 - July 2010
Volition, Inc. / THQ February 2004 - September 2007
Rapid Eye Entertainment September 2002 - January 2004
Presto Studios, Inc. February 2000 - August 2002
Sunstorm Interactive March 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Game Design, Art Direction, Team Management, Project Planning, Xbox 360, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Texturing, Zbrush, Maya, 3D Studio Max, 3D, Computer Animation, Managerial, Animation, Cinematics, Environment Art, MMO, Lighting, Digital Painting, Gameplay, PS3, Perforce, World Building, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
East Tennessee State University 1996 — 1997
M.S., Engineering Design Graphics
Purdue University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Technical Graphics
Deep Silver Volition December 2004 - Present
THQ/Volition January 1999 - September 2004
Whoola.com August 1998 - January 1999
Volition Inc June 1997 - August 1998
Mobeus Designs June 1996 - July 1997
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BFA, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1992
Computer Science
Deep Silver Volition August 2012 - Present
DC Comics January 2006 - Present
Marvel Comics February 2004 - November 2006
CrossGen Comics 2001 - 2004
Valiant Comics November 1992 - May 1995
Skills
Comics, Writing, Script, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Character Design, Screenwriting, Copy Editing, Publishing, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Film, Editing, Magazines, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Cartoons, Art, Books, Illustration, Short Stories, Animation, Storyboarding, Scripting, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction Writing, Publications, Blogging, Creative Writer, Non-fiction, Novels, Copywriting, Traditional Animation, Editorial, Story Structure, Content Strategy, Pop Culture, New Media, Digital Art, Television, Narrative, Content Development, Ghostwriting, Characters, Web Content, Script Editing, Story Editing, Children's Books
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1984 — 1989
Front Range Community College November 2012 - Present
Worlds of Wow, Inc. July 2011 - Present
Freelance Design 2006 - 2013
Netdevil September 2006 - February 2011
Deep Silver Volition May 2005 - March 2006
Fisher-Price January 2005 - April 2005
New Balance January 2004 - April 2004
Hasbro June 2003 - September 2003
Hasbro January 2003 - March 2003
S.O.E.D.A June 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Industrial Design, Texturing, Concept Development, Art, Traditional Animation, SketchUp, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, InDesign, Digital Painting, Product Design, User Interface Design, Conceptual Art, Flash, Modeling, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, User Interface, Interior Design, Art and Design Education, Visual Arts, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, 3D Modeling, Sketching, Character Animation, Rendering, 3D, Game Development, Game Design, Creative Direction, Design Strategy
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2015 — 2018
Master’s Degree, Information and Learning Technology Adult Learning and Instructional Design
University of Cincinnati 2000 — 2005
BS, Industrial Design
Deep Silver Volition 2010 - Present
Horizon Hobby 2003 - 2010
Area-Wide Technologies 2002 - 2003
Skills
Scripting, Video Games, Xbox 360, Perforce, PS3, Game Development, Networking, Computer Games
Education
Parkland College
Computer Science
Deep Silver Volition January 1994 - Present
Education
Purdue University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Computer Technology
Deep Silver Volition June 2012 - Present
Imaging Technology Group - Beckman Institute UIUC February 2005 - June 2012
Parkland College 2006 - May 2012
Volition September 2010 - August 2011
Video ID January 2002 - July 2004
Skills
3D visualization, Visualization, Maya, After Effects, Lighting, 3D Modeling, 3D, OpenGL, Rendering, Compositing, 3D rendering, Computer Graphics, Mental Ray, Modeling, MEL
Education
Bradley University 2002 — 2004
MS-CS, Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2002
BS, Computer Science
Parkland College 1998 — 2000
A.S. Engineering, Computer Science
Deep Silver Volition November 2014 - Present
Terminal Reality January 2008 - December 2012
Terminal Reality January 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Xbox 360, Wii, Audio Post Production, Sound Design, Video Games, PS3, Wwise, Game Audio..., Game Audio, Sony Vegas, Protools, Game Development, Foley, Sound Effects, Sound Editing, Dialogue Editing, Perforce, Computer Games, Game Design
Education
Vancouver Film School 2006 — 2007
Sound Design for Visual Media, Sound Design
Baylor University 1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - Present
Volition, Inc (THQ) May 2007 - January 2013
Spherion 2006 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Video Games, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Personnel Matters, Employee Training, Personal Development, Crucial Conversations..., Onboarding, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Game Design, Game Development, HRIS, Xbox 360, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Computer Games, FMLA
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Business Administration, Business Management
Illinois State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Human Resource Management and Finance
Champaign Central
HS Diploma
Deep Silver Volition January 2013 - Present
Volition, Inc. / THQ September 2011 - January 2013
Volition, Inc. / THQ May 2010 - August 2011
Volition October 2005 - August 2009
Volition October 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Game Development, PS3, Xbox 360, Testing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Rhetoric
Deep Silver Volition May 2015 - Present
Datalogics May 2014 - August 2014
Intel Corporation May 2012 - December 2012
Skills
C++, Java, Linux, C, Data Structures, OS X, Microsoft Office, C#, OpenGL, Algorithms, Agile Environment, PHP, .NET, Git, Github, Software Development, Gameplay Programming
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Jones College Prep 2005 — 2009
Deep Silver Volition January 2015 - Present
Deep Silver Volition November 2013 - January 2015
Volition January 2013 - November 2013
THQ September 2011 - December 2012
THQ, Inc. via RemX Specialty Staffing June 2010 - September 2011
Skills
DevTrack, PS3, Xbox 360, Kinect, Wii, Microsoft Office, Level Design, Perforce, Hansoft, Video Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Xbox, Game Development, Console, Computer Games, Multiplayer
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2006 — 2010
BA, Game Art and Design
Deep Silver Volition June 2014 - January 2015
Menards February 2014 - June 2014
AMC Theatres October 2012 - April 2014
Lights America June 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Video Games, HTML, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, C++, CSS, Windows, Teamwork, Social Media, Visual Studio, Photoshop, 3Ds Max, Handsoft, ProDG Debugger, Linux
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2008 — 2011
Game and Simulation Programming, Computer Games and Programming Skills
Wargaming.net March 2014 - Present
Deep Silver Volition December 2012 - August 2013
Access Chicago Realty, Inc. June 2012 - November 2012
DePaul University August 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Real Estate, Administrative..., Sales, Data Entry, Office Management, Outlook, Office Administration, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, Customer Service, Administrative Work
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Game Development
343 Industries March 2010 - Present
Bungie February 2008 - February 2010
Deep Silver Volition June 2004 - January 2010
Skills
Game Development, Photoshop, Video Games, Game Design, Conceptual Art, Digital Painting, Corel Painter
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1996
Art History, Criticism and Conservation, Fine Arts