Game Refuge, Inc.
Industry: Video game developer
DescriptionGame Refuge Inc. is an independent video-game developer with offices in Downers Grove, Illinois. It was founded in 1992 by Brian Colin and Jeff Nauman, the creators of Rampage, Arch Rivals and many other arcade games for Bally/Midway. Headquarters: Downers Grove, IL Founded: 1992 Key person: Brian Colin Type of business: Privately held company
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Game Refuge, Inc. Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Nicholas Kooy Nicholas Kooy's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience September 2012 - January 2014
Job Game Programmer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2012 - January 2014
Skills
C#, C++, JavaScript, Unity3D, XNA, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Music, Research, Facebook, Game Design, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Computer Games, Perforce, Xbox 360, ActionScript, Social Games, Computer Animation, Game Programming, iOS development, OpenGL, Programming, Casual Games, Video Games, CSS, Flash, Animation, 3D Modeling, Texturing, HTML, Level Design, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, Video Game Production, Unreal Editor, 3D, Game Mechanics, Scripting, Maya, Gameplay Programming
Education
Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 2011 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Game and Interactive Media - Programming
Calvin College 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2012 - January 2014
Skills
C#, C++, JavaScript, Unity3D, XNA, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Music, Research, Facebook, Game Design, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Computer Games, Perforce, Xbox 360, ActionScript, Social Games, Computer Animation, Game Programming, iOS development, OpenGL, Programming, Casual Games, Video Games, CSS, Flash, Animation, 3D Modeling, Texturing, HTML, Level Design, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, Video Game Production, Unreal Editor, 3D, Game Mechanics, Scripting, Maya, Gameplay Programming
Education
Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 2011 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Game and Interactive Media - Programming
Calvin College 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music
Jeff Colin Jeff Colin's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Game Design
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Game Refuge Inc. September 2011 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. June 2012 - November 2014
Alt. News 26:46 April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Unity3D, Game Development, Unity, Game Design, Video Games, Gameplay, Document Design, Character Animation, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Television, Editing, Producing, Sound Design, Premiere, Sound Forge, Writing, Video Editing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2008
Film Production
Game Refuge Inc. September 2011 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. June 2012 - November 2014
Alt. News 26:46 April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Unity3D, Game Development, Unity, Game Design, Video Games, Gameplay, Document Design, Character Animation, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Television, Editing, Producing, Sound Design, Premiere, Sound Forge, Writing, Video Editing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2008
Film Production
Emily Vega Emily Vega's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Graphic Artist at KLog
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
K-Log June 2013 - Present
M.G. & S. Sales, Inc. April 2012 - June 2013
Game Refuge, Inc. August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Drawing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Graphic Arts, Acrylic Painting, Portraits, Costume Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's, Media Arts & Animation
K-Log June 2013 - Present
M.G. & S. Sales, Inc. April 2012 - June 2013
Game Refuge, Inc. August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Drawing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Graphic Arts, Acrylic Painting, Portraits, Costume Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's, Media Arts & Animation
Bryce Graham Bryce Graham's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience August 2011 - January 2014
Job Game Designer at Game Refuge, Inc.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Game Refuge, Inc. August 2011 - January 2014
Starbucks August 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Management, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Film Editing, Cinematography, Essays, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Being Tall, Gameplay, Narrative, Game Mechanics, World Building, Level Design, Game Design, Photoshop, Unity3D, Perforce
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
Game Refuge, Inc. August 2011 - January 2014
Starbucks August 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Management, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Film Editing, Cinematography, Essays, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Being Tall, Gameplay, Narrative, Game Mechanics, World Building, Level Design, Game Design, Photoshop, Unity3D, Perforce
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
David Wnek's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience November 2011 - Present
Job Web Developer at Caxy Code Creative
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Caxy Code Creative May 2015 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. November 2011 - Present
GTX Services March 2010 - Present
CompUSA November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
PHP, C# 4.0, Unity3D, Visual Studio, Windows, Linux, MySQL, ASP.NET, Web Services, Data Analysis, Java, JavaScript, Android Development, iOS development, HTML
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Caxy Code Creative May 2015 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. November 2011 - Present
GTX Services March 2010 - Present
CompUSA November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
PHP, C# 4.0, Unity3D, Visual Studio, Windows, Linux, MySQL, ASP.NET, Web Services, Data Analysis, Java, JavaScript, Android Development, iOS development, HTML
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Ryan Francis's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience January 2013 - April 2014
Job Artist
Industry Animation
Experience
Pizza Hut September 2015 - Present
Walmart March 2015 - August 2015
Macy's Logistics and Operations August 2014 - December 2014
Game Refuge, Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
ARTimation 11 October 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Flash Animation, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustration, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Conceptual Art, Character Design, Character Animation, Environmental Design, 3D, Graphics, Video Games, Drawing, Animation, Cartoons, Computer Animation
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2010 — 2012
BFA, Media Arts & Animation
Pizza Hut September 2015 - Present
Walmart March 2015 - August 2015
Macy's Logistics and Operations August 2014 - December 2014
Game Refuge, Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
ARTimation 11 October 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Flash Animation, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustration, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Conceptual Art, Character Design, Character Animation, Environmental Design, 3D, Graphics, Video Games, Drawing, Animation, Cartoons, Computer Animation
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2010 — 2012
BFA, Media Arts & Animation
Bobby Llereza Bobby Llereza's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience April 2011 - June 2012
Job Game Art Director, Animator, Designer, etc.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Team Play, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Contract/Freelance July 1997 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. April 2011 - June 2012
Team Play, Inc. August 2009 - June 2012
Hive Media October 2010 - April 2011
TouchTunes Game Studio October 2007 - March 2010
White Rabbit Game Studio June 2007 - October 2007
Game Refuge, Inc. December 2002 - March 2007
Atomic Imaging February 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Texturing, Game Design, Video Games, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Animation, Zbrush, Level Design, Maya, Unity3D, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Game Development, Character Rigging, Motion Graphics, Digital Painting, Mudbox, Video Game Design, Digital Art, Photoshop, Particle Illusion, Flash, Digital Sculpting, Premiere, Gameplay, Compositing, 3D animation, Mental Ray, Concept Design, Graphics, 3D Hard Surface Modeling, Texture Painting, Texture Mapping, Autodesk 3ds Max, Android Development, Concept Art, Low Poly Modeling, Video Game Production, Video Game Development, Vray, V-Ray, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Motionbuilder, Vue XStream, 3D Cinematics, Android Video Game..., Unity3D Game Development
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 1998 — 2001
BFA, Media Arts and Animation
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Media Arts and Animation, Digital Art &Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, A
Downers Grove South High School
High school diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Team Play, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Contract/Freelance July 1997 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. April 2011 - June 2012
Team Play, Inc. August 2009 - June 2012
Hive Media October 2010 - April 2011
TouchTunes Game Studio October 2007 - March 2010
White Rabbit Game Studio June 2007 - October 2007
Game Refuge, Inc. December 2002 - March 2007
Atomic Imaging February 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Texturing, Game Design, Video Games, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Animation, Zbrush, Level Design, Maya, Unity3D, 3D Modeling, After Effects, Game Development, Character Rigging, Motion Graphics, Digital Painting, Mudbox, Video Game Design, Digital Art, Photoshop, Particle Illusion, Flash, Digital Sculpting, Premiere, Gameplay, Compositing, 3D animation, Mental Ray, Concept Design, Graphics, 3D Hard Surface Modeling, Texture Painting, Texture Mapping, Autodesk 3ds Max, Android Development, Concept Art, Low Poly Modeling, Video Game Production, Video Game Development, Vray, V-Ray, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Motionbuilder, Vue XStream, 3D Cinematics, Android Video Game..., Unity3D Game Development
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 1998 — 2001
BFA, Media Arts and Animation
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Media Arts and Animation, Digital Art &Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, A
Downers Grove South High School
High school diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Andy Senesac's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience September 2005 - January 2007
Job Senior Technical Artist / Lead Facial Artist Cinematics at Netherrealm Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
NetherRealm Studios August 2009 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies July 2009 - March 2012
Midway Games March 2009 - July 2009
Freelance December 2008 - March 2009
Midway Games February 2007 - February 2009
OneStopMailing 2005 - 2008
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2005 - January 2007
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 - 2005
Aventis Behring 1999 - 2002
Skills
Motionbuilder, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Cinematics, Character, Unreal Engine 3, Character Animation, Animation, Video Games, 3D, 3D animation, Perforce, Game Development, Game Design, Unreal Editor, Unreal, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Modeling, Rigging, Traditional Animation, Level Design, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, Scripting, 3D Modeling, Digital Painting, Gameplay, Texturing, Unity3D, UV mapping, Character Rigging, Zbrush, Mudbox, Mental Ray, Game Engines, Facial Animation, Wii, MEL, PS3, Xbox, Console, Unreal Engine, Mobile Games, Storyboarding, Visual Effects
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2001 — 2005
BA, Media Arts/ Animation
Kankakee Comm College 1997 — 2001
Assoc, Computer Science
NetherRealm Studios August 2009 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies July 2009 - March 2012
Midway Games March 2009 - July 2009
Freelance December 2008 - March 2009
Midway Games February 2007 - February 2009
OneStopMailing 2005 - 2008
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2005 - January 2007
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 - 2005
Aventis Behring 1999 - 2002
Skills
Motionbuilder, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Cinematics, Character, Unreal Engine 3, Character Animation, Animation, Video Games, 3D, 3D animation, Perforce, Game Development, Game Design, Unreal Editor, Unreal, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Modeling, Rigging, Traditional Animation, Level Design, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, Scripting, 3D Modeling, Digital Painting, Gameplay, Texturing, Unity3D, UV mapping, Character Rigging, Zbrush, Mudbox, Mental Ray, Game Engines, Facial Animation, Wii, MEL, PS3, Xbox, Console, Unreal Engine, Mobile Games, Storyboarding, Visual Effects
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2001 — 2005
BA, Media Arts/ Animation
Kankakee Comm College 1997 — 2001
Assoc, Computer Science
Shaun Shervino Shaun Shervino's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience April 2013 - March 2014
Job Software Quality Assurance at Synapse Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Synapse Games March 2015 - Present
Officite August 2014 - March 2015
Baystone Media March 2014 - August 2014
Game Refuge, Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Target April 2007 - March 2014
Interactive Arts and Media Capstone Game Project September 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Game Development, Level Design, Unity3D, Maya, Photoshop, Tortoise SVN, Game Design Documents, Version Control Tools, Android SDK, iOS development, Visual C#, SharePoint, Bug Tracking, Character Animation, Communication Skills, CSS, Salesforce
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Synapse Games March 2015 - Present
Officite August 2014 - March 2015
Baystone Media March 2014 - August 2014
Game Refuge, Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Target April 2007 - March 2014
Interactive Arts and Media Capstone Game Project September 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Game Development, Level Design, Unity3D, Maya, Photoshop, Tortoise SVN, Game Design Documents, Version Control Tools, Android SDK, iOS development, Visual C#, SharePoint, Bug Tracking, Character Animation, Communication Skills, CSS, Salesforce
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
Brian Colin Brian Colin's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience February 1992 - Present
Job Game Designer, Group Leader and CEO at Game Refuge Inc
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Game Refuge Inc February 1992 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. February 1992 - Present
Hive Media Inc. August 2010 - May 2011
TouchTunes Game Studio September 2007 - December 2009
Bally/Midway Mfg. February 1982 - February 1992
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Project Management, Risk Management, Video Games, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Console Games, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Animation, Gaming, MMO, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Video, Console, Product Development, Computer Games, Social Games, Management, Mobile Games, Casual Games
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1974 — 1979
Game Refuge Inc February 1992 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. February 1992 - Present
Hive Media Inc. August 2010 - May 2011
TouchTunes Game Studio September 2007 - December 2009
Bally/Midway Mfg. February 1982 - February 1992
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Project Management, Risk Management, Video Games, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Console Games, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Animation, Gaming, MMO, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Video, Console, Product Development, Computer Games, Social Games, Management, Mobile Games, Casual Games
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1974 — 1979
Vincent Carbone's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Senior Technical Support Specialist at First Midwest Bank
Industry Financial Services
Experience
First Midwest Bank January 2011 - Present
Chopper Trading July 2010 - January 2011
OfficeMax September 2008 - April 2010
Card Concepts, Inc. June 2007 - September 2008
Game Refuge, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, XP, Windows Vista, Backup Exec, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Windows XP, Networking, VPN, Technical Support, Microsoft Technologies
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Media Arts & Animation
Westminster Christian Highschool 1997 — 2001
First Midwest Bank January 2011 - Present
Chopper Trading July 2010 - January 2011
OfficeMax September 2008 - April 2010
Card Concepts, Inc. June 2007 - September 2008
Game Refuge, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, XP, Windows Vista, Backup Exec, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Windows XP, Networking, VPN, Technical Support, Microsoft Technologies
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Media Arts & Animation
Westminster Christian Highschool 1997 — 2001
Michael Ashcraft's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience September 2002 - July 2004
Job Eurodollar Options
Industry Capital Markets
Experience
Mark IV Brokerage LLC January 2015 - Present
Ronin Capital November 2013 - January 2015
Sun Trading LLC March 2012 - March 2013
Endeavor Trading LLC, (acquired by Sun Holdings LLC) February 2009 - March 2012
Banyan Financial, LP August 2007 - January 2009
Breakwater Trading July 2004 - July 2007
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Proprietary Trading, Trading, Trading Strategies, Equities, Electronic Trading, Trading Systems, Fixed Income, Financial Markets, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Equity Derivatives, Bloomberg Terminal, Bonds, Series 7, CQG, Futures Trading, US Treasuries, Hedging, Arbitrage, Securities, Equity Trading, Bloomberg, Fixed Income Strategies, Quantitative Research, Time Series Analysis, Python, Matlab, Options, Microsoft Excel, VBA
Education
CFA Institute
Art Institute of Colorado 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts and Animation
Wichita State University 1996 — 1998
Mark IV Brokerage LLC January 2015 - Present
Ronin Capital November 2013 - January 2015
Sun Trading LLC March 2012 - March 2013
Endeavor Trading LLC, (acquired by Sun Holdings LLC) February 2009 - March 2012
Banyan Financial, LP August 2007 - January 2009
Breakwater Trading July 2004 - July 2007
Game Refuge, Inc. September 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Proprietary Trading, Trading, Trading Strategies, Equities, Electronic Trading, Trading Systems, Fixed Income, Financial Markets, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Equity Derivatives, Bloomberg Terminal, Bonds, Series 7, CQG, Futures Trading, US Treasuries, Hedging, Arbitrage, Securities, Equity Trading, Bloomberg, Fixed Income Strategies, Quantitative Research, Time Series Analysis, Python, Matlab, Options, Microsoft Excel, VBA
Education
CFA Institute
Art Institute of Colorado 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts and Animation
Wichita State University 1996 — 1998
Carly Tuma's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience February 2013 - September 2013
Job Writer / Shift Lead
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Walgreens August 2010 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. February 2013 - September 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company October 2009 - January 2010
Bath & Body Works November 2008 - May 2009
Walgreens June 2004 - January 2007
Amber Leaf Animal Hospital August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Editing, Novels, Short Stories, Web Design, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Fiction, Microsoft Office
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
Web Design and Interactive Media
Indiana Wesleyan University 2008 — 2008
Biblical Literature
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2006 — 2007
Animal Science, English
Walgreens August 2010 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. February 2013 - September 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company October 2009 - January 2010
Bath & Body Works November 2008 - May 2009
Walgreens June 2004 - January 2007
Amber Leaf Animal Hospital August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Editing, Novels, Short Stories, Web Design, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Fiction, Microsoft Office
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
Web Design and Interactive Media
Indiana Wesleyan University 2008 — 2008
Biblical Literature
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2006 — 2007
Animal Science, English
Lea Goffinski's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience November 2011 - October 2014
Job 2D/3D Game Artist at Game Refuge, Inc.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Game Refuge, Inc. November 2011 - October 2014
Netflix April 2010 - September 2011
The World Is Our Oyster Publishing & Screenwriting, Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Streamwood Bowl January 2001 - April 2010
Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumbug January 2006 - March 2010
Griot Enterprises October 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Texturing, Game Design, Traditional Animation, 3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Layout, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Flash, Illustration, After Effects, Level Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Media Arts & Animation
Illinois Institute of Art 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Game Art & Design
Game Refuge, Inc. November 2011 - October 2014
Netflix April 2010 - September 2011
The World Is Our Oyster Publishing & Screenwriting, Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Streamwood Bowl January 2001 - April 2010
Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumbug January 2006 - March 2010
Griot Enterprises October 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Texturing, Game Design, Traditional Animation, 3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Layout, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Flash, Illustration, After Effects, Level Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Media Arts & Animation
Illinois Institute of Art 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Game Art & Design
Chris Bieniek's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience October 2011 - March 2014
Job Editor, Writer, Designer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Videogame History Museum May 2011 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. October 2011 - March 2014
LFP, Inc. June 1998 - October 2011
LFP, Inc. March 1994 - June 2007
Skills
Magazines, Entertainment, Publishing, Video Games, Editing, Editorial, Content Strategy, Content Management, Production Managment, Copywriting, Copy Editing, CMYK, New Media, Game Design, Game Development, Creative Direction, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Columbia College Chicago
De La Salle Institute
Videogame History Museum May 2011 - Present
Game Refuge, Inc. October 2011 - March 2014
LFP, Inc. June 1998 - October 2011
LFP, Inc. March 1994 - June 2007
Skills
Magazines, Entertainment, Publishing, Video Games, Editing, Editorial, Content Strategy, Content Management, Production Managment, Copywriting, Copy Editing, CMYK, New Media, Game Design, Game Development, Creative Direction, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Columbia College Chicago
De La Salle Institute
Sarah Golenia's Game Refuge, Inc. Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Social Media Administrator at Game Refuge, Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
Game Refuge, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Game Refuge February 2013 - Present
The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, Book and Supply Store March 2011 - June 2012
Bath & Body Works November 2010 - April 2011
KB Toys October 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Photoshop, Flash, Flash Animation, Flash Design, Flash Video, Flash Games, 3D Studio Max, 3D animation, PowerPoint, After Effects, Special Effects, Motion Graphics, 2D, 2D graphics, 2D Animation, Animation, Character Animation
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
BFA, Media Arts and Animation
Game Refuge, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Game Refuge February 2013 - Present
The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, Book and Supply Store March 2011 - June 2012
Bath & Body Works November 2010 - April 2011
KB Toys October 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Photoshop, Flash, Flash Animation, Flash Design, Flash Video, Flash Games, 3D Studio Max, 3D animation, PowerPoint, After Effects, Special Effects, Motion Graphics, 2D, 2D graphics, 2D Animation, Animation, Character Animation
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2012
BFA, Media Arts and Animation
Riot Games
Sony Online Entertainment
Trion Worlds, Inc.
ZeniMax Online Studios
Vicarious Visions
EA Mobile
Aeria Games & Entertainment
Ubisoft Montréal