navin.k.prasad@gmail.com |
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| Objective |
To continue to explore a career in the web or game development industry.
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| Education |
Academy of Art University - San Francisco, CA
MFA in 3D Animation - Emphasis: Game Design
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2004 to present
currently enrolled
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, IL
BS in Computer Science / Engineering
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1998 to 2002
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Downers Grove North High School
GPA 4.0 - National Merit Finalist
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1994 to 1998
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| Qualifications |
Software
| 3D |
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Alias Maya 7.0 |
| Programming |
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XHTML, CSS, MEL, C++, JavaScript |
| Macromedia |
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Flash, Dreamweaver |
| Adobe |
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Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere |
| Audio |
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Cakewalk Sonar, SoundForge, ProTools, Reason |
| Office |
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MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat |
| OS |
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MS Windows XP/NT, Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu) |
Skills
Collaborative personality; a dedicated worker with experience
in both technical and artistic areas. Comfortable with deadlines
-- projects are consistently delivered on-time and on-budget.
Very fast learner; eager to gain new skills in various areas.
Additional Experience
Narrative Fiction Writing
Concept Design, Storyboarding
Theater Writing, Production, Direction, Acting
Music Theory and Composition, Recording Techniques, Piano - 18 yrs
Conference Associate - Game Developers Conference 2006
Associate Editor - Advanced Media Network
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Employment History |
StudioMoon Identity Design
Web Designer / Developer - 09/05 to present
- Designing web and graphic projects working directly with owner, clients
- Handling a variety of tasks, both creative and technical
- Working on several projects simultaneously
Allstate Insurance Company
Senior Customer Insurance Professional - 10/03 to 08/04
- Worked in frontline sales and customer service, dealing with literally hundreds of people a week
- Required quick thinking and unique solutions
University of Illinois Undergraduate Library – Dept. of Preservation
Web Designer - 12/02 to 05/03
- Created website from scratch using HTML and CSS
- Worked with several employees to develop design and information hierarchy
- Documented design and editing procedures for future employees
Illini Media Corporation
Writer / Editor - 03/01 to 12/02
- Headed video game reviews for The Buzz Entertainment Magazine
- Acted as Editor of the Cyber section, which reviewed new video games, software, etc.
Web Technologies Group, Inc.
Web Developer - 07/00 to 07/01
- Developed on multiple platforms using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, ASP, and Coldfusion
- Worked on various online course websites, developing navigation and quiz systems
Dale Carnegie Intnl. - Human Relations and Public Speaking Courses
Graduate Assistant - Summer ‘98 and ’99
- Originally a student, I was asked to return as an instructor
- Worked with faculty to teach students teamwork and public speaking skills
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