MELISSA PATTON
portfolio: www.melissapatton.net 
Gate5w@aol.com


Highlights:
*Skilled in 3d Studio Max, Photoshop, and Illustrator
*Traditional art training
*UI graphic design training

Technical:
Intermediate - 3dsmax, Modo, Bryce, Photoshop, Illustrator
General - Maya, Softimage, Director, Flash
Basic - Zbrush		Languages: C, C++, Java



Education:
DePaul University, Chicago, IL  Graduated: June 2005
M.S.- Computer Graphics and Animation
GPA: 3.78 / 4.00

Smith College, Northampton, MA  Graduated: May 2002
B.A -   major: Computer Science,  minor: Studio Art
GPA: 3.43 / 4.00


Areas of Study:
 *3d Modeling    		   *Architectural Space Modeling
 *Game Art, 2d and 3d              *User Interface Design
 *Graphic Design 		   *Drawing and Set Design

Experience:

Crystal Chronicles - rpg game project
weapons modeler
-created 3d models of weapons with a restriction of 500 polygons
-each weapon was modelled from concept art or line drawings
-project desolved during creation phase


Terry Family Reunion 2006 				     June 2005 - July 2006
graphic designer
-created reunion logo, graphics, and photo restorations
-hand painted designs for reunion gift bags, designed and laid out guidebooks and music cds
-bags, guides, cds, hats, and t-shirts were used by 115 reunion members over three days


Sodasoft						      June 2005 - July 2005
freelance - level building
-created several logic puzzle based levels for 2d adventure game Rockhead
-designed level layout, created puzzles, and error tested using proprietary software



Web and Graphics Center, Smith College		             September 1999  - May 2002
-taught software packages to individual and groups
-created web graphics and  instructional materials
-assisted users in creating animations, print projects, and web designs