Experience

• 3D Artist at HTX Labs

  November 2023 - October 2025

  • Create high-fidelity 3D assets for EMPACT VR training platform, maintaining AAA visual quality standards.
  
  • Develop interactive Unreal Engine Blueprints for dynamic VR experiences and user interactions.
  
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver assets within tight production deadlines.

• Senior Game Development Specialist at SAIC

  Billings, MT

  August 2018 - September 2023

  Provided 3D asset creation for government VR training applications, ensuring performance optimization for
  
  real-time rendering.
  
  • Produced high-impact promotional materials for industry trade shows, directly contributing to client acquisition.
  
  • Collaborated with technical directors and programmers to implement efficient art pipelines and workflows.

• Senior Environment Artist at Zombie Studios

  Seattle, WA

  February 2008 - March 2014

  Created signature gameplay elements including all puzzles and traps for SAW and SAW II commercial releases.
  
  • Authored weapon models and assets for Blackwater and Blacklight franchises.
  
  • Directed team of in-house and off-site artists for serious simulation game production (2013-2014).
  
  • Managed art from off-site contractors as Outsource Manager, ensuring quality standards and delivery schedules.
  
  • Created realistic environments and assets for government training simulations.

• Environment Artist at Buzz Monkey Software

  Eugene, OR

  March 2006 - June 2007

  Contributed to major releases including Tomb Raider: Anniversary Edition and NFL Street 3

• Environment Artist at Fever Pitch Studios

  Austin, TX

  May 2003 - January 2006

  Directed team of artists on high-profile Lord of the Rings title, managing art direction and team coordination.

• Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University

  January 2024 - Present

  • Teach Environment Design with Unreal Engine and advanced 3D modeling techniques.
  
  • Provide mentorship and portfolio guidance to students entering the games/VR industry.

• Adjunct Instructor at Northwest College of Art & Design

  Tacoma, WA

  May 2016 - December 2021

  • Delivered courses in 3D Foundations, Rigging, Lighting, and Graphic Design.
  
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year (2019 & 2020) for student-voted excellence.