Zachary D. Richardson

medieval1400@gmail.com

 

WORK STATEMENT - As a professional in Education, Animation, and the Interactive Entertainment field, I display passion, a hard-work ethic, and professionalism towards every aspect of my work. As for accreditation, I earned a M.A. degree in Animation with the Savannah School of Art and Design, and a B.A. in Digital Media with a concentration in Interactive entertainment from The University of Central Florida. Currently, I am enrolled at the University of Georgia, studying Education as a graduate Ed.S. student.

 

EDUCATION

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Pursuing a Specialist of Education 

expected Graduation 2022

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Savanna Collage of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

Pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Animation 

Graduated 2021

 

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media -Focus of Interactive Entertainment - Graduated (2018)

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teaching Certificate, “Hall County” (2019)

• Certified to instruct grades 1st - 12th as a Substitute Teacher.

 

Lead Animator for 3D stealth adventure game, “Ransacked” (2018)

• Standard responsibilities- Animations, Character Rigging, and Painting Skin Weights.

 

SKILLS & TOOLS

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• Maya – Capable of modeling and rigging complex low poly game assets.

• Unity – Trained in game production engine

• Animation – Able to animate in both 2D and 3D platforms

• Photoshop CC – Highly skilled in navigation and digital painting

• Substance Painter – Experienced in painting and texturing

• Final Cut Pro - Trained to film and edit full video content.

• C# Programing – Prepared to read and navigate complex code

• C Programing – Competent in writing and navigation.

• Javascript – Prepared to write should situation arises

• CSS – Well trained in unique HTML commentary design

• 2D & 3D Rigging – Can rig skeletons of game and animation objects

• HTML - Skilled in designing full webpages

• Toon Boom Harmony - Animate and puppet

• Unreal Engine 4 – Capable of creating strong work

 

WORK INVOLVEMENT

 

Teacher Hall County (2020-Present)

• Teach High School Students Computer Science and Design

 

Substitute Teacher Hall County (2019-2020)

• Fill in for Hall County school teachers, instruct students, and inspire confidence.

 

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