Experience

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Adjunct Faculty-College of DuPage

October 2014 – Present  Continuing Education

Teaching computer based classes in the Continuing Education Department.

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Contract Photo Editor-InContext Solutions

April 2014 – Present 

Edit photos for 3D models used in interactive concepts of supermarket and grocery stores. This involves a process of stitching together various photos to make full and seamless images to be used as textures for 3D models.

 

Technology Counselor-Emagination Computer Camps

June 2014 – August 2014 Lake Forest, IL

Lead technology workshops for video game development. Nurture campers throughout the camp day and evening by providing age appropriate care and support. Oversee the daily activities of an assigned group of campers. Promote camper participation in traditional camp activities on a daily basis. Ensure that campers are reasonably safe. Serve as a mentor to one or more program assistants. Participate in the set-up and breakdown of camp.

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Teaching Assistant/ Game Art & Animation Tutor- Illinois Institute of Art

August 2012 – December 2013 Chicago, IL

Teach and tutor fellow students in a variety of programs to make animation, video games, and digital art. This also included teaching students the video game development pipline and teaching varioius ways to complete a game. Proctored test and maintained the learning centers. Held workshops to help teach fellow students techniques in various programs. Provided in-class assistants for teachers for large volume classes.

 

Cryogenic Technician-Airgas

December 2006 – December 2010 West Chicago, IL

Designed, installed, and maintained liquid gas systems for a variety of businesses including hospitals, food industry, entertainment industry, scientific research, etc, and also maintained the company's own fill plants. Managed my own schedule and mainly worked independently on highly complicated jobs.

 

Engineering Laboratory Technician/ Nuclear Engineer/ Submariner -US Navy

November 2000 – October 2006 (6 years)USS Alaska SSBN 732

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