Justin Sinke

Justin R. Sinke
3760 Bowen Road • Howell, MI 48855
(517) 375-1457 • justinsinke@comcast.net
Visit my portfolio at: www.justinsinke.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking full-time employment as an entry-level Game Designer - Writer in the game development industry, where I may use the knowledge and skills acquired through education and experience in support of company strategies.

EDUCATION
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Applied Science, Digital Animation and Game Design (DAGD)
Courses completed; Intro to Game Design – Development, Game Design and Theory, Story Development for Film and Gaming, Creative Writing, Advanced Technical Writing, Project Management, User Interface Design / Cumulative 3.6 GPA

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Graphic: 3ds Studio Max, Autodesk XSI, Pixelogic ZBrush
Design: Unreal Engine 2004, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Fireworks
Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Visio

PROFESSIONAL DAGD EXPERIENCE
Capstone, Ferris State University September 2009-December 2009

Development of opening animation sequence for a theoretical racing game.

Individual project encompassing all aspects of design and animation

Graphic Design Intern (400 Hours), EIC Inc., Jenison Michigan June 2009-September 2009

Designed the new company logo; Created computer icons for software
Developed an instructional video; Adapted to unfamiliar company software

Mark Kistler’s Imagination Station, Grand Rapids-FSU Campus May 2008-August 2008
Camera Operator, Researcher and Writer (DAGD Summer Course)

Operated a professional video camera for live filming.
Researched, wrote, and delivered “fun facts” dialogue for Kistler during live filming.
Wrote the entirety of the Masterpiece Theater segment dialogues.
Edited episodes of “Mark Kistler’s Imagination Station” for broadcast on PBS

EMPLOYMENT
Office Assistant, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI August 2006-December 2007

Used office equipment to produce used documentation; Designed visuals for office
Transported hard copy documentation and mail between Ferris and Kendall Campuses
Reviewed and edited paperwork and files

Computer Lab Monitor, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI January 2007-May 2007

Oversaw use of computers and hardware for use by students; Opened and closed the lab

RELEVANT INFORMATION

High school fantasy and science fiction literature club September 2004-May 2005
Member of the Young Writers Society website June 2003-Present

References available upon request