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JR Bontrager Game Designer Cell: (703) 965 – 4655 | [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts and Animation The Art Institute of Washington: Arlington, VA | December 2016 Photoshop CC Illustrator CC HTML 3 & 5 After Effects CC Premiere CC Visual Studios 2015 3DStudio Max Unity 5+ Construct 2 Spriter Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Jira Sublime EMPLOYMENT The Gosu Network VP of Content Creation Oct 2006 – Present : Woodbridge, VA I created and developed a variety of programs for live streaming on Twitch.tv or recorded for Youtube. Within this position I also took on the role of Editor In Chief for SMITECentral.com. Duties in this position included: Professional commetator for eSports events - at least 2 per week. Writing game reviews - 1 per week. Writing tournament and event recaps and blogs - at least 1 per week. Managing writing and event staff of 25 volunteers globally. Attending global events to promote communities and talent - 4-6 per year. Networking with publishers and developers to expand brand awareness. Collaborate with other content creators on Podcasts, broadcasts, etc. Be an on-air personality for developed programs. Work with industry talent to produce branding and commercial skills. Fulfill sponsor requests such as: advertisments, testimonials and social media engaging. Communicate effectively through all social media outlets for the organization, teams and talent. PAGE 1 SKILLS Game Design Level Design Narrative Design UI Design 3D Modeling Scriptwriting
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JR Bontrager Game DesignerCell: (703) 965 – 4655 | [email protected]
EDUCATIONBachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts and Animation The Art Institute of Washington: Arlington, VA | December 2016
Photoshop CC Illustrator CC HTML 3 & 5 After Effects CC Premiere CC Visual Studios 20153DStudio Max Unity 5+Construct 2 SpriterMicrosoft Word Microsoft ExcelJira Sublime
EMPLOYMENTThe Gosu Network
VP of Content CreationOct 2006 – Present : Woodbridge, VA
I created and developed a variety of programs for live streaming on Twitch.tv or recorded for Youtube. Within this position I also took on the role of Editor In Chief for SMITECentral.com. Duties in this position included: Professional commetator for eSports events - at least 2 per week. Writing game reviews - 1 per week. Writing tournament and event recaps and blogs - at least 1 per week. Managing writing and event staff of 25 volunteers globally. Attending global events to promote communities and talent - 4-6 per year. Networking with publishers and developers to expand brand awareness. Collaborate with other content creators on Podcasts, broadcasts, etc. Be an on-air personality for developed programs. Work with industry talent to produce branding and commercial skills. Fulfill sponsor requests such as: advertisments, testimonials and social media engaging. Communicate effectively through all social media outlets for the organization, teams and talent.
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SKILLSGame DesignLevel DesignNarrative DesignUI Design3D ModelingScriptwriting
Game Industry I am a community manager and public relations contact for severl eSports and gaming communtites. I have done alpha and beta testing for several game publishers and companies. In addition, I was a professional eSports player for multiple sponsored teams. Duties in this position included: Designing mobile and web games for the Gosu Network. Established relationships with game publishers and developers. Test and report on game viability for expansion of company interests. Train talent and volunteers to expand into professional jobs in the industry.
Graphic & Web Design I created graphics and logos for gaming communities, eSports organizations and content creators. I also was responsible for layout generation, coding and updating the sites for our company and related communities. Duties in this position included: Created overlays and advertising panels for live streaming broadcasts. Design logos and branding layouts for company tournaments and events. Integrate sponsor branding with company branding along set guidelines. Layout visual branding strategies for the purpose of press kits and sponsorship package proposals. Design website layouts for company sponsored communities. Create branded social media banners, panels and images.
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Maxx Integration IT Support and installerJuly 2007 – Present: Woodbridge, VA
I am responisble for answering client questions, solving any issues and setting up networking solutions. Duties in this position included: Deliver excellent customer service. Solve networking and logistical issues for clients. Install network solutions in a variety of user environments. Design and code websites for clients.
Electronic Transaction Systems Quality Assurance InternshipMar 2015 – Nov 201: Sterling, VA
I was responsible for testing viability of a new product for market release. I did multiplatform testing, bug reporting and fixing.
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FREELANCESerenity GamingJuly 2016 Created company logo, business card layout, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube banner images, shout out images for YouTube and Twitch.
Redmask Gaming April 2016 Created company logo, business card layout, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube banner images, shout out images for YouTube and Twitch.
Moving Target Productions February 2016 Created Twitch onscreen overlay, YouTube, Twitter and YouTube banner images, shout out images for YouTube and Twitch.
GigaConNovember 2014 , Arlington, VA Designed convention poster.
AWARDS Oct 2015 – Sept 2016 President of the 32D Animation Club 2015 & 2016 Art Institute of Washington Art Grant
