G. Carter Stokum
(415) 571 6874
GCStokum@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a position that allows for continued exploration and development of personal, professional, and technical skills.

Education

• The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, California, B.A. Candidate, Visual and Game Programming
• The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California, A.A. Equivalence, Game Design

Skills and Related Experiences

• Software
• High and low-count polygon modeling in both Maya and Lightwave3D
• Technical modeling in Rhino and other CAD programs
• Experience running Linux/Unix, Windows, and OSX based systems
• Utilized various game development tools for school and personal productions
• Shown high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other digital art packages
• Involved in multiple Alpha and Beta release testing of software
• Developed system for information storage and retrieval of over 3,500 subjects


• Programming
• Detailed knowledge of Object Oriented C++
• Used C# and .Net as primary language in Game Programming
• Knowledge of multiple embedded system languages such as Wiring/Processing for Arduino
• Hobby and academic use of assembly language for Z80 systems
• Self employed for 6 months doing web programming with a large number of languages


• Hardware
• Extensive wood shop and construction technique experience
• Extremely adept at soldering even surface mount components
• Have built and maintained web, school, and personal PCs/Networks
• Professional metal working and construction experience
• Previously certified for Cisco Server Networks installation and maintenance


• Interpersonal and Professional
• Currently leading and supervising a team of six in an extremely fast paced retail environment
• Personally managed and advised library in computer and technology requirements
• Maintained construction area safety and knowledge of emergency medical procedures
• Assisted in staff selection, team direction, managerial, and work flow decisions while employed at UCSF
• Excel in self started, high stress, team oriented, and high level of detail work environments
• Have held supervisor positions for a number of companies and groups
• Organized and maintained 30,000 item school library with 5 person team
• Extensive retail environment training and supervisory level experience

Activities and Associations

• Three quarters as president of Video Game Programming Student Club at AICASF
• Six months volunteer for the San Francisco Suicide Prevention call center
• Attendee of the Art Institutes of California Leadership Development Retreat
• Member of Independent Game Development Association's San Francisco Chapter
• Four years national level competing member of Distributive Education Club of America
• One year volunteer at the Andrews Middle School Library (high school work study)