Shelia Louise Clark
Salt Lake City, UT 84119-6421
TwylaFox@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES- Looking for a position within the entertainment software industry where my proficiency and versatility in problem-solving skills can be of mutual benefit
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly proficient at integrating disparate concepts into a cohesive whole
- Technological competence across a multitude of levels and platforms
- Proficient with both creative and technical aspects of written communications
- Solid understanding of design, heirarchy, and development of video games and assets
- Basic proficiency in 3D modeling, C/C++/C# programming, HTML, PHP, and CSS
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong customer service and complaint resolution skills
- Frequently commended for quality work ethic and efficiency
EXPERIENCE
VROOM-DIGGY-DIGGY SOFTWARE (defunct), Lubbock, TX and Amarillo, TX
BBS Door Developer, Self Employed Approximately 4 years
- Designed, programmed, and tested numerous 'door' games for various BBSs
- AfteRealms fantasy RPG door (with animated ANSI user Interface)
- Burnout! competitive drag-racing door (with animated ANSI)
- Phantasie adventure door (Hacker/Pimp Wars clone)
- XenoTrader space trading door (Yankee Trader clone)
- Worked with Mehul Patel in developing Solar Realms Elite and Barren Realms Elite, the antecedents to the present-day Utopia browser game
- Worked primarily with QuickBASIC and QuickC languages by Microsoft
- Also designed animated-ANSI logon screens and menus for various BBSs
TASK FORCE GAMES (defunct), Amarillo, TX
Junior Designer and Playtester Eight months
- Tested games near to release (approximately nine)
- Submitted proposals for revisions to rules and other elements of gameplay
- Proposed game concepts and assisted in developing feasibility prototypes
MAD HATTER'S HOUSE of GAMES (defunct), Lubbock, TX
General Operations Three years
- Operated register and assisted customers with purchases and special orders
- Maintained gaming areas for customers to try certain games before purchase
- Developed in-house expansions and custom accessories for many popular games
- Officially affiliated with Legion West student organization at Texas Tech University
STREAM INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, Beaverton, OR
ISP & General Technical Support for DellNET and Dell Personal Computers Ten months
- Inbound billing and account management for DellNET dial-up internet services
- Assisted DellNET customers with ISP account, mail, and sign-up issues
- Remote diagnostic troubleshooting of customer ISP connectivity issues
- Remote diagnostic troubleshooting of general issues with Dell personal computers
- Personally requested by frequent callers, owing to commitment to quality service
- Recognized for customer service skills and resolving complaints by volatile callers
BREEDLOVE DEHYDRATED FOODS, Lubbock, TX 79403
Assistant Operations Manager Eight months
- Oversaw general day-to-day specifics of plant operations
- Submitted proposals for revisions to rules and other elements of gameplay
- Reassigned volunteers and work-release participants to accommodate shift production
- Worked closely with on-site QA lab to ensure production quality
- Scheduled shipments of incoming produce and outgoing finished products
FORMAL EDUCATION
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Salt Lake City, UT
BS in Computer Science - Software Design Emphasis current enrollment
AS in Business Management current enrollment
AAS in Video Game Development - Design Emphasis current enrollment
- Working on three degrees simultaneously
- Maintained Dean's List recognition for course load and GPA
