Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Computer Software Skills
Creative Design Skills
Related Works
Portfolio
Activities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Matthew Mai

Canyon Lake,CA

Summary

A Freelance Artists, Animator, and Graphic Designer, who willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries to produce highly focused and effective communications. Results-oriented, successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Special interests in story-driven animation focused on character development and high-quality animation. Successful at completing action-driven, dramatic shots and a wide range of animation styles, techniques and software programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PeopleSoft Project Manager

Oracle
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining PeopleSoft implementation processes and managing resources effectively.
  • Delivered successful projects on time and within budget, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and seamless system integration.
  • Managed complex PeopleSoft projects with multiple teams, fostering a collaborative environment for timely delivery.
  • Reduced overall project costs by optimizing resource allocation and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Character Designer

Freelance Artist
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced character designs by incorporating industry trends and creative innovations.
  • Collaborated with art directors to develop visually appealing characters for various projects.
  • Worked with art director to establish visual targets.
  • Modified and optimized characters based on subject matter expert feedback, animation specifications and technical constraints.

Kitchen Knife seller
  • Boosted sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong customer relationships.
  • Established rapport with clients for long-term business partnerships, leading to increased sales and repeat customers.
  • Maximized profitability with strategic pricing, discounting, and inventory management techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets through diligent prospecting and follow-up activities.

Seller

Cutco Vector
01.2021 - Current
  • An employer for the Vector Company where I again experiences social skills to convinces people to buy to kitchen knife product from Cutco
  • My jobs were to instruct the Kitchen Knife of the company to buyers and convinced them to buy kitchen knives by using online meeting and zoom.

Union Artists Graphic Designer
02.2017
  • Developed and presented alternative artwork elements for a logo for a major school festival
  • Designed and co-wrote the monthly elements used in a series of artwork
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.

Library Assistant
03.2016
  • A library assistant to support the staff in regard to facility maintained security and services
  • Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility
  • Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or needs
  • Maintained circulation desk for lending of periodicals and books
  • Organized summer reading program for children between ages of 14 and 18, resulting in 30% increase in book loans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Game Development

CSUSB San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Coloso
Online
05.2024

Associate’s Degree for Transfer - Computer Science and Programming

MT San Jacinto College
05.2017

Associate’s Degree -

Udemy

High School Diploma -

Huntington Beach High School

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Google Drive
  • Public Speaking
  • Clerical Support
  • Project Planning
  • Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Fighting Video Game by completing character design and pixel animation with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of Seven in the development of pixel Mario game.
  • Supervised team of seven staff members.
  • Achieved Finish game document through effectively helping with worked on the game planning and creating game design.

Computer Software Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Krita
  • Sketchbook Pro
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Blender
  • Maya
  • Unreal Engine
  • Visual Studio

Creative Design Skills

  • 3D modeling
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Graphic arts
  • Graphic design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital art knowledge
  • Digital design
  • Adobe Illustration
  • Illustration
  • Visual design
  • Visual storytelling

Related Works

  • Advanced Illustration and Design
  • Dynamic Design and Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop for the Gaming Industry
  • Digital photography, Editing and Color Correction
  • Storyboarding for Animation
  • 3D modeling for environment, cities and objects

Portfolio

https://www.instagram.com/kishiwarrior/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mai-6100721a4/, https://www.artstation.com/matthewmai1234s

Activities

  • Concept artists, Levi Leave(writer/Director/Producer)
  • Freelance Artists, Concept artists for storyboard, Huntington Beach

Certification

  • Certified Peoplesoft Manager, Oracle - June 1 - July 31, 2023
  • 2d Animation Training - May 4-June 25, 2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

PeopleSoft Project Manager

Oracle
06.2023 - 08.2023

Character Designer

Freelance Artist
05.2023 - 10.2023

Seller

Cutco Vector
01.2021 - Current

Union Artists Graphic Designer
02.2017

Library Assistant
03.2016

Kitchen Knife seller

Bachelor of Science - Game Development

CSUSB San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Animation

Coloso

Associate’s Degree for Transfer - Computer Science and Programming

MT San Jacinto College

Associate’s Degree -

Udemy

High School Diploma -

Huntington Beach High School
Matthew Mai