Gunnar Olson
Grandville,MI
Summary
Forward thinking Designer with experience in both visual representation and technical implementation. Capable of leading teams on special projects, slotting into any stage of a digital development pipeline, and rapidly handling one-man tasks. Thinks laterally, and finds unique solutions to help drive end-user experience, as well as efficiency in production.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Programmer
Faycrest Studios
Big Rapids, MI
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Coordinated efforts with other teams dedicated to art assets and QA.
- Established efficient pipeline, resulting in production goals being met a month early.
Inventory Management Specialist
Lume Co.
Lowell, MI
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed internal processes and web-tools to more accurately assess and eliminate shrink.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
Mantainence Technician
Costco Wholesale
Grandville, MI
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Completed necessary repairs and order forms for machinery.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on food preparation equipment
- Developed routine that lead to no machine breakdowns for my tenure at Costco.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Animation And Computer Sciences
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids03.2013
Skills
- User Interface Development
- Information Security Protocols
- Eagerness to Learn New Technologies
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Software Update Release Packages
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- Software Documentation Control
- Project Management
- Team Coordination
- Customized template design
- Illustration
- Project presentations
Accomplishments
- Served as Lead Programmer on DeadPedal, a Multi-Player racing game.
- Head Chef, and runner up, for the 2014 March of Dimes Charity Banquet, representing Twisted Rooster
- Founding Member of Gumball Interactive, a Michigan based development studio.
- Developed back-end inventory processing system currently utilized by Lume Co.
- Finished 3rd place in the 2021 Epic Mega Jam, fo a title called "Edge of Madness."
Certification
Licensed Insurance Representative, (MI, 2022)
Unreal Engine Expert Tutor, (Epic Games, 2021)
Projects
Currently, I lead a team of Game Developers from around the country, focused on creating a commercial video game.
I often lead youth workshops throughout the year, education on computer literacy in a fun way.
Timeline
Lead Programmer
Faycrest Studios
11.2020 - 01.2022
Inventory Management Specialist
Lume Co.
10.2020 - 12.2021
Mantainence Technician
Costco Wholesale
04.2015 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Animation And Computer Sciences
Ferris State University
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
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