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Quentin Gardner

Cedar Falls,IA

Summary

  • Interactive Digital Studies & Computer Science: Pursuing a B.A. in Interactive Digital Studies with a minor in Computer Science at the University of Northern Iowa. Completed 60+ hours of software engineering coursework at Iowa State University.
  • Game & Media Development: Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine 5, Figma, and basic proficiency in React/React Native and HTML/CSS.
  • Programming Skills: Proficient in Python, C++, Java, HTML/CSS, and React/React Native.
  • Technical Expertise: Skilled in troubleshooting, maintaining, and updating software and hardware systems, including PLCs and CNC machinery.
  • Leadership & Global Perspective: U.S. Navy veteran with extensive international experience and strong leadership background.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Media Intern

UNI Veterans Center
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2024 - Current
  • Design and publish content for Military Veteran Student Services across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, adhering to university branding standards.
  • Develop onboarding materials and digital booklets for incoming veteran students.

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance

JBS Inc.
Marshalltown, IA
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Replaced conveyor belts and motors; programmed and entered data for PLC systems.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems up to 480 VAC.

Instruments & Electrical Technician

Flint Hills Ethanol
Iowa Falls, IA
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed instrumentation for ethanol production; performed software updates on PLCs.
  • Installed and serviced electrical motors and circuits.

Maintenance Technician

HyPro Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
04.2012 - 02.2014
  • Led 2nd shift maintenance team, ensuring uptime for 150 CNC machines.
  • Utilized Fanuc Ladder Logic for CNC and robotic arm systems.

Electronics Technician

United States Navy
USA
05.1999 - 10.2011
  • Achieved E5 rank; awarded Navy/Marine Achievement Medals.
  • Specialized in UHF, VHF, and Satellite Communications.

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
USA
05.1991 - 05.1995
  • Performed electrical repairs and wiring on A-6 Intruder aircraft.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Digital Studies, Computer Science

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Figma
  • React
  • React Native
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Python
  • C
  • Java
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintaining software systems
  • Updating software systems
  • Maintaining hardware systems
  • Updating hardware systems
  • PLCs
  • CNC machinery
  • Leadership
  • International experience

Interests

I am very passionate about the game development and And want to see gaming become more interactive to players giving more depth and story in choice

I am also very interested in assisting to reshape logos and website imagery with Adobe Creative Suite and other digital tools that are available

Timeline

Digital Media Intern

UNI Veterans Center
05.2024 - Current

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance

JBS Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2019

Instruments & Electrical Technician

Flint Hills Ethanol
02.2014 - 02.2016

Maintenance Technician

HyPro Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2014

Electronics Technician

United States Navy
05.1999 - 10.2011

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy
05.1991 - 05.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Digital Studies, Computer Science

University of Northern Iowa

Military Experience

  • United States Navy, Electronics Technician, 05/01/99, 10/01/11, Achieved E5 rank; awarded Navy/Marine Achievement Medals., Specialized in UHF, VHF, and Satellite Communications.
  • United States Navy, Aviation Electronics Technician, 05/01/91, 05/01/95, Performed electrical repairs and wiring on A-6 Intruder aircraft.

Global Experience

Lived and worked in Japan and multiple Middle Eastern countries, gaining cross-cultural communication and adaptability skills.

Military Experience

  • United States Navy, Electronics Technician, 05/01/99, 10/01/11, Achieved E5 rank; awarded Navy/Marine Achievement Medals., Specialized in UHF, VHF, and Satellite Communications.
  • United States Navy, Aviation Electronics Technician, 05/01/91, 05/01/95, Performed electrical repairs and wiring on A-6 Intruder aircraft.
Quentin Gardner