Oakley Fitzgerald
Seneca Falls,NY
Summary
Up-and-coming Game Designer and Programmer with college projects to back my experience. Experienced in Unity, Godot, and Game Maker with knowledge in C++, C#, GDScript, and GML, as well as Java and C. Furthermore, I have knowledge with databases through Microsoft Access and MySQL, and experience creating graphic designs with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Also have experience creating 3D models and animations with Blender and Source Filmmaker. Wanting to get into the industry and learn even more, and create great experiences for consumers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Esports Team Manager
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised the daily operations of the esports team.
- Recruited new players, coaches, and other personnel as needed.
- Monitored player health and wellness throughout competition season.
- Analyzed game data from previous matches to identify areas of improvement.
- Planned out tournament schedules for the season.
- Developed strategies to increase team performance and morale.
- I made sure players were on time and prepared for game days.
- Acted as a point of contact and communication between other colleges, and players.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
Waterloo, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Math and CS Tutor
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided homework help and test preparation strategies to improve study habits and test-taking skills.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Utilized online platforms and resources to conduct virtual tutoring sessions.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Aided students in computer laboratories and other out-of-classroom academic environments.
Sales Associate
G.H. Bass
Waterloo, NY
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interactive Media and Game Design (IMGD)
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, NY05-2025
Associate of Science - Information Technology: Conc. in Game Design
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Mynderse Academy
Seneca Falls, NY06-2022
Skills
- Retail loss prevention
- Promotional support
- Upselling
- Goal tracking
- Cold calling
- Sales trends
- Games development
- Game mechanics design
- Level design
- Coding
- Object-oriented programming
- Scripting languages
- PC game development
- Virtual reality development
- Logo creation
- Video editing
- Animation
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
- Formatting
- Storyboarding
- Character animation
- Camera animation
- Facial animation
Affiliations
- Bowling
- Golf
- Video Games
- Esports
- Road Trips & Traveling
- Hiking
- Jet-Skiing
- Working Out/Going to the Gym
College Experience in Animation and Game Developing
- Created to Be Discarded, a 2D platformer, where I was the lead programmer and unofficial team leader for my group, created in Game Maker
- Lead Programmer on Gunslinger, where I lead 6 other programmers to create a digital version of a board game our professor designed, done in Godot
- The Lone Cabin, which was created in Source Filmmaker alongside classmate Andrew Pleat, where we initially storyboarded and eventually brought to life
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Esports Team Manager
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2024 - Current
Math and CS Tutor
Cayuga Community College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
G.H. Bass
07.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interactive Media and Game Design (IMGD)
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Associate of Science - Information Technology: Conc. in Game Design
Cayuga Community College
High School Diploma -
Mynderse Academy
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