CHRISTIAN SEXTON
Bolivia,North Carolina
Summary
Gameplay programmer with indie game development experience since 2017 and a strong track record of shipping complete, playable projects. Specializes in systems-driven gameplay, player state management, and event-based logic, with particular strength in psychological and atmospheric horror. Known for building core mechanics first, maintaining scope discipline, and iterating systems based on observed player behavior. Brings mature communication skills and long-term professional reliability to small development teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
Shallotte, NC
01.2015 - Current
- Maintained operations in a high-volume retail environment.
- Worked independently to manage time-critical tasks.
- Followed safety, compliance, and procedural standards.
- Demonstrated long-term reliability, consistency, and accountability.
Voice Actor
Indie Horror Games
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Five Nights at Treasure Island: The Lost Ones / The Lost Ones 2
- Voiced the character “Cult” in multiple indie horror titles. Collaborated remotely with developers and directors.
- Delivered performances aligned with psychological horror tone.
Extra / Key Grip
Indie Film Projects
Wilmington, NC
10.2009 - 11.2009
- Worked on an independent film production associated with the Final Cut Film Festival (Wilmington, NC).
- Supported on-set production in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Assisted crew with technical and logistical tasks under changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC05-2027
Skills
- Languages: C#, C, Java, Python
- Engines & Tools: Unity, Git, Visual Studio
- Gameplay & Systems: State machines, event-driven systems, player state and status-effect systems, AI behaviors, rapid prototyping and iteration Games development
- Strong game design knowledge
- Knowledgeable in Unity Framework
- Continuous learning mindset
- Effective communication
- Game engines: Unity, RPG Maker
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Voice Actor
Indie Horror Games
04.2020 - 06.2020
Maintenance Crew Member
Walmart
01.2015 - Current
Extra / Key Grip
Indie Film Projects
10.2009 - 11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
Brunswick Community College
Additional Information
- Indie game development experience since 2017
- Tabletop RPG Dungeon Master (23 years)
- Strong background in communication and presentation