Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
2nd place for wmu esports spring 2024 crew battle
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Gabriel Allen

Chesterfield Township

Summary

Detail-oriented digital artist with expertise in 3D modeling and illustration. Known for fostering team growth and delivering impactful visual content. Ready to leverage creative skills to contribute to high-quality projects in a collaborative environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Illustrator

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2024 - 05.2026
  • Developed digital illustrations for academic publications and promotional materials, enhancing visual communication.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality illustrations, ensuring alignment with project specifications.

3D Artist

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - 05.2026
  • Developed high-quality 3D models for academic projects, enhancing visual communication of complex concepts.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create immersive virtual environments for educational purposes, improving student engagement.
  • Mentored junior artists on best practices in 3D modeling and texturing, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Participated in events for Game Art related topics.
  • Have done installations for 3D artist related events

Event Volunteer

Vicksburg Farmers Market Festival
Vicksburg, MI
04.2026 - 04.2026
  • Participated in setup and breakdown of event spaces, for our AR projects in the festival for our college

Club Attendant

WMU Esports
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2023 - 09.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of gaming areas to enhance player experience.
  • Assisted in setup and breakdown of gaming equipment for events and tournaments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Monitored gaming facilities to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Participated in events and tournaments in my community including my team as well

JROTC Cadet

Anchor Bay School District
New Haven, MI
12.2019 - 06.2022
  • Developed leadership skills through participation in team-building exercises and community service projects.
  • Participated in various events in highschool events, drill, wreaths across america, colorguard etc.
  • Participated in physical fitness training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Game Art

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
05-2027

Skills

  • Digital illustration
  • Skilled in blender, zbrush
  • Outlining and shading
  • Skilled in unity
  • 3D modeling
  • C# programming and C
  • Hand drawing
  • Team collaboration
  • Rigging skills
  • Lighting techniques
  • Computer programming
  • Color theory

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a group for fall 2025 for final project for Illustration 2
  • did one commission for one youtuber

Interests

  • 3D modeling
  • Drawing
  • programming in unity
  • rhythm games
  • Fighting games
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Music
  • Augmented Reality (AR) Development
  • Strategy Games
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Video Gaming
  • cleaning and carrying heavy furniture ware in house and events

Timeline

Event Volunteer

Vicksburg Farmers Market Festival
04.2026 - 04.2026

Digital Illustrator

Western Michigan University
09.2024 - 05.2026

3D Artist

Western Michigan University
09.2023 - 05.2026

Club Attendant

WMU Esports
09.2023 - 09.2025

JROTC Cadet

Anchor Bay School District
12.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Game Art

Western Michigan University

2nd place for wmu esports spring 2024 crew battle

participated in a group crewbattle with esports team to get second and carry most of the matches until finals