Henry Pluta
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to employ project management and technical skills. Qualified to lead and mentor team of creative professionals. Highly collaborative with strong work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Assistant for Stained Glass
Rainbow Vision Glass Studio
2024.05 - Current
- Increased efficiency during busy periods by multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Enhanced studio workflow by organizing equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Managed inventory and supplies, ensuring timely delivery for continuous project work.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during events or workshops hosted at the studio space.
- Learned how to operate grinder, soldering equipment, and glass cutters.
- Assisted in the production of high-quality art pieces through meticulous attention to detail and steady handwork.
- Aided in the creation of promotional materials for marketing purposes, helping increase studio visibility within the industry.
I'm Fine Project /Summer Intern
Carrie Breschi
2024.02 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines under high-pressure situations during the internship period.
- Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.
- Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Developed a strong understanding of corporate culture by actively participating in company-wide initiatives and social events throughout the internship experience.
- Exceeded expectations by taking on additional responsibilities and completing tasks beyond the scope of the initial internship role, demonstrating initiative and dedication to personal growth.
- Maintained a user-friendly website with up-to-date information on current exhibitions, and events.
- Organized successful gallery events such as openings, and artist talks.
Restaurant Host
Cafe Bruges
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Managed the flow of restaurant traffic, strategically assigning tables based on server availability and guest preferences for optimal efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with servers and kitchen staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized reservation system for efficient guest accommodation and minimized wait times.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assisted in increasing table turnover rate by promptly clearing and resetting tables after guest departure.
- Ensured a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, well-organized, and inviting reception area.
- Supported team morale by fostering positive relationships with coworkers through reliable communication and teamwork efforts.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining a calm demeanor and professional attitude during peak hours and unexpected challenges.
Orientation Leader for Students
Maryland Institute College of Arts
2021.08 - 2023.08
- Enhanced student orientation experience by organizing interactive activities and icebreakers.
- Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process.
- Developed strong connections with students through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among new students.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
- Facilitated group discussions to address common concerns among new students and provide solutions.
- Served as a positive role model for incoming students, promoting a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
- Managed time effectively to balance responsibilities as an Orientation Leader with personal academic commitments.
- Collaborated with fellow Orientation Leaders for seamless event planning and execution.
- Implemented creative strategies for engaging diverse groups of students in meaningful conversations about college life.
- Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 20 students.
- Contributed innovative ideas for improving future orientations based on participant feedback analysis.
- Participated in comprehensive training programs to develop exceptional leadership skills applicable to the role of an Orientation Leader.
- Elevated overall satisfaction of participants by addressing individual needs and promptly resolving issues that arose during orientation.
- Worked closely with faculty members to ensure accurate information was disseminated during orientation sessions.
- Supported evaluation and feedback collection process to continuously improve orientation events.
- Served as primary point of contact for incoming students, offering guidance and support to ease their transition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design & Drawing
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD05.2024
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
Carlisle, PA 05.2019
Skills
- Fine Art- drawing mediums (graphite, charcoal) painting (water color, gauses, oil), framing
- Printmaking (etching, aquatint, linoleum, woodcut, screen-printing)
- Basic Carpentry/Upholstery
- Game Design- c++, Unity, Twine, Unreal Engine 5, Creative Development, UI Development/Design
- Materials Organization
- Office software proficiency
- Creative Direction
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Pre-Production Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Published Work
To Die In The Woods
- To Die In The Woods; will put the player of the game will experience the perspective of a freshly deceased corpse from an accidental fall. As you go throughout the game, the player will control over some of the aspects of the environment around your body, which will cause the corpse to remember different aspects of their previous life, before their death.
- Content Warning- the following game contains scenes of gore, drugs, self harm, suicide, abuse and sexual abuse
- The game, To Die In The Woods, was developed as my game design thesis. I have continued to improve the game experience. The game is a visual/ test game. Players will customize the content warning choices in order to set the tone of the game they will experience. Players can choose different ways to advance throughout the game all the while staying within my own stylistic limitations. As the players advance throughout the game they begin to connect with the Corpse emotionally.
Leave It Be
- Leave It Be, a "Walking SIM", where the player walks through an abstract world influenced by a variety of philosophical thoughts.
Itching For Love
- A Silly parasite Dating SIM.
- The player is assisting clients to find their next "cuddle bug".
- This game was designed by a small group of friends, my main role was the game programmer/concept designer. I designed systems how the dates were going, dialogue systems and the UI layout of the game.
Timeline
Studio Assistant for Stained Glass
Rainbow Vision Glass Studio
2024.05 - Current
I'm Fine Project /Summer Intern
Carrie Breschi
2024.02 - Current
Restaurant Host
Cafe Bruges
2023.06 - 2023.08
Orientation Leader for Students
Maryland Institute College of Arts
2021.08 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design & Drawing
Maryland Institute College of Art
High School Diploma -
Carlisle High School
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