Marwan Charafeddine
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level game development position. Seeking a full-time position that can offer professional challenges and growth. Willing and eager to learn from industry seniors, and ready to help teams achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Game Developer
Self
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented game levels built with intentional design with dynamic in-game mechanics.
- Created prototypes based upon design ideas using such programming languages as C#, C++, and UE Blueprints.
- Designed and implemented gameplay mechanics and interactive elements for multiple titles.
- Created 3D and 2D models, textures, animations and other assets for multiple foundational video game projects.
- Completed and shipped a Unity project to Steam.
- Developed accessible tutorial systems for new players, easing them into the game and ensuring their understanding of core mechanics.
Risk Management/Event Logistics Officer
Kappa Sigma
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked as a member of a team dedicated to mitigating risk and managing logistics at up 10 major events per year and minor chapter meetings.
- This position provided many lessons in teamwork and communication as well as an invaluable experience of character development.
- Optimized space usage at venues, creating effective floor plans that maximized attendee flow and comfort.
- Developed comprehensive logistics plans to address potential issues, ensuring seamless execution of events.
Internal Judiciary Board Member
Kappa Sigma
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served on the chapter's sole Judiciary committee, formed in order to enforce the various rules of student organizations (financial, social, disciplinary action, etc.)
- This position provided countless experiences in public relations, communication, problem solving, and critical-thinking.
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
- Championed risk management initiatives, resulting in a more resilient organization.
- Facilitated significant increase in volunteer engagement by revamping volunteer recruitment process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Digital Gaming & Simulation For Programmers
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08.2025
Bachelor of Science - University Studies of Veterinary Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
High School Diploma -
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Bellaire, TX05.2015
Skills
- Unreal Engine
- Unity
- Visual Studio (C#, C)
- GitHub
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Writing
- Progress Reporting
- Concept Development
- Game Design Documentation
- Project Pipeline Management
- Life Sciences Background
- Professionalism
Volunteer Experience
Aggieland Humane Society,
College Station, TX, 2017
- Assisted in socializing dogs at the shelter via walks, exercise, and events. Worked with other volunteers to clean and organize the facility. Helped with bonding newly adopted dogs to their new owners.
Texas Equine Hospital, Bryan, TX, 2018
- 50 Shadowing Hours: Observed doctors at the hospital perform countless veterinary procedures and several surgeries on equine patients. This includes but is not limited to: lameness exams, hock and stifle steroid injections to relieve soreness and pain, abscess treatments, colic surgeries, gastrointestinal scoping for ulcers and cancer, chiropractic adjustments, floating teeth, removal of sarcoids via electrochemotherapy, and much more.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests & Hobbies
🎞 Cinema
♬ Music
â™› History
☮ Philosophy
♨ Food
Timeline
Independent Game Developer
Self
08.2023 - Current
Internal Judiciary Board Member
Kappa Sigma
01.2017 - 01.2018
Risk Management/Event Logistics Officer
Kappa Sigma
01.2016 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Digital Gaming & Simulation For Programmers
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - University Studies of Veterinary Medicine - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
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