Ryan Burns
Summary
Student-athlete, communicating with teammates and coaches to solve problems, leveraging diplomatic skills. Balance full class schedule with athletics through efficiency and determination. Self-motivated to work toward ultimate goals. Very perceptive and detail-oriented, applying analytical thinking to understand work outcomes and strategies to achieve goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
VFX Artist For Anti-Body
SCAD
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced visual effects quality by developing and implementing cutting-edge VFX techniques.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously refining skills as a VFX artist.
- Developed custom tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, increasing productivity within the team.
- Ensured consistency across all VFX elements by establishing guidelines for lighting, color grading, and particle effects.
- Established a strong working relationship with other departments, ensuring efficient communication throughout the production process.
Professional Fighting Game Player
08.2019 - Current
- Traveled to Majors and Regionals with a sponsor
- Met and interacted with game developers
- Streamer and Content creator
- Gathered a gaming fanbase.
Independent Contractor
Instacart
08.2019 - Current
- Maximized customer experience by utilizing critical decision skills to provide best outcome during supply shortages
- Served customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
YouTube Creator
12.2016 - Current
- Creativity and branding experience
- Adept in using YouTube’s tools and programming appliances
- Video editing.
Membership Coordinator
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Went out visited and talked to members
- Actively supported members’ social media on multiple platforms within the association
- Help market builder events with flyers, logos and etc
- Handled social media marketing for all members.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interactive Design & Game Development
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Randolph-Macon College
12.2018
Skills
- Unreal Engine
- Niagara
- Substance Painter and Designer
- Photoshop
- Maya
- Houdini
Athletics Leadership And Service
- Mentor/Lunch Buddy, John M. Gandy Elementary School, Ashland, Virginia, 2017, 2019
- Men’s Football Team, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia, 08/2014, 11/2018, Captain Leadership Council (2018), Position Group Leader (2016 - 2018), Mentorship Program (2015 - 2018), Accountability Group Leader (2016 - 2017)
- Volunteer, Randolph-Macon College Football Camp, Ashland, Virginia, 07/2017, 07/2018
- Volunteer, Fight Against Hunger Campaign (Prepared and packaged meals), 2017
Timeline
VFX Artist For Anti-Body
SCAD
01.2024 - Current
Professional Fighting Game Player
08.2019 - Current
Independent Contractor
Instacart
08.2019 - Current
Membership Coordinator
Fredericksburg Area Builders Association
06.2019 - 12.2019
YouTube Creator
12.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interactive Design & Game Development
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Randolph-Macon College
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