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TATYANA G. KIRKPATRICK

Aiken,SC

Summary

Current student looking to join the workforce to gain real-world experience. Producing high-quality organic and hard surface models and texture maps in line with brief and reference material, including interpreting abstract ideas. Providing the company with ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow with the company.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Specialist

Apple
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted users with installation of software applications as required,
  • Recommended appropriate upgrades and modifications for existing customer systems,
  • Ordered parts for devices and set up repair times, and sent devices to off site testing location for further evaluation.
  • Identified and resolved software and hardware malfunctions in a timely manner,
  • Managed data backups for customer systems as per established protocols,
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while providing technical assistance,
  • Educated customer on repair cost, provided guidance for repairs on variety of Apple devices.

Product Zone Specialist

Apple
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with selecting the best products for their needs by providing expert advice and guidance.
  • Educated customers on all Apple products, their use, and their benefit.
  • Trained new employees, and provided assistance to
    management when needed.
  • Took and created appointments for customers sessions.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Promoted to Technical Specialist after 7 months.

3D Environmental Artist

Freelance
08.2019 - Current
  • Experience with Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Unreal Engine 5, and Adobe Photoshop, and Premier Pro.
  • Created full 3D assets with unwrapped UVs and texture maps.
  • Modeling, sculpting, and texturing, game props.
  • Preparing storyboards for character actions and movement as well as concept art for 3D & 2D models/animations.
  • Creating rendered scenes and short animations based on 2D and 3D designs.
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments at once, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
  • Integrated 3D assets into various game engines such as Unreal Engine 4 or Unity 5.
  • Developed creative solutions for environmental design projects utilizing advanced 3D modeling software

Barista

Target
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Performing and completing monetary transactions.
  • Adapting to new environment and working as a team to build and exceed customer expectations.
  • Learned opening and closing store procedures, performing monetary transactions, process returns/refunds, and performing cleaning duties
  • Perfecting customer service experience as well as upholding shift lead expectations
  • Training new employees and providing the store with exceptional work in other departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art And Development

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, OH
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Patuxent High School
Lusby, MD
05.2017

Skills

  • Technical Communication Skills
  • 3D Visualization
  • Creative Design
  • Level Design
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • AutoDesk Maya
  • Technical Support and Assistance
  • 3D modeling and texturing
  • Game engine proficiency (eg, Unity, Unreal Engine)
  • Adaptability to new technologies and techniques
  • Conversational Russian language

Timeline

Technical Specialist

Apple
02.2023 - Current

Product Zone Specialist

Apple
07.2022 - Current

Barista

Target
03.2020 - 07.2022

3D Environmental Artist

Freelance
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Game Art And Development

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Patuxent High School
TATYANA G. KIRKPATRICK