Zachary Sewell
Arvada,CO
Summary
- Passionate Instructor & Level Designer with 7+ years of experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized and driven with a history of applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey. Experienced in Unreal Engine, Maya, Unity, and other Level editing software. Excellent sense of visual composition, form, and color.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Design Professor
Butler Community College
Andover, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Organized seminars, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades, and reports in strict confidence.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
Level Designer - S.M.A.C.K.
Guys Under Stress
Wichita, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Provided creative input on level designs to support the overall vision of the project.
- Developed game levels with detailed environment assets, textures, and props.
- Created level layouts and designs using 3D modeling software.
- Tested levels for bugs, glitches, exploits, balance issues, and gameplay flow.
Student Teacher - Level Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Level Design Internship - World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Participated in performance improvement activities or meetings and recommended actions to improve results.
- Collaborated with senior management to concept and develop a unique & original play space that fits the World of Warcraft sandbox.
- Prioritized tasks and carefully managed time to consistently meet delivery dates.
31B Military Police
United States Army Reserve
Fort Riley, KS
07.2017 - Current
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergencies.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2022
Associate of Arts - Digital Media & Game Design
Butler Community College
Andover, KS12.2019
Skills
- Level Concepting
- Cultural Awareness
- Unreal Engine & Unity
- Maya & 3DS Max
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Substance Designer
- Grayboxing
- Visual Design & Architecture
- Team Leadership
- Syllabus Development
- Research and Analysis
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Created a Point of Interest in the World of Warcraft: Dragonflight expansion
- Developed a Level Design Course outline from scratch that is now incorporated into Butler CC's Game Design Learning Criteria
- Wichita State University Honors Graduate
- 2022 Student of the Year Candidate for Wichita State University
- Former member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Affiliations
- Hiking & Walking
- Weight Lifting & Fitness
- Reading
- Computer Gaming
- Quality time with Friends and Family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Game Design Professor
Butler Community College
07.2022 - Current
Level Designer - S.M.A.C.K.
Guys Under Stress
07.2022 - Current
Student Teacher - Level Design
Wichita State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Level Design Internship - World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2021 - 08.2021
31B Military Police
United States Army Reserve
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Game Design
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Digital Media & Game Design
Butler Community College
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