ANDREW DOBBS

6 Marie Ave Apt 2
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-710-4135
andrew.dobbs@gmail.com
www.dobbsdesign.com


GAME EXPERIENCE
	Muzzy Lane Software - Newburyport, MA						July 2008 - Current
	Junior Production Engineer - Making History Gold, American Dynasties, Unannounced Title
	- Implement user interface layout and functionality.
	- Test and create game content.
	- Develop demo, downloadable, and CD installers.

	Lifeline Studios - Plano, TX							July 2007 – September 2007   
	Scripter Intern – Unannounced Title
	- Programmed mouse-based movement for multiple characters with simple pathfinding and animation.
	- Researched third-party engine to assess features and limitations. 
	- Tested another project for bugs and gave feedback.

	SMU Guildhall - Plano, TX							July 2006 – February 2008   
	Game Designer – Unseelie
	- Designed, tested, and balanced the gameplay systems.
	- Communicated design to thirteen teammates in documentation and discussions.
	- Evaluated and critiqued programming, art, design, and sound assets.

	Co-Lead Level Designer – Boogey Ball
	- Organized production of levels and wrote design documentation.
	- Created two levels: BSP, terrain, optimization, lighting, texturing, gameplay, flow, asset placement, 
	playtesting, and balancing.
	- Scripted two test abilities and balanced all eight final abilities.

	Game Designer, Level Designer, and Scripter – Solara: Into the Sun
	- Designed the gameplay systems and wrote design documentation. 
	- Created three levels: layout, enemy behavior, functionality, and sounds.
	- Implemented VB scripting and toolset functions.

MUSIC EXPERIENCE
	Primary Instruments:	Baritone/Euphonium (Marching and Concert Band)
	Other Instruments: 	Trumpet, Sax, Tenor Sax, Vocal Chords, Plastic Guitar
	Currently Learning:	Keyboard/Controller, Music Game Drums, Upgraded Vocal Chords, Virtual Instruments, 
				Ableton Live Lite, Propellerhead Reason

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
	University of Arizona DMPS – Tucson, AZ						May 2004 – July 2005
	New Start Resident Assistant
	- Designed and facilitated educational hall programs for as many as 75 students.
	- Created weekly active and passive programs to prepare 22 incoming freshmen for collegiate life.
	- Served as Chairman over eight people for the BLAST Committee, organizing a talent show for 200 students.

	M.E.R.I.T.S. Peer Adviser
	- Designed and facilitated weekly workshops for 18 freshmen (including topics such as study skills, 
	professionalism, presentation skills, stress management, and more).
	- Counseled each student one-on-one with academic, personal, and career issues.
	- Documented over 800 personal contacts with students.

	New Start Peer Adviser
	- Designed and facilitated daily workshops for 19 incoming freshmen (including topics such as time management, 
	communication skills, choosing a major, and more).
	- Counseled each student one-on-one with academic, personal, and career issues.
	- Received the Peer Adviser Appreciation Award.

SKILLS
	Level Design: 	BSP Blockout and Detail Geometry, Terrain, Optimization, Lighting, Texture Placement, Gameplay 
			and Flow Planning, Sounds, Effects, Asset Placement, Enemy Placement, AI Scripting, Scripted 
			Events, Playtesting, Balancing 
	Scripting: 	C/C++, Lua, XML, Unreal Script, NSIS Script, Torque Script, Oblivion Script, Quake Script
	Additional:	Project Planning and Scheduling, Technical Writing and Editing, Creative Writing and Editing, 
			Public Speaking, Paraprofessional Counseling, Instructing

SOFTWARE
	Level Editing and Art: 	UnrealEd (UT 2004), Radiant (Quake 4), Hammer (Half-Life 2), The Elder Scrolls 
				Construction Set (Oblivion), Torque Game Builder, Scrolling Game Development Kit, 
				3DS Max, Photoshop
	Production and Code: 	Visual Studio, Subversion, FogBugz, Basecamp, Komodo, Word, Excel, Project 

EDUCATION
	The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University – Plano, TX			Graduated March 2008
	Graduate Certificate in Digital Game Development	
	- GPA: 3.63
	- Specialization: Level Design

	The University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ						Graduated May 2005
	Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing	
	- GPA: 3.63
	- Minor: English

	The University of Advancing Technology – Tempe, AZ				Graduated April 2003
	Associate of Science in Technology Commerce	
	- GPA: 3.93
	- Presidential Honor Scholarship

CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS
	Glimmer Train Press Very Short Fiction Award Finalist 2006, Frederica Hearst Prize 2005, Hattie Lockett 
	Award 2004, Persona Editor’s Choice Award 2004, Frederica Hearst Poet 2004