Christopher P. Okonski

1406 Newberry Court  Malta, NY 12020

 (518) 577-3710

Skilled professional Artist, with three years game development experience, including the proven ability to model and animate. Recognized for accomplishing tasks economically and efficiently and frequently contributed to production improvement by suggestions.

1st PLAYABLE PRODUCTIONS – Troy, NY2007 - 2009

Artist

An independent game development studio with a focus on handheld games for kids.

  • Collaborated on teams of 5-10 members to develop and ship eight Nintendo DS games.
  • 3D Modeled, textured, and skinned various food, toys, props, decorations and clothing for GoPets! Vacation Island.
  • Created animations and models on Disney Princess: Magical Jewels of characters and objects in 3D and completed transfer to 2D sprites.
  • Engaged in Team/Client brainstorming sessions in developing the visual and game play aspects of The Naked Brothers Band and Ener-G Gym Rockets.
  • Made original 2D animations and transferred from PC assets on Club Penguin using Flash.
  • Designed and created three 3D environments used in the game for Imagine Cheerleading.
  • Animated various characters for individual and teams of cheerleaders in Imagine Cheerleading.
  • Designed and created 2D art for charms and beads for My Fashion Jewelry Design.
  • Co-developed and produced 3D template system for My Fashion Jewelry Design.
  • Lo Poly modeled of animals and variations of parts to make up multiple species for World of Zoo.
  • Created 3D models, rig, and texture of petting zoo animals, animated chicken for World of Zoo.
  • Produced 3D models and animations for decorations, food, and toys for World of Zoo.
  • Mentored and trained three artists on company pipeline and programs.
RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN – Sarasota, FL2006

Creator – Ant Farm, short film

Top Computer Animation College in the country.

  • Created and produced a two-minute short film to earn Bachelor's Degree.
  • Designed and produced 3D environment and two characters.
  • Character animated entire short.
BOOKS-A-MILLION - Bradenton, FL2003 – 2006

Customer Service Specialist and Magazine Specialist

  • Helped customers and employees with conflict resolution. Duties included register, café, and merchandising.

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TOYS R US - Bradenton, FL2001 – 2002

Gaming Zone Customer Assistant

  • Assisted customers with purchases.
  • Duties included register and merchandising.

BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO - Jacksonville & Sarasota, FL1998 – 2000

Manager

  • Co-Managed a team of twelve employees.
  • Performed weekly scheduling and ran monthly inventory.
  • Daily responsibilities included motivation of staff, giving customers a positive experience, counting of sales, and opening/closing of store.
UNITED STATES NAVY 1993 - 1997

Yeoman Seaman –

  • Administrative duties, such as answering phone and preparing documents and spreadsheets.
  • Graphic Arts Shop, duties included office signs for standardization, retirement brochures, engravings, and logo design.
EDUCATION

Ringling School of Art & Design, Sarasota, FL

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Degree in Computer Animation, 2006

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS
  • 3D Studio Max
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  • Optix
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  • Shake

  • Adobe Photoshop
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  • Nitro
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  • Adobe Premiere

  • Flash
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  • Maya
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  • Microsoft Word

  • Promotion
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  • Corel Draw
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  • Excel