NICHOLAS GILLESPIE
Seeking a position in the game development industry
SUMMARY
Summary
Nicholas is a self-motivated and committed individual with an eagerness to expand his knowledge of game development. His desire to further his skills is matched by his dedication to solid achievement of goals despite issues that may arise. During his academic years he has proven himself a quick learner with a history of success in projects both as a team member and a leader. He is looking for an opportunity to continue his growth as a member of a team with similar goals and attributes.
EDUCATION
August 2015 - February 2017
Associate in Applied Science: Simulation and Game Development: Programming, July 2021
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
GPA: 3.133 in Simulation and Game Development Program
PROGRAMMING SKILLS
March 2017 - present
C#, C++, Java Script, HTML/CSS, Unreal Engine Blueprints, Swift, Debugging Basics
TOOL SKILLS
March 2017 - present
Unreal Engine 4, Unity, Jira, Git Repositories & GitHub, Apple Xcode Developer Tools, Microsoft Office Suite
TEAM SKILLS
March 2017 - present
Issue Management, Quality Assurance Testing, Agile Methodology, Scrum
CERTIFICATES EARNED
March 2017 - present
Simulation and Game Development
Game Programming
Mobile Game Development
Game Quality Assurance
Game Business Planning & Project Management
Unreal Engine C++ The Ultimate Game Developer Course
WORK EXPERIENCE - TARGET STORE, GARNER, NC
November 2021 - February 2022
Logistics Fulfillment Specialist
Working in logistics at Target involves rapid fulfillment of online orders for merchandise which must be efficiently gathered, checked, boxed and prepared for shipment within strict timing guidelines. Additionally, in-store pickup orders may be processed at peak pickup times as well as duties as a cashier when needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE - FIREHOUSE SUBS – FUQUAY-VARINA, NC
June 2017 - December 2018
Shift Supervisor
Typical tasks performed included:
Supervising, motivating, and leading employees
Delegating tasks to employees and monitoring their activities through completion
Upholding company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness
Coordinating shift-based inventory receiving and restocking
Resolving customer complaints
Completing opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations
Counting inventory, resolving discrepancies, and completing paperwork to keep system records accurate and up-to-date