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Aslan Gilman

@aslangilman

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Aspiring game designer with a passion for 3D art and animation.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster creativity and collaboration in game design.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design at UC Santa Cruz, where I am honing my skills in character design, 3D design, animation, and game engines. My education has equipped me with a strong foundation in both technical and creative aspects of game development, allowing me to bring imaginative concepts to life.

In addition to my studies, I have gained valuable experience as a Radio Operator and Event Planner at KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1FM. Here, I not only run live programs but also organize community events and mentor aspiring programmers. My entrepreneurial spirit shines through my small business, where I create artwork across various mediums, including costume design, digital art, and 3D modeling. This diverse experience has taught me the importance of collaboration, creativity, and effective communication in bringing projects to fruition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Radio Operator, Event Planner, and Instructor

Current

KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1FM

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Operated live radio programs weekly and organized community events with local businesses and campus communities. Mentored incoming programmers, guiding them to produce their own shows, and created new merchandise concepts that raised significant funds for the station.

Event Planning Mentoring Merchandise Production Community Engagement

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Small Business Owner

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Self Employed

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Created artwork on a commission basis, including costume design, digital artwork, props, ceramics, and 3D models. Designed logos for commercial use and coordinated student-run craft fairs and online markets.

Digital Art 3D Modeling Logo Design Event Coordination Customer Relationship Management

Sales Associate

JoAnn Fabrics

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)

Provided expert consultation on fashion design, costuming, fabric, and hardware to customers. Assisted with sales and maintained product displays.

Fashion Design Consultation Costuming Fabric Knowledge Hardware Consultation Sales Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Santa Cruz

Bachelor of Arts, Game Design

2022 -

Activities and societies: Radio Operator, Event Planner, and Instructor at KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1FM. Organized community events and mentored incoming programmers. Created and produced new merchandise concepts.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design. Classes focus on character design, 3D design, animation, drafting, and game engines.