Caroline Grella

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OBJECTIVE

To apply and demonstrate my artistic expertise in various disciplines, contributing to a team of other skilled artists and developers in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media & Game Development Minor in Computer Science

GPA: 3.42 Dean’s List for4 terms

May 2022

SKILLS

Art: 3D character modeling, 3D environmental modeling, 3D animation, 2D character illustration, character design

Software: ZBrush, Unity, Unreal Engine, Max, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter, Clip Studio Paint, Autodesk Maya, Procreate, Paint Tool Sai, Microsoft Office, Java, C/C++

Certifications: Solidworks

GAMES/PROJECTS

Planet of the A.N.T.S., Worcester, MA, WPI

● Collaborated with one other artist to create art assets for a published real-time strategy game

● Rendered and rigged 6 different characters and produced 18 different character animations

● Illustrated 4 unique splash screens, including the cover

● Implemented assets into Unity engine

March 2022 – May 2022

Rigs of Color – Character Creation, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Researched diversity in media and online rig libraries

● Developed and perfected an efficient 3D character modeling pipeline which was then taught to other IMGD students

● Produced 6 complete and polished 3D character models

● Joined with one other student to publish a report detailing the character modeling process and the importance of diverse character design August 2021 – May 2022

Wholesome Cat Game, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Conceptualized and developed a 3D environment in Unity complete with character animations and interactions

● Modeled, retopologized, rigged, and animated all characters

● Rendered, UV-mapped and textured all large structures and clutter objects October 2021 – December 2021

Black Orlov, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Headed the art direction for a point-and-click adventure game titled Black Orlov

● Devised designs for all objects, backgrounds and characters

● Created all art assets including: 3 unique, detailed backgrounds, 2 frame-by-frame 2D character animations, 3 painted splash screens, and sprites for 20 interactive objects

October 2021 – December 2021

Max Escape, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Wrote, illustrated, and programmed an interactive puzzle game titled Max Escape

● Incorporated real-life movements and object interactions as game controls

● Programmed game using Max software, as well as Arduino and MakeyMakey October 2021 – December 2021

Researching the Illegal Trade of Turtles, Focusing on Box Turtles, Between the United States and Hong Kong, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Collaborated with and interviewed employees from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) along with various other wildlife specialists

● Worked with a group of three students to publish a report detailing the illegal trade of turtles between the U.S. and Hong Kong

● Presented a report to the World Wildlife Fund

November 2020 – May 2021

Soji Lovers, Worcester, MA, WPI

● Illustrated backgrounds and character sprites for visual novel game

● Assisted with writing and character dialogue

● Drafted interesting and appealing character designs October 2020 – December 2020

EXPERIENCE

Entertainment Guide, Level99, Natick, MA

● Provided friendly, professional customer service

● Upheld an enriching, entertaining gaming environment through customer interaction and regular cleaning/maintenance

● Presented concepts for new games and art installments June 2022 – June 2023

Freelance Digital Artist, Self-employed, Franklin, MA

● Published polished, original artwork on portfolio sites and social media

● Advertised and sold custom, high-quality commissioned art pieces June 2020 – Present

Sales Associate, Lowe’s, Worcester, MA

● Aided in curbside services

● Serviced customers with picking, staging, and retrieving product upon request

● Handled purchases and payments

June 2020 – August 2020

Sales Associate, PVH, Wrentham, MA

● Prepared neat, appealing presentation of product

● Assisted customers with sales and locating product

● Marketed new deals and clothing items

June 2019 – August 2019

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP

LOVE/SICK Assistant Stage Manager, WPI Masque, Worcester, MA May 2020 – October 2020 AWARDS/HONORS

Graduated with Distinction, WPI, Worcester, MA May 2022 – May 2022 WPI Dean’s List (4 terms), WPI, Worcester, MA August 2022 – May 2022

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