Unreal Engine, Environment Design, Entry Level

Canaan Demers

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/canaan-demers-34a211255 Creative, team-minded, Entry Level Game Developer with a passion for creating unique, fun, and immersive games. Experienced with game engines, 3D modeling, and animation software. Dedicated to creating unique games that capture the attention of players everywhere around the world. EDUCATION

Lakes Region Community College, Laconia, NH

Degree (Associates in Science: General Studies) May 2022 − (GPA 3.4, Honor Roll) Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Degree (Bachelor of Arts/BA, Game Art, and Development) August 2024 − (GPA 3.6, Honor Roll, Dean’s List, President’s List)

CG Spectrum, Richmond, Australia

Degree (Certificate for Concept Art Essentials) May 2024 CORE COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS

Platforms: Autodesk Maya / Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe Photoshop/ Unreal Engine 5 Experience: Concept Art / Creative Design / Visual Design / User Experience Modeling / Unreal Engine Blueprints / Unreal Engine Level Design / Unreal Engine Environment Design / Model Texturing / Character Animation / Interactive Animation

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Mountain Ravine: A lush and rocky ravine that uses a variety of rock formations and different foliage to help create a realistic and immersive environment.

Watermills: This is an environment design of an old underground watermill that has been lost to time. Moss and fern have covered most of the buildings, the main entrance is now caved in. It was created using Unreal Engine Survival Game: A survival game in Unreal Engine. This has a gathering system, hunger, health, hydration, and building mechanics.

Stylized Mountain Landscape: A massive stylized world with 3 different biomes. Created this using Unreal Engine 5.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lone Oak Ice Cream, Rochester NH June 2020 – August 2022 Line Cook

● Demonstrated time management skills in a fast-paced environment by preparing multiple food orders while following consistent food preparation guidelines.

● Collaborated with co-workers to efficiently prepare food and clean up the kitchen adhering to all sanitation and safety standards.

● Lead to ServSafe certification for improved conditions achieving a higher level of kitchen cleanliness. Wild Willy’s Burgers July 2018 – January 2020

Short Order Cook

● Engaged with multiple kitchen staff team members to perform various tasks to cook and prepare food for customers on time.

● Completed diverse studies and requirements to become ServSafe-certified.

● Learned and developed positive communication and strong teaming skills necessary to achieve regular success with happy customers and ownership.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

NH ProStart State Culinary Invitational, Gold Star Award - 2019

● Issued by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation NH ProStart State Culinary Invitational, Second (2nd) Place- 2020

● Issued by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ServSafe Certification - 2020

● Issued by the National Restaurant Association

Chairs Awards - 2021

● Issued by Lakes Region Community College

References

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