Campus Address 2070 Puget Dr West Lafayette, IN 47906

msandell@purdue.edu (409) 454-7977

Permanent Address 4690 Reagan St Beaumont, TX 77706

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Education

• Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Graphics Technology (May 2010)
  • Management Minor
  • 3.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Dean’s List and Semester Honors

Experience

• KFDM-TV Channel 6 – Beaumont, TX
  Graphics Intern (Summer 2008)
  • Created daily news graphics, animations, banner ads, and miscellaneous content
  • Served as grip on commercial shoots
• Calvary Baptist Church – Beaumont, TX
  Preteen Ministry Intern (Summer 2007)
  • Developed graphic designs, publications, and videos, and mentored preteens

Freelance Advertising and Web Designs

• PerioPal, Sandell Computer Services, Sarah Christine Photography
• AAMCOBeaumont.com, CalvaryOnTheWeb.com, HaysMusic.net, NASCARdevos.com

Group Projects

• “Terra Smash” – 3D video game project (March – April 2008)
  • Marketing Team: Built website and assisted with promotion
• “Draconia” – Award-winning 2D video game project (January – February 2008)
  • Brainstormed with team, composed music, compiled sound effects, programmed user interface, and tested gameplay
  • Awarded “Best Interactive Piece” – ACM SIGGRAPH Purdue Student Chapter Spring Gallery
• “My Main Man” – Team animatic project (Fall 2006)
  • Collaborated with group to write story, drafted storyboards, and recorded audio for animatic

Computer Skills

• Languages
  • C++, CSS, HTML, Java
  • Familiar with JavaScript, PHP, Python
• Operating systems
  • Unix (SunOS), Windows, Macintosh
• Software
  • After Effects, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, CATIA, Maya, Rhinoceros, Microsoft Office Professional, Video Toaster

Volunteer Experience, Activities, and Honors

• ACM SIGGRAPH Conference Student Volunteer (2007, 2008)
• Purdue University ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter
  • President (2008 – present)
  • Events, Store, and Web Team committee member (2006 – 2008)
• Purdue All-American Marching Band and concert bands, French Horn (2006 – 2008)
• Boy Scouts of America, Troop 177
  • Eagle Scout
  • National Life Saving Honor Medal
  • Order of the Arrow
  • Senior Patrol Leader (2003 – 2005)
• Calvary Baptist Church Orchestra (2004 – 2006)
• Day 4 Preteen Camp
  • Recreational Staff (Summer 2008)
  • Counselor (Summer 2006, 2007)
• Humane Society