Devon Grant Résumé

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Detail-oriented Game Designer and Developer 

I utilize excellent time management skills gained through my work experience both in the field and out. I possess the ability to multitask and complete assignments promptly. I also thrive in both a team environment and an independent setting.

New Jersey, United States
870-843-6336
Me@DevonGrant.com
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Games
GitHub

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

Aug 2018 - May 2023
Earned 88 credits towards a BS in GDD

Key Course(s)

  • Game Design and Development
  • Game Mod Design & Development
  • 2D/3D Animation/modeling
  • Web Development
  • Graphical Simulations and Discrete Mathematics

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Jan 2018 - May 2018
Early College Program

Key Course(s)

  • Computer Science/Roadmap to computing (Python)

Rutgers State University

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Early College Program

Key Course(s)

  • Introduction to Computers

Skill Set

GOOGLE SUITE
MICROSOFT OFFICE
VISUAL STUDIO
C#
C++
UNREAL
UNITY
CSS
HTML
MAYA
JAVASCRIPT
CREATIVE CLOUD
PYTHON

Work Experience

On-Campus Lead Instructor

May 2022 - Aug 2022
May 2023 - Current
iD Tech Camps Middletown, CT

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Taught an average class of 8 students the basics of game design using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Ensured all students were meeting set curriculum goals.
  • Applied behavior management techniques to enforce rules and safety regulations.

Restaurant Team Member

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
Panera Bread Millburn, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Handled food preparation, sanitation, and customer service.
  • Verified and confirmed guest orders for pickup and delivery. 

Food Service Worker

Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
Aramark West Orange, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Operated a register and handled cash and credit card transactions.
  • Prepared and built food items according to standardized recipes and directions.

Horseback Riding Specialist

Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
Ramapo Country Day Camp Airmont, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Taught children the basics of English horsemanship.
  • Cared for and maintained the horses on the premises.

Level Designer

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Xana Adhoc Studios Rochester, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Developed several game mechanics for various in-game levels.  
  • Worked alongside other developers in Unreal Engine.  

Part-time Associate

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Amazon Prime Now New York, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Prepared customers’ shopping orders in an efficient, courteous manner.

Food Service Worker

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Café & Market at Crossroads Rochester, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Prepared customers’ food orders in an efficient, courteous manner.
  • Followed established guidelines for safely handling foods and excellent customer service.

Assistant Manager

Aug 2015 - May 2018
SBP 520 Corporation Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Tracked/processed student workers’ timecards for payroll processing.
  • Performed janitorial and landscaping duties.
  • Trained new employees in safety practices.

Extracurricular Activities

President

Aug 2018 - May 2022
RIT Equestrian Club Rochester, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Organized and led all meetings.
  • Managed club budget in conjunction with the treasurer.
  • Oversaw other E-Board positions.

Community Team Member

Aug 2019 - May 2020
RIT Esports Team Rochester, NY

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Assisted with the moderation of social media accounts.
  • Assisted with the production of journalistic content.

Co-President

Aug 2017 - May 2018
SBP Vox Institute Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Helped provide services to schools by helping them create educational environments.
  • Assisted students with the development of their time management, self-efficacy, and leadership skills.

Member

Nov 2016 - May 2018
SBP National Honor Society Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Remained on the Honor Roll and was an example of honorable behavior, scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
  • Performed 14 hours of community service each semester.

President

Aug 2014 - May 2018
SBP Student Alumni Association Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Worked to connect the student body with both our recent and older alumni.
  • Helped collect and organize alumni donations.

Team Member

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
SBP Cross Country Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Competed alongside my other teammates racing on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or grass.  

Volunteer

Aug 2012 - May 2014
Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry Newark, NJ

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Kept the shelves stocked by assembling boxes of food for distribution.  
  • Helped combat hunger across America.  
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