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ABOUT

Experienced Freelance MultiMedia Designer with a demonstrated history of working with large and small teams. Skilled in 3D Modeling-Printing, Adobe Creative Suite, Laser Cutting, Web Design, and Arduino circuitry. Strong arts and design background with a Professional Certificate in Digital Game Development focused in Environmental Storytelling Level Design.

Résumé

RÉSUMÉ

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CHRIS P COYNE

CONTACT

EDUCATION

SMU GUILDHALL

Professional Certificate in

Digital Game Development

(Level Design)

2016 - 2017

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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Bachelor of Fine Arts

2012 - 2016

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MEDIA ARTS COLLABORATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL

High School Diploma

2008 - 2012

SOFTWARE

WINDOWS            

UE4 / UNITY

SOURCE HAMMER

CREATION KIT

PERFORCE

JIRA / TRELLO

3DS / MAYA

HARDWARE

MICROSOFT-  

  MIXED REALITY

HTC VIVE

GEAR VR

GEAR 360

ARDUINO

RASPBERRY PI

3D PRINTER

LASER CUTTER

CANON CAMERAS

NIKON CAMERAS

SONY CAMERAS

RED CAMERAS

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EXPERIENCE

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY 2019-CURRENT

-DISNEY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY – Photography Specialist 2022

  • Photographer and editor for publication and marketing release of weddings, corporate events, and on-location studios.

  • Collaborated with multiple lines of business to adapt to changing needs.

  • Facilitate equipment, lighting, posing of subjects, and handling of VIP guests from location to location with primary photographers.

-DISNEY PHOTO IMAGING – Photographer 2021

  • Statused at Hollywood Studios with specialty cross training for Galaxy’s Edge and Capture Your Moment private photo sessions.

  • PhotoPass Support to provide technical aid and creative problem solving and mentoring cast members.

  • Multiple awards for Photo of the Month/week.

  • Recognized for ability to empathize with the diversity of park Quest.

-DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS OPERATIONS - Attractions 2021

  • Ensured the safety of thousands of guests on the Tower of Terror, an Otis Elevator drop ride.

  • Supervisor of ride motion for guests.

  • Test and Adjust sound profiling Tower of Terror with Walt Disney Imagineering.

-DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM ASIA OPERATIONS - Attractions 2019

  • Oversaw operation and safety standards at Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, a Vekoma roller coaster and Kali River Rapids, an Intamin raft ride.

  • Analyzed guest flow for Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency at two shows: Up: A Great Bird Adventure; a free flight bird show, and Rivers of Light, Animal Kingdom’s nighttime water show.

  • Personified the Disney five keys in assisting and interacting with Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom guests.

HOUSE PIXEL GAMES 2018

-HEAD OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS - Manager

  • Launched and maintained ad campaigns, license agreements and budgets using Hootsuite management tools in an Agile development environment.

  • Designed and assembled press kits, website, and web stores for Mowin’& Throwin’.

    • (Steam, Nintendo PlayStation, and Xbox platforms)

  • Acted as studio point of contact for media outlets and Influencers.

  • Maintained all social media platforms for Mowin’& Throwin’ Development and release.

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON 2014

-VFX MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION - INTERN 2014

  • Collaborated with clients and fellow artists on the team to determine the After Effects VFX compositing needs and executed those projects.

  • 3D modeling and optimizing in MAYA and 3DS Max to be used on iOS and Android builds.

  • Archived projects, audio production, GUI designer of multi-platform games in Unity.

  • Quality assurance review testing and bug fixing.

  • Presented a training development plan at a high-level client meeting.

SMU STUDENT MEDIA 2013 - 2016

-PHOTO EDITOR / PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Supervised and managed the needs of a staff of 14 photographers.

  • Lead photographer and photo editor for all of Southern Methodist University’s division one sporting events and other university activities.

  • Interacted with and photographed high profile figures & dignitaries, such as former U.S. Presidents.

LOCKHEED MARTIN 2011 – 2012

-MULTIMEDIA VISUALIZATION - INTERN

  • Researched Gigapixel viewing of scientific data published in a scientific journal used by various companies and federal agencies. 

  • Subject matter expert for 3D modeling in MAYA visualizing scientific data. 

  • Worked on the Multimedia R&D team in developing a gigapixel viewer for Big Data.

  • Designed graphical user interfaces for Perspective Pixel multi-touch displays.

GAME PROJECTS

EXPERIENCE
CONTACT
EDUCATION
SOFTWARE
GAME PROJECTS
HARDWARE


13 JUL, 2022
Disney Fine Arts

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23 NOV, 2021
Disney Photo Imaging

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05 JUN, 2021
Disney Hollywood Operations

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15 MAR, 2020
Disney Park Closure Furlough

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31 MAY, 2019
Mowin' & Throwin'
Console Release

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13 MAY, 2019
Disney College Program
Asia Operations

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29 SEP, 2019
UE4 Samsung VR
Personal Project Start

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06 AUG, 2018
Head of Marketing and PR
at House Pixel Games

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03 AUG, 2018
Virtual Outlaw Final Development
Grad School UE4 VR Project

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19 MAY, 2018
Graduated from SMU Guildhall Cohort 26 Level Design

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22 JAN, 2018
Virtual Outlaw Start Development
Grad School UE4 VR Project

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11 DEC, 2017
Re:Bound Finishes Development
Grad School UE4 PS4 Project

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10 JUL, 2017
Re:Bound Starts Development
Grad School UE4 PS4 Project

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26 MAY, 2017
Auxilium Finishes Development
Grad School UE4 PC Project

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23 JAN, 2017
Auxilium Starts Development
Grad School UE4 PC Project

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14 OCT, 2016
Ebmarah Reborn Android Ships
Grad School Unity Project

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16 AUG, 2016
Ebmarah Reborn Project Start 
Grad School Unity Project

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27 MAY, 2016
Graduated Southern Methodist
Bachelor of Fine Arts

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01 FEB, 2016
HTC Vive Brand Ambassador
AroundCampus Group

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16 MAY, 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton
Multimedia Animation Intern

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26 AUG, 2013
Rotunda SMU Student Media
Photo Editor / Photographer

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06 AUG, 2012
Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts

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02 MAY, 2012
Sandia National Labs Lockeed Martin
Multimedia Visualization Intern

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TIMELINE

TIMELINE

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