MATTHEW HAYDAR OZTALAY
(248)568-3772, moztalay@c.ringling.edu,
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Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL
BFA Candidate 2007 – 2011 GPA 3.3/4.0
Major in Game Art and Design
Minor in Business of Art and Design
Athens High School Troy, MI
June 2007 GPA 3.5/4.0
Magna Cum Laude with honors in Art, Theatre
Competitive Public Speaking and Peer Mediation
EXPERIENCE
Logistics Committee Leader, Next Step Career Conference, Sarasota, FL October 2009 – Present
Skillfully coordinated efforts of 15-person team to operate a successful college career conference
·Capitalized on strong leadership skills promoted coordination at all levels of conference team
·Facilitated cohesive interaction of all committees through strong organizational skills
·Maintained optimistic and enthusiastic tone in all committee meetings
·Identified and circumvented scheduling conflicts and logistics concerns through developed analytical skills
Marketing Intern, Smartfinds Internet Marketing, Birmingham, MI May 2008 – August 2008
Provided client-centric Internet marketing solutions increasing traffic to sites of 11 corporate accounts:
·Developed creative solutions improving marketing procedures enhancing client web traffic
·Built upon advanced writing and communications skills, established best practices guide for future interns
·Completed all accounts under budget and ahead of schedule through increasingly efficient work practices
·Ensured intern team coordination to avoid duplication of efforts through effective communication
Computer Animation Lab Monitor, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL August 2009 – Present
·Managed daily troubleshooting needs of 150 students through highly developed problem solving skills
·Expanded upon communication skills and sought expeditious solutions to both student and technical issues
·Communicated regularly with Institutional Technology staff to ensure rapid issue resolution
·Exploited constant situational awareness, maintained safety and security of lab assets and students
Griller, Hunter House Hamburgers, Birmingham, MI June 2009 – Present
Capitalized on highly developed stress-management skills, served in large volumes the #1 hamburger in Michigan
·Rapidly assimilated procedures and skills necessary, excelled in multiple areas of customer service
·Effectively functioned as part of a small team all working to ensure customer satisfaction
·Successfully utilized advanced communication skills, coordinated customer service efforts with 5 person crew
·Efficiently completed customer-specific orders in demanding environment
PERSONAL
Advanced Competency with Maya 2009, Mudbox 2009, Photoshop CS4, Crazy Bump, Windows XP, Improvisational Acting; Competent with Unreal Development Kit, xNormal, board and card game design, Python, MEL, Unreal Kismet, Windows Vista, Windows 7, MS Office Suite 2007, Spanish; Working Knowledge of level design, Dreamweaver CS4, Premier CS4.
Awards and Nominations – 2011 Ringling College of Art and Design Trustee Scholar Nominee
Associations - International Game Developers Association, International Thespian Society,
Ringling Game Design Club Public Relations Officer