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MATT MCLEAN

Permanent Address:
5416 River Ridge Lane
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: See PDF
E-Mail : See PDF
Website: http://mmclean.webs.com

Objective
         To find a full-time position as a producer on a talented, creative team at a video game company, and to contribute to innovative products that have continuing beyond-first-sale appeal.
 
Education
08/08 - Present  

Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center
Master of Entertainment Technology
·        Projects emphasize working in interdisciplinary teams
·        Unique blend of technology, the arts, and interactive design
Studies of Interest
·        Game Design: Weekly study, creation, and play-testing of games
·        Building Virtual Worlds: Bi-weekly generation of experiences for a variety of guests

   Pittsburgh, PA
QPA: 3.83/4.00

09/02 - 08/06		  
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Cum Laude
 		  
Mt. Pleasant, MI
GPA: 3.63/4.00
Work Experience
05/09 - 08/09   Electronic Arts - Pandemic Studios
Intern Producer		   Los Angeles, CA

·        Maintained team-wide risk registry
·        Assisted in the review of writer talent

 ·        Studied Scrum/Agile production process
·        Researched points of interest for art team
·        Designed a test level to showcase an AI behavioral archetype
·        Prepared existing Pandemic Agile presentations for inclusion in EA knowledgebase
 
09/06 - 07/08   Toyota Technical Center
Computer-Aided Design Technician (Catia V5)
 ·        Prepared 3D data for CAE analysis, 2D drawings and vehicle paint visualizations
·        Performed quality tests on parts, then implemented fixes for surfaces and volumes
 		   Ann Arbor, MI
Projects
08/09 - Present   Depero Futuristi
Modeler, Animator and Producer
·        Re-imagining Fortunato Depero's 1918 marionette show, I Balli Plastici
·        Developing an interactive toolkit anyone can use to choreograph Depero's marionettes
 		   Pittsburgh, PA
01/09 - 05/09   CPeLevated: Chicago Public Library YouMedia Space
Designer and Engineer
·        Designed a space for teens to hang out and take workshops after school
·        Designed a unique interactive piece to complement the space
·        Design phase completed  05/10/09, space opened to public on 7/13/09		   Chicago, IL
Additional Interests
  Gaming
·        Favorite games include Portal and Deus Ex
·        Closed and open beta tester for The Matrix Online
The Arts
·        Teaches and performs early jazz dance styles such as the Lindy Hop and Charleston; DJ's music for dance events
·        Enjoys photographic composition and editing, including identifying contrast and dynamism in shots
·        Moderately experienced in 3D Studio Max for creating models and animations
·        Experienced in Adobe Production Suite for a variety of creative and post-production tasks