GERARD RODI North Providence, RI 02904 Cell: 401-406-0002 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Hard-working, dedicated entry-level programmer who takes pride in work and who strives to continuously deliver quality work product. Very strong team collaboration skills. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. SKILLS         Knowledge in Unity/JavaScript/Java Knowledge in C++ , C#, Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Knowledge in XNA 2D, 3D Adobe CS6: Photoshop, Flash Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio strong logic skills Strong discipline developed through 10 years combined of TaeKwonDo and Wrestling Experience Excellent presentation and public speaking skills EDUCATION New England Institute of Technology - East Greenwich, RI Associate in Science degree in Game Development & Simulation Programming Technology - 3/2014  GPA: 3.33, Earned Dean’s List Summer 2013 “NEIT is Ranked 14th in the Princeton review for its game development and design Associates program.” New England Institute of Technology - East Greenwich, RI Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Development & Simulation Programming Technology – 9/2015  GPA: 3.09 PROJECT WORK Capstone Project: Collaborating with a team of 2 in the creation of a 2D, TaeKwonDo Fighter game. Providing coding for the game. Handled the recording and implementation for the game animation. Achieving all benchmarks for the project. “Unity 2 Game” – Collaborated with a Designer in the creation of a game called Freight Escape. Personally handled all of the coding for the game. Implemented art assets and built levels within the game. Hit all benchmarks for the project and turned the work in on time. Earned an “A” for the project. Global Game Jam 2015 – Collaborated with a team of 5 in creating a game over the course of the weekend called Deciduous Decisions a isometric 3D tower defense game. Handled coding of the towers and enemy pathfinding. Level Design / Game Mechanics - Collaborating with a Designer and Programmer in the creation of a game called Recycle Jam. Providing code as well as implementation of level mechanics within the game. WORK HISTORY Sunset Auto Spa, East Providence, RI Washer/Detailer  Provided outstanding customer service while detailing and cleaning cars 2013