Allison (A-Ly) Hix - Marine Corps Veteran
Lead Environment Artist at DigiTechnolVerse
Freelance Environmental Artists / kotabearhix.artstation.com / a.hix@yahoo.com
I served in the Marine Corps for 8 years and did one tour in Iraq. I graduated from Full Sail University with a Bachelor of Science in Game Art with an emphasis in Environments and props and a Masters of Fine Arts in Media Design. I am looking for full-time employment, my portfolio is in my contact information.
DigiTechnolVerse
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitechnolverse
* Work with other disciplines to establish technical and aesthetic guidelines for art in the game.
* Ensure that all assets created by the art team conform to the style and technical guidelines of the title.
* Participate in and run meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team.
* Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production.
* Work closely with the production team in creating schedules for the art department.
* Collaborate effectively with Design and Developer teams to create and deliver high-quality art assets in support of the game.
 Modeling and texturing elements.
* Liaising with the Art Director and Lead Artist regarding the layout and style of environments within the game.
* Working from storyboards and concept art to development environments.
* Researching references and resources for the creation of backdrops.
* Creating prototypes and mock-ups in the early stages of production.
* Collaborating with designers and programmers to implement the features of a game.
* Mapping out scenery elements and props that help drive the story of the game.
* Understanding and working within the limits of the game engine so that it doesn’t impede the game experience.
* Advising on the design of landscapes in relation to game levels.
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Lead Environment Artist
Orbis Leadership & Management
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbis-lm
* Modeling and texturing elements.
* Collaborating with designers and programmers to implement the features of a game.
* Advising on the design of landscapes in relation to game levels.
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Freelance Artist
Orbis Leadership & Management
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbis-lm
* Work with the art leads to create task schedules for the artists.
* Identify pipeline bottlenecks before they occur and proactively suggest solutions.
* Foster communication between all departments.
* Organize and stimulate the creative process.
* Manage the flow of assets and information between teams and team members.
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Art Producer
Orbis Leadership & Management
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbis-lm
* Work with other disciplines to establish technical and aesthetic guidelines for art in the game.
* Ensure that all assets created by the art team conform to the style and technical guidelines of the title.
* Participate in and run meetings, reviews, and planning as part of effective communication with the team.
* Inspire, motivate, and mentor other artists in best practices, processes, and procedures pertaining to production.
* Work closely with the production team in creating schedules for the art department.
* Collaborate effectively with Design and Developer teams to create and deliver high-quality art assets in support of the game.
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Lead Environmental Artist
Orbis Leadership & Management
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbis-lm
* Modeling and texturing elements.
* Liaising with the Art Director and Lead Artist regarding the layout and style of environments within the game.
* Working from storyboards and concept art to development environments.
* Researching references and resources for the creation of backdrops.
* Creating prototypes and mock-ups in the early stages of production.
* Collaborating with designers and programmers to implement the features of a game.
* Mapping out scenery elements and props that help drive the story of the game.
* Understanding and working within the limits of the game engine so that it doesn’t impede the game experience.
* Advising on the design of landscapes in relation to game levels.
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Environmental Artist
AutoZone
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autozone
At this position, I would perform opening and closing procedures and work closely with commercial accounts to get the right price for them. I would also receive shipments for customers that order and communicate with the customers on their order arrivals. I would do daily sales at the counter by helping the customer get the right part they needed for the project that they were working on.
Lexington, Kentucky Area
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Parts Manager
Bryan Station High School
At this position, I would communicate with other High School Softball Coaches to schedule games and put together a team schedule for our team. I would work with umpires to make sure they are scheduled for all of the games that my team was hosting. I would maintain the field to make sure it was game-ready and also safe for practices. I keep track of all the softball gear and order gear when it was necessary. I also put together practice plans for the team and supervise my assistant coaches conducting the practices.
Lexington, Kentucky Area
Head Softball Coach
GameStop
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamestop
I was the assistant store manager. I help to put up daily goals for the employees to make for that day. I received and send shipments every day. I also did marketing every month making sure all the product was up to date. Also, would help customers buy games or accessories like cell phones and trading too. I would perform the opening and closing of the store too. I would also help with the store scheduling for employees.
Georgetown, Kentucky
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Assistant Manager
Academi
I was the head armorer for the company. In this position, I wrote up the security procedures and the policy regulations for the armory. I maintained all the weapons and gear for the armory and issued out all the weapons and ammo for the company. I would conduct weapon inspections on the weapons used at the security checkpoints. The weapons I worked on were the Glock 17, Colt M4s, MK19, Browning 50 Cals, M240s. With this position, I also conduct security searches on other females as they were entering the base.
Afghanistan
Armorer
GlockStore
In this position, I was the Gun Manager and I work closely with the Armorers at the company to make sure all the custom and gun repairs were in order and on schedule. I would also communicate with the customers on when their guns arrived at the company and give them updates on their repairs or custom orders. I maintain the ATF logbooks and make sure all serial numbers were correct and of the gun location.
Greater San Diego Area
Armorer
GameStop
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamestop
In this position, I would help the customer find the item that they came in the store for, if we did not have it I would order the item for them. I would organize the merchandise to make sure it was in order to make sure it was easy for a customer to find what they were looking for. I also performed daily checkouts for customers at the cash register.
Encinitas, CA
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Game Advisor
Tates Creek High School Softball fall ball
I would conduct practices that the head coach prepared for that day and help with the lineups for game days.
Lexington, Kentucky Area
Assistant Coach
United States Marine Corps
https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-marine-corps
In this position, I was the Armorer for my unit. I would maintain all the gear that was in the Armory and conduct scheduled maintenance for all the gear. I would issue and de-issue weapons for the unit. Very quickly I was put in a management position. With this position, I would work closely with other departments making sure all the regulations were in place and being followed. I would maintain documentation on all the gear and personal and conduct training when needed. I conduct sight counts of all the gear every opening and closing of the business days.  With this position, I was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for my professional manner and for upholding all the regulations. I also passed the Commanding General inspection of 47 points with no discrepancies.
Camp Pendelton CA
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Small Arms Tech (Armorer
Bachelor of Science - BS
Learn to create 3D content to suit any game – no matter the mood, genre, or platform. You’ll take traditional art and animation principles and apply them to models that look, move, and articulate realistically.

  You’ll begin preparing for your career from the first month of study, with ongoing portfolio courses designed to take you through every step of the professional studio pipeline. Career development modules are woven throughout the curriculum guide you through the learning process and into the industry. In addition, our Career Development advisors and services are available to you at every point in your professional journey.
Game Art
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Full Sail University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/full-sail-university/
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Study Social and Behavioral Science.
Social an Behavioral Science
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Palomar College
https://www.linkedin.com/school/palomar-college/
Armorer
2111 MOS
Helmand Security
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FN Armorer
240/249
Glock Armorer
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Sig Sauer Armorer
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Web Development
Web240
Children
Xanadu 14u team
I would conduct practices and work closely with tournament directors to sign up for tournaments.
Head Coach
Children
Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
I help with organizing and data entry for the Non-profit company. Then I help with the 5k they do every year to raise money and awareness.
Volunteer
LinkedIn
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Developing Ideas and Advertising Concepts
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/developing-ideas-and-advertising-concepts
Special Tactical Services, LLC
Train the Trainer Machine Gun Block of Instruction for the M2HB and M240
Sig Sauer Academy
12-AC-24F
Sig Sauer Armorers course Semi-Auto Pistols
https://www.linkedin.com/in/screamheart
Puyallup, WA
Jake (Screamheart) Sanders
Actively looking for 3D Artist or Community roles in game development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lutz-b8b3051b2
North Richland Hills, TX
David Lutz
Passionate 3D Computer Graphics professional with 10+ years expertise designing 3D environments, props and materials while keeping abreast of industry trends
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-s-0528b0ab
Troy, NY
Cassandra S.
3D Environment Artist at Velan Studios
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-lloyd-43062115b
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Alicia Lloyd
3D Generalist at Caterpillar Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-chevalier
New York, NY
Roger Baez Chevalier
3D Artist and UX designer in training.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/goutham-thatipamula-48a119138
San Francisco Bay Area
Goutham Thatipamula
3D Artist at Brain Zoo Studio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-blackman-b99998160
Austin, TX
Cole Blackman
Environment and Prop Artist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hoisington
Casselberry, FL
Tyler Hoisington
QA Test Analyst at Santa Monica Studio
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-dalke-0a36a81ab
Atlanta, GA
Calvin Dalke
3D Modeller and Environmental Artist. Full Sail University Graduate with a Bachelors in Game Art.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-chavez-20a2973b
Riverside, CA
Robert Chavez
System Administrator 2
https://ph.linkedin.com/in/pixel-artist-salvador-oblea-jr-24038314
Philippines
Pixel Artist Salvador Oblea Jr.
Pixel Artist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hernandez-08202918a
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Charles Hernandez
University Student at Full Sail University
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Humble, TX
Jonathan Gomez
Software Engineer
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Tallahassee Metropolitan Area
Woehle Melissa
Environmental and Emergency Response Specialist
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Clearwater, FL
Nathan Hoffman
Instructional Designer and 3D Generalist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamakai
Kailua-Kona, HI
Anthony Olson
3D Environment Artist/Level Designer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emglopez
Greater Seattle Area
Eileen Garcia
Character Artist at HypGames, Inc.
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Semper Fi Network - United States Marine Veterans - USMC
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Gaming People - The Gaming Professional Network
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polycount
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Full Sail University Students & Alumni
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