Andrew R.
Makely
Flash Actionscript Programmer/UI Designer
Please note that I am not seeking employment at this time.
3255 Wood Springs Trace
Lilburn, GA 30044
(678) 344-8407
rendermouse@gmail.com
Education:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta GA
Cooperative Bachelor of
Mechanical Engineering, 1992; 2.7 GPA
Employment:
Cartoon Network New Media - Atlanta, GA (2004 - present)
Game Programmer
- Actionscript 2 and 3 programming for numerous web games launched on cartoonnetwork.com and adultswim.com, including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends' "Outer Space Trace," Codename:Kids Next Door's "Flight of the Hamsters," Camp Lazlo's "Paintcan Panic" and FullMetal Alchemist's “State Alchemy Exam.”
- Co-programmer for "Ben 10 Alien Force Bounty Hunters", a real-time 2D multiplayer shooter written in C++ which uses the PopCap gaming framework and the GameSpy multiplayer SDKs.
- Object-oriented Actionscript 2 programming for the development of downloadable PowerPlay™ games
- Co-programmer for four PowerPlay™ titles: “Studio Shakedown,” “Buggin' Out,” “Sweets Ahoy” and "Dropple."
- Constructed editing tools to facilitate map editing of tile-based games
- Created UML diagrams in order to design efficient game programming architectures
- Assisted with other Flash user-interface items for use on CartoonNetwork.com
Radiant Systems/BlueCube Software (acquired HotelTools) - Alpharetta, GA (2001-2004)
Interface Designer/Product Engineer
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Technical analysis and research for development and delivery of Radiant's eLearning strategy
- Design and programming of Flash/XML-based editing tool and player for construction and delivery of online training presentations and software simulations
- Redesign and Javascript programming of Enterprise Platform user interface
- Development and enhancement of HotelTools interface
- Conversion of hotel management dashboard Flash components to PocketPC wireless player
- Graphic design of user interface for movie ticket purchase kiosk
HotelTools - Atlanta, GA (2000-2001)
Interface Designer/Software Developer
- Design and Flash/XML programming of enterprise Management Console real-time “dashboard” interface
- Design and Javascript programming of web interface for online property management application
- Design and maintenance of HotelTools Palm PDA channel via AvantGo
- Maintained HotelTools logo and brand identity, art directed print and online materials
USWeb/CKS (acquired inter.logic.studios) - Atlanta, GA (1997 - 2000)
Senior Design Technologist
- Website design and construction - graphic design, HTML, DHTML, Macromedia Flash, JavaScript
- Served as a mentor to the Design Technology team
- Oversaw a team of web developers for a variety of projects and clients
- Spearheaded new research and development on a daily basis
inter.logic.studios - Atlanta, GA (1995 - 1997)
Internet and Multimedia Designer
- Website design and construction - graphic design, HTML, DHTML, Macromedia Flash, JavaScript
- 2D graphics, 3D animation and audio for interactive CD-ROMs
- ONScreen Business Presentation Services, Inc./Event Support Services - Atlanta, GA (1990 - 1995)
- Multi-image Graphic Designer/Typesetter, Print Designer
- 2D/3D graphic design and animation for video production
- Computer graphic design for multi-image presentations and 4-color printing
Skills:
I have experience with the following software packages, programming languages and standards:
- Programming: Object-oriented ActionScript 2 and 3, Javascript, C++, some Python
- Internet - Macromedia Flash, HTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, SCORM
- 2D Illustration - Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash
- 2D Paint - Adobe Photoshop, Fractal Design Painter
- 3D animation - RealSoft Real3D, some 3D Studio Max
- Digital Audio - Cakewalk Pro Audio/Sonar, Audacity, SoundForge, ACID Pro
Awards/Accomplishments:
I have done multimedia and internet work for projects earning the following awards:
- ShowSouth 1998 Technical Merit Award, Interactive Technique, Web Technology - Blimpie Extranet
- ShowSouth 1999 Silver Award, Interactive Online, Consumer - Royal Caribbean Voyager
- ShowSouth 1999 Silver Award, Interactive Promotional - Blimpie3D "Meatballs in Space" Stereoscopic 3D online comic book
Other accomplishments:
- The web games I have programmed have been played over 225 million times to date.
Activities:
In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, rehearsing with my blues band, and playing games on my PC and Nintendo DS.