Andy Makely's Resume

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

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:

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.