Tyson W. Simmons

Last updated September 13th 2011
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Tyson Wayne Simmons

1235 North 3560 West
Vernal, UT 84078 USA

435-219-9672

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OBJECTIVE

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To obtain a career path in game design that challenges me and puts my variety of skills to the test.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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August, 2009 - January, 2011
Freelance Writer

USA Today

Los Angeles, CA

  • Writing articles concerning the gaming field.
  • Performing reviews of various games and gaming products.

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August, 2008 - Current
Freelance Writer

Demand Media

Long Beach, CA

  • Writing articles concerning the gaming field.
  • Performing reviews of various games and gaming products.

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August, 2006 - Current
Owner, Game Designer

Golden Realm RPG Engine

Vernal, UT

  • Designing engine mechanics.
  • Coding the Golden Realm engine.
  • Creating artwork for the engine.
  • Managing the creative team.

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Feb, 2002 - Dec, 2006
Story/Article Writer & 3D Modeler/Animator

Digitally Hazardous Gaming

  • Writing storylines and organizational charts.
  • Working with the creative design team.
  • Creating 3D models for game use.
  • Drawing concept art for game use.

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EDUCATION

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August, 2004 - May 2008

Uintah High School

Vernal, UT

High School Diploma

  • 3.759 Grade Point Average

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August, 2008 - December, 2008

College of Eastern Utah

Price, UT

  • Creative Software Design

  • 3.4 Grade Point Average

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August, 2010 - Current

Utah State University

Vernal, UT

  • Creative Software Design

  • 3.1 Grade Point Average

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SKILLS

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  • Non-Fictional Writing
  • Fictional Writing
  • Word Processing
  • Image/Photo Editing
  • Organization
  • Management
  • 3D Modeling/Animation
  • Sketching
  • Game Design
  • Creative Development

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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  • National Honor Society
  • Future Business Leaders of America

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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  • IOWA Skill Testing - Top 10% in overall testing.
  • Sid's GD - Game Designer of the Year 2009 - (Golden Realm RPG Engine)

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CERTIFICATIONS

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  • Utah State Graphic Design Certification
  • UBATC Applied Writing Certification
  • A+ Computer Repair Certification

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