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. -
August, 2008 - Current Freelance Writer	Demand Media	Long Beach, CA
Writing articles concerning the gaming field. Performing reviews of various games and gaming products. -
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. -
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 -
August, 2008 - December, 2008	College of Eastern Utah	Price, UT
Creative Software Design 3.4 Grade Point Average -
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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