Owen Matthew Aurelio
4075 Vineyard Ave. #5, Pleasanton, CA 94566 •
(510) 402-7614 • omaha56@hotmail.com
Education
- MA in
Animation and Illustration, San Jose State University, 2013
- BA in
Fine Art Studio (Painting), San Jose State University, 2004
- AA in
Liberal Studies, Ohlone Junior College, 2001
Qualifications
- Post-graduate
work in Visual Development, with emphasis on character and prop design
- Extensive
use of Adobe Photoshop and proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Wrote
and developed a strategy RPG tabletop game prototype for Master’s Thesis
- Approximately
15 years of strong competitive game experience, including international competition
and two North American Grand Champion titles
- Strong
leadership and interpersonal skills; experience working with a team and
individually to meet deadlines and objectives
- Able
to perform in a high-pressure environment
- Exceptional
oral and written communication skills; efficient, organized, learns
quickly
Professional Experience
2011-present Lecturer, Intermediate Illustration
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
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All instruction, critique, grading, management,
course design at the intermediate level
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Attended faculty meetings and voting on program
policy
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Performed student portfolio reviews and judgment
for current student program advancement
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Office counseling and advising for students
2013 Visual Development, Character Design
(freelance)
Red Republic Games
for Arena Rex
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Developed and illustrated model (miniature)
designs to be sculpted in 35mm for the popular tabletop game Arena Rex
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Worked closely with art director to produce strong
conceptual designs for immediate publishing
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Worked successfully against very tight deadlines
to produce iterative content for lucrative Kickstarter campaign
2008-2009 Museum
Technician, Oakland Museum of California
Oakland, CA
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Responsible for hanging, transportation and handling
of valuable works of art
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Performed gallery maintenance, receiving and packing
art, fabricating frames and designing specially tailored storage cases.
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Worked under secured conditions and in confidential
locations, both on and off the museum property
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Transported artwork to and from private
residences for home instillation or receiving, including driving a 5-wheel
truck.