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Jaden Jack

Wilkes-Barre

Summary

Junior at Wilkes University, majoring in Digital Design and Media Arts and minoring in English. Focused on learning and studying to become a professional graphic designer and animator. Skilled in several industry-standard software to develop digital art.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Wilkes University
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research findings and enhance understanding of topics.
  • Helped write a paper on the subject of black representation in video games and media

Step Team

Wilkes University
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • I was apart of my university's step team as a dancer
  • Its a primarily African American style of dance usually performed at HBCU's we tried to bring into our college
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Education

B.A - Digital Design and Media Arts

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
12.2026

Skills

  • Procreate
  • Team collaboration
  • Digital media design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CapCut
  • Literature reviews
  • Conducting essays
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Campus Involvement

  • GSA (Gay, Straight Alliance), 09/21-05/22
  • Step Team, 09/23-05/24

References

  • Moe Woodard, PhD, 484.375.5763, monique.woodard1@wilkes.edu
  • Erica Acosta, Director of Diversity Initiatives, 570.408.7856, erica.acosta@wilkes.edu
  • Heather Sincavage, MFA, Academic Advisor, 570.408.3365, heather.sincavage@wilkes.edu

Research

  • Wilkes University, Black Representation in Video Games, Dr. Moe Woodard, Research Assistant, 01/24-Present, Conduct research surrounding Black inclusion in video games, Collaborate with an assistant professor to collect data, Analyze social media discourse about video games
  • Wilkes University, Quantum Computing VR Game, Dr. Moe Woodard, Game Assistant, 08/25-12/25, Working with a team of other students to help create and better a Quantum Game Design made from students of years prior as the teams UI designer
  • Wilkes University, Zebra Communications, 08/23-12/24, A student run, full service public relations agency based at Wilkes University in the Karambelas Media and Communications Center. It provides hands kn experience for students, serving 12-15 clients per semester, including nonprofits, small businesses, and campus organizations
  • Wilkes University, Gather Community Space, Ms Rose Daniels, Boss, Present, Gather Community Space is a non-profit community center located in downtown Wilkes Barre created by a diverse group of members from the community who came together in the First Presbyterian Church. All people of different ages and backgrounds can come, learn, and form relation ships with one another through various events and activities

Coursework

  • ART 111-Foundations of Color and Design
  • ART 234-Computer Graphics II
  • IM 120-Foundations of Game Design
  • IM 201-Integrative Media II
  • IM 301-Principles of Motion and Layering

Timeline

Research Assistant

Wilkes University
01.2024 - Current

Step Team

Wilkes University
01.2023 - 01.2024

B.A - Digital Design and Media Arts

Wilkes University
Jaden Jack