Education
The College of New Jersey - B.A. Interactive Multimedia
3.7 GPA – Game Design and Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, and 3D design.
Relevant Courses: Game Design | Animation | Human Computer Interaction | Computer Problem Solving | Data Structures | Design Fundamentals for the Web | Exploration in VR and AR | Design Fundamentals for the Web | Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Oxford University - Visiting Student at Worcester College
Studied Computer Graphics, Geometric Modeling, Design and Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Experience
Sept 2020 – Feb 2021
Oxford Communications – Intern
Data analysis, QA, and web design for various advertising campaigns. Created aggregate reports and validated data for clients.
Feb 2019 – Feb 2021
Fresh Start: Mindful Drinking Experience – Lead Programmer
Game designer and artist for an educational video game made in Unity. Used C# scripting to create and organize scenes, dialogue, and minigames. Also collaborated with public health students to apply quantitative research to the game experience.
More information here: https://milescumiskey.wixsite.com/portfolio/post/fresh-start-a-mindful-drinking-interactive-experience
January 2018 – May 2021
The College of New Jersey – Student Representative and IT Support
As a student representative, I worked at department events in order to talk about my major, my experience abroad, and answer any questions incoming students had.
I also worked as IT support for the Arts and Interactive Multimedia Building, fixing printers, projectors, and troubleshooting technical problems for staff and students.
Activities
Association of Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Technology [ACM SIGGRAPH]
Managed a chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH as the secretary and eventual co-president. Focused on teaching other students and mentoring underclassmen. Notable events include: creating designs in Illustrator for screen printing, making custom Lego pieces in Fusion 360, and organizing and developing our annual art show “Haunted Hallway”.
All College Theatre
Built sets and furniture, painted and created interactive props in collaboration with other students for plays and musicals. Also taught assistants workshop safety and construction basics, and ensured a safe working environment.
Animal Shelter Volunteer - Trenton Animal Shelter and EASEL Animal Rescue
Walked and trained dogs, cleaned enclosures, and advocated for shelter animals at various adoption events.