Social media accounts

Throughout this module I have developed and improved my personal profile by opening accounts on various industry websites and becoming part of groups and organisations.

Here are the links to my mentioned accounts:

Linked-In:      http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=227470510&trk=tab_pro

Twitter:         @lauravarga2012

 

gamasutra and Edge

     In this session we were asked to sign up for Gamasutra, Edge and Game Industry International accounts and newsletters.

On Gamasutra my account info is my gmail account with its password.

On Gamasutra I have signed up to receive emails regarding:

Career	For the active job hunter, a detailed listing of all the jobs posted on Gamasutra, and contracting opportunities for the previous week.
Game Developer Monthly	Monthly E-mail update for Game Developer subscribers features upcoming articles, new blog posts, and content extras from www.gdmag.com.

Game Career Guide (Student Newsletter)

A summary of all the top News and Features posted on Gamasutra's sister educational site Game Career Guide in the last two weeks, including student postmortems, school news, in-depth game analysis, theses, and a host of other useful information.

For Edge, username is lauravarga, while the account is again under my gmail details.

With Edge I have signed up for:  I would like to receive the Edge Online newsletter, packed full of the latest news, competitions and exclusive offers. 


Apart from that, I will visit the website on a regular basis to keep in touch with all the news from the industry.

I have also opened a Games Industry International account and have signed up for A summary of the day's Games Industry news and features. 

I think that by signing up to all these major industry payers, I will be able to keep on top of jobs, news and events that are related to the gaming industry, giving me a more detailed picture of where I am heading and what I need to do to achieve my goals (ideal job, etc).

Cover letter

      
Laura Varga
6 Dennis Close
Plymouth 
PL5 1DU
tel: 07900148664
email: lauravarga2012@gmail.com



      As you will see in my CV, I have just graduated with a st from Plymouth College of Art in Plymouth, one of only 4  (one of only four remaining further and higher specialist art an design colleges in the country). The nature of my degree course has prepared me for this position. It involved a great deal of independent research, requiring initiative, self-motivation and a wide range of skills. 

     However, prior to enrolling on this course, I have accumulated 10 years experience in the flower industry, out of which, for 6 years, I have managed and run my own business. This role has been very much people focused. Being the manager of a small team (max 3-4 employees at any one time), it was very important for me to see that I am getting the best out of those I am working around. I have found over the years that helping people to realise their own potential is the key to success. It is not enough to show someone how to do something, by coaching them through pull techniques, your employee feels empowered and becomes the best they can be.
       
       During this time, I have also created unique flower designs for many important events, and worked with a lot of corporate customers. This opened my eyes to all other types of art, hence my leap into the world of game art. I have the ability to lead projects and people, but I am just as happy to work as part of a team. 

       Working under pressure and to deadlines, is something that I have done for many years and it has made me become very organised and pedantic, pay extra attention to detail, and it has given me the ability to focus and keep calm under pressure.


       Having done flower demonstrations during my time as a florist, I am used to speaking publicly and I am very passionate about getting people to understand and love what I do. I am a fluent and articulate communicator, flexible and responsive, a self directed, goal oriented doer.

       I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I'm keen to work for a company with a great reputation and high profile like yours.

     I am confident, with a good sense of urgency, a fast learner who is a practical and ingenious problem solver. 

     

     Your company would provide me with the opportunity to put my personality, skills and successes to work. At a personal meeting I would like to discuss with you how I will contribute to the continued growth of your company.

Ideal CV - after graduation and 1 year internship

  LAURA VARGA         

                        Burbank, California


      Summary        

               A highly motivated and  results driven character designer, with  experience 

            in drawing, 3D modelling and game engines (mainly UDK). 

              Skilled in a few other fields (floristry,management, marketing), having owned a

             flower shop for 7 years. 

              Having the ability to handle complex assignments, I have the confidence to work 

          as part of a team or independently. 

              

             Graduated with a 1st from BA Design for Games at Plymouth College of Art,

         in Plymouth, UK, (one of only four remaining further and higher specialist art and 

         design colleges in the country).

             After my one year internship at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank California, as a 

         Visual Development Artist, my skills and love for animated cartoons have increased 

          considerably.

    

            My internship consisted of :Visually explore a concept, which may include 

            Character Design and/or Environment Design for animated films, shorts and 

             special projects. 

         Visual Development Artists will experiment with the diverse elements of 

           film  presentation to manipulate dramatic story moments, plot thrusts, moods, 

         character conflict and place-time motifs to capture the emotional connection to 

         the story's theme. 

             A rich imagination, a sense of caricature and design, strong color sense, 

          a mastery of human and animal anatomy, architecture, the ability to work in 

          different mediums and the versatility to conceptualise visually in a variety of 

          techniques are required.)

        Skills

             Drawing                                  3D Modelling                           Personal

              Character design                                                                  Attention to detail

              Environment design                   ZBrush                             Communication skills

              Object design                           3DStudioMax                     Presentation skills
                                                                                                               Problem solving
              Media used:                                                                         High levels of integrity
              pencil, charcoal,                                                                    Strategic thinking
              soft pastels,                                                                            Effective delegation
              oil on canvas                                                                          Negotiating
            
                                                                                                            

                                            

                                                                                               

        Career  

                Visual Development Artist                       September 2015 - August 2016
                  Walt disney Studios - Burbank, California

                  Membership consultant                             May 2011 – August 2012

                  Virgin Active Health and Racquets Club

                  Managing Director                                     Nov 2004 – April 2011

                  Ellisford Florist

  

       Academic

                 Plymouth College of Art                           2012-2015

                 Design for Games (BA Hons) - 1.1

                 Babes Bolyai University                           1995-2000

                 Economics Degree (equivalent of BSc)

       References                    Available on request.