Resume

Maria Alexandra Smigielski
2020 Westham Woods Court
Virginia Beach, VA  23454

Education

Bachelor of Arts (June 2019 anticipated)

·         Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL

·         Major: Game Art and Design 

Associate of Fine Arts, (2012-2015)

·         Tidewater Community College, Visual Arts Center, Portsmouth, VA

·         Major: Studio Arts   

Advanced Studies Diploma, (June 2012) Tallwood High School, Global Studies and World Languages Academy, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

·         Advanced Placement Japanese

·         Represented Team Japan in School Cultural and Exchange Events

Work / Professional Volunteer Experience

Harris Teeter, Harris Teeter and Kroger Inc., Virginia Beach VA

Cashier (March-August 2015, May 2016-Present)

·         Knowledge of the Store and locations of items

·         Cash and check handling

·         Outgoing and friendly service to customers

·         Maintaining a clean workspace and understanding of the equipment

Ocean Breeze Water Park, Virginia Beach VA

Admission Cashier (June 2014-August 2014)

·         Awareness of promotional offers, and identifying Customer needs

·         Knowledge of the Water Park

·         Excellent Cash Handling Skills

·         Greeting Guests and Handling Complaints

Walt Disney Corporation, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Hollywood Studios, Orlando, FL

Intern, Disney College Program (February 2014 – June 2014)

·               Quick Service Food & Beverages Cast Member at Disney Hollywood Studios

·               Focused on providing guests visiting Walt Disney World a magical experience

·               Duties included but not exclusive to order preparation, cashier, and dining area maintenance

·               Greeted guests, satisfied their requests by providing them with exceptional customer service

Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA

Usher (June 2010-September 2013)

·               Provided a quality experience to customers at major concert events 

·               Crowd control

·               Conducted security screenings

City of Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, VA

City Volunteer (April-August 2010, June 2011-August 2011)

·               Assisted City staff

Maintained recreation facilities and youth programs.

Software

Maya 2016

Modeling Interior decorations with reasonable poly-count

UVing and Lighmapping for importing into Unreal

Unreal Engine

·         Set Design interiors

·         Lighting

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Perforce

·         Working with team based projects

ZBrush 4R7 64-bit

·         Modeling for Illustration purposes

·         Painting over 3D models in Photoshop

Photoshop

Activities / Achievements

Virginia Beach Koto Society, Performer / Musician (October 2007-2011)

·         Performed the Japanese Koto at Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festivals and other events

Virginia Beach Sister City Program, Member of Student Delegation (July 2010)

·         Traveled to Miyazaki, Kita-Kyushu, Kyoto and Hiroshima, Japan 

·         Represented the City of Virginia Beach with Japanese officials and schools

King Tiger Martial Arts, Virginia Beach, VA First Degree Black Belt (2009)