Patrick David King
986 Patterson Street, China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 960-3248 pdking319@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
PfeifferUniversity,Misenheimer, NC Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Concentration: Information Technology
GPA: 3.82
ACHIEVEMENTS ANDHONORS
Academic Scholarships and Awards
 Presidential Academic Scholarship
 Stokes Scholarship
 Dean’s List every semester
PfeifferUniversity NCAA Division II Men’s Swim Team
 Scholarship Athlete
 Academic All-Conference
 Scholar Athlete Award
 Perseverance Award (Voted on by all student athletes)
Founder and President, Gaming Society Club
 Organized speakers and provided information and experiences related to the gaming
industry
Vice-President, Computer Society
 Recruited, promoted, and hosted speakers in the ITfield
Music
 Music Scholarship
 Concert Choir
 Music Theater
SKILLS
Programming in C++, C#, Visual Basic, XNA3.0, Java
Troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing computers
Utilizing MicrosoftWord, Excel,PowerPoint,and Access
Developing, designing, and programming video games
RELEVANTEXPERIENCE
GameDesigner April 2015-present
Islesof Legend
 Designed and programmed more than 22 hours of original gameplay
 Utilized C++ and Java Script in game programming, producing a game for PC,mobile and
iPad devices
 Created story, characters, gameplay, dungeons, etc., using RPG Maker VX Ace and RPG
Maker MV
 Led a team of quality assurance game testers to remove any defects from the code
 Worked to secure copyright and develop marketing for the game
ComputerServicesIntern May-July,2015
PC Connection, China Grove, NC
 Programmed forvarious clients
 Installed software
 Troubleshot PC hardware and software problems
 Assisted withvirus removal
 Performed PCupgrades
 Performed minor PC maintenance
 Assisted technicians with networkinstallation and maintenance
Blogger April 2014-present
My BlogSite AboutGames
 Developed blog for videogame design
 Write regular posts forblog
CompetitiveGamer 2010-present
Super SmashBrosWii U
 Competed in statewide tournaments placing in top 5 in every tournament
BestsellingAuthor April 2014
Optimismfor Autism
 Co-authored withSusan Jane King
 Bookbecame Amazon Bestseller winning 5 Stars by Readers’ FavoriteBook Reviews
Shadow April 2013
PC Connection, China Grove, NC
 Observed and workedwith owners on computers and computer programming
Intern May 2011-June 2012
Michael Bowen, freelance video game designer
 Worked to develop videogame design document
 Performed simple programming
 Learned about video game programming and design
 Developed and delivered presentation on experience
RELEVANTCOURSEWORK
Application Development, Application Programming, Database Management Systems, Web Page
Design and Development, Information Security and Assurance, Business Analytics, Systems Analysis
and Design, NetworkingEssentials, Programming Essentials, Computer Information Systems,
Emerging Technologies, Microcomputer Applications, Game Studies, Calculus I, Calculus II
REFERENCES
Available upon request

Patrick David King Resume

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    Patrick David King 986Patterson Street, China Grove, NC 28023 (704) 960-3248 pdking319@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION PfeifferUniversity,Misenheimer, NC Graduation: May 2016 Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems Concentration: Information Technology GPA: 3.82 ACHIEVEMENTS ANDHONORS Academic Scholarships and Awards  Presidential Academic Scholarship  Stokes Scholarship  Dean’s List every semester PfeifferUniversity NCAA Division II Men’s Swim Team  Scholarship Athlete  Academic All-Conference  Scholar Athlete Award  Perseverance Award (Voted on by all student athletes) Founder and President, Gaming Society Club  Organized speakers and provided information and experiences related to the gaming industry Vice-President, Computer Society  Recruited, promoted, and hosted speakers in the ITfield Music  Music Scholarship  Concert Choir  Music Theater SKILLS Programming in C++, C#, Visual Basic, XNA3.0, Java Troubleshooting, upgrading, and repairing computers Utilizing MicrosoftWord, Excel,PowerPoint,and Access Developing, designing, and programming video games RELEVANTEXPERIENCE GameDesigner April 2015-present Islesof Legend  Designed and programmed more than 22 hours of original gameplay  Utilized C++ and Java Script in game programming, producing a game for PC,mobile and iPad devices  Created story, characters, gameplay, dungeons, etc., using RPG Maker VX Ace and RPG Maker MV  Led a team of quality assurance game testers to remove any defects from the code  Worked to secure copyright and develop marketing for the game
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    ComputerServicesIntern May-July,2015 PC Connection,China Grove, NC  Programmed forvarious clients  Installed software  Troubleshot PC hardware and software problems  Assisted withvirus removal  Performed PCupgrades  Performed minor PC maintenance  Assisted technicians with networkinstallation and maintenance Blogger April 2014-present My BlogSite AboutGames  Developed blog for videogame design  Write regular posts forblog CompetitiveGamer 2010-present Super SmashBrosWii U  Competed in statewide tournaments placing in top 5 in every tournament BestsellingAuthor April 2014 Optimismfor Autism  Co-authored withSusan Jane King  Bookbecame Amazon Bestseller winning 5 Stars by Readers’ FavoriteBook Reviews Shadow April 2013 PC Connection, China Grove, NC  Observed and workedwith owners on computers and computer programming Intern May 2011-June 2012 Michael Bowen, freelance video game designer  Worked to develop videogame design document  Performed simple programming  Learned about video game programming and design  Developed and delivered presentation on experience RELEVANTCOURSEWORK Application Development, Application Programming, Database Management Systems, Web Page Design and Development, Information Security and Assurance, Business Analytics, Systems Analysis and Design, NetworkingEssentials, Programming Essentials, Computer Information Systems, Emerging Technologies, Microcomputer Applications, Game Studies, Calculus I, Calculus II REFERENCES Available upon request