The document is a resume for Tom van den Berg, a recent graduate seeking opportunities in games art. It summarizes his education in Computer Animation and Art and Design, and lists his skills in character and environment design, texturing, and digital lighting. It also provides details of his work experience in retail and food service, and notes examples of his video editing and stop-motion projects can be found on his website.

1. tomvdb@hotmail.co.uk 07779072416
6 Fogwell Road
Oxford
OX2 9SA
I am a recent graduate in Computer Animation seeking opportunities in games art. My skills include character,
environment design, texturing and digital lighting in the environment. Other interests that involve artistry are
sketching and digitally photo shopping images to create interesting visuals. I enjoy life drawing and did this
regularly at College and University.
I am also interested in video editing and creating stop-motion videos in my free time. Examples of these and
other projects can be found on my website - http://tomvdb0.wixsite.com/showreel
EDUCATION
University of South Wales (2013-2016)
BA(Hons) Computer Animation: 2.2 (58%)
 Dissertation - Auteurship and Videogame Production: the evolution of video game auteurs (60%). This
examined the effects and relevancy of Auteurs in the videogame industry.
 Presentation – The design aspects of videogames (60%). A ten minute presentation in the 2ndt
year of
University that examined design trends and marketing in the video game industry.
 Advanced Cg Production pipeline (63%) A group project where I pitched directed and helped design three
separate Halloween E4 channel stings similar to adverts seen on television.
Abingdon and Witney College (2009-2013)
 BTEC Level 3 in Art and Design (MPP)
 BTEC Level 3 in Creative Media Production (DMM)
 Edexcel Level 2 Mathematics (Pass)
Kingham Hill School (2006-2009)
BTEC 1st
Diploma in Public Services (Distinction)
6 GCSEs
 English Literature: B
 Art and Design: B
 History: B
 English Language: C
 Geography: C
 Additional Science: C
Tom van den Berg

2. tomvdb@hotmail.co.uk 07779072416
SKILLS & PRIZES
 Full Clean UK Driving License
 Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Maya, Mudbox, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
 G4S security training for London 2012 Olympic Games
 Kingham Hill School: Prize for Endeavour (2011)
 Combined Cadet Force: outdoor pursuits and basic army training
 Unicorn School: Chess Champion
WORK EXPERIENCE
MacDonald’s – Chef
(June – September 2014)
 Worked full time-during summer holiday, enabling me to gain experience working in a team and
interacting with the public.
Homebase – Retail Assistant
(September 2012 – September 2013)
 Worked part-time during the BTEC, allowing me to develop my time-management skills and ability to work
under pressure.
 Worked in customer support and developed my customer service skills.
 Developed my organisation skills through working under specific instructions and within time-scales.
Sobell House Hospice Shop – Retail Assistant
(September 2011 – September 2012)
 Worked part-time during the BTEC.
 Assessed the quality and pricing of donations, and developed my customer service skills.