Aidan Dunn  

(916) 500-3709, aidandunn@outlook.com

 

EDUCATION 

Major: Emerging Media Production / Minor: Marketing August 2019 – December 2023

California State University Northridge Northridge, CA

  • 3.9 GPA / Awarded Dean's List every semester

  • Founded and presided over the Emerging Media Club

  • Taught interactive design as a teaching assistant, held workshops and assisted students in learning Unity and Unreal Engines

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 

Project Lead / Developer - Through the Solar Lens January 2023 - May 2023

California State University Northridge Northridge, CA

  • In collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), led a group of students to create an educational experience highlighting

JPL’s Solar Gravitational Lens technology

  • Using Unity Engine, designed and developed systems for users to interact and experience how humanity has developed means

to explore the universe

  • Expanded project management skills through managing a five-student team in the development of virtual assets

3D Artist / Team Lead – Xtended Reali-Tree January 2023 - May 2023

California State University Northridge Northridge, CA

  • Collaborated with the Institute for Sustainability at California State University Northridge and several students, developed an

augmented reality (AR) booklet to raise awareness for biodiversity on campus

  • Using Autodesk Maya, developed assets and rendered a 3D animation depicting the process of carbon sequestration for an AR

experience, which would help students better visualize topics in the booklet

  • Worked closely with AR developers and led 3D team members to create assets featured in the AR scenes

  • Used 3D scanning technology to create photorealistic models

VR Lab Technician August 2022 - December 2022

California State University Northridge Northridge, CA

  • Managed school’s virtual reality laboratory, where I maintained equipment and supervised students to ensure a safe

environment conducive to students' growth

  • Created a series of print promotional materials to boost awareness for the VR lab

VR Video Producer January 2022 - May 2022

California State University Northridge Northridge, CA

  • Led the production of a VR short film from concept development to final delivery, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to

timelines

  • Coordinated and supervised all aspects of production, including pre-production planning, casting, location scouting, and

scheduling

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Outside Services                                                                                                                           August 2018 – December 2020 

Rancho Murieta Country Club                              Rancho Murieta, CA

  • Maintained company equipment and course grounds

  • Resolved customer issues to improve their experience 

SKILLS

  •  Blender, Autodesk Maya, Z-Brush, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, NukeX, Hoverlay, Twine, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere

Pro, Adobe Substance Painter 3D, C#, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, ClickUp

  • 3D Modeling, 3D Sculpting, 3D Animation, UV Editing, Texture Painting, Rigging, Lighting, Rendering, Game Design, VR

Video Production, AR Development, Photogrammetry, Project Managment

  • Communication, Leadership, Problem-solving, Multitasking, Collaboration, Adaptability, Time Management, Initiative,

Interpersonal Skills, Creativity, Organization

Certifications

  • Google Analytics certification, HubSpot Marketing Software certification, Inbound Marketing certification