Hello! I am Conner Wood, a 3rd-year Game Design and Interactive Media student at UC Irvine. I am also actively pursuing a minor in Management with the hope of double-majoring in Business Administration.
I have a passion for creating 3D Art, with an interest in 3D Environmental Art specifically, although I am open to learning anything! I love to explore the 3D field and increase my knowledge in 3D Character Art, Tech Art, Textures, and more!
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• President + 3D Artist | Burnt Out Games
• Art Officer | Video Game Development Club @ UC Irvine
• IT Intern | Healthpeak Properties
• Working as the primary 3D Artist, published 2 Steam Games: Burning Out, and Kawai'ian Isolation.
• Oversaw the strategic and operational foundation of Burnt Out Games, LLC, ensuring legal compliance and financial planning.
• Managed the setup of core infrastructure, including banking and organizational tools, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Developed and hosted engaging 3D Art Workshops for Club Members, focusing on industry-relevant skills.
• Educated participants on essential 3D tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Substance Painter/Designer.
• Fostered a collaborative learning environment that enhanced members' understanding of art roles in the gaming industry.
• Modeled optimized 3D assets and animations for VR training, enhancing user engagement.
• Developed three full VR simulations from concept to deployment, utilizing node-based logic systems.
• Contributed to TechConnect 2025 by creating a VR tutorial hub and integrating multiple simulations for a cohesive experience.
• Mentored academic teams at Mercer Community College and Irvine Valley College, providing technical guidance on simulation design.
• Worked on implementing/validating Yardi systems and Financial Reports with Company Data stored in MRI.
• Created training procedures for colleagues using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Used SQL code to query data from platforms such as Snowflake, MRI, and Yardi.
• Created/Imported Financial Formats for GL Accounts and Journal Entries in Yardi.