Shaylin Carter
Resume
Course Work
Coding
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C/C++
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Java
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Software Engineering
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Data Structures & Algorithms
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Games, Graphics & GUIS
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Art
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Game Design
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3D Environments & Level Design
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3D Animation
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3D Rendering and Lightning
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Photography
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Narrative Illustration
Relevant Courses
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Discrete Mathematics
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Calculus
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Serial Killer Research
Education
Fall 2025
Masters of Engineering & Art
University of Utah
2022- Fall 2024
B.S Digital Media Studies
Concentration in Game Design
Tarleton State University
Minor in Computer & Art
Honors College
Tarleton Esports Secretary & Public Relations
Phi Mu Fraternity Historian & Photographer
Resident Leader
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2021- 2022
Oklahoma State University
Resident Hall Marketing Intern
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Work Experience
Office Assistant
August 2024 - December 2024
Tarleton State University
Resident Leader
August 2023 - May 2024
Black Rocket Productions
Assistant Instructor
April 2024 - August 2024
Seasonal
Eagle Mountain Saginaw
Substitute Teacher
November 2022 - May 2023
Seasonal
Tarleton State University
Oklahoma State University
Resident Hall Marketing
Intern
- Manage front desk operations, including answering phones, responding to emails, and addressing inquiries from residents and visitors.
- Maintain accurate records, including resident check-ins/outs, work orders, and incident reports.
- As an Assistant Instructor at Black Rocket Productions, I taught STEM courses including Minecraft Modding, Young Coders, Drone Adventures, AI Adventures in Machine Learning, LEGO Film and Stop Motion, and Build Your First Video Game.
- Responsibilities included lesson planning, individualized support for campers, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with fellow instructors to enhance the camp experience.
- Foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among residents through social events, activities, and initiatives.
- Offer guidance, advice, and support to my residents facing personal, academic, or interpersonal challenges.
- Mediate conflicts and disputes among residents, promoting open communication and peaceful resolution during on call rotations
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- Maintain order and discipline in the classroom, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Deliver lesson plans and facilitate learning activities according to the teacher's guidelines and school curriculum.
- Supervise students during class, breaks, and transitions to ensure safety and adherence to school rules.
-Captured high-quality photos of residence hall events, facilities, and daily life to showcase the vibrant community atmosphere.
- Designed visually appealing graphics for promotional materials, including flyers, posters, banners, and digital content.
Awards & Honors
Commencement
Student Speaker
December 2024
Outstanding Department
Graduate
October 2024
Outstanding Program
Graduate
October 2024
Juried Award
March 2024
Presidents List
Spring 2024
Deans List
Fall 2022
Fall 2023
Film Festival
Spring 2023
Spring 2024
Honors Program
Spring 2022, Fall 2023
Only student speaker at graduation, competed in multiple speech off's and was selected.
Award given to the Overall Outstanding graduate in the whole department of College of Digital Media Studies
Award given to the outstanding graduate in the Game Design Tarleton program
Award given by the juror (Letitia Huckaby) at the Annual Tarleton Art exhibition. I was honored to get three of my art pieces chosen to be in the show as well as receiving the award.
Achievement for maintaining a 4.0+ GPA for the semester
Achievement for maintaining a 3.5+ GPA for the semester
A animation of mine was chosen to be shown in the Annual Tarleton Film Festival.
Completed Honors College requirements and Upper-Level Research.