Benjamin Torfe

(807) 627-9331  (807) 622-6146

2677 Valour Place  Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5T6

B_torfe@hotmail.com
Skills Profile
– Highly creative and have the ability to think on my feet; ability to take on diverse projects
– Worked on free lance contracts; can meet tight deadlines and work with limited supervision
– Work effectively both as a team member and independently; easy to work with
– Proficient with computers and data entry: Microsoft, Word Perfect, Excel, Power Point, e-mail;
ability to type 36 words per minute (wpm)
– Excellent organizational and time management abilities; Reputation for dependability
– Innovative approach to problem solving; confident and decisive under stressful conditions

Professional Experience
3D Artist
– Proficient in a variety of programs such as 3D Studio Max 2010, Zbrush 3.5, Adobe Photoshop
– Three years experience in modelling, rigging, mapping, unwrapping
– Develop level art assets and began basic level design, User Interface, World building
– Work effectively with Art Director to combine ideas and methodologies of environment
production to create an efficient, streamlined pipeline that other artists can follow
– Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients and/or
supervisors and making necessary changes
– Skilled in designing, creation and implementation of the user interfaces in game
– Designed and developed Introduction/closing title slug for the film project “Unsigned”
– Completed Internship as Game developer at P1XL Games

2D Artist
– Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and
aesthetic design concepts
– Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of
type; developed customer font for specific projects
– Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
– Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
– Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design
– Plan presentation of materials, products, or services
– Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print
– Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts,
using electronic video equipment
– Designed and created poster and website layout for Confederation College Film Students’ Final
Project

Customer Service
– Over ten years working the customer service field
– Take pride in providing outstanding customer service
– High degree of professional integrity; excellent public relations skills
 – Work effectively with a wide variety of people including elderly and disabled individuals
– Outstanding communications and listening skills; resulting in an excellent reputation with
customers
– Work effectively and efficiently in a fast pace and high stress work environment

Sales
– Successfully conducted approx. six hundred transactions per day with Liquor Control Board of
Ontario
– Skilled product consultant; advanced to level two customer service representative
– Familiar with both computerized and manual till systems, as well as nightly cash deposits
– Responsible for creating and maintaining in-store merchandise displays

Education
Multimedia Productions Advanced Diploma 2007-2010
Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON

Bachelor of English 2004-2007

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
– Graduation pending on one credit completion

Work History
Game Developper Jan. 2010-June 2010
P1XL Games, Thunder Bay, ON

Lab Advisor Sept. 2009-June 2010

Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON

Multimedia Developer Summer 2009

Oshki-PiMache-O-Win, Thunder Bay, ON

Customer Service Representative Summer2007-2009

LCBO, Thunder Bay, ON Winter 2009

Photo Lab Technician
Wal-Mart, Thunder Bay, ON May 2005- June 2006

Volunteer Experience
Plunge Multimedia Jan. 2004-June 2005
Redwood Park Church
– Set up and took down video equipment
– Filmed and photographed sermons, wedding and other events for use of the church staff
– Designed flyers and graphics used for bulletins and handbooks which the church was working on

References
References available upon request