Angel Brendan Smith

Biography

Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in visual design, programming, communication and leadership, and business technology. Passionate about game development, emerging technologies, and creative problem-solving. Outside of professional pursuits, enjoys tabletop RPGs, creating music, and live streaming/content creation.

Achieved full certification in the Adobe Suite with a completion of a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Visual Design & Communication from Quincy High School.

Holds an Associate of Science Degree from Eastern Nazarene College with a focus on Information Technology, complemented by an Outstanding Graduate Certificate in recognition of academic leadership, peer mentorship, and contributions to student life. Spearheaded the Shrader Computer Club, supplemented formal education with additional coursework in computer science and programming, gaining proficiency comparable to a bachelor's-level understanding.

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Skills

Programming

3D Arts

Traditional / Digital Arts

Music

Education

Associates of Science, IT

Eastern Nazarene College
Fall 2019 - Fall 2024

Adobe Suite Certification

Quincy High School
2019 (exp. 2021)

High School Diploma

Quincy High School
Fall 2015 - Spring 2019

Professional Experience

TDR Deployment Technician

Medasource w/ Epic & MGH
10/2025 - Current

Volunteer Asset Liquidation & Tech Consultant

Eastern Nazarene College
9/2024 - 10/2024

Assistant Laboratory Manager / Technician

Eastern Nazarene College
7/2023 - 5/2024

Summer Research Team Lead

ENC w/ Meta & Unity
6/2023 - 7/2023

IT Student Assistant / Help Desk

Eastern Nazarene College
2/2020 - 5/2021

Additional Experience

Social Media Manager

Bethel CotN
4/2025 - Current

A / V Technician

Bethel CotN
2/2018 - Current

Shrader Club Secretary

Eastern Nazarene College
8/2023 - 5/2024

Theatre Tech

Eastern Nazarene College
9/2019 - 4/2020

References & Portfolio

References are available upon request.

For portfolio, please see my project wiki

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Angel B. Smith Resume

Biography

Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in visual design, programming, and business technology. Passionate about game development, emerging technologies, and creative problem-solving. Outside of professional pursuits, enjoys tabletop RPGs, creating music, and live streaming/content creation.

Began career with a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Visual Design & Communication from Quincy High School and full certification in the Adobe Suite.

Holds an Associate's Degree from Eastern Nazarene College, complemented by an Outstanding Graduate Certificate in recognition of academic leadership, peer mentorship, and contributions to student life. Spearheaded the Shrader Computer Club as Co-Founder and Club Secretary. Supplemented formal education with additional coursework in computer science and programming, gaining proficiency comparable to a bachelor's-level understanding.

Education

Associates of Science, IT

Eastern Nazarene College | Fall 2019 - Fall 2024

High School Diploma

Quincy High School | Fall 2015 - Spring 2019

Adobe Suite Certification

Quincy High School | 2019(exp. 2021)

Professional Experience

TDR Deployment Technician

@ Medasource with Epic & Massachusetts General Hospital | March 2025 - Current

  • Supported IT infrastructure upgrades for a healthcare EHR system rollout, including PC/printer refreshes and hardware deployments.
  • Automated inventory tracking by developing PowerShell scripts to gather printer/device data and export it to spreadsheets.
  • Managed incoming tickets, inventory shipments, and deployments using ServiceNow
  • Assisted with system readiness testing by executing pre-configured test scripts (TDR) to validate hardware/software configurations.
  • Provided on-site technical support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues (Windows OS, TCP/IP, Ethernet).
  • Collaborated with clinical and IT staff to resolve ad-hoc issues in hospitals/clinics across Mass General Hospital campus.

Key Skills: Hardware Deployment | PowerShell Automation | Healthcare IT Support | Hardware/Network Troubleshooting | Inventory Management

Volunteer Asset Liquidation & Technology Consultant

@ Eastern Nazarene College (STEM Departments) | September - December 2024

  • Managed the decommissioning and liquidation of a college's surplus assets, including technology, lab equipment, furniture, and textbooks.
  • Evaluated and tested diverse equipment (computers, 3D printers, projectors, robotics kits, chemistry/physics equipment, electronics components, etc.) to determine functionality and resale value.
  • Researched and documented item specifications, market value, and condition to establish pricing for auctions and sales.
  • Helped organize and facilitate on-site auctions and open-house sales, ensuring smooth transactions and asset disposal.
  • Handled electronics inventory, including Raspberry Pi, LCDs, resistors, and other components, verifying usability for resale or recycling.
  • Streamlined the liquidation process by categorizing and organizing items (e.g., LEGO robotics, elemental lamps, tools) and preparing them for sale or disposal.

Key Skills: Asset Liquidation | Inventory Management | Technical Evaluation | Market Research | Electronics Testing | Sales Coordination | Electronics Disposal

Assistant Laboratory Manager & Laboratory Technician

@ Eastern Nazarene College (STEM Departments) | July 2023 - May 2024

  • Spearheaded the first comprehensive inventory and reorganization of the Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering department in years, clearing decades of accumulated equipment (1970s'present), tools, and archival materials (textbooks, professor notes; 1950s-present).
  • Overhauled three common spaces (engineering research lab, student lounge, TA/adjunct office), purging and updating outdated equipment while preserving and cataloging usable items.
  • Designed and implemented a custom spreadsheet database with a location-tracking system to log item condition, quantity, and storage placement (3D printers, oscilloscopes, soldering tools, optics/lasers, physics lab equipment, etc.).
  • Maintained all department equipment, trained students/professors on proper usage, and advised leadership on upgrades, repairs, and low-stock alerts.
  • Provided technical support for senior projects and faculty research, troubleshooting hardware/software issues (e.g., power supplies, function generators).
  • Mentored students as an unofficial tutor (coursework + computer science club leadership)

Key Skills: Inventory Systems Design | Lab Management | Technical Training | Equipment Maintenance | Data Organization | STEM Tutoring | Cross-Department Collaboration

Summer Research Team Lead

@ Eastern Nazarene College w/ Meta & Unity | June-July 2023(8 Weeks)

  • Established and led Agile development methodology including daily standups, planning poker, and burndown tracking
  • Managed GitHub repository and resolved complex branch merging conflicts for seamless collaboration
  • Trained team members in Blender 3D modeling, C# programming, and Unity development
  • Created >90% of visual elements, >75% of audio assets, and contributed/oversaw >75% of gameplay features
  • Organized and delivered a successful public demonstration event with 50+ attendees
  • Conducted comprehensive intellectual property and licensing research for project assets
  • Demonstrated leadership by collaboratively resolving administrative miscommunication and attaining equitable housing and compensation for researchers

Key Skills: Unity Development | VR Development | C# | Agile Project Management | Git Version Control | 3D Modeling | Leadership | Training/Teaching | Public Speaking | Technical Communication

IT Student Assistant/Help Desk

@ Eastern Nazarene College (IT Department) | February 2020 - March 2021

  • Promoted from archival work to Tier 1 Help Desk support based on demonstrated technical proficiency
  • Provided frontline technical support via help desk, handling incoming calls and resolving user issues
  • Advanced to Tier 2 support functions after exceeding performance expectations
  • Configured and deployed laptops and desktops for faculty and staff to facilitate swap to remote work
  • Assisted in campus-wide Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration project
  • Implemented new VoIP telephone systems across multiple departments
  • Installed and configured A/V equipment in classrooms and auditoriums to support hybrid learning environments
  • Upgraded and repaired network infrastructure including ethernet rewiring throughout campus library
  • Troubleshot and resolved imaging issues using proprietary deployment software
  • Coordinated and executed campus-wide electronic equipment disposal initiative, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and data security protocols

Key Skills: T1 & T2 Support | Help Desk Operations | Workstation Deployment | VoIP Systems | Network Infrastructure | A/V Equipment Installation | Systems Migration | Troubleshooting | Technical Documentation | Ticket Systems | Imaging Software | Electronics Disposal | Customer Service

Additional Skills & Experience

Social Media Manager

Church Social Media Strategy
Platform Development
Established social media presence from ground zero
Created and managed accounts across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube)
Conducted market research for targeted audience engagement
Developed content strategy tailored to religious organization needs
Growth & Engagement
Increased visibility and community engagement
Created and implemented posting schedule
Trained staff and congregation members on social media best practices
Developed organization-specific social media guidelines
Technical Solutions
Custom Social Media Tool Development
Created Python application with user-friendly GUI
Implemented multi-platform posting capabilities (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky)
Simplified content creation for non-technical users
Integrated OAuth2 authentication and API connections
Website Optimization Project
SEO enhancement and strategy implementation
Accessibility and readability improvements
Integration of donation systems
Automated calendar alerts and notifications
Streamlined content management workflow

Key Skills: Social strategy | Content creation | Community management | Digital marketing | Platform optimization | Analytics | User training | API integration | SEO | Accessibility

Church A/V Technician

Audio Systems
Inherited and managed complete audio system after predecessor's departure
Diagnosed and resolved complex audio noise issues
Rewired and reconfigured failing audio infrastructure
Selected and implemented digital soundboard upgrade
Managed equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Operated soundboard during live services
Managed audio levels for multiple inputs (vocals, instruments, etc.)
Configured and positioned microphones, monitors, and speakers
Provided real-time audio adjustments during services
Visual Systems
Configured and operated projection equipment
Managed cabling and connectivity issues
Troubleshot visual display problems
Created and managed presentation slides
Operated presentation software during services
Maintained dedicated A/V computer system
Scheduled and prepared visual content for events

Key Skills: Live sound mixing | Digital audio consoles | A/V troubleshooting | Cable management | System integration | Audio engineering | Signal flow | Equipment maintenance | Projection systems | Content creation | Real-time operation | Technical documentation | Hardware replacement | Acoustic problem-solving | Live event support

Shrader Club Secretary

Co-founded a student club aimed at career preparation, academic support, and social connection.
Organized meetings and events focused on academic support and community building.
Took meeting minutes, maintained attendance records, and coordinated logistics as club secretary.
Facilitated peer collaboration and coordinated with guest speakers, including certified professionals.
Worked with other club officers and members to plan meeting topics and activities.
Fostered a welcoming environment with an average attendance of over 70% of all club members per meeting.
Ran informal game nights and stress-relief events during finals week to support student well-being.

Key Skills: Event Planning & Coordination | Administrative Support | Leadership & Initiative | Communication | Team Collaboration | Community Engagement | Event Facilitation

Theatre Productions

Stage Production Technician
Direct mentorship under stage director
Prop creation, painting, and maintenance
Rehearsal support and coordination
Real-time problem-solving during performances
Recognized for exceptional on-the-fly troubleshooting abilities
Radio Show Production
Voice acting for multiple characters
Foley artistry and sound effect creation
Live audio production support

Key Skills: Problem-solving | Crisis management | Adaptability | Team collaboration | Prop fabrication | Stage management | Live production | Voice acting | Foley artistry | Audio production | Creative solutions

Programming

Formal Education/Guided Learning
Programming Fundamentals
Basics of programming (introductory language)
JavaScript fundamentals
C/C++ Programming Course
Began with C, transitioned to C++
Core programming concepts and syntax
Web Programming Course
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
PHP, SQL, JSON
Server configuration and deployment
Web application architecture
Programming 2 & 3 Courses
Advanced programming concepts
Pointers and smart pointers implementation
Software development methodologies
Data Structures and Algorithms Course
Algorithm efficiency and optimization
Implementation of common data structures from scratch
Binary search trees development and operations
Graphs, trees, and linked lists implementation
Sorting and traversal algorithms (developed from scratch)
Unity Game Development Courses (2)
C# programming for game development
Unity engine architecture and workflows
Game physics implementation
Asset management and scene design
VR Development Research Project
Collaborative VR application development
Unity-based VR implementation
Self-Directed Learning & Projects
Unity Engine (learned through Create with Code course and independent research)
Procedural terrain generation
Character controller implementation
Physics engine utilization
C# scripting for gameplay mechanics
Unreal Engine development
Blueprint visual scripting language
Physics engine implementation
Animation blueprint system
UI design and implementation
Expanding on academic design concepts
Game systems architecture
Python API development
Created cross-platform social media publishing tool
UI/UX development using FreeSimpleGUI
OAuth2 authentication implementation
Integration with Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram APIs
Ongoing Projects
Unreal Engine development
Expanding on academic design concepts
Game systems architecture
Python API application
Integrating with more complex API systems

Key Skills: C# | C/C++ | PHP | Python | JavaScript | HTML | Web Programming | PHP | SQL | Object-Oriented Programming | UX/UI | Game Physics | Unity Engine | Unreal Engine | Game Development | Data Structures | Basic Algorithms | Procedural Generation | API Development | OAuth2 | VR Development | Full-Stack Development | Git | Version Control | Technical Communication | Technical Documentation

3D Arts

Blender Proficiency
3D Modeling & Animation
Full scene creation and composition
Environmental and landscape design
Animation principles and implementation
Rendering techniques and optimization
Simulation & Generative Art
Physics-based simulations
Mathematical generative animations
Procedural content creation
CAD & Engineering Design
Fusion360
Parametric modeling
Mechanical design principles
Assembly creation and constraints
SolidWorks
Technical product design
Engineering drawings and documentation
3D printing preparation and optimization

Key Skills: Blender | Fusion360 | Solidworks | 3D Modeling | Keyframe Animation | Procedural Animation | Physics Simulations | Environmental Design | Rendering | Composition & Lighting | CAD | 3D Printing Design | Motion Graphics | Design Workflows

Traditional/Digital Arts

High School Art Training (2015-2019)
Traditional Art (3 years)
Fundamentals of art and design
Painting techniques and color theory
Drawing and composition
Sculpture and 3D design
Digital Arts & Visual Communication (3 years)
Typography and layout design
Product design concepts
Marketing principles and applications
Adobe Suite proficiency (InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Full Adobe certification (2019)
Design Projects
High School Yearbook
Layout design and production
Visual storytelling and graphic organization
Church Mural (18' x 22')
Concept development and large-scale design
Project management and coordination
Outline and composition
Design Communication
Ongoing Art Practice
Daily pencil drawing practice (since 2015)
Specialization in portraiture and figure drawing
Digital image manipulation and enhancement

Key Skills: Multimedia Illustration | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Typography & Lettering | Art Direction | Color Theory | Composition & Design | Concept Development | Collaborative Design | Visual Storytelling | Product Design | Adobe Certified Professional | Image Manipulation | Design-to-Print Workflows

Musical Experience

Lifelong experience in choral singing; performed in school choirs from early childhood through middle school and resumed vocal performance independently in college.
Self-taught since 2017; regularly plays and leads music at church services as part of the worship team.
Played trumpet (2011-2013) and euphonium (2013-2015) in school concert bands.
Occasionally leads church music team, organizing song selections and guiding group rehearsals.
Released original and cover songs on YouTube; one track receiving 500+ views within 48 hours.
Experienced in both ensemble and solo performance contexts, with strong teamwork and improvisational skills.

Key Skills: Vocal Performance | Instrumental Training | Musical Composition | Improvisation | Production


For portfolio, please see my project wiki

References available upon request

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