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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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)
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- 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
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- 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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