Ryan Batten

Current

• Game Design Teaching Assistant at Columbia College Chicago
• Administrative Assistant to the Director of Institutional Research at Columbia College Chicago

Past

• Project Coordinator at Tie National Accounts

Education

• Columbia College Chicago

Connections

48 connections

Industry

Computer Games

Websites

• My Portfolio
• My Twitter
• My Blog

Ryan Batten’s Summary

I am an independent game developer from Chicago. I create 2D and 3D games, mods, and simulations. I specialize in scripting, documentation, writing, level design, and production. I would like to make unique and engaging game experiences for PC and console distribution.

Ryan Batten’s Specialties:

Game Design, Engine Scripting, Documentation, Writing, Production

Ryan Batten’s Experience

• Game Design Teaching Assistant

  Columbia College Chicago

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2009 — Present (4 months)

  Assist in teaching a variety of Game Design courses focusing on rules design, engine scripting, and game production cycles

• Administrative Assistant to the Director of Institutional Research

  Columbia College Chicago

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  October 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

  • Coordinate with team of research analysts to create reports from gathered data.
  • Manage Director of Institutional Research’s appointments and meetings.
  • Design of reports, surveys, and presentation material for Institutional Research.

• Project Coordinator

  Tie National Accounts

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  March 2004 — September 2005 (1 year 7 months)

  • Project coordination for installation of voice/data products and services.
  • Scheduling and dispatching of field engineers.
  • Follow-up on project process to completion and customer’s satisfaction.

Ryan Batten’s Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  BA , Game Design , 2004 — 2009

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Columbia College Chicago Game Makers Club (2007-2008)

Additional Information

Ryan Batten’s Websites:

• My Portfolio
• My Twitter
• My Blog

Ryan Batten’s Interests:

Game Design, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Tennis, Computers, Art, Technology

Ryan Batten’s Groups:

Game Developer's Conference

•    International Game Developers Association
•    Columbia Alumni Association & Network - CAAN
•    Gaming: Passion and Profession

Ryan Batten’s Honors:

-Winner of Columbia College Chicago Presidential Scholarship - Fall 2004
-Winner of Columbia College Chicago Game Developers Conference Scholarship - Spring 2008

Ryan Batten’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch