Owner, alterNative Media
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
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- CIO at alterNative Media (digital & traditional art)
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- Graphics Artist at Raytheon
- FAA - Interactive Curriculum Development Specialist at University of Oklahoma / FAA
- Instructional Design Specialist at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Multimedia Education Specialist at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Education
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- Academy of Art University
- University of Oklahoma
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Michael Sheyahshe’s Summary
Michael Sheyahshe (Caddo) is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for alterNative Media, a studio specializing in illustration, sculpture, 2D art & media, and 3D modeling/animation in the OKC Metro area.
Michael received two degrees, both cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma (2003): one in Native American Studies (BA) and another in Film and Video Studies (BA). He is a Gates Millennium Scholar, a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, and is a member of both the Alpha Lambda Delta and Gamma Beta Phi honor fraternities.
Michael has presented academic papers at various universities and museums around the country and been published in Illusions, Trauma Magazine, Native Peoples Magazine, and Games for Windows. Michael held an internship with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s in Washington, DC, was previously appointed as Tax Commissioner for the Caddo Nation, and currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the Caddo Nation’s Heritage Museum.
Recent artistic achievements include: Director of Animation for a feature film and art various shows in CA and OK. Currently, Michael is undertaking a Master's program (MFA) in 3D Modeling at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA.
Michael Sheyahshe’s Specialties:
serious games, 3d modeling, flash, 2d, design, layout, illustration, simulation, sculpture. Native American culture, pop culture, comic books,
Michael Sheyahshe’s Experience
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CIO
alterNative Media (digital & traditional art)
(Computer Games industry)
April 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)
-alterNative Media is an all-inclusive traditional and digital art studio in the Oklahoma City metro area. Utilizing high-end computing and software resources, aNm is able to provide custom technical solutions for businesses and individuals.
-Creates interactive 3D simulations and video games for your business or workplace - complete with physics, gravity, particle emitters, collision, and environmental factors (rain, wind, snow, etc.)
-Authors professional Proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), Gantt Charts, and Grant Application -
Graphics Artist
Raytheon
(Public Company; RTN; Defense & Space industry)
October 2008 — June 2009 (9 months)
Designs and Creates specialized 3D models, content, animation, and virtual simulations (“video games”) primarily used in FAA courseware delivery. This includes, manipulating existing engineering data for high-end computer and video graphics, including tessellation, optimization, and texturing; creating technical and non-technical components, systems and environments from scratch or with limited reference; and producing complex animations depicting motion, flow; and developing interactive media and curriculum with specific focus on 3d models, animation, simulation, Flash animation, and XML and Actionscript programming.
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FAA - Interactive Curriculum Development Specialist
University of Oklahoma / FAA
(Higher Education industry)
April 2008 — October 2008 (7 months)
Serves as an adviser for the creation and development of instructional lessons and other related material developed for the FAA's training program with a specific focus on interactive curriculum (3d simulation and Flash animation).
Determines appropriate presentation methods; evaluates content. authors various training materials; edits material for style, layout design, grammar, clarity, readability, and conformity to FAA standards; reviews and revises training materials using word processing and/or desktop publishing software; and advises and assists technical specialists in the development of training material. -
Instructional Design Specialist
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
December 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 5 months)
Serves as primary lead for serious development of game and simulation training modules. Provides support and consultation to in the selection, design, production, and implementation of instructional design techniques including active learning methods and instructional technology.
Develops and creation of various training materials and workshops to assist faculty and staff in learning classroom technology and asynchronous instructional methods. Designs and Maintains Departmental Website using Photoshop CS2, Flash 8, Dreamweaver 8, ASP.NET Platform, VB.NET, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
Investigates various funding for technical innovations in delivery content, such as virtual 3D training modules and serious game simulations. Facilitates “Web 2.0” interfaces: departmental blog, Podcasts, streaming video, and Learning Management Systems (LMS). -
Multimedia Education Specialist
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2003 — November 2005 (2 years 5 months)
Maintains, troubleshoots, schedules, and provides technical support for all videoconferencing and distant learning technology. Audio/Video capture & post-production editing, streaming media compression
Faculty/staff website development/administration.
Multimedia Projects: DVD/CD; graphic design; compressed media Manages videoconferencing support team; administers schedule for subordinates. Develops & conducts “How-To” training workshops on: PowerPoint; Poster Printing; Videoconferencing Technology.
Purchases Technology & Equipment with corporate credit card. Subject Matter Expert: Multimedia/Digital Media, 2D/3D Animation. Creates Request for Proposals (RFPs) for technology. Backup LAN Administration.
Michael Sheyahshe’s Education
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Academy of Art University
MFA , 3D Modeling , 2006 — 2009
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University of Oklahoma
BA - cum laude , Film and Video Studies / Native American Studies , 1997 — 2003
Two separate Degrees:
-2003 BA, cum laude, Film and Video Studies
-2003 BA, cum laude, Native American Studies- Activities and Societies:
- 3.4 GPA, Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, McNair Scholar, Gates Millennium Scholar
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Michael Sheyahshe’s Interests:
video games, comic books, 3d modeling, illustration, sculpture, digital sculpture, indigenous, native american, culture, media, pop culture,
Michael Sheyahshe’s Groups:
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Academy of Art San Francisco
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