I am Alaina Thurman from Toledo, Ohio, passionate about the gaming and digital art industries. I have experience testing video games across multiple platforms including computer, console, and phone, providing detailed feedback and interacting with established game developers. Through my internship at Anthos Capital, I gained valuable insights into game development processes and built connections within the industry. In addition to game testing, I am a freelance illustrator with experience creating portraits and full-body digital art. I have a strong background in digital arts, with training in 3D arts, and proficient skills in illustration and graphic design tools. I look forward to continuing to grow my skills and contributing creatively in my future roles.

Alaina Thurman

I am Alaina Thurman from Toledo, Ohio, passionate about the gaming and digital art industries. I have experience testing video games across multiple platforms including computer, console, and phone, providing detailed feedback and interacting with established game developers. Through my internship at Anthos Capital, I gained valuable insights into game development processes and built connections within the industry. In addition to game testing, I am a freelance illustrator with experience creating portraits and full-body digital art. I have a strong background in digital arts, with training in 3D arts, and proficient skills in illustration and graphic design tools. I look forward to continuing to grow my skills and contributing creatively in my future roles.

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I am Alaina Thurman from Toledo, Ohio, passionate about the gaming and digital art industries. I have experience testing video games across multiple platforms including computer, console, and phone, providing detailed feedback and interacting with established game developers. Through my internship at Anthos Capital, I gained valuable insights into game development processes and built connections within the industry.

In addition to game testing, I am a freelance illustrator with experience creating portraits and full-body digital art. I have a strong background in digital arts, with training in 3D arts, and proficient skills in illustration and graphic design tools. I look forward to continuing to grow my skills and contributing creatively in my future roles.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Intern, Game Tester at Anthos Capital
June 1, 2022 - Present
As an intern, I tested video games developed for computer, console, and phone platforms. I selected games to test and completed the tasks within a given timeframe or achieved specific levels before submitting feedback forms assessing game performance and quality. I tested 4 games over 5 months while participating in Discord meetings and game nights with developers, gaining valuable insights into the gaming industry and game creation processes.
Freelance Illustrator at deviantART
November 1, 2021 - August 17, 2025
Took commissions and requests primarily for digital portraits and full-body illustrations with simple backgrounds. Delivered commissioned artwork to clients through the DeviantART platform from 2018 to 2021.

Education

Certificate in 3d Arts at Full Sail University
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Bowsher High School
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021
High School at Start High School
September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate in 3d Arts
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education