Cole Loren

A little about me… I was born and raised in the Sunshine State. My parents were both in the military, so my family's household was organized, strict, and tidy. At six, I started taking private art lessons, which helped shape my artistic skills and active imagination. Before I was eight, I learned drawing techniques, stippling, charcoal, pastels, painting, and color theory.

My artistic and team skills flourished when I joined my High School I.T. Academy. In the Academy, I worked and designed prints and PowerPoints for teachers and support staff. After passing each assessment, I received my certifications in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. 

Furthering my education, I earned my A.A. at PHSC and was offered a full-ride scholarship to Ringling College of Art, but I turned it down and attended Full Sail University. It was a tough decision, but I ultimately determined the school's vigorous schedule, industry standards, creative art program, and hands-on learning would be most beneficial for my future. The courses at Full Sail taught me 3D modeling, layout, design, texturing, lighting, game engine baking, and rendering. I earned my bachelor's in 3D video game art in twenty-one months.

After college, the founder of Ascension GHQ, an international organization, asked me to serve as a Board Member to take on the role of Social Media Marketing Manager and Outreach Director. As a Board Member, I provide consulting services to content creators for social media platforms to increase awareness, algorithm tips, and positive outcomes. Additionally, I am a Director of growth and store manager for AMO Bros, working closely with employees to address issues, leading teams professionally, helping maintain multiple locations, improving the company's website, and producing multiple onsite videos. 

Thank you for stopping by to learn a little of my story. Ultimately, I would love the opportunity to grow my skills and learn from talented artists. As you can see, I am a great student, eager to contribute to the right team, and searching for a passion-driven career to push my skills to their highest potential.