Resume

Below is my complete CV:

Experience

SIMULATION-GAME DESIGNER

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC; Sept 2018 – Present

Collaboratively developed a single player virtual patient game for training students in healthcare

Led development on all in-game dialog, and narrative for virtual patient encounters
Led user testing and focus groups to investigate usability and functionality of the game
Elicited scenario content from subject matter experts to author educational and engaging content
Creatively implemented function extensions within narrative tool Inky
Supported development of an encounter authoring tool using Inky templates
Prototyped and implemented smaller UI elements and game mechanics with C#, DoozyUI, and Unity
Authored progress reports, visually oriented design docs and pitch decks
Sole audio designer with Audacity and Unity3D
Captured and edited gameplay videos
Delegated tasks to contractors and student interns
Contributed to and edited proposals seeking additional research funds

SIMULATION FELLOW

Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham, NC; Sept 2017 – Sept 2018

Developed short form VR documentaries on challenging topics
Owned virtual patient game functionality in IBM Watson and collaborating with multi-disciplinary team for future character scenarios
Managed 12 subject matter experts for developing e-learning course on mental health
Improved mental health course with Twine prototypes and UX feedback

GAME DESIGN CONSULTANT

Intempio, Philadelphia, PA: May 2017 – Sept 2017

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA: Sept 2014 – Sept 2017
Adjunct Professor (Oct 2016 – Sept 2017)

Increased student engagement with interactive tutorials and game based learning
Successfully lead discussions on narrative design in video games and digital media by lecturing on foundational storytelling techniques and critiquing student projects
Taught 8 undergrad game development courses by creating games in class with increasing complexity and concepts with weekly assignments based on tutorials

Digital Media Specialist (Dec 2015 – July 2016)

Updated the Associate Dean’s Office design language by creating modern PowerPoint templates, new visual assets, and redesigned website

Game Designer and Research Assistant (Jan 2015 – June 2016)

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop Step Quest, a catchy iOS and Android exergame
Led level design, player verbs, and game events from concept to final polish
Balanced game elements with prototypes, formal playtests, and analysis
Achieved research goals by researching into user motivation, & conceptualizing, designing, documenting and iterating an iOS exercise game for increasing player physical activity
Instrumental in development by producing missing game assets, performing QA for gameplay and user feedback with team, and delivered analyzed data and findings to team leads
Recruited participants for multiple rounds of formal study and conducted usability tests

Work Study (Aug 2014 – Dec 2014)

Designed mockups and wireframes with Photoshop and Illustrator for a new Film and TV department site
Assisted with set up and operation of live events, and in charge of social media outreach

SEVENTY7 PRODUCTIONS, Detroit, MI; July 2011 – Mar 2012
Key PA

Managed up to 5 team members while working with other departments and team leads to meet and surpass client expectations and production goals
Greatly increased knowledge of production and equipment by actively seeking out opportunities in different aspects of production

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER, Detroit, MI; Sept 2011 – June 2014

Produced, directed, and edited PSA and digital marketing videos for clients ranging from the Ecology Center of Ann Arbor to One on One Athletic Club
Ensured a smooth casting process by maintaining a relaxed atmosphere and providing assistance while working as a Casting Assistant on two seasons of The Real World and one season of Bad Girls
Worked as First Assistant Camera on an Automobile Magazine video shoot highlighting the Fisker Karma

DTE ENERGY, Detroit, MI; Jan 2011 – May 2011
Multimedia Student Co-op

Produced 4 high quality training videos for the company by storyboarding, directing and editing to client goals and specifications while collaborating with senior team members
Rapidly adapted to company preferred software and equipment by dedicating open work hours towards professional growth, learning news skills in cinematography and post-production in the process

GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, San Francisco, CA; Mar 2016 – Present
Conference Associate

Ensured attendees had the best experience of their lives by providing excellent assistance, timely information, smooth transitions in and out of venues, and always being a friendly source of help

ChiPlay 2015, London, UK; Oct 2015
Student Volunteer

Consistently served as a source of help for conference goers, performed manual labor, checked tickets and badges, and ushered guests in and out of academic talks

DREXEL UNIVERSITY
MS Digital Media, Philadelphia, PA; June 2014 – June 2016

2015 ChiPlay Student Game Design Contest Entry – Remembrance
In Proceedings of ACM ChiPlay 2016 Works in Progress – Echo Chamber: A Persuasive Game on Climate Change Rhetoric
Runner-up, West-phest 2015 – Open Wide
Awarded Research Assistance from Jan 2015 – June 2015
Awarded Graduate Assistance from Dec 2015 – June 2016

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
BA Media Arts and Studies, Detroit, MI; Sept 2007 – June 2011

Detail Specificity, Public Speaking and Communication, Problem Solving, Team Management and Leadership
Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Data Analysis and Synthesis
Agile Development, Game Design, Documentation, and Development, Web Development, Video Production, and Graphic Design