Technical Skills
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Highly competent with Unreal Development Kit and Unity 4
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Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premier Pro, and Bridge
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Experienced with Autodesk Maya, Google Sketch Up, and Final Cut Pro
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Proficient in C#, Javascript, HTML, and CSS
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Acquainted with C, Phython, Audacity, Autodesk Mudbox, and Actionscript 2 and 3
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Advanced practical experience with Windows and Mac operating systems
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Highly competent with fostering and monitoring variety of communities in online spaces
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​Advanced experience with training and mentoring stakeholders in virtual environments
Work Experience
Professor: Planning & Documentation | Production & Testing | Intro to Design Thinking
Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
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Expanded students’ understanding of game development production by fostering team building, discussing agile development methodologies and supporting team through the creation process for the duration of two semesters
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Led workshops and lectures that introduced and explored design thinking, while collaborating with faculty to improve workflow and curriculum
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Provided students with remote one-on-one support and regular out of class assistance
Instructor: Team-Based Practicum in Game Design & Production | Web Media Production
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
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Increased students’ understanding of game development by creating mock remote company structure and providing written and verbal feedback on capstone milestones
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Engaged with team leaders to foster collaboration, communication, and project management skills Established and increased students’ knowledge of web development with HTML, CSS, & Javascript to provide them skills to engage and utilize the digital medium
President, Co-Founder
Spinbyte Studios, Ontario
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Researched and developed ideas for past and current projects to maintain pipeline and productivity
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Fostered network connections which created service work on various shipped video game titles, digital/print media projects, website hosting, and marketing services
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Increased responsibilities and trust with service work stakeholders that elevated role from Unity Generalist to Project Manager to lead their interns through development and support production of multiple ongoing projects
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Managed initiation of the company by collaborating with legal representatives to incorporate and create a corporate structure
Integrated Fundraising Coordinator
Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations, Vaughan, Ontario
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Increased community engagement by fostering discussions, creating safe spaces, and collaborating with fundraisers using online platforms (Discord and Twitch)
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Spearheaded timely and exemplary donor services support to stakeholders across Canada and within the network of thirteen-member hospital foundations
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Leveraged data to analyze and support ongoing strategic decisions for gaming charity, Extra Life
Sessional Instructional Assistant: Immersive Environment Design
University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario
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Increased students’ understanding of game development by providing hands on tutorials of Unity which diversified their digital media portfolios
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Engaged with student teams to foster collaboration and project management skills
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Assisted faculty with facilitating exams, grading projects, and tutorials in additional courses
Intern - Game Content Creator
SHG Studios, Hamilton, Ontario
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Decreased production time by reviewing exiting games to create a template for upcoming games
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Reduce miscommunication errors by excellent written and oral communication though face to face meetings and proper typing etiquette through emails
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Maintained positive working environment by assisting in the task to create other team members positive by organizing work events
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September 2021 – Present
September 2020 – December 2021
April 2015 – Present
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April 2019 – May 2021
September 2016 – December 2016
January 2013 - May 2013
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Education
Graduate Certificate, Game Level Design
Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
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High Honours (2014)
Honours Bachelor of Art, Interactive Arts and Science
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
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High Honours (2013)
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Joyce Lucy Prize (2013)
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Harrison Living Legacy Scholarship (2009)
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Entrance/ Returning Scholarship (2009- 2012)
September 2013 - August 2014
September 2009 - April 2013
Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Challenge Coin, Extra Life [+$10K USD Raised], Online
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Best Game Design: 3rd place, Level Up Showcase [Little Miss Aligned], Toronto, Ontario
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Best Art: 3rd place, Level Up Showcase [Little Miss Aligned], Toronto, Ontario
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Best Game, Level Up Showcase [Awaken], Toronto, Ontario
2022
2014
2014
2013