Resume

 A self-motivated, innovative, and dynamic graduate professional with an academic background in Game Design and Creative Writing. Able to work on a multitude of developmental projects concurrently while utilizing experience and proficiency with design tools. Adept at enhancing the quality of projects and performing testing on various platforms. Capable of creating comprehensive test plans and strategies. Familiar with contributing to qualitative reports relating to game features and design. Possessing excellent leadership skills and the ability to work well in group settings or independently as required. 

• Adobe Design Suite 
• Concept Development
• Animation
• Graphic Design
• Leadership & Training 
• Game Design Pipeline 
• Communication Skills 
• Project Management 
• Unity
• Unreal Engine 4
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Concept Development

 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Game Design (Concentration – Creative Writing) – Cleveland Institute of Art (2016 - 2020) 

ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level

(June 2022)

Zenimax Online Studios - Contract QA Tester (July 2022 - Present)

• Worked on bug testing and quality assurance for The Elder Scrolls Online as a contractor.
• Experienced the video-game development pipeline as part of a team.

MoonRift LLC - Video Game Developer (September 2021 - July 2022)

• Worked on a game design project in the Unity engine alongside a small team about a candle character in a sprawling city.
• Created several particle systems in Unity for the project including VFX for fire, smoke, and rain.

Robot Startup / Morphbots - Unity Graphic Designer (February 2021 - September 2021)

• Worked on designs and animations for the UI interface for use in the Morphbots Unity program.
• Designed the Morphbot helper character, along with several cosmetic customization options for player use.
• Wrote the outline and first draft of the Morphbots Comic story featured as a Kickstarter backer reward.
• Designed the initial concept art of the characters for the Morphbots Comic story.

The Sea & You: BFA Project (2019 - 2020) 

•  Developed a proof-of-concept 2.5D exploration game over the course of nine months 
•  Exhibited expertise with asset creation, C# coding, QA testing, and utilized the game engine Unity. 

 Overwhelm: Divine Intervention – Tiles & VFX (2019) 

•  Created seven grid tiles and three attack animations for a role-playing strategy game. 
•  Formed part of a team of 15 for a collaborative class held between the Cleveland Institute of Art and Case Western Reserve University. 

 Animal Game Project (2019) 

•  Designed 100 cartoon animals for a card game project on a voluntary basis on behalf of a professor. 

HOME DEPOT - Lot Associate (2021 - Present)

• Gathered and organized the four kinds of carts for use in the Home Depot store.
• Assisted customers with loading their vehicles when they finish up their shopping experience.
• Collaborated with other members of the Home Depot staff to work on advertising campaigns and other events by placing decorations and communicating with customers. 

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP - Floor Staff (2017 - 2019) 

•  Greeted customers and accounted for concessions, taking tickets, and ushering. 
•  Collaborated with team members to arrange and establish advertising banners and displays. 
•  Demonstrated a customer-focused mindset to provide a positive experience that increased brand loyalty 

 BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Gallery Assistant (2014 - 2016) 

•  Responsible for preparation and removal of two primary gallery spaces for three special events for visiting patrons. 
•  Partnered with two Assistants to guide patrons through two galleries and disseminate background information on artists. 
•  Consistently met all professional expectations in accordance with policies and procedures for seasonal events 

 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA – Eagle Scout (2016)