PlayStation Studios Visual Arts - Art Outsource and ConceptReleased Titles:Gran Turismo 7 (2022)MLB The Show 22 (Uncredited/Special Thanks)Responsibilities included:• Managed the art outsourcing for multiple AAA titles, acting as the point of contact between all international vendors, PSVA, and the client development studios.• Plan internal and external resources for projects running in parallel: considering competing priorities and dependencies, developing forecast schedules, and reporting additional needs• Redefined roles and department structure to provide clearer paths of advancement for artists in addition to fostering a more collaborative and open team

PlayStation Visual Arts - Art OutsourceReleased Titles:Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021)Returnal (2021)MLB The Show 21 (2021)Spiderman: Miles Morales (2020)Spiderman: Remastered (2020)Responsibilities included:• Lead an internal team of 10 artists and leads, providing actionable agendas and objectives while identifying blockers and limiting idle time• Track ongoing progress and feedback for hundreds of assets, providing concise progress updates to stakeholders

• Assist with the coordination and communication of art outsourcing between multiple international vendors, PlayStation Visual Arts Services Group (VASG), and the client studio, including acting as Point of Contact for specific vendors • Assist in various production tasks as needed for all teams within VASG, including art, animation, scanning, and outsourcing • Prepare and execute RFE's (Request for Estimate) and SOW's (Statement of Work) for overseas vendors, as well as track progress and feedback for 120+ assets

Assisting with the business development and marketing for upcoming VR game, 𝑪𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒐𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐, releasing Spring 2020. Responsponbitilies included:• Researched and drafted funding proposals, acquiring $2000 in university grants to cover the dev team’s initial marketing and event costs• Analyzed the game’s current market positioning, and discussed with the team low resource marketing strategies• Outreach to local influencers/organizations to distribute codes and coordinate events

• Managed a small team of interns in the development of a Vertical Slice for a Mobile to VR port• Tracked schedule, captured footage, and assembled presentations to update stakeholders on project progress• Researched and applied best workflow practices for transferring art assets between Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 4

• Developed games and simulations for a variety of platforms and technologies including virtual reality, mobile, and web applications• Created original assets as well as optimize purchased assets to fit the needs of the client’s project and platform• Met with clients to assist in project design specifications and discuss their needsSoftware used: Unity, UE4, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Maya, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Asana

-Developed and organized outreach events for local nonprofit businesses.-Liaison with outside vendors and coordinated the acquisition of supplies and donations-Created marketing materials for both digital and print

- Managed community outreach in the London metro area via social media-Supported in production of dance performances and other experimental arts performances.-Created graphics and marketing for various digital media platformsSoftware used: Photoshop, Illustrator, TweetDeck

-Conducted usability research for an educational teambuilding platform known as CATME that emphasizes collaborative work environments and is used by over 1 million students in over 2000 international institutions.

-Trained new associates for specific job tasks by identifying personal strengths-Designed displays for new merchandise in order to create an efficient sales floor-Interacted with the customers and provided assistance to guarantee a pleasant shopping experience