Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the chance to dive into some incredibly fun and creative roles. My love for video games and toys started young, and it led me to a career in both fields. After playing football at Auburn and earning a degree in Industrial Design, I attended the top Game Design program at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy. Right out of school, I landed my dream job at EA Sports, designing for the NCAA Football franchise and creating the Road to Glory single-player experience—until the game’s cancellation in 2013.I then followed my heart to Rhode Island and became a Senior Designer at Hasbro joining their Interactive Play team. Our team took the physical aspect of toys that both kids and adults loved with the digital world to create "mindblowing" experiences. In the 4 years I was there, I managed to publish multiple apps, was granted patents and also helped design the "Best Music Card Game" of the decade - DropMix. Orlando came knocking again, so I decided to round out my resume with Theme Park design as I became a Interactive Designer at Universal Studios Creative. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and creative people as we are now working to build the Epic Universe here at Universal Studios Florida. From there, I took my love for games in a different direction by joining GSN, diving into social and interactive gaming. It was a totally new challenge, but just as rewarding—mixing fun with strategy and learning to engage players in a whole new way. My time at GSN gave me a fresh perspective on how to create experiences that keep players coming back, and I had a great time exploring new creative avenues.I also had a brief but exciting stint at Topps as a producer, where I helped out with licensing for the Marvel Collect app. Getting to work on such an iconic brand and help bring beloved characters to life for fans was definitely a highlight—plus, who doesn't love a little bit of superhero action in their day-to-day?Most recently, I jumped into VR sports as a Lead Designer at Status Pro. It was a wild ride, blending real-world sports with cutting-edge tech to create experiences that felt so real you could practically smell the turf. NFL Pro Era was my baby—bringing football to life in a way that made you feel like you were under center, helmet on, ready to throw the game-winning pass. It was a blast working with such a passionate team and seeing fans light up when they experienced what we built.Design is my passion. Creativity is my heart. Teamwork is my motto.