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Facilitating Game Ops and IP Development @2K Games, in collaboration with 31st Union in the active development of a brand-new gaming IP.Collaborating with publishing and the developer to coalesce a strong gaming experience, both in and out of product.

• Managed a 32-person project, Syke, through concept, prototype, production and release• Developed cross-functional roadmaps and plans with task breakdowns• Led team sprint rituals and retrospectives using Jira and Agile ensuring objective alignment• Managed risks and resolved blockers across disciplines (production, engineering, design, art & sound)

Operated as a Production Intern for 2K Games, working on core product offerings.o Directly supported product leadership in alignment initiativeso Facilitated team alignment by tracking action items, notes across meetingso Assisted in the production of long-term, internal onboarding systemso Drove cross-disciplinary efforts to explore the competitive market, discovering and highlighting key opportunities

Founder and Lead Producer at Monkey Barrel Games, a student-lead nonprofit working in conjunction with Lassonde Studios to curate a motivated group of student developers. Goals include garnering substantial professional level experience/portfolio work while in school, while gaining the confidence to transition into a post-academic professional environment. My personal responsibility is the overall delivery of production release games through management of the entire development team, coordinating production, engineering, and design teams.Directly engaging with Lassonde Studios to design and implement both a game development studio and showcasing events to enhance the Lassonde Founders brand and Monkey Barrel student development efforts.o Led a team of developers in delivering five fully functional, marketable video games within limited timeframes.o Created, promoted and recruited a team that gains valuable insights and the confidence to transition into a post-academic professional environment.o Maintain cross-project alignment between multidisciplinary teams.o Utilize Agile Methodology to drive and track project plans, tasks and design documents to meet set project milestones.o Resolve development roadblocks across multiple teams.

Active ambassador for the University of Utah Entertainment Arts & Engineering game development program and curriculum.o Led engagement and conversations with prospective students to drive school program visibility o Developed partnerships with professional organizations, high schools, and partner programs through networking events and conferenceso Collaborate with the university to provide games students with resources and opportunities.

Elected President of the University of Utah's student-led Gamecraft organization that produces and hosts seminars, entertainment/networking industry events and game development challenges.o Increased campus participation by 300%o Developed organization strategies, goals, annual agenda and event schedule.o Oversaw board leadership and team vision through officer meetings, member events and workshops.o Directed all game producer & team-building activities/workshops.o Primary responsibility for 6 game jam events per year.o Promoted Gamecraft across UU as well as the industry to enhance the value of the UU Entertainment Arts and Engineering Degree

Produced, coordinated and managed two-year multimedia game project.o Drove and oversaw extensive application process for team members and participating individuals.o Communicated iterative design documentation to team software engineers.o Managed task delegation and milestone fulfillment throughout the project lifecycle.

Co-Founded, advertised and hosted ‘D-Nexus’ adspace for internet hobbyist communities. o Applied and handled large scale customer relations. o Worked to get community projects, freelance artists and writers direct exposure to customers and consumers.

Co-produced, built & marketed seasonal, charity-driven haunted attraction.o Designed, directed & constructed interactive layout with narrative principles.o Cast and managed 20+ volunteer acting roles yearly.

Data Analysis work for DC-centric Real Estate corporation.o Identified and synthesized potential business development opportunities and partners. o Organized and managed finances and budgeting through both Google Sheets and Excel.o Streamlined and improved productivity for co-workers.

o Complete responsibility for operating and managing all of the Writers Center’s social media platforms.o Proposed and implemented a new system to automate social media on multiple platforms including Facebook and Twitter. o Developed a year’s worth of original marketing content with an automated publishing schedule; All social media marketing up to a year into the future was effectively completed and would continue to be delivered after my departure without further maintenance.