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Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

· Collaborated with design team to create a cohesive and engaging product.· Implemented screen tutorials and glossary to explain golf and game components to new players.· Designed Ranked seasons mode and provided live-ops and tuning support.PROJECTSPGA Tour 2K23 · Platform: PC and Console· Date Released: October 2022· Role: Game Designer

Halifax, Nova Scotia

· Attended F2P Campus accelerator (2019) to enhance knowledge of the free-to-play business model to achieve market success.· Connected with international development teams from Serbia, Finland, Russia and Spain at F2P Campus.· Facilitated conversations between artists, programmers and designers to efficiently implement mechanics and concepts.· Developed skills in designing mechanics and UI for multiple platforms and input devices in singleplayer and multiplayer settings.· Generated concise but thorough documentation as both a programmer and designer to communicate information to team.· Created original vision and concept for Sentience project.PROJECTSSentience · Platform: PC and Console· Date Released: February 2021· Role: Game Designer and Game Programmer

Cambridge, Ontario

· Designed and developed 5 mobile and PC demos to showcase core game mechanics and functionality.· Advanced understanding of the entire development cycle for video game projects from concept to final product.· Assisted in securing external funding and grants by writing about and designing innovative game concepts.PROJECTSOh No! Ninjas!· Platform: PC, Android and iOS· Date Released: November 2017· Role: Game Developer, Game Programmer, Game Designer and Communications ManagerOther· 5 undisclosed demo projects· Platforms: Android, iOS, Android Watch, PC and VR· Roles: Game Designer, Game Developer and Game Programmer

Kitchener, Ontario

· Trained interns by having weekly meetings, brainstorming sessions, teaching skills and creating documentation.· Attended conferences and expos to promote upcoming game titles to the general public and potential publishers.· Met demands of job within tight deadlines.PROJECTSFirst Impact: Rise of a Hero· Platform: PC and VR· Date Released: February 2017· Role: Game Designer and Level DesignerBring to Light· Platform: PC and Console· Date Released: July 2018· Role: Game Designer and Level Designer

Kitchener, Ontario

· Assisted in the early stage development of concepts and design in video game projects by providing practical knowledge of game theory and design.· Developed skills in game design, level design, Unity Engine, and C# programming language.

Mississauga

· Organized and planned more than 10 social events and outings for members of the club throughout the academic year to connect members of the club.· Acted as social media manager to provide accurate and welcoming information on the club and its events of interest to current and new members.· Developed social media strategies in creating professional, interactive, and attractive content.

Hamilton

· Provided accurate cash office procedures to detect problems in money flow each day.· Handled over 50 customer sales daily in a timely manner to increase customer satisfaction.

Kitchener, Canada Area

· Served 58 hours on an organizing committee of an arts award show that involved planning, advertising and arranging details for the event to recognize and support regional artists.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Major 1: Art And Art History || Major 2: Communication, Culture, Information, And Technology

Activities and Societies: Erindale Christian FellowshipJoint program with Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

Diploma, Digital Communication | Art And Art History

Joint program with University of Toronto, Mississauga COURSEWORK Game Theory and Design: · Game Design and Theory (CCT311) · History.